Employability at Global Academy

Graduate with experience, not just a degree.

From your first year, Global Academy connects you with mentors, employers and real work. Students who stay in Bangkok complete a guaranteed internship as part of their degree.

Your career journey

Support starts in Year 1 and builds towards real work experience.

Explore and prepare

Part A · Years 1–2

Stay in Bangkok

Part B · Route 1

Transfer overseas

Part B · Route 2
Guaranteed

Your internship (co-op) is part of the degree

Every student who stays in Bangkok completes an internship as part of their degree, so you graduate with real work experience on your CV.

1

Year 4 · Term 1

Prepare: Co-op preparation course, CV, interviews and employer matching.

2

Year 4 · Term 2

Co-op: your guaranteed internship.

3

Graduate
Two degrees and real work experience on your CV.

Every student who stays in Bangkok    Credit towards your Siam degree    Real work experience for your CV   Skills and connections before graduation

Try work early, in Years 1–2

Optional for all students. These placements carry no degree credit, so you can explore a career without any pressure on your grades.

Boot camps

A short, focused experience with an employer in your field of interest, lasting 5 days to 2 weeks.

Summer placements

A longer placement between terms, typically 2–6 weeks, for a deeper look at a career you’re interested in.

Hospitality students

Industry placements and work experience can also contribute to your Hospitality Diploma. 

See it in action

Real work placements, events and industry connections from our students.

Industry Bootcamp

Hospitality students at Pullman Pattaya

Students gained hands-on, real-world experience across key hotel operations – from barista and bartending training, front desk and breakfast service, guest greeting and service flow, waiter duties, and F&B operations, to supplier food deliveries and housekeeping.

Mentoring

Personal guidance from industry professionals in Thailand

The industry mentoring program is designed to prepare our students for career success, sessions including “How to Identify Possible Career Paths Based on Your Character and Passion” and “Personal Branding: Presenting Yourself for Career Growth”.

Volunteering

Bangkok Climate Action Week, organised by the UN

Our students volunteered in various activities at a UN-Habitat booth. From helping visitors understand the work of UN-Habitat to assisting the media team in documenting the day’s activities, GA students helped share the message of climate action with the wider community.
Industry Event

Australia-Thailand Future Skills Forum 2026: Learning in the Age of AI

Bringing together inspiring leaders from various industries across business, education, and technology to explore how AI is reshaping the way we learn, work, and prepare for the future.

Guest speaker & Masterclass

Simon Woodroffe OBE, founder of YO! Sushi, at Global Academy

As an entrepreneur, founder of YO! Sushi, YOTEL and All Things YO!, and a former Dragons’ Den investor, Simon shared his entrepreneurial journey and valuable lessons from a life of building, growing and reinventing businesses.

Networking

Networking with AustCham Thailand

Helping our students build connections with the Australian business community in Thailand and beyond is be a central part of the Global Academy experience.

INAUGURAL 2026
Open to all students

Summer Business Challenge

Every summer in Bangkok, students form their own teams, apply and take on a real business challenge. Whatever you study, you can take part. 

The Summer Business Challenge is a project-based business practice initiative (PBPP), where students competed in teams to develop real-world business solutions focused on Thailand 4.0’s economic strategy and Australia–Thailand economic collaboration.

Who  Every Global Academy student

How  Form your own team and apply though our Employability Team

When  June to August

Prizes  2026 winners won an organised trip to Jakarta or Singapore, certificates of participation for all groups.

Summer Business Challenge 2026, our inaugural year. 

Mentoring and industry access

You do not need to find the right people on your own. We bring them to you.

Our study program is dominated by readiness for the world of work. Instruction from leading practitioners, mentoring by successful entrepreneurs and professionals, professional networking and masterclasses on campus and in the workplace are a core part of the student experience.

Career mentoring and guidance

One-to-one advice on choosing a path, building your CV and preparing for interviews.

Regular masterclasses

Industry professionals share what their work involves and what employers look for.

Company visits

See how businesses operate and meet the people who hire. 

Employers and organisations we work with

Where each program can take you

Your degree opens doors across industries, and your industry placements give you hands-on experience before you graduate. Here are some of the roles our graduates are prepared for.

Business

International business, marketing and trade careers. Roles include International Business Development Manager, Global Supply Chain and Trade Specialist and Digital Strategist.

Computer Science

AI, data and software careers. Roles include Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, Full-Stack Developer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Mobile App Architect and IoT Solutions Architect.

Hospitality

Hotels, tourism and events. Roles include Hotel and Resort Manager, Events Manager, Festival and Cultural Director and Destination Marketing Manager. 

Details coming soon

“

The networking opportunities are amazing because there are two types of people I was able to meet during the program. First, the students themselves; second, the business community."

Sreaputhmesa Sun · Computer Science

Common questions about careers

It is guaranteed for every student who stays in Bangkok for Part B and completes it as a core part of their degree. 

Students who transfer to Australia or Canada follow their partner university’s career services, and internship arrangements depend on the partner.

No. They are optional for all students and carry no credit.

Placements are typically sought within Thailand, however case-by-case arrangements may be considered.

Ready to start your career journey?

Apply now, or talk to admissions about your options.