Global Internship Seminar

With the rise of global economic integration and cross-cultural communication and cooperation, the demand on employees with global perspective, deep understanding of diverse business/cultural environments and strong intercultural communication and leadership competence has been increasing rapidly over years. As world's second biggest economy and the biggest exporter in commodities, China not only plays an indispensable role in world's economy, but also constantly impacts and influences the global economic and social pattern. Therefore, gaining a solid and practical work experience in Shanghai, the economic capital of China, will benefit students' future career in many ways.

An avenue to greater cultural immersion, this global internship course offers students great opportunities to observe, analyze and personal experience the unique Chinese business and cultural environment, apply theoretical knowledge in real multicultural workplace, and develop the best-fit practices of your own in Shanghai's diverse settings. The course is comprised of a practical internship placement and an academic seminar. The internship placement covers many sectors, such as finance, capital investments, media, education, law and NGO, to match students? career ambitions. The seminar provides strong theoretical supports and develops reflective and productive discussions, which both will enable students to soon adapt local culture and better learn from day to day work. While the seminar is conducted in English, the internship placement will be available in English and/or Chinese.

Seminar Hours: 30 (minimum)
Placement Hours: 224 (minimum)
Total Hours: 254 (minimum)