Sydney Semester + Paid Summer Hospitality Internship

About ICMS

• The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a leading business school focused in the areas of Event Management, Hospitality Management, International Tourism, Sport Management, Retail Marketing & Property Management.
• ICMS is housed in a heritage listed building over 100 years old, overlooking Sydney’s famous Manly Beach, and only a 15 minute fast-ferry ride to the city.
• Situated on 20 hectares of parkland, students can live on campus in a safe environment with on campus facilities including computer laboratories, library, cafe, bar and full working restaurant, tennis and basketball courts.
• The campus is a five-minute walk to Manly Beach and shopping precinct with its cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
• Strong focus on combining practical work with a strong theoretical foundation.
• Over 1,500 students from over 40 countries. Sixty percent of students are from Australia, with the remainder from all over the world.
• In order to better prepare students to enter the workforce after graduation, ICMS requires students to wear business attire while attending class and their internships.
• Most Faculty members are still employed in the industry, providing real world, current case studies for students. Faculty members include hotel managers, property management experts and event management owners.

CRICOS Provider Code: 01484M

Location

The ICMS campus overlooks Manly beach and is a short ferry ride from Sydney’s Central Business District. Visit the Google Maps link below to see the campus location.

Courses

Students enroll in 4 courses from the list below (subject to change each year). In addition, students will enroll in WIL201A: Professional Placement (this is the internship). In total, this equals 15 ICMS credits, which usually transfers as 15-20 U.S. semester credits.

EVT110 Introduction to the Event Industry
EVT120 Venue and Hospitality Ops
EVT200 Event Production and Design
EVT210 Legal Issues for Event Management
EVT300 Promotions and Sponsorship
EVT320 International Events
HOS100 Hospitality Operations I
HOS112 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
HOS120 Rooms Division Operations
HOS200 Hospitality Operations II
HOS210 Operational Management and Cost Control
HOS220 Rooms Division Management
HOS230 Gastronomy
HOS303 Global Trends in Hospitality and Tourism
HOS320 Hotel Management Simulations
HOS330 Global Wine Tourism
MGT202 Service Management and Innovation
MGT203 Applied Leadership
MGT211 Cross-Cultural Management
MGT230 Facilities Management
MGT330 Quality Management & Customer Service
TOU110 Destination Sales & Marketing

Hospitality Internship

During the spring semester, students will take courses related to hospitality. In the summer term, students will work in a paid hospitality role for up to 40+ hours per week. Students will be paid the minimum hourly rate in Australia, which is currently $23.23AUD/hour.

Students will work in general entry-level positions including in guest services (front office/reception) and/or food and beverage departments of major international hotels in Sydney, such as Four Seasons, Sheraton, Sofitel, Hilton, Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts, and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.

Upon arrival in Australia, students will meet with ICMS staff to be introduced to their work placement. Prior to your on-site interview with your prospective employer, you will be coached by ICMS staff on what to expect and the Australian work environment.

Students are enrolled in WIL201A: Professional Placement for which there is an assessment. The industry training is designed to provide students with learning in the workplace that supports, illustrates and extends the theoretical and practical learning provided through the classroom environment. Students will experience the workplace, apply and broaden their professional and theoretical skills, and form a network of industry contacts.

Prior to beginning your work placement, you will complete the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course run by ICMS. This two-day course is a compulsory requirement to work in the hospitality F&B service in Australia.

Eligibility

• 2.5 GPA
• Minimum sophomore standing at a four-year institution at the time of participation
• Preference of one-year customer service experience
• A screening call may be required by ICMS prior to final acceptance

Activities / Immersion

Our local staff arrange various activities during the semester designed to help immerse you in the local culture. These activities are included in your semester program. In addition, if you have a specific interest or hobby, your Sydney-based TEAN Resident Director will be able to point you in the right direction. Below are examples of previous activities arranged for students. Note that activities change each semester.

In addition to the TEAN-organized events, to make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, our local staff send out frequent emails letting you know what is happening in Sydney. Ranging from community events to music festivals, we tap you into the local culture right from the start.

Rugby League Match

In Australia, each state has a sport that dominates. In New South Wales, rugby league is the dominant sport. We join the local crowds to see a game and your local TEAN staff provide an explanation of the rules.

Sydney Opera House Tour

Go beyond the typical tourist experience of simply taking a photo of the Sydney Opera House by going inside the famous structure for a behind-the-scenes tour. Our guide will show us the iconic opera house’s secrets as we discover places usually closed to the public and explore the impressive theater that hosts more than 1,600 performances a year.

Learn to Surf

Australians love the beach – being an island nation with beautiful coastlines and 85% of the population living within an hour of a beach, it’s not surprising. Surfing is the favorite pastime of Aussie beachgoers so we introduce you to this sport early on in the semester with a lesson to get you started riding the waves.

Application Deadlines

TEAN has a rolling admissions process. We recommend submitting your application anytime from June for Spring applications. Late applications may be considered. Contact TEAN if the application deadline has passed.

PAYMENT DEADLINES

Your signed program contract and full payment for the program are due by the program deadline. Please note we do have options for using financial aid and enrolling in a payment plan if you cannot make full payment by the payment deadline. You can find more information about funding your program here.

SPRING & Summer 2025

Spring & summer 2025

• Tuition and program fees: $19,850
• Housing (on campus): $12,050 – $14,950 (includes meal plan)

What’s Included

• Full tuition (4 courses) and internship course 
• Guaranteed, pre-arranged, on-campus housing with meal plan
• Overseas health insurance, plus evacuation and repatriation insurance
• Services of local Resident Directors
• Cultural events scheduled throughout the semester
• Wireless internet access in housing
• Access to competitive airfares and pre-arranged group flights
• Extensive pre-departure counseling and information packets
• University and course selection advice
• Official academic transcripts from host institution
• Credit approval and transfer assistance
• Help with student visa preparation
• Financial aid transfer planning
• Airport pickup and reception in Sydney
• Arrival Welcome packet containing important local contact details and information
• Sydney Farewell Dinner at conclusion of program
• Host university orientation

What’s Not Included

• International airfare ($1,800)
• Domestic airfare in U.S. ($500)
• Student visa ($1,060)
• Books ($365)
• Some meals
• Airport transfer at the end of the semester ($50)
• Travel insurance ($350)
• Travel and personal expenses ($1,500 – 2,500+)
• Background checks and relevant certifications to perform a role (First Aid, CPR, etc.): $25-$75

*Numbers are estimated based on previous student experience and budget. Actual amounts will vary depending on student.

PASSPORT

Students must submit a current passport valid for at least 6 months after the program end date for acceptance.

If you do not currently hold a valid passport, please apply for one immediately as processing times can be very lengthy.

VISA

All students participating in a semester program in Australia (except for Australian passport-holders) are required to obtain a Student Visa prior to departing for Australia.

Students can only apply for their visa after the required documents are received from the host university. Once these documents are received (typically 2-3 months prior to departure), the Program Manager will send students step-by-step visa application instructions. The application is done entirely online, and visas are typically granted within 3 weeks of applying. The cost is $1,600 AUD (approximately $1,060 USD).