Australia's political, economic and social ties with Asia have expanded rapidly in recent years, providing excellent career opportunities for graduates with an in-depth understanding of this unique business environment. Griffith's expertise in Asian studies is world-renowned. This was the first Australian university to offer undergraduate Asian studies and is home to the Griffith Asia Institute, giving access to more than 40 experts in the field. This degree focuses on the countries of East and South-East Asia and will broaden student’s outlook and will equip students for a range of stimulating career options within the wider region. This degree provides the opportunity to study an Asian language (Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian or Korean), plus an optional minor. Griffith's exchange program provides students with the opportunity to live and study in a country. As a student of the Bachelor of Asian Studies, Students may be selected to participate in a university exchange in Japan, Indonesia, China, Korea, or Vietnam. Griffith University provides generous scholarships to assist and encourage students to undertake exchange programs.