Africa
Access Africa’s leadership in mobile finance, decentralized energy systems, resource driven AI applications, urban regeneration strategy, and high growth telecom ecosystems.
The lecture was absolutely what we were hoping for and we have nothing but positive feedback from the students. We always knew it would be a challenge working to such tight deadlines - but you totally delivered and gave a fantastic presentation
Richard West
Senior lecturer, Department of Marketing and Maganement.
"Working with the Austral Group on the design and development of the programme was a wonderful experience. Very professional, engaged service and an excellent team that was focused on ensuring that our expectations were met. The speakers were world-class and the consulting projects were a wonderful learning experience for our participants."
Samantha Walbrugh-Parsadh
Director of International Affairs
Asia
Participate global leadership in AI, quantum computing, digital finance, EV infrastructure, advanced semiconductors, robotics, precision manufacturing, and next generation entertainment across Asia’s most influential innovation hubs.
“Regarding our Singapore Study Tour experience, Sofia Guardone did an amazing job of creating a program that addressed our academic needs with regard to the sustainability theme, but also gave our students many memorable experiences that they will hold dear well after they leave university. This study tour was an outstanding success, so many thanks to Sofia and Austral Group for making this happen.”
Nell Kimberley
Associate Dean
"Our trip to Vietnam was exceptional in every way. The entire Austral Group team was supportive and responsive throughout the planning and implementation phases. They were brilliant, caring, flexible, and well-versed in the culture, history, economics, social, and human elements of Vietnam and the Vietnamese people. We all left fulfilled and transformed from the experience."
Kristine Kawamura
Clinical Professor of Management
"Thank you, Austral Group team, for an amazing venture. Our EMBA students will forever cherish this experience. It was a week long of learning about the South Korean economy and culture, but also about bonding and forming strong connections. Amazing work, Austral Group!"
Europe
Experience European leadership in AI governance, sustainable finance, luxury innovation, green mobility, circular economy systems, and advanced manufacturing across the continent’s premier business hubs.
The Spain trip was perfect…truly. The students are happy, and Svjetlana is thrilled with how it all turned out and I feel the same. I know that you know what a phenomenal team you have here, but permit me to state the obvious. Victor put together a phenomenal itinerary. Pablo and Alfonso are the best. I’ve done so many of these trips over the last 25 years and the two of them are exceptional at what they do - and wonderful humans to boot. It felt like we’d all been a team for years and that allowed Svjetlana to focus on teaching instead of students and logistics.
This was my second time leading a trip to Lisbon organized by Austral Group. Both trips have been fantastic. Everyone involved in the pre-trip organization, particularly Marcia, were excellent. The planning process was easy and effective. Marcia clearly knows what meetings and visits make for an educational and enriching (yet still fun) experience for our students. Our two Program Coordinators for the trip were also wonderful. They both bring great energy to the trip and are able to connect very well with the students. They are also both extremely knowledgeable about the area and are very well organized. They were excellent team.
Nouri Najjar
Assistant Professor
“Austral Group did a great job coordinating our MSM students' immersion in Dublin. From the course logistics and scheduling to the client engagements and cultural activities, our international residency was a great success. Thank you for ensuring that our students had a welcoming, insightful, and impactful learning experience. It added significant depth to their experience of the global environment of business”
Dale Fickett
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Latin America
Engage with high growth markets, dynamic fintech ecosystems, and sustainability driven business models across South and Central America.
The program manager from Brazil was a great partner and well-connected to several of the company speakers we ended up meeting with. The entire team definitely lived up to my expectations and more!
Erin Tanaka
Associate Director
Our faculty program to Costa Rica, planned with Veronica, was outstanding. Vanessa and Adrian in-country worked seamlessly with our group. All planned Austral Group activities were amazing. They also expertly handled our organized business visits, even pivoting seamlessly when a last-minute cancellation occurred. We enjoyed a hike at La Chimba and a traditional dinner with folkloric dancing overlooking San Jose; the food was excellent. I highly recommend this program and hope to work with them again.
Jillian Avendano
Director
Florida International University
Mexico City, and the thoughtful return of this destination, made possible only through a partner who deeply understands the region and the academic, cultural, and operational needs of our students and faculty.
Mohammad Khan
Assistant Director, Global Programs
Middle East
Explore smart city infrastructure in the UAE, national transformation initiatives in Saudi Arabia, natural gas and aviation leadership in Qatar, high tech and cybersecurity in Israel, maritime logistics in Oman, and open banking innovation in Bahrain.
Nora did a fantastic job with the Dubai trip last week. The success of the visit greatly exceeded our expectations, and not only is Dubai an incredible location, but the way she managed our requirements and needs is unparalleled. Not only was the schedule incredible, but the way she diligently and professionally managed complex client relationships and tight deadlines was appreciated and impressive.
Rob Angell
MBA Director & Associate Professor of Marketing Dubai Trip Leader (2023/2024)
The recent trip was a tremendous success, exceeding all expectations. The highly specialized nature of the topic (Energy transition) required very particular choices for guest speakers and company visits. The organization was stellar in securing excellent speakers and managing all logistics smoothly.
Alina Van Duijin
EMBA Associate Director - Erasmus University
North America
Access cutting edge AI, biotech, semiconductors, fintech, aerospace, venture capital, and digital media across the leading innovation centers of the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Before this trip I thought Miami would probably be a one-off location for us, but it exceeded all my expectations as an exciting business hub with passionate entrepreneurs and wonderful engaging speakers whose life and business stories fit perfectly against the backdrop of the international business module
Peder Greve
Associate Professor in International
Last week, Executive MBA Class of 2024 students completed their Innovation Immersion Experience for the Leading Organization Change class with Professor Dr. Paul Melendez. During the trip, they had a chance to discuss culture, innovation, and ESG issues with Whole Foods Market, SXSW, CEMEX, Silicon Labs, Opportunity Austin, and Environmental Resources Management. We thank Austral Education Group for connecting us with these wonderful companies and all the companies for sharing their time and insights with our students.
Tiffany C.
Administrative Assistant
Oceania
Experience leadership in energy transition, fintech regulation, MedTech, creative technology, blue economy systems, and sustainable tourism across Oceania’s premier innovation centers.
The knowledge on the ground has always been excellent with Austral. We have quite tailored programs and we are quite a demanding client, because our courses are very, very busy. There's a lot going on during the week, a lot of moving parts, and I think Austral has always been a really reliable partner to give us the assistance we need. And that's not just when we're actually traveling during the week, it's the preparation process, it really is a partnership. Then there's the delivery aspect, having that support during the week of that partnership, making sure the logistics run smoothly.
Robert Pinkerton
Associate Director
I've done so many of these trips over the past 25 years add the Austral Group Team is exceptional at what they do. It felt like we'd all been a team for years.