University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Program Overview
The McIntire School of Commerce and University of Auckland are offering third-year Commerce students an opportunity to study international business in Auckland during the spring 2012 semester. The University of Auckland is one of the premier universities in New Zealand. Living and learning in “one of the prettiest places on Earth” will be an experience you will never forget.
Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to provide the essentials of the courses you would have taken at McIntire during this semester, so you will not fall behind your classmates who do not study abroad. The skills you develop and the experiences you have in this program will surely be a very valuable part of your total UVA educational experience. Auckland course offerings are extensive, and all Commerce students will find a good selection of courses that interest them.
During the term abroad, students must complete four Auckland offerings, for 12 UVA semester hours. In addition to those four courses, Commerce students must also complete the online UVA-taught Global Strategy and Value Enhancement course, which will result in four UVA credits for COMM 3040 being awarded by McIntire faculty and counting in your UVA GPA. Each student must complete at least two business courses from the course planning list. Those two courses will satisfy your COMM 3050 and 3060 requirements. Additional courses will satisfy appropriate Commerce School or University electives.
NOTE: UVA accepts transfer credit (no grades) for courses taken abroad; however, students must receive a grade of C or better on each course to transfer credit back to UVA.
Application Process
Online applications are available on the ISO Web site after reviewing the online Education Abroad Workshop information session. Commerce study-abroad information sessions are scheduled for Aug. 30 and 31, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Robertson Hall, Room 225.
Applications are due by midnight Sept. 21, 2011. Once admission is approved, students will be required to complete a program-specific application packet and attend several orientation sessions during the months of November and December.
Housing
There are many options for housing in Auckland, including residence halls, family stays, or independent apartments.
Spring 2012 Academic Calendar (Semester One)
| Feb. 27 |
Classes begin |
| April 6-20 |
Mid semester break |
| June 1 |
Classes end |
| June 4 |
Queen's birthday |
| June 2-25 |
Study break and exams |
| June 25 |
Program ends |
NOTE: There is ample time for travel during breaks or before the semester begins; however, classes and exams end later than at UVA.
This program is an exchange program, with tuition being paid directly to UVA. Additional information and details about the University of Auckland program can be found on the university's Web site.