BEX3724/5724 - Singapore & Melbourne Study Tour
BEX3724/5724 - Singapore & Melbourne Study Tour
This unit may count as a capstone or an elective unit in your undergraduate or graduate degree.
Selected students will be enrolled in unit BEX3724 or BEX5724 for the T3-57 teaching period. This unit may count towards your postgraduate or undergraduate degree as a major, capstone, or elective unit.
This program, co-designed and delivered by Monash Business School and Singapore Management University (SMU), offers students a unique opportunity to collaborate across cultures.
Over two consecutive weeks, participants from both universities will travel to Singapore and Melbourne, engaging in a cross-cultural consumer research project aimed at:
- Identifying Cultural Influences: Exploring how cultural backgrounds shape purchasing behaviour, brand loyalty, and consumer expectations.
- Informing Business Strategies: Providing actionable insights for businesses to adapt their products, services, and marketing strategies for diverse markets.
- Highlighting Regional Trends: Analysing emerging trends such as sustainability, digital commerce behaviours, and product design preferences in different cultural contexts.
Through a mix of in-class seminars, company visits in both cities, and cultural activities, students will enhance their global perspective while building their professional network. Participants will collaborate on team projects, working alongside peers from SMU and Monash Business School over the course of this dynamic program.
Students are required to attend a one hour pre-departure session.
| Dates / Deadlines: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Start Date | End Date |
| T3-57 | 2026 | 8-March-2026 | 9-July-2026 | 24-July-2026 |
| Information Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Course level | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Awarded Credit Points | 6 |
| Program Type | GST - Global Study Tour |
| Program Duration | 15 days |
| Leading Faculty | Monash Business School |
| Minimum WAM | 60% |
| Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Indonesia and Monash Malaysia |
| Minimum Credits Completed (at time of registration) | See 'How to Apply' tab |
| Funding Available | Monash Abroad Travel Grant |
Program Costs
Program cost: $1200 AUD. Travel grants may be available from Monash Abroad for those meeting eligibility criteria.
Deposit payment: $600 AUD non refundable deposit payable within 72 hours of receiving an offer to secure a place.
Final payment: $600 AUD payable 19 April 2026.
Program costs include:
- Twin share accommodation in Singapore (single rooms may be available for an additional fee)
- Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Welcome and farewell functions
- Transportation for academic programs and site visits
- Monash University Travel Insurance for the duration of the tour and 15 days either side of the study tour dates.
Program costs do not include:
- Return airfares
- Monash University tuition fees (6 credit points)
BEX3724 – Engaging with International Business or
BEX5724 – Engaging with International Business - Visa (if required - see information below)
- Any expenses incurred during free time
- Meals and drinks not included in the program
- Transfers or accommodation that are not within the program dates
- Medical expenses (which may be claimable via the insurance policy)
- Single room accommodation. Subject to availability, this may be purchased by students
- Meals and activities not covered within the program
- Other personal expenses
- Spending money.
Travel insurance
If you are an actively enrolled Monash student and participating in an approved international program, you will be provided with complimentary travel insurance. You will automatically be covered once your application has been approved and your enrolment updated to reflect your study overseas.
Under this policy, travellers will also receive access to 24/7 emergency assistance provided by Global 24 Emergency Assistance and limited coverage for personal travel days.
Visas
Monash Abroad will issue you with supporting documentation to lodge your visa application once you have completed all Monash Abroad requirements and are approved for travel. If you require supporting documentation earlier in the process, please contact Monash Abroad. Please note that Monash Abroad cannot provide advice regarding visa requirements.
Centrelink support documents
For the purposes of maintaining your Centrelink benefits during your overseas program, Monash Abroad will provide you with a letter confirming your participation in a study tour. Please note that this will be issued to you once you have completed all Monash Abroad requirements and are approved for travel.
Important Note:
The Monash Abroad Travel Grant and OS-HELP loan (if applicable) will be paid approximately 2-4 weeks prior to program commencement and only when all Monash Abroad requirements are completed by you. Therefore, these funds should not be considered as your primary source of funding to pay program related deposits and balances.
Monash Abroad Travel Grant
Monash students studying in Australia who are enrolled into a credit-bearing unit for this program will be assessed for eligibility to receive a Monash Abroad travel grant if they are not otherwise receiving any other scholarship that is intended to cover most or all of your travel/tuition costs for your program (e.g., New Colombo Plan Mobility grant).
You do not need to apply separately for this grant as your eligibility for this grant will be assessed as part of your application.
OS-HELP Loan
OS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan program that provides financial assistance to eligible Commonwealth Supported Place students, to undertake some of their study overseas.
If you are eligible for the loan and wish to apply, please submit your application as per the relevant OS-HELP loan term deadline, even if you have not been accepted into your overseas program by that deadline.
Student Loans
If you need help with study-related expenses, please refer to the student loans website and talk to a student adviser at Monash Connect.
Travel Scholarships
Please refer to the travel and placements scholarship website for more information.
Eligibility
- have a minimum WAM of 60%
- Undergraduate students - must have completed a minimum 72 credit points at time of application.
- Graduate students - must have passed a minimum of 24 credit points at time of application.
Selection Criteria
Submission of a 200-word personal statement as part of your application addressing the following questions:
- Why do you wish to take part in this program
- How will the program add value to your degree and/or future career aspirations?
Given the high demand for this program, selection criterion is based on the following at time of application:
- Overall WAM
- Strength of your personal statement
At all times Monash University embraces and celebrates true diversity. We strongly welcome applications from our students living with disabilities, who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, students with caring and/or parenting responsibilities, who identify as LGBTIQA+, people of colour, and those whose identities intersect with more than one of the above.
How to Apply
Step 1: Submit an application for this program
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Step 2: Selection and enrolment
The Monash Business School will review all applicants after the deadline to assess eligibility to participate in this overseas. Please note that this generally takes two weeks after applications have closed.
Step 3: Additional data collection and travel approval
If you are accepted into the program, you will be issued with an outcome email and you will be enrolled into the associated unit. You will also receive an email alert with additional Monash Abroad tasks for you to complete:
- Passport and Medical Details form
- Travel Approval Request Form
- Mandatory pre-departure module.
Once you have completed these tasks, Monash Abroad will approve you for travel. You will then have access to the travel insurance coverage and be issued with any relevant grants, loans and/or scholarships.
Important note: you must have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the program end date.
Program contacts
For all enquiries, please contact Monash Connect and flag for attention to Global Programs and Partnerships.
Itinerary*
Thursday 9 July 2026 | Arrive in Singapore and check into accommodation. |
Friday 10 July 2026 | Scheduled activities coordinated by Monash Business School. |
Saturday 11 July 2026 | Program activities TBC |
Sunday 12 July 2026 | Free day to explore |
Monday 13 July to Thursday 16 July 2026 | Scheduled activities coordinated by Singapore Management University. |
Friday 17 July to Monday 20 July 2026 | Students check out of accommodation. Free time to explore and/or travel to Melbourne |
Wednesday 15 July 2026 | Scheduled activities coordinated by Singapore Management University. |
Tuesday 21 July to Friday 24 July 2026 | Scheduled activities in Melbourne coordinated by Monash Business School. |
*This is a sample of an itinerary based on previous tours. Elements of this itinerary may change slightly. Students enrolled in this unit will receive a final version of their itinerary.