TATA Consultancy Services Engagement

Extra-curricular activities

• Cultural excursions will be suggested by WSU and TCS.
• Cultural awareness sessions will be held pre-departure and arrival in India

Project Learning Objective

• Through this engagement students will learn about global and international engagement:
  • Develop a professional conduct
  • Learn about a variety of job roles
  • Lear about the new and emerging industry trends
  • Engage in industry based work operations
  • Learn how to respond to feedback and guidance in a work environment
  • Cultivate strong communication skills through face to face communication, attendance to meetings, presentations, report writing and team work activity
  • Learn about a different culture, habits and experiences
  • Gain a global perspective to industry trends
  • Experience work and life overseas

Accommodation

• Hotel accommodation or longer term self-contained accommodation. WSU and TCS will collaborate to present options to students

Program Cost

• Tata Consultancy Services will provide a stipend to the students. The intention is for the stipend to cover aspects such as:
  • Accommodation
  • Local transport
  • Cultural activity fees
  • Meals
• You pay for (out of the granted NCP fund)
  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Personal expenses: varies
• Eligible students selected for this opportunity will be supported by a $3,000 grant as part of the Federal Government's New Colombo Plan initiative.
• During the program you will be covered by Western Sydney University's student travel insurance

Am I eligible for the New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant?

• This project has 10 x $3000 New Colombo Plan Mobility grants available
• The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region.
• Each eligible student selected for this opportunity will be supported by a $3000 New Colombo Plan Mobility grant
• To be eligible you must be:
  • an Australian citizen
  • enrolled in an undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University
  • be aged 18-28 years
  • must not have received a New Colombo Plan Mobility grant on a previous occasion
  • receive academic recognition for the experience
• Note: The Government requires that 70% of participants in the program must be between the ages of 18 and 28. Therefore 30% of participants can be 29 and over. If you are over the age of 28, you are still encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest

OS-HELP

• You may be eligible for OS-HELP, a deferred HELP debt loan for undergraduate Australian citizens - loans up to $8,149 are available. Academic Approval is required; have completed 80 credit points of study, and have 10 credit points remaining on return. For further information on how to apply see OS-HELP

Conditions of Participation

• The University of Western Sydney University is committed to demonstrating high standards of personal and professional conduct at all times. When participating in an overseas program, students must assume certain obligations to Western Sydney University (WS), the prospective country, overseas provider, and other participants in a program. See Conditions of Participation in an Overseas Program.
• The university reserves the right to vary program fees in the event of changes in exchange rates or price rises made by partners or other suppliers. If the cost of any service increases due to exchange rate fluctuations, price increases, tax changes or any other reason, participants are required to pay the increase when notified or may cancel a program which may result in cancellation fees.

STEP 1: Register Your Interest

• This opportunity can be undertaken by students with the aim to:
  • Undertake this engagement to collect data for the Emerging Trends in Information Systems Unit
  • Undertake this as a part of their internship towards the B. Engineering
  • Undertake this engagement as a part of the experience to learn about the industry engagements, different customs and cultures and international work environments.
• To be considered for this opportunity, you need to have a cumulative GPA of 4 or above over your whole academic record to date and you will be required to answer the following questions and submit your Expression of Interest (opens in a new window) by TBA
  • What interests you most about working at Tata Consultancy Services and Why? (150 words or less)
  • What is your motivation for participating in the program and what do you hope to achieve? (150 words or less)

STEP 2: Apply for Academic Approval

• Discuss your preferred option with your Academic Course Adviser (ACA) or placement coordinator - visit your School website and see 'Contact'
• To receive recognition for your overseas experience, it is important that you seek advice from your Academic Course Advisor and apply for academic approval at least 3 months prior to commencement. Find out how to apply for Academic Approval below: 
  • Approval for Study Abroad / Non-Exchange+

STEP 3: Apply for OS-HELP

• You may be eligible for OS-HELP, a deferred HELP debt loan for undergraduate Australian citizens - loans of $4,000 or $8,149 are available. Academic Approval is required; have completed 80 credit points of study, and have 10 credit points remaining on return.
• Note, depending on the program, some of the opportunities below provide a scholarship, tuition waivers, free or cheap accommodation etc.

STEP 4: Complete the 'Before I Go' Online Checklist

Complete the Online Checklist (opens in a new window) to ensure you have completed the important tasks before heading overseas. This includes applying for a Student Mobility Travel Grant and information about travel insurance.