CENTRE FOR INDIA AUSTRALIA STUDIES

8 January – 26 January 2020

An initiative funded by the New Colombo Plan in partnership withMonash University

INDIA IMMERSION PROGRAMMEAn Introduction to Law, Business and Society in India

The India Immersion Programme will allow students to participate in seminars, lectures and field visits with leading academics and professionals from a variety of industries. The course provides its participants with an introduction to India’s diverse regulatory, business and social impact landscape. The Programme is a valuable experience for Australian university students studying Law, Business and/or Arts. Student passing the assessment of this Programme can receive credit towards their Monash LLB, JD or LLM courses.

Throughout the course of the programme, students will have the opportunity to interact with leading experts such as:Ÿ Senior executives from corporate firms in India, including on-site visits;Ÿ Partners from top tier law firms;Ÿ Distinguished academics from Indian institutions from a variety of disciplines;Ÿ Entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs; andŸ Australian diplomats and Government officials.

In addition to seminars with these leading experts, participants will take part in activities such as:Ÿ On site visit to Jindal Steel and Power Limited facilities; Ÿ Trip to the Taj Mahal (Agra);Ÿ Tour of the Supreme Court of India;Ÿ Activity at the Australian High Commission, New Delhi;Ÿ Various networking events and opportunities to interact with practitioners, academics and students;Ÿ On site activities with local social entrepreneurs and NGOs; andŸ Participation in Indian Republic Day celebration.

For a limited number of eligible students, student mobility grants under the Commonwealth New Colombo Plan (NCP) in amount of AUD 3,000 are available. These grants cover the course fee of AUD 2,000 and provide an additional AUD 1,000 for flight and other expenses. More information on eligibility and application is available from https://www.monash.edu/law/current-students/undergraduate/indiaFor the students not funded by NCP, the total fee payable for the India Immersion Programme is AUD 2,000. This course fee includes the admission fee, accommodation for the duration of the programme, meals during programme activities as well as domestic transport and transit for official programme activities.