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International Study Tour
Embark on an international journey to broaden your global perspective and gain valuable insights from accomplished business and industry leaders.
Special rate for UWA MBA students: $5,200 (+GST)
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to execed@execed.com.au
9 Days
Times will vary across days
Overview
AIM WA+UWA Business School is pleased to announce the 2025 International Study Tour to Seattle, Washington State and San Francisco, California. This is an exceptional opportunity for MBA students, business leaders and executives to gain invaluable global business insights.
The International Study Tour is a unique experience to enhance your leadership and strategic thinking while expanding your professional networks with international contacts. The tour begins in Seattle, where expert-led lectures focus on key sectors such as aerospace, technology and maritime industries.
Seattle's diverse business landscape provides a dynamic backdrop for exploring large-scale operations and manufacturing. Following this, you will visit Stanford University for firsthand exposure to one of the world’s leading academic institutions, further enriching your understanding of global business trends.
The tour then moves to Silicon Valley, the epicentre of innovation and entrepreneurship. Here, you gain exposure to thought leaders and industry experts who drive the latest advancements in technology, startups and venture capital. These sessions will offer deep insights into how Silicon Valley continues to lead in disruptive innovation and business scaling.
Throughout the tour, you will witness cutting-edge technologies, innovative business models and groundbreaking research in action, offering a rare behind-the-scenes view of both major corporations and agile startups.
Open to UWA MBA students, business leaders and executives alike, this tour blends academic learning, expert guidance and real-world industry exposure, making it a uniquely valuable educational experience.
Non-UWA MBA & MBA Flexible students fee: $7,700 (GST inclusive)
This program may be credited towards a future unit in the UWA MBA, should you choose to pursue the UWA MBA program at a later stage.
Count this tour towards your UWA MBA Degree
The International Study Tour aligns with both the MBA and MBA Flexible programs at UWA. Individuals who participate in the tour will receive credit (to the value of one optional unit) towards their UWA MBA or MBA Flexible degree.
Special rate for UWA MBA students: $5,200 (+GST)
This fee includes:
- Lectures at Stanford University
- Access to top-tier companies in Seattle & Silicon Valley and guest speakers
- Welcome event
- Ground transportation
- Tour materials.
In addition to the program fee, participants will be required to pay for:
- Flights (including internal flight between Seattle & San Francisco)
- Accommodation (booked/paid by AIM WA, account settled by participant with AIM WA prior to tour commencement)
- Food
- ESTA visa & travel insurance.
For more information, contact execed@execed.com.au or call +61 8 9383 8090
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to attend to execed@execed.com.au
Transfer and Cancellation Conditions
- We regret that no refunds or credits can be issued fewer than 45 working days before the start of the tour
- Accommodation cancellation policies are separate.
Current UWA students – you will need to apply for the credit towards your MBA accreditation through UWA Student Services from UWA Business School prior to being approved and paying for the tour. In addition, a UWA faculty member will access your eligibility.
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