New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program
Four weeks of work-integrated learning (industry project) at INTI International College Subang Jaya
Date
3 to 31 January 2019
Audience
- Domestic Students in Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Information Technology and
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems
About
The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program is an Australian government initiative designed to deepen the relationship between Australia and other countries in the Indo-Pacific Region. Dr Sim Lau from the School of Computing and Information Technology was successfully awarded an NCP grant in 2017 with project entitled ”Work Integrated Learning for Business and Information Technology Undergraduate Students in Malaysia”. This project aims to support a four-week work integrated learning experience, in a form of industry project, at INTI International College Subang Jaya (https://newinti.edu.my/). The project provides an opportunity for students to be mentored by senior managers at a Malaysian multinational organisation and network with business/IT students studying at the host institution (INTI International College Subang Jaya). This unique industry relevant opportunity enables students to be work ready with Indo-Pacific industry experience upon graduation.
Outcomes
Being mentored and working with Malaysian leading business practitioners and networking with Malaysian students provides an opportunity to 1) appreciate business practices within a multi-cultural context, 2) enhance Indo-Pacific intercultural understanding, and 3) develop effective person-to-person engagement practices and communication skills. Students, participated in this program, must enrol in ISIT200 Industry Placement for Autumn session 2019 and submit a report that meets the requirement of ISIT200.
How to Apply
For this year’s NCP program, we will select 5 domestic BCS, BIT or BBIS students. Each student will be provided $3,000 under the NCP program. The money can be spent towards airfare, accommodation and expenditure in Malaysia. The students are expected to be in Malaysia from 3 - 31 January 2019. If you are interested in this program, please submit your application online.
Please note that your application must include the following documents:
- Official university transcripts
- Statement of your motivation and ideas to participate in the program and benefit you will get for your future career development and your study (about 200 words)
The successful students will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Academic performance (minimum WAM of 65 and above is expected).
- 200 words statement of motivation, ideas and benefit.
- Performance at interview.
The completed application should be submitted online via form below by 17 September 2018.
Information Session
An information session will be conducted in Room 3.224 on Tuesday 4 September 2018 from 12.30-1.30pm.
You are encouraged to attend the information session if you intend to apply.
Contact
If you have any query related to the program, please contact Dr Sim Lau by email (simlau@uow.edu.au). Note: Only domestic students (Australian citizenship or permanent residence) are eligible for this award.