OverviewSwinburne University of Technology-Sarawak offers a 4-week summer session designed to bring local and international students together to broaden the international outlook of participants. Students can choose from a range of classes available in the fields of business, information technology, and multimedia. Field trips within the city of Kuching, Sarawak, or other parts of Malaysia are included to compliment the academic content of the summer program. Instruction is in English.
Can't find what you are looking for?
AcademicsClasses Available for Summer 2010*:
- HBC110N Accounting for Managers
- HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
- HAH103 Critical Thinking
- History, Culture & Society of Sarawak
*Subject to change
Earn approximately 6 U.S. Credits (dependent upon home university). Course Catalog
The current classes being offered at the SUTS summer program are:
- HBC110N Accounting for Managers
- HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing
- HAH103 Critical Thinking
- History, Culture & Society of Sarawak
About Swinburne University of Technology-SarawakSUT-Sarawak is a branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. The courses and degree programs are identical to those taught at the main campus in Melbourne, Australia, and instruction is in English. Students from across Malaysia and from over 30 countries including Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Australia attend SUT-Sarawak.
In the year 2000, Swinburne University of Technology in partnership with the State Government of Sarawak, Malaysia opened SUT-Sarawak in the capital city of Kuching. The courses and degree programs are identical to those taught at the main campus in Melbourne, Australia and instruction is in English. Students from across Malaysia and from over 30 countries attend SUT-Sarawak including Bangaladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Australia.
The Sarawak campus is equipped with the latest educational technologies and all subjects have a web presence in addition to face-to-face delivery by faculty. Swinburne is committed to the internationalization of its curriculum and the courses offered are designed to prepare graduates to live and work in a world in which professionals need to be capable of high levels of interaction with international economies and societies. The campus is a multi-cultural environment with international students coming from over 30 countries. The total campus population is 2,300 students.
About Kuching, MalaysiaMalaysia offers a mosaic of cultures, delicious food, exciting adventures, friendly people, and breathtaking scenery. Neighboring countries include Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei. The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are Malay, Chinese, and Indian. In the state of Sarawak, there are also a number of indigenous ethic groups with their own unique culture and heritage.
Sarawak, is the largest state in the Federation and it is known for its vast ethnic diversity and impressive natural wonders. More than 20 ethnic communities reside in Sarawak and they are well known for their friendliness and hospitality. Visitors of Malaysia often reflect on the fact that they do not feel like tourists while wandering the streets in Malaysia, but instead feel welcomed and find the locals to be more interested in their reasons for visiting Malaysia than their contribution to the local economy. Besides the generous hospitality, Sarawak is also an ecological paradise boasting the world’s oldest tropical rainforest, the world’s most spectacular cave system, and some of the most fascinating plant, animal, and marine life.
The capital city of Sarawak is Kuching, and it has been described as one of the most attractive and livable cities in southeast Asia. Kuching is rich in history with old-world charm blended into 21st century modernity. The city offers entertainment, restaurants, and nightlife to suit most tastes. The campus of SUTSarawak is just 10 minutes from the city center.
Fees| Program Fees | $4980.00 | | Housing | | Without Meals | housing included in program fee |
Fee IncludesProgram Fees are in US dollars and include tuition, accommodation, some excursions, on-campus student fees, official transcript, overseas health coverage, airport pick up charges, introductory survival language training, and pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service and fee, personal advising, subject selections, liaison with your home university, credit transfer assistance, financial aid services, and alumni support. International airfare between your home city and Kuching is not included and MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED. Fee SemesterThis fee applies to the Summer 2010 program and is subject to change. FactsLocation: Kuching
Overseas Students: 350
Staff: 100
Total Enrolment: 2300
Dates| All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. AsiaLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. | |
| Summer 2010 - Summer | Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
|
| Anticipated Departure | July 3, 2010 | | Start Date | July 4, 2010 | | End Date | July 30, 2010 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| Summer 2011 - Summer | Application Deadline: March 15, 2011
|
| Anticipated Departure | June 25, 2011 | | Start Date | June 26, 2011 | | End Date | July 23, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level.
Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.
Required GPA: 2.50
AsiaLearn Coordinator| Name: | Kelli Modica | | Title: | Assistant Manager - AsiaLearn | | Department: | Semester or Year Abroad in Europe and Asia |
BIO:
Kelli manages marketing for all AsiaLearn programs and also manages the study abroad admission and participant pre-trip services to Korea University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, James Cook University Australia - Singapore Campus, Swinburne University of Technology - Sarawak, and the AsiaLearn Summer programs.
Kelli graduated with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She studied abroad in Roma, Italy and backpacked across Europe, visiting more than 10 countries. She also worked as an English teacher in South Korea allowing her to travel throughout Korea and Japan. |
|