Program details

• Host institution: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)
• Program dates: 01 – 12 July 2019
• Availability: up to 9 places for RMIT students

AUAS are running an intensive two-week program in July 2019. Through lectures, group-assignments, guest lecturers, excursions to important institutions and companies in Amsterdam and outside Amsterdam students will learn in an interactive way with real-life examples and assignments
See their website here or this video for more information about the program.

Eligibility

• All RMIT undergraduate (at least one year of studies completed) and postgraduate (coursework) Business students

Academic / course details at AUAS
See here for more information. Courses include:

• Leadership in the European Union (including Brussels excursion with overnight stay) – UGRD
• European Business Skills (including Brussels excursion with overnight stay) – UGRD
• Digital Brand Engagement - UGRD
• Professional English and Personal Branding – UGRD
• Urban Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (including excursions) – UGRD
• Supply Chain Management: The Connected Hub (including excursions) – PGRD
• Business of Sport Events and Music Festivals (including excursions) UGRD

Note: course offerings may be subject to change at the partner.
Academic credit at RMIT
This is an opportunity for you to gain credit for your degree during the RMIT mid-semester break.

• The exact credit will need to be discussed with your RMIT Program Manager. You will need to complete a study plan as part of your application as per the application process below.

• Note: you must take the 6ECTS extended version of the course at AUAS in order to receive 12 RMIT credit points

NOTE: this program is part of a reciprocal exchange agreement; if selected you will enrol into EXTL placeholder courses for which you will pay tuition fees to RMIT.
Program cost
 

Tuition fees
These continue to be paid to RMIT (under current fee arrangement)	Fees will be charged in line with the amount of credit approved. Expect to pay the same for a 12 credit point course as you would here See more information about RMIT fees here
Program costs
These are costs charged by the host uni for any associated costs like field trips, university social events etc	See here for more information about program fees for this program Accommodation (385-425€) Admin fee (50€) Excursions (105€)
Living and travel expenses
Everything else! Travel and day-to-day costs varies depending on the country and how much you want to see / do.	Flights Host country visa (if applicable) Personal expenditure See this website for a comparison about the cost of living at your destination

 
** Travel insurance:
Students on approved overseas activities receive complimentary travel insurance (policy number: 41443), although you may require additional cover depending on your circumstances. For more detailed information, please refer here
 
Accommodation
See here for housing options which include:

• A private room arranged by the AUAS
• A dormstyle room arranged by the AUAS
• An arrangement of your own

Application and selection process

1. Academic Approval: your RMIT School-approved study plan. (See here for more information about seeking study plan approval.)
2. A statement of purpose about why you want to participate in this program and how it will benefit you personally and academically.

RMIT contact
If you have any questions, please contact us via the RMIT Connect portal.