How is MBA at Bond University?

You should consider some of the factors while choosing between International College of Management, Sydney & Bond University for MIM. While ICMS provides a one-year programme that is very hands-on and practical, Bond University offers a programme that is 1.5 years long and follows a more traditional academic style. They teach a lot about management theories and let students choose to study more about marketing, finance, or managing people. 

ICMS also has the advantage of prominent industry partnerships and has a record 90% graduate employment rate within three months of graduation. Class sizes at ICMS are smaller providing more personalized attention while Bond University has larger class sizes that exposes you to people with different perspectives & cultures. ICMS is located in the bustling city of Sydney which is known for oppirtunities and a cross-culutural environment. Bond University is located in Gold Coast which is a beach town and has a more relaxed armosphere. ICMS is more affordable than the latter and also provides plenty of scholarship opportunities.

Bond University provides shared or private on-campus accommodation and off-campus accommodation services. There are various options to live on-campus, from single rooms to flats with different accommodation rates. These rates usually include laundry, electricity, water, wireless internet, and weekly cleaning. On-campus rooms are in high demand, so the university recommends apply for a room as soon as the accommodation booking period opens.

Apart from university housing, students can also opt to stay:

• Homestays: It offers students a fully supported living experience with a local host family. The university’s homestay programme is professionally managed by the Australian Homestay Network.

• Shared Accommodation: Students looking for flatmates can rent shared units, townhouses, or larger homes located in suburbs adjacent to the campus like Varsity Lakes or Robina.

• Couple and Family Accommodation: For students with family, there is a variety of rental accommodation available across the Gold Coast, ranging from beachside apartments to suburban family homes near schools, business precincts, and retail centres.

Meal Plans

For students living on campus, it is compulsory to have a dining plan. These flexible prepaid plans can be used to purchase meals on campus at Lakeside Bar and Restaurant, Papyrus Café, Don’s Tavern, Coffee Cart at Palm Court, Bond Express, Pulse Café and the University Club. For those living on campus, three dining plan options are available – AUD 2,000, AUD 2,250, or AUD 2,500. Top-ups/additional credit can be purchased for a minimum of AUD 110 (including GST).

Accommodation Cost

Source: Bond University

The university provides many part-tuition scholarships and bursaries for international undergraduate, postgraduate, and research aspirants. To be eligible for bursaries, students should have an outstanding academic record with strong communication skills. Scholarships are awarded to students who showcase excellence in the fields of academics, sports, leadership, and community.

Australian Government Scholarships

The Australian Government funds scholarships for next-generation leaders from around the world to undertake study and research in Australia. The Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities for citizens of developing countries in Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa to study full-time in Australia at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Student Opportunity Fund

It provides grants of up to AUD 2,000 to help finance unique and outstanding ‘beyond the classroom’ educational experiences for students currently studying at the university. This includes showcasing excellence in academics, leadership, and other extracurricular activities.

Bond University offers high academic achievers from India with tuition remission scholarships awarded on the basis of academic excellence, such as:

• International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

• International Stand Out Scholarship

• International Leadership Scholarship

• Transformer Scholarship

• Bond Business School Postgraduate Bursaries

• Research Scholarships

• Bond University Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

• The Abedian Foundation Master of Architecture Scholarship

• The Abedian Foundation Master of Architecture Award