- Sydney, Australia
The Internship and Study Semester in Asia Pacific (ISSAP) Program offers eight weeks of concentrated classes in Sydney (9-12 credit hours) followed by an internship in Auckland (New Zealand), Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney (Australia) or Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), with both fall and spring options. This unique schedule allows students to focus first on their coursework, and in the second half of the semester to give full attention to their role as a young professional in the working world. The McCombs School of Business partners with Global Academic Ventures (GAV), which coordinates everything onsite, including housing, classes, and the internship. The student will deicide which location they prefer for the internship. Each of the 5 amazing city options offer major economic value and rich cultural heritage.

Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Communication
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Asian Studies
- Economics
- Legal Environment Of Business
- Marketing
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Management
- Music
- Business Analytics
- Humanities
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
This program offers 8 weeks of concentrated classes in Sydney (9-12 credit hours) followed by an internship in Auckland (New Zealand), Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney (Australia) or Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), with both fall and spring options.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing (min. 3.0 GPA)
- Completion of ECO304K + L, Calculus, STA 301 is required prior
- to departure
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Accommodations in Sydney are shared, air-conditioned apartments furnished with kitchen, living room, Wi-Fi internet, and on-site laundry facilities. Accommodations in other locations may be shared apartments or hotels. Housing and other expenses during the Fall/Spring one week break are not covered by the GAV program fee.
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Undergraduate
Program Cost
Dates:
- Program: January 12, 2025 to May 10, 2025
- Instructional: January 13, 2025 to May 9, 2025
- Program: August 24, 2025 to December 20, 2025
- Instructional: August 25, 2025 to December 20, 2025
Application Code
290121
Program Coordinator
Jasmine Zahra Bisheh
Additional Resources
Next Step
1. Must attend BBA International Programs information session. 2. Meet with a BBA International Programs Coordinator for an advising appointment. 3. Complete application prior to deadline.