BEX3726/BEX5726 - Engaging with International Business, Argentina

BEX3726/BEX5726 - Engaging with International Business, Argentina

Selected students will be enrolled in unit BEX3726 or BEX5726 for the Term 1 (T1-57) teaching period. This unit may count towards your postgraduate or undergraduate degree as a major, capstone or elective unit.

Discover the complexity and opportunity of an emerging market economy on the Argentina Study Tour, based in Buenos Aires—one of Latin America’s leading cultural and commercial hubs. This immersive program offers students the opportunity to explore a dynamic business environment shaped by economic volatility, innovation and global connectivity.

Through a combination of academic sessions and industry engagement, students will examine key themes such as financial systems in emerging markets, entrepreneurship and innovation, technology and the knowledge economy, and the role of business in driving social impact.

Participants will engage with a range of organisations to gain practical insights into operating in a complex and rapidly evolving environment. Company visits and guest sessions may include organisations across sectors such as finance, technology, e-commerce, venture capital and social enterprise.

The program also incorporates cultural and experiential learning, providing context on Argentina’s history, society and business practices, and enabling students to reflect on how local conditions influence strategic decision-making.

Blending academic learning with real-world exposure, this program equips students with valuable perspectives on doing business in Latin America and other emerging market contexts.

Students are required to attend a pre-departure briefing on --

Assessment and results

This program is equivalent to 6 credit points of Monash study.

The lead academic will provide further information about the assessment linked to this unit and submission details.

Results release date: 19 April 2027

For enquiries, please contact:
Monash Connect – https://www.monash.edu/students/support/connect/contact-us

Applications

Applications open: 6 July 2026

Dates / Deadlines:
TermYear App Deadline Start Date End Date
Summer B (Jan - Feb) 202709-Aug-202608-Feb-202720-Feb-2027
Information Sheet
Course Level Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Awarded Credit Points 06
Program Type GST - Global Study Tour
Program Duration 2 weeks
Leading Faculty Monash Business School
Minimum WAM60%
Eligible Monash Campus Monash Australia 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: $XXX AUD
Deposit Payment: $XXX AUD (non-refundable; payable within 72 hours of offer acceptance)
Final Payment: $XXX AUD (due 19 September 2026)

Refund policy

Program fees are generally non-refundable, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by Monash Business School.  Circumstances that will not be considered exceptional include (but are not limited to):

  • Failure to secure an appropriate visa
  • Withdrawal after committing to an alternative study experience
  • Change of mind.

Students should carefully consider their availability and commitment before accepting an offer.

Program costs includes:

  • Twin-share accommodation for the duration of the program, including daily breakfast
    (single rooms may be available at an additional cost)
  • A curated program of company and organisation visits
  • All in-country transportation for scheduled academic activities and site visits
  • Welcome and farewell group functions
  • Complimentary Monash University travel insurance (covering the program and up to 15 days before and after)

Program costs do not include:

  • Monash tuition fees (6 credit points)
  • International airfares (approx. AUD $1,800–$3,000)
  • Visa costs (approx. AUD $0–$200)
  • Accommodation outside program dates (approx. AUD $150–$300 per night)
  • Meals not included in the itinerary (approx. AUD $25–$60 per meal)
  • Personal expenses (e.g. transport outside scheduled activities, shopping, entertainment)
  • Spending money (recommended AUD $800–$1,500)

Note: all estimates are based on research completed in June 2025. Students are encouraged to use the above information as a guide only and research any additional costs at the time of application.

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 cannot provide advice regarding visa requirements. 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.

Centrelink support documents

For the purposes of maintaining your Centrelink benefits during your overseas program, Monash Abroad can produce 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 4 weeks prior to program commencement and only when all 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.

Dates / Deadlines:
TermYearApp DeadlineStart DateEnd Date
Summer B (Jan - Feb)202709-Aug-202608-Feb-202720-Feb-2027

Eligibility

Undergraduate:

  • A WAM of 60% or above.
  • Completed at least 72 credit points at the time of application.

Graduate:

  • A WAM of 60% or above.
  • Completed at least 24 credit points at the time of application.

Selection criteria

As places are limited and demand is high, selection is competitive and based on:

  • Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
  • Video submission (2–3 minutes) addressing:
    • Your motivation for participating in the program
    • How the program will contribute to your degree and/or future career aspirations

Applicants must submit supporting documentation via a Google Drive link. Please ensure access permissions are granted to Monash University. The link should be included in the Personal Statement section of your application.

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 OPENING SOON.

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

Once your application has been assessed, you will be issued with an outcome email. If you are successful, your outcome email will include a letter of offer that you will need to accept. The outcome email will also include two additional forms for you to complete:
1. Passport and medical details, and
2. Travel Approval Request Form.

Once you have actioned both of those forms, Monash Abroad will assess your Travel Approval Request and you will be notified of the outcome. We may also contact you if we have any questions or concerns that need to be addressed before you are approved for travel. Please note that travel approval takes approximately 1-2 weeks, but may take longer during peak periods and your responses.
Once you are approved for travel you will have access to the travel insurance coverage and be issued with any relevant grants and 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.

Email: BusEco-Int-Partnerships@monash.edu

Indicative itinerary*

Date

Activity

8 Feb 2027

Arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to accommodation, orientation and welcome dinner

9 Feb 2027

Academic introduction to Argentina’s economy and cultural site visit

10 Feb 2027

Company visits focused on finance, banking and economic policy

11 Feb 2027

Company visits exploring technology, innovation and the knowledge economy

12 Feb 2027

Academic session and company visit on entrepreneurship and venture capital

13 Feb 2027

Free day for independent exploration or optional cultural activities

14 Feb 2027

Free day for cultural engagement or assessment work

15 Feb 2027

Academic session and experiential learning activity on social impact

16 Feb 2027

Company visits focused on social enterprise and business for purpose

17 Feb 2027

Additional company visits and program synthesis activities

18 Feb 2027

Free time for reflection and assessment preparation

19 Feb 2027

Final presentations and farewell dinner

20 Feb 2027

Departure and transfer to airport

*This itinerary is indicative only and may be subject to change. A more detailed itinerary will be provided to students who have confirmed their enrolment.