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Professional Practicum.

Immerse in Indonesia’ thriving business scene and culture in Acicis’ Business Professional Practicum.

Year
Semester #
Semester dates
Duration
Application deadline
Program fee
Funding
2025
1
January – February
Six weeks
11 August 2024
AUD $5,440 For member university participants
AUD $4,000

About the course.

Explore and discover new experiences in and amongst Indonesia’s dynamic and expanding business landscape with Acicis’ Business Professional Practicum (BPP)!

Experience student life at Atma Jaya University in Jakarta with the BPP, covering a wide range of business disciplines including commerce, economics, marketing, finance, accounting and more! This program offers an immersive educational experience tailored for students passionate about the business and commerce industries.

The BPP includes a supervised professional placement with leading organisations, including esteemed financial institutions like the Indonesia Stock Exchange, top-tier consulting firms like Kiroyan Partners, and prominent multinational corporations like Ernst & Young. These placements provide invaluable practical experience and networking opportunities in both local and international business sectors.

At Acicis, we’re dedicated to creating transformative experiences to help your personal and professional growth. Get in touch with us to start your journey.

Professional placement organisations.

The BPP professional placement is a core component of your experience, designed to combine your learning in the classroom with practical work in a professional setting within the vibrant Indonesian business sector.

This opportunity offers a variety of placements with prestigious institutions, leading consulting firms, and influential multinational corporations, enhancing your skills in the industry.

When you apply, you can select your placement preferences. While you can nominate specific organisations, they are not guaranteed, so flexibility is key! Our staff will match you with organisations based on your interests, your experience and availability of placements. Your placement will provide you with the building blocks to lead and innovate, testing your ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments. Explore our professional placement organisations below to discover more.

Business & Law
MNC Insurance
PT Helios Capital
INDEF
ASPPUK
GoWA
Kiroyan Partners
Great Digital Media / CV. Usaha Hebat Indonesia
GO-JEK
Wisma Bahasa
PT RGE Indonesia
PT Rodamas
GoWA
Trade & Invest Queensland
INDEF
Auditsi
Soemadipradja & Taher
Trade & Invest Queensland
PT Samudera Indonesia
AUSTREX
The Australian Embassy Indonesia
PT Helios Capital
Institute for Sustainibility and Agility
Yayasan GOTBAG Indonesia
Hill & Associates
ERIA
KJPP Susan Widjojo & Rekan
Five Pillar Experience
ViaVia Jogjakarta
Travelxism
Women in Tourism
INDECON
Dinas Pariwisata Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Wise Steps
Gili Eco Trust
PT Selaras Daya Utama (SEDAYU)
Ausmincham
Soemadipradja & Taher
AYMP
LOH & Partners Law Office
AHRP
Misael & Partners Law Office
KarimSyah Law Firm
Yang & Co Law Office
HHR Lawyers
SNP Lawyers
ICJR
PRIK-KT UI
Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW)
Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL)
FIHRRST
AICHR
KontraS
Perludem
LBHM
ICRP
LBH Jakarta
LBH APIK
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Indonesia
INFEST
PKBI
Indonesia for Global Justice
APINTLAW
Trade & Invest Queensland
Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia
Misael & Partners Law Office
ASPPUK
Soemadipradja & Taher
Migrant Care
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Indonesia
Perludem
CSOP
LeIP
IJRS
Konsorsium Pembaruan Agraria (KPA)
UIII
Information

Course information.

Overview

Duration

Six weeks

Intakes

January-February each year

City

Jakarta, Java

Indonesian university

Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya (we sayAtma Jaya University”) 

Contact hours

Seminars, language study and the placement are scheduled between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Credit points equivalency

50% of a full semester load (0.25 EFTSL). Actual weighting and academic credit awarded will be determined by the participant’s home university.

Level of study

Undergraduate, postgraduate, early career professionals

Fee information.

Fees

2025 Fees
Participants from an ACICIS member university Other participants TOTAL $5,440 $6,996 Admin Fee AUD $569 AUD $569 Visa Fee ~AUD $205 ~AUD $205 Tuition Fee AUD $4,666 AUD $6,222
2026 Fees
TOTAL TBC TBC Admin Fee TBC TBC Visa Fee TBC TBC Tuition Fee TBC TBC

Advisory panel.

At Acicis, we are committed to ensuring the BPP meets the needs of member universities and upholds the highest academic standards. The BPP was established in 2015 with input from a range of academics and experts in their field. Acicis would like to thank our Advisory Panel members for their support and contribution to the program.

  • Professor Stuart Crispin
    Professor Stuart Crispin
    Professor Stuart Crispin is an expert in learning and teaching in international education with a focus on business and economics. Professor Crispin has held a significant appointment at the University of Tasmania.
  • A/Prof Nick Letch
    A/Prof Nick Letch
    A/Prof Nick Letch is an expert in business information systems. His research interests include examining the interplay of social and technical aspects of information technology implementations. A/Prof Letch has held a significant appointment at The University of Western Australia.
  • Mr Andrew Roe
    Mr Andrew Roe
    Mr Andrew Roe is an expert in program development and strategic engagement. Mr Roe has held significant appointments at UNSW Sydney, The Australian National University and the University of Canberra.
  • Ms Gail Quirk
    Ms Gail Quirk
    Ms Gail Quirk is an expert in experiential learning and work integrated learning. Ms Quirk has held significant appointments at Victoria University and La Trobe University.

Need funding?

If you’re looking for a way to fund your study abroad, there are a range of funding options available to students.

One of these initiatives is the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program which is funded by the Australian Government. This initiative aims to increase knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by empowering undergraduate students like yourself to study, learn, and complete placements in stunning places like Indonesia. There are grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.

If you find yourself eligible for the New Colombo Plan funding, you can use it for our science and agriculture programs. Depending on your state and university, you may be eligible for other types of funding that can be used when you study abroad with us.

See if you’re eligible for the New Colombo Plan today, or explore other funding options.

Hear from
Acicis alumni.

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the program and would recommend it to anyone. I felt fully supported throughout the practicum and it was well planned… It is programs like these that help you form lasting bonds and help build the relationship between Australia and Indonesia.

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    Leona (2020) Murdoch University
  • I love learning about and immersing myself into new cultures. There were so many things I loved about visiting Indonesia but most prominently was just how friendly people were. Everyone was so willing to help out wherever we went, whether it be a restaurant, a temple, in a taxi, or even walking about on the streets.

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    Ananya (2024) The Australian National University
  • If you’re interested in working in an international context at all – there’s no reason you shouldn’t do this program if you can. Indonesia is so strategically and geographically important, that you can’t help but generate professional capital while here, you also don’t know what kind of connections and work you might generate.

    Matthew (2024) Monash University
  • The most rewarding part about this experience has been seeing how fast and far I have progressed with my language skills. With such an intensive and immersive course you see results so fast as you are learning so much every day. This is super rewarding and serves as a great motivation to keep learning as you reap the rewards that knowing language brings.

    Audrey (2024) The University of Newcastle
  • Through the ACICIS program, I was able to learn about Indonesian culture and appreciate the issues in the Indo-Pacific region – while also being financially supported. Without such support from the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Grant, it is likely I would be unable to participate in this program.

    Michael (2023) The Australian National University

Useful resources.

Accommodation

Visas

Funding options

How to apply