Overview

In association with Macquarie University (MQ), currently ranked in the top 100 Universities in the world (The Times Higher Education Supplement, UK – 2005), International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) offers study abroad programs specializing in Business, Tourism, Event Management, Retail Services Management, Property Services Management, and Hospitality Management.

The MQ Study Abroad Program at ICMS offers:
• Full academic credit transfer to your home university
• U.S. grading scale
• Choice of over 50 subjects
• Three intakes per year in Spring, Summer, and Fall
• Quality facilities, including guaranteed residential living in one of Sydney’s leading beachside locations

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 settings: city, country, and beach-side. Participants will spend one week at each location shadowing the manager and various hotel positions. The aim of the rotations is to provide participants with insight into the nuances of each hotel region.

Location

ICMS is located in a beautiful heritage-listed, sandstone 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 stretching to the New South Wales Central Coast. Southwards, the College has sweeping views of Sydney Harbor, which many consider to be the most beautiful in the world. The campus is a five-minute walk to Manly Beach and shopping precinct with its cafes, restaurants, and shopping. ICMS is also close enough to the city – 15 minutes by fast ferry – for visits to art galleries, museums, the historic Rocks area, the best city shops, and even the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge.

Internships will take place in three different types of locations: a beach-side hotel, a hotel in the city and a hotel in the country. Each will be within driving distance from the International College of Management, Sydney in the New South Wales area.

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 AustraLearn Program Introduction. The internship is an un-paid, 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.

This internship program is meant to give students an inside look at the varying characteristics of hotels located in distinct regions. Students will experience one week of working in each hotel location including a beach setting, city site, and country locale.

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 at the various locations. 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 AustraLearn Program Introduction.

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

Internship participants will stay in a room at the hotel property at which they are working each week. Rooms will be equipped with hotel amenities including linens. Students will be provided with breakfast and the meal associated with their shift for the day.

At the completion of the three week internship, students can look forward to accommodation at ICMS where they are guaranteed campus accommodation. 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.

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.

Academic Highlights

ICMS is highly regarded by industry professionals and has won many awards in the last decade. Most recently, ICMS was winner of the 2007 New South Wales Tourism Awards for Excellence in Education and the 2006 Premier's Export Award for Education.

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.

University Services

ICMS boasts an extensive library, quiet study areas, syndicate rooms ideal for group tutorial-type activity and an academic support center. There is also a grand ballroom with a 500-person seating capacity, a formal dining room with seating for 200, a courtyard cafe and student common room. There are fully equipped theory classrooms and computer laboratories with 24-hour email and Internet access. Students can also take advantage of a wireless network with access to the Internet and online classrooms.

Orientation

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 before classes begin (after the conclusion of the internship experience and the AustraLearn Program Introductin). 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.

New this year: All ICMS students will attend the AustraLearn Program Introduction in Cairns, Australia before attending the orientation program at ICMS.

Fees

Program Fees	$11,010.00
Housing
With Meals	Approximately $3,750 - $4,500
Without Meals	Not available at this university
Housing Deposit
With Meals	Refundable housing deposits range from approximately $200 - $1,200 and are billed in addition to the housing fees.
Without Meals	Not applicable

Fee Includes

Program fees are in U.S. dollars. Program Fees include tuition for 3 to 4 subjects, university administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), overseas health coverage, ISIC Premium (International Student Identity Card), 25% Lonely Planet Book discount, also included is our renowned 4-day Program Introduction in Tropical Cairns, Australia. Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services.

ADDITIONAL INCLUSION: This program fee includes the details above and the internship component. The internship component includes transfer to weekly hotel assignment, on-site accommodation, two meals per day, RSA (Responsible Servicing of Alcohol) Test, health insurance.

SPECIAL NOTE: Program fees for ICMS also include professional business clothing (uniform). However, this business clothing will be provided after the internship portion of the program. Students must provide thier own professional clothing to wear during the internship. Such clothing will include a white business shirt and black pants or a black skirt. Textbooks are not included.

As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Several universities have included the Sports and Rec. membership. Activities are usually extra.

The Housing Fee is in addition to the Program Fees and may be an average for universities with multiple housing options. Students who select “apartment living arranged upon arrival” will only be charged the Program Fees, and housing costs will be paid on arrival by the student.

Fee Semester

The above fees are for the January/February 2009 term. Fees are subject to change for future terms.

Facts

Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Overseas Students: 650
Staff: 100
Total Enrolment: 1200

Entry Requirements

Students seeking acceptance for the ICMS internship must have been accepted to study at ICMS and have previous internship or work experience in the hospitality and/or event management field.

Applicants to study abroad at ICMS must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level.

Participants of this program should be majoring in Hospitality or Event Management.

Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.

Required GPA: 2.50

University Specific Scholarships

The International College of Management, Sydney is offering support to AustraLearn students via four individual scholarships: 2 $500 USD awards and 2 $1000 USD awards will be granted. Recipients of these awards will include students attending the Study-Internship combination provided by ICMS. Two of these awards are likely to be granted to participants of the study-internship combination while the other two are likely to be granted to participants of the traditional semester program. However, final award recipients will be selected at the discretion of the scholarship committee.