Cultural Immersion and Business Consulting in Indonesia4 week program | $5,000 New Colombo Plan Grants Available

Key information

Destination: Indonesia (Yogyakarta, Malang, Mt Bromo)

Dates: 27 June - 26 July, 2026 | 4 week program

Program cost: A$5,000 approx. + airfares (inclusions and exclusions can be found below)

Funding:

• 16 x A$5,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants available for eligible undergraduate students
• $5,065 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
• $10,130 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Program eligibility: Undergraduate Business students

Application deadline: 15 March 2026

Overview

This study tour will immerse you in Indonesia’s dynamic business environment through a two-unit program. It combines cultural and language learning with a hands-on consulting project, providing practical experience solving real business challenges for an industry host.

This study tour consists of 2 units or 25 credit points:

• BUS30028 Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour: 12.5 credit points for the innovation in business practices, language and culture component. This unit is equivalent to BUS30031 (Sustainable Business Practice), one of the Business Practice Core units. This unit helps students to develop an appreciation of the innovative business practices of Indonesian corporations and the trade relationship between Indonesia and Australia. In addition to learn Bahasa Indonesia language, you will also be immersed in the local culture through a variety of educational activities.
  
• BUS30032 Business Consulting Project: 12.5 credit points for the business consulting project component. Under the guidance of academic coaches, student consulting teams will apply academic knowledge to solve business problems provided by the industry host and present recommendations and solutions to them. 
   

This program offers a unique immersion into Indonesia’s dynamic business environment. Through a balanced blend of academic study, language lessons, and cultural activities, you will develop the essential capacity to work effectively in the Asia region.

This is your opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the global job market. You will:

• Gain Practical Experience: Work on a real-life consulting project, solving business challenges for a host organization.
• Build Your Network: Interact directly with senior executives, government officials, and local students.
• Develop Key Skills: Strengthen your management consulting, creative problem-solving, and intercultural communication abilities.

This experience will diversify your studies and provide invaluable skills for a future international career.

Highlights

• Yogyakarta (includes Borobudur and Prambanan temples; Beringharjo traditional market; Malioboro)
• Malang (Jodipan Colourful Village)
• Mt Bromo

Note: more details of the itinerary will be provided closer to the departure date. 

Academic information

Which unit/s can this program be taken for as credit?

BUS30028 and BUS30032 - This program is worth 25 credit points (2 units)

Can this unit be taken as an elective by students in any Swinburne degree?

No

Eligibility

To qualify for this program, you must:

• be enrolled into an Undergraduate Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business (Professional) degree 
• have completed at least 200 credit points by the end of Semester 1, 2026

Salamat Datang ('Welcome') Monument in Central Jakarta