Program Overview

Program Overview

The Internship and Study Semester in Asia Pacific (ISSAP) program is a unique opportunity for students to combine global business courses with a hands-on international internship experience. This program is run through a long-standing partner, Global Academic Ventures, who provides housing, course instruction, internship matching, extracurricular programming, and 24/7 on-site support.

Program Details

• Program Location: Sydney, Australia, with internship options in Auckland, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Sydney
• Program Duration: Spring semester (January 13 – May 9, 2025) or Fall semester (August 24 – December 20, 2025)
• Language of Instruction: English
• GPA Requirement: 3.00
• Program Options: Direct Enroll

Academics

• Course Enrollment: 12 credit hours of Business course enrollment, including the 3-credit hour internship course
• Internship Matching: Internship matching begins during the fall semester and is confirmed in early January
• Cultural Exploration Activities: Program includes cultural exploration activities

Program Logistics

• Housing: Shared accommodation organized by Global Academic Ventures during the class and internship components
• Program Cost:
  • Cashier Billed Expenses:
    • Program Tuition and Fees: $19,795
    • Global Programs Administrative Fee: $700
    • BCBS Global Solutions Medical Insurance: $205
  • Out of Pocket Estimates:
    • International Airfare: $4,000
    • Meals: $2,000
    • Immigration Visa/Residence Permit: $500
    • Health Insurance: $200
    • Passport Application Fee: $165
    • Course Materials: $275
    • International Cell Phone Plan: $350
    • Personal Expenses: $1,500
    • Incidentals: $650
• Total Estimated Expenses: $31,135

Funding and Scholarships

• Phillips Ambassadors Scholarship: Eligible for students who complete the internship portion in Hong Kong or Singapore
• Kenan-Flagler Global Programs Scholarship: Merit and financial-need-based scholarships available
• Study Abroad Scholarship Applications: Embedded in the global program application

Travel Documents

• Passport: Valid passport required, with expiration date at least 6 months after the program's scheduled end date
• Visa: Required for study in Australia, with guidance provided by Global Academic Ventures

Program Provider

• Global Academic Ventures: Provides housing, course instruction, internship matching, extracurricular programming, and 24/7 on-site support

Application Information

• Level of Competitiveness: 1 (least competitive)
• Chance of Acceptance: Probable if students meet the minimum requirements
• Application Deadlines: Not specified
• Requirements: Meeting with a UBP Global Programs Advisor and/or attending a program-specific information session required

Additional Information

• Experiential Education Requirement: Program fulfills the Experiential Education requirement or the High Impact Experience requirement
• Full-time Enrollment: Defined as a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Credit Hour Conversions: View the ‘Credit Hour Conversions’ accordion on the ‘Academics Procedures‘ page for more information
• Withdrawal Policy: Students who withdraw from UBP Global are responsible for non-recoverable costs, including the Global Programs Administrative Fee.