Overview

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AustraLearn, offers semester and year abroad programs at the International College of Management, Sydney. The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) offers an exciting location for those students wishing to undertake a study abroad program. Not only can you study in one of Sydney’s most beautiful locations overlooking Manly Beach and Sydney Harbour, the comprehensive academic and social programs ensure that you experience the Australian lifestyle while learning within an internationally recognised institution. ICMS offers subjects in the following areas: Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Property Management, Sport Management, Retail Services Management and International Tourism.

The Study Abroad Program at ICMS offers:

• Full academic credit transfer to your home University

• Choice of over 80 subjects

• Three intakes per year in Spring, Summer, and Fall

• Quality facilities, including a formal restaurant, courtyard café, tennis court, library, quiet study areas and fully equipped learning classrooms

• One week Orientation program at ICMS

Internship Component
The internship component available at ICMS is a unique 3 week opportunity to experience a variety of hospitality settings. Eligible students will have experience in the hospitality industry already as these placements are meant to provide exposure to a multitude of settings for those individuals who have already learned the basics of the industry. Participants will rotate through three different hotel departments. Participants will spend one week in each department shadowing the manager and various hotel positions. The aim of the rotations is to provide participants with insight into the nuances of each departmental area. Only 15 placements available and the Study Internship Program is only available for the February term at ICMS. 
 

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Location

ICMS is located in a beautiful heritage listed sand stone building overlooking Manly beach. It would be hard to find a college in a more spectacular position. To the north, there are views of the Pacific Ocean and to the south the college has sweeping views of Sydney Harbor. The campus is a five-minute walk to Manly beach and shopping precinct with its cafes, restaurants and boutique stores. ICMS is also close enough to downtown Sydney – 15 minutes by fast ferry – for visits to art galleries, museums, the best city shops and even the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Internship Details

Students selected to participate in the internship through the International College of Management, Sydney will commence their program abroad approximately one month prior to their participation in the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program.

The internship is an unpaid, 38 hour per week position spanning three weeks of time. Students wishing to experience the internship program must be Hospitality or Event Management majors with prior experience in the industry. Only 15 placements available and this study/internship program is only available during the February term.

This internship program is meant to give students an inside look at the varying characteristics of hotels located in distinct regions. 

Participants will spend a few short days at ICMS where they will take a required test to complete their eligibility to work at venues serving alcohol. The Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) course is designed to provide staff with the knowledge and awareness necessary to responsibly serve alcohol on licensed premises.

Once students reach their first hotel destination, they will begin shadowing the management in their daily activities. As part of the internship, participants will keep a journal documenting their experiences and reflecting upon the style of service provided in the various hotel departments. Students are required to bring a laptop computer to complete the journaling process.

Students will have a week to independently travel or relax at the conclusion of their program before they are required to be in Cairns for the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program.

While ICMS does not provide credit for the internship component of the Study Internship Combo at ICMS, students can often arrange credit with the home university. Students will need to speak with advisors at the home university about the processes and assessments required to obtain credit in this manner.

Housing

As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad student you are guaranteed pre-arranged accommodation to fit your lifestyle. There are a variety of housing options available which you will apply for after acceptance. Read below for more specific options offered at this university:

Study Abroad students at ICMS have on-campus and off-campus accommodation options. On-campus rooms are equipped with desk/study facilities, heating and a telephone with voicemail, and have all linen provided. Each floor is equipped with common bathrooms and toilets, and a kitchenette you can use to make a quick snack. Off-campus accommodation options includes homestay (limited) and apartment living arranged upon arrival.

Academic Highlights

A cornerstone of the ICMS approach to education is that learning is enhanced when theory is combined with practical experience. Each course is built around real business experiences and developed in conjunction with top professionals to ensure its relevance and value.

ICMS is highly regarded by industry professionals and has won many awards in the last decade. Most recently, ICMS was the winner of the 2009 Premier’s Export Award for Education.

University Services

Orientation

In addition to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program which is included in your program fees ICMS will provide an onsite orientation after arrival at the university.

ICMS has an extensive social, sporting and cultural activity schedule. ICMS has a dedicated Student Affairs Manager to coordinate all college activities.

Study Abroad students also have a one-week intensive orientation program when they first arrive at ICMS. This program includes: surf safety, team building, tours of Manly and Sydney, program briefings, welcome function, Aussie party with Australian native animals show and much more.
 

Scholarships Available

In addition to scholarships offered by GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, International College of Management, Sydney offers $10,000 per year to be disbursed to GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students attending a semester abroad in the standard study abroad program or the study internship combo program.

Get Involved Abroad

Extracurricular Activities

At ICMS, we don’t expect you to spend your entire semester with your head buried in a book! The College’s rich social and sporting life is there to be enjoyed. Activities include basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, and soccer.

