Summer and Winter Semesters

About Summer and Winter Semesters

The summer and winter semesters give you the opportunity to complete units outside of the standard semesters.

The teaching period is usually much shorter and more intense than in a standard semester, but the total number of contact hours remains the same. For example, instead of three hours of class per week for 12 weeks, you may attend all-day classes for a week. This may vary depending on the units.

In addition, summer and winter units have different start and end dates. This means that the dates for enrollment, as well as for teaching, assessment, and academic and financial penalties, are unique to each unit.

Dates and Enrollment for Summer and Winter Semesters

You may refer to the Enrolment dates for Summer and Winter webpage for more information.

The summer semester begins at the end of the year at Monash, whereas the winter semester commences mid-year. The principal dates for the summer semester are the same across all Monash campuses.

During the re-enrollment period, you are not able to enrol in units for the winter and summer semesters.

You will not be able to enrol in the Web Enrolment System (WES) if you have not completed the prerequisite requirements. If you try to enrol, you will receive an error message.

If the units are already open for enrollment and you meet the prerequisites but you are not able to enrol on WES, complete the Enrolment Amendment Form and we will help you complete your enrollment process.

The units have a limited enrollment capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Units Offerings for Undergraduate Coursework

1. Winter Units
   • BTM3013 - Climate change policy

   This explores climate change, one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, affecting legislation, economics, politics, corporate and public behaviour. The discussion focuses on existing and emerging regulations and mechanisms both internationally and in Malaysia, their impact on business and public and incentives for businesses to reduce emissions, comply with environmental laws and participate in voluntary programs. Carbon tax and emissions trading have become key mitigation mechanisms in many jurisdictions and will be studied in detail. Deforestation and forest protection through international and national programs and regulations are also discussed.

   • ECM2361 - Environmental issues in economics

   This unit applies microeconomic theory to environmental problems, including air pollution and the over-exploitation of open access resources. It also discusses environmental valuation tools and policy options such as command and control and market-based approaches to address these problems. It also includes a discussion of the inverse relationship between the environment and economic activities through a number of selected topics such as international trade and the environment, and natural disasters.

2. Summer Units
   • Summer A - BEW3110 - Work experience program
     
     Please refer to the BEW3110 - Work experience program on Monash Handbook for more information on the unit. Please double-check that you are viewing the correct year version. Furthermore, the Internship webpage at the School of Business has additional resources you may need to enrol in this unit.
     
     

     Please contact the Chief Examiner directly if you have any questions about the unit. The contact information of the Chief Examiner can be found in the Monash Handbook. Students and those curious about BEW3110 can join this Google Chat Group and ask questions directly to the CE.
     
     Students need to ensure they must have completed 72 credit points before enrolling in BEW3110.

   • Summer B (2026 only)  - MON3750 - Monash innovation guarantee

   Monash Innovation Guarantee is an intensive, in-person unit conducted over three weeks. Working in small teams, you’ll tackle a real-world challenge set by an industry partner — ranging from commercial and social enterprises to government organisations, NGOs, or start-ups.

   Throughout the unit, you’ll be guided through an innovation process used by leading global companies. Your team will apply your disciplinary expertise to design and present a purpose-driven solution, supported by regular check-ins, feedback, and guidance from your coach and industry partners.

   Further details can be found in the MON3750 Handbook. Please ensure you are referring to the 2026 version.

Units Offerings for Postgraduate Coursework

1. Summer Unit
   • Summer B - MGX5890 - International study program in international business

   Join us for an exciting international program that offers students a unique opportunity to explore global business and entrepreneurship through immersive experiences abroad.

   This program aims to provide an opportunity for you to experience the diversity of contexts for doing business around the world. The program will focus on the influence of diverse cultures, politics, institutions and local practices of a country, and their impact on business decisions and managerial behaviour of its people and organisations. The program comprises on- and off- campus seminars and company visits in a selected country or countries. The program will take you to meet with business and government leaders, conduct company visits, introduce you to the local business ecosystems and discuss business practices.

Important deadlines

Please refer to non-standard dates page for all important dates regarding the units (i.e.  Teaching Period, Census Dates,  Withdrawn dates, etc).

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* Subject to change