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Locations: Auckland, New Zealand
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: UNT applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall	2026	08/01/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Spring	2027	09/15/2026 **	Rolling Admission	02/20/2027	07/01/2027
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level:	Undergraduate	Program Type:	Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.7	Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options:	Apartment, On-campus residence hall
Click here for a definition of this term Classification:	Undergraduates Sophomore and Above	Minimum Age Requirement:	18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study:	Business	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English
Program Contact in SAO:	Mr. Glenn Danielson (Glenn.Danielson@unt.edu)

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Auckland offers a broad selection of business courses and connects you to New Zealand’s thriving business sector and stunning landscapes. You'll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Engage in co-curricular and extracurricular experiences like hiking Mount Eden, kayaking in the Waitemata Harbour, and touring a New Zealand company such as Air New Zealand to examine innovation and global business strategy. Auckland’s balance of innovation, cultural heritage, and natural beauty offers a truly distinctive place to study abroad.

Unique Experiences

Visit a leading Auckland business network and engage with professionals

to explore key sectors like trade, tourism, and entrepreneurship, and understand how Auckland businesses collaborate and grow

Explore a volcanic cone such as Mount Eden

on a guided walk to learn about Auckland’s geology, Maori heritage, and how the landscape shapes local identity

Tour a local small business

to learn how entrepreneurs manage daily operations, engage customers, and navigate Auckland’s competitive market

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Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Auckland will open doors for you to explore New Zealand's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities:

Travel to Raglan to explore its surf culture and learn how tourism, small businesses, and environmental stewardship shape a coastal economy
Visit a local art studio to explore New Zealand’s creative industries and learn how artists and studios operate, generate revenue, and support creative careers
Tour a local brewing company to explore New Zealand’s craft beer industry, focusing on branding, product development, and market competition

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

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Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel protection included

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