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International Internship Program

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Program Overview

CBA Career Services is proud to once again offer the International Internship Program for summer 2012. The program will include three new sites: Berlin, Germany, Paris, France, and Salvador de Bahía, Brazil, in addition to sites in Beijing, China and Madrid, Spain.

This program will provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge of their host country and language skills with faculty on campus at the University of Pittsburgh prior to departing for the host country. A program assistant will accompany students to their program site where they will have two weeks of intensive language classes before beginning their unpaid business internships. Language classes will continue for the duration of the ten week internship.

This six-credit, fourteen week program, includes two weeks on Pitt's campus and twelve weeks abroad. The program debrief and final presentations will be held during the fall semester. This program is designed for rising Juniors and Seniors who would like to gain valuable professional work experience, develop professional skills, and earn academic credit in a foreign setting.

CBA Career Services will be partnering with Intrax for logistical support for all of our 2012 sites.

Program Schedule

Pre-Departure

Weeks 1 & 2 (April 30 - May 11): "Doing Business in..." course

International Location

Weeks 3 & 4 (May 14- May 25): Site orientation and intensive language course

Weeks 5-14 (May 28- August 3): Internship Assignment (30-40 hours per week based on placement) and evening language course (approximately 10 hours per week)

Program Debrief and Final Presentation

August 27-Sept 14: Presentation Prep, Wrap-up and Final Presentations

Admission Requirements

Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission:

• Must be a student enrolled as a BSBA student and in good academic standing
• Must have a 3.0 or above GPA
• Must be eligible to receive a visa of their placement country
• Must submit a complete program application through the Studio Abroad system at abroad.pitt.edu

Only 50 students will be accepted to this highly competitive program.

Academic Overview

Students will earn six credits after the successful completion of the International Internship Program. Three of the credits will be earned through the CBA Internship for Credit Program. The additional three credits will be earned through the "Doing Business In..." course, an elective in the CPIB. This program also satisfies the CBA foreign culture requirement.

Internship placement

Based on your application, resume, and interest survey you will be placed in an internship commensurate with your skill level, year in school, and functional desire. In some cases, all interns may be at a single employer location with varying work assignments.

International Locations

Beijing, People's Republic of China

With its rapid economic growth, China has continued to gain global attention over the last decade. This continued growth makes Beijing a strategic location for U.S. business students to gain valuable global business knowledge. As a result of hosting the Olympics in 2008, Beijing has become well-equipped to host the international community.

Madrid, Spain

As Spain's largest city, political capital and business center, Madrid offers students a dynamic perspective on present day Spain. Spain is the fourth largest economy on the European continent, and Madrid is a major financial center of southern Europe and headquarters for three of the world's 100 largest companies. In addition, Madrid has been noted culturally as a city of passion and drama with its rich flamenco and bullfighting traditions as well as world-class museums. Students will live and work in Madrid and will depend upon public transportation systems in getting to and from their internship sites.

Paris, France - NEW!

Named as one of the most influential cities in the world and a "European City of the Future" by the Financial Times, Paris is a leading cultural and business center. As the second largest city economy in Europe and home to 37 of the world's Fortune Global 500 companies, the City of Light will offer CBA students the opportunity to intern with some of today's most influential companies. Students will also have the chance to explore the 3,800 historical monuments and four UNESCO World Heritages Sites that have made Paris the world's most visited city. Participants will live and work in Paris and rely on public transportation in getting to and from their internship sites.

Berlin, Germany - NEW!

Located in the heart of Europe, Berlin serves as the political, economic, and cultural capital of Germany. With an economy that is based primarily on the service sector, Berlin will offer CBA students the opportunity to intern in a wide range of positions, including creative industries, media corporations and more tradition companies. During their free time, students will have the chance to explore the festivals, museums, and architecture that have made the city famous. Students in Berlin will live in the city and rely on public transportation in getting to and from their internship sites.

Salvador de Bahía, Brazil - NEW!

Salvador de Bahía is often referred to as "The Capital of Happiness" because of its easygoing population and beautiful beaches, which attract millions of tourists every year. This has created a vibrant economy that will give CBA students unique internship opportunities with NGOs, social enterprises, travel, tourism, and more traditional business organizations. Students participating in the program will live in the city and rely on public transportation in getting to and from their internship sites.

Program Cost

The fee below reflects the maximum price for tuition, housing, and the Study Abroad Administration Fee. Other costs not included are flight, meals, visa (China and Brazil), and spending money. These costs are approximately: $3,500.

CBA is proud to announce flat-rate pricing for both in-state and out-of-state students. Prices are detailed below.

Contact Information

University of Pittsburgh
CBA Career Services
2110 Sennott Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412)383-7319