Program Overview
India Immersion Program
The India Immersion Program is an initiative funded by the New Colombo program in partnership with Murdoch University, Monash University, O.P. Jindal Global University, and the Centre for India Australia Studies.
About the Program
The program allows students to participate in seminars, lectures, and field visits with leading academics and professionals from various industries. It provides an introduction to India's diverse regulatory, business, and social impact landscape, making it a valuable experience for Australian university students studying law, business, and/or arts.
Program Details
Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to interact with leading experts, including:
- Senior executives from corporate firms in India, including on-site visits
- Partners from top-tier law firms
- Distinguished academics from Indian institutions from a variety of disciplines
- Entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs
- Australian diplomats and government officials
In addition to seminars with these leading experts, participants will take part in activities such as:
- On-site visit to Jindal Steel and Power Limited facilities
- Trip to the Taj Mahal (Agra)
- Tour of the Supreme Court of India
- Activity at the Australian High Commission, New Delhi
- Various networking events and opportunities to interact with practitioners, academics, and students
- On-site activities with local social entrepreneurs and NGOs
- Participation in Indian Republic Day celebration
Cost and Funding
The cost of the program will be covered by NCP funding. For students not funded by NCP, the total fee payable for the India Immersion Program is AUD $2,000. This course fee includes the admission fee, accommodation for the duration of the program, meals during program activities, as well as domestic transport and transit for official program activities.
Testimonial
The Jindal Global University (JGU) winter school program was an excellent learning and tourist experience. The lectures were presented by highly eminent professors, and participants learned a great deal not only about Indian business but also Indian general history and foreign affairs.