Internships have been an integral part of this study abroad program since 1998. By working with American expats and Chinese professionals alike, students gain valuable first hand experience about the Chinese economy and society.

Full Time Internship

Summer Internship （6 credits: 5 for internship; 1 for weekly internship seminar）

Dates: June - August
Deadline: April 5
Time Duration: 4 or 4.5 days per week
Fees: $3,500.00
    a. Deposit of $1,000.00 (included in the total of $3500) will be paid after the placement is made.
    b. The fees include internship placement, seminar, housing, and excursions.

Fall & Spring (12-13 credits. 8-9 for internship; 1 for internship seminar; 3 for any course from program curriculum.)

Dates: January 29 - May 13 (Spring 2012); August 30 - December 13 (Fall 2012)
Deadline: November 15(Spring); June 1 (Fall)
Time Duration: 4 or 4.5 days per week.
Fees: $5,500.
    a. Deposit of $1,000.00 should be paid after a placement is made.
    b. The fees include tuition, internship placement, seminar/course, housing, and excursions.

1. Requirements
    a. 3.1 GPA
    b. Resume and cover letter indicating choice of internship areas such as business, law, etc.
    c. Two recommendation letters- one preferably from a former employer.

2. Application Procedures
    a. Indicate areas of interests and preference (i.e. business, media, NGO, law, IT, others), and the program will try to match these expressed interests with potential employers.
    b. Students will be provided at least two interview opportunities in the first week after arrival.

3. Internship Seminar/ Course
    a. During the summer a weekly internship seminar will be held to discuss China's business culture and environments, issues arising from work, etc.
    b. During the fall/spring semeser, students may take one course from program curriculum.

4. Grading
    a. A paper of at least 10 pages regarding topics related to the internship will be asked upon completion of the program. The paper should be an analysis of the businesses of the company or institution for which the students intern and how students benefit from the internship experience.
    b. Completion of 3 books or equivalent articles pertaining to the area of expertise of the internship host, or completion of a course from program curriculum.
    c. 70% of the grading is done by the intern supervisor/employer through an evaluation form; 30% on internship paper and attendance of the weekly seminar/course.

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Part Time Internship (Beijing)

Fall/Spring Internship (3 Credits)

Students should have 2 full days a week available for part-time internship.

Dates: January 29- May 13 (Spring 2012); August 30- December 13 (Fall 2012)
Deadline: November 15 (Spring); June 1(Fall)

1. Requirements
    a. 3.1 GPA
    b. recommendation letter

C. resume and cover letter

2. Application Procedures
    a. Check internship box when pre-registering for classes
    b. Indicate area of interest and preference (i.e. business, media, NGO, law, IT, etc.) on class check sheet

3. Credits and Grading
    a. Three credits will be granted after completing 180 hours of work at the internship.
    b. A paper of at least 10 pages regarding topics related to the internship will be asked upon completion of the program. The paper should be an analysis of the businesses of the company or institution for which the students intern and how students benefit from the internship experience.
    c. 70% of the grading is done by the intern supervisor/employer through an evaluation form; 30% on internship paper.

4. Fees: non extra fees for part-time internship.