You can also take advantage of weekend trips to the snow fields, Central Coast, and Blue Mountains. For an adrenalin rush, you can even try indoor rock climbing, sky diving, white water rafting, sailing, fishing, surfing, scuba diving, and horse riding – to name a few.

The Student Club at ICMS holds themed events on campus often. These events include talent shows, karaoke, Asian food festivals, and Brazilian Carnival nights. For the more classically minded, there are opportunities to attend concerts and plays in Sydney theatres, open-air venues, and even the Sydney Opera House.

Community Involvement

While abroad, we recommend getting involved in your local community. It's an awesome way to meet locals, experience the true Australian culture, and create long lasting memories. From volunteering to festival-going, we challenge you to make the most of your international experience... See a sample of community involvement opportunities available in Sydney or discover your own upon arrival!

You'll get a taste of how enriching community involvement can be during your first few days in Australia on the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program. The program includes one day of pre-arranged volunteering with the local community. You'll interact directly with locals while giving back to and sharing your own culture with the community that first welcomes you to Australia. Plus, you can continue your volunteer efforts later in the semester by signing up for the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Conservation Volunteer Weekend.

Enhance Your Experience

Global Identity Course

While studying at ICMS, you can maximize your study abroad experience by enrolling in the Global Identity course (EdPA 3103 Connecting Your International Experience to Your Future). The course will help you articulate the value of your experience to future employers, demonstrate your intercultural development and skills, and understand intercultural interactions.

This one-credit, online course is offered by the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities exclusively for students studying with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. LEARN MORE>

Global Citizens Development Modules

The Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory, however we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication.

Course Catalog

To determine if the classes you need are available at this university, select Courses/Subjects to view the specific course options.

Tips: For advice on navigating the university’s course catalog, use the Selecting Courses link. You may also view the suggested grade and credit transfer information through the Grade Conversion.

If you have any questions about course availability, please contact studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org.  

Photo Slideshow

Watch a slideshow of photos highlighting ICMS.

Fees

Fee Includes

Program Fees: As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad study abroad participant, you will be required to enroll as a full-time student; typically this is 3-4 classes, which is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. semester credit hours. Your program fees are in U.S. dollars and include the host university semester tuition for 4 subjects, university administrative fees, overseas health insurance, the Basic ISIC card, our renowned Bridging Cultures Program on-site orientation and the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Personalized Support and Service.

With GlobaLinks Learning Abroad you will receive Personalized Support and Service through our four point philosophy to manage your program:

1.) Personal Program Selection & Planning: Personal service & advising, academic planning and credit transfer assistance, program location, housing advice, financial assistance.

2.) Pre and Post Orientation and Preparation: Our MyLearn on-line enrollment information and process, comprehensive program information and departure webinar, immigration visa support and advice, airline ticket and group flight assistance, global citizen development modules.

3.) Cultural Integration: On-site Bridging Cultures Program, on-site resident director services and advising, academic support, guaranteed housing and placement, volunteer and community involvement opportunities.

4.) Reflection and Application of the Experience: Beyond Study Abroad Program, The EnCompass Alumni Program, program evaluation opportunity, resume building and review, alumni handbook and transcript services.

Housing Fees: The Housing Fees are approximates and are in addition to the Program Fees. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad offers you “Housing to Fit Your Lifestyle” and you are guaranteed a placement in a wide variety of quality housing options to accommodate your academic, personal and budgetary needs during your experience abroad. The housing fees listed indicate an approximate cost for the options available on that program which may represent apartments/flats, houses and/or dormitories/residential halls, living within the local community or on-campus with locals and other international students. Private single rooms are standard (although double rooms are available) and are fully furnished, including comfort amenities with access to internet and telephone. Students who choose to arrange their own accommodation upon arrival will be charged the Program Fee only, as they will be responsible for making payment directly to the housing provider once accommodation has been arranged.

Additional Subject & Gym Membership Fees: Additional charges may apply for science, media, fine arts, or journalism subjects at some universities and students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed directly by the home university upon final enrolment. Gym and student union memberships are optional to students. If you wish to join, you may do so on arrival by contacting the international office at your host university.

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Programs in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji Coordinator

Name: Rebecca Oihus Title: Senior Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services Department: BIO: Rebecca manages study abroad admissions and participant pre-trip services for students attending International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) University of the South Pacific, Bond University, and University of Newcastle. Rebecca graduated with a BA in International Relations and Spanish from St. Cloud State University, Minnesota in 2006. She studied abroad for a semester at La Universidad de Concepcion in Chile and was a participant in a short-term study abroad program to China. She has also traveled to Belgium, Mexico, Jamaica, Australia, Fiji, and the Canary Islands.