Virtual Internship - International Business
Timeline
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January 10, 2021Experience start
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February 27, 2021Mid-Point Check-In
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May 2, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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January 10, 2021Experience start
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February 27, 2021Mid-Point Check-In
See how project goals are progressing - can be via phone, Google Hangout, etc.
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May 2, 2021Experience end
Categories
Leadership Organizational structure Operations Project managementSkills
project planning business consulting business strategy competitive analysis researchOur curriculum integrates international perspectives in finance, business law, strategic management, marketing, and human resource management to prepare students for the global business environment. Students have the edge in interacting effectively in both foreign and domestic markets and a solid base to be able to perform managerial responsibilities with confidence.
Students (individuals or teams) can help with:
- Planning: Define your organization’s long term and short term strategic plans and organizational goals.
- Organization and Administration: Establish structure to your global business and its employees and create a productive work environment.
- Leading: Motivate and train employees as well as assign responsibilities and delegate authority.
- Problem Solving: Maintain an ethical work environment, developing approaches to problem solving.
- Controlling: Evaluate employee, process, team and / or machine performance and the progress of the strategic plan.
To be decided with the industry partner and academic internship coordinator.
Project timeline
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January 10, 2021Experience start
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February 27, 2021Mid-Point Check-In
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May 2, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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January 10, 2021Experience start
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February 27, 2021Mid-Point Check-In
See how project goals are progressing - can be via phone, Google Hangout, etc.
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May 2, 2021Experience end
Project Examples
Examples of projects
Managing Things:
- Formulating International Business Planning Processes; Improvements / Changes
- Events Domestic Or Abroad
- Materials / Products / Logistics With International Reach
- Accounts / Sales / Territory
- Operations domestic or abroad
Drafting/Implementing:
- Policies – Identify Differences Needing Attention With A Global Organization
- Work Instructions / Manuals / Training, Multilingual If Needed
Managing People:
- Demonstrate Competency In Working With And Managing People Of Diverse Cultures
- Interacting Professionally With People Of Different Cultures And Backgrounds
- Setting and Running Meetings
- Planning the Work to be Done
- Communicating and Re-calibrating Performance Expectations
Collection and Analysis of Data
- Analyze International Business Opportunities And Markets
- Identifying and Validating Trends in the global market
- Completing Research / Feasibility Studies
- Formulating Recommendations and Presenting to Leadership
Managing Process:
- Helping to Decide on the Control Points Needed or review what is required
- Establishing Tools and Tracking, Database Management
- Goal Setting: Making Performance Known, Visible and / or Accessible
Managing Monetary Assets and Costs:
- Budgets / Forecasts and Variance
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Mentorship is required. Employers need to be trained/experienced in sport and event management and/or marketing, and willing to provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions. Be available for a virtual mid-semester check-in about student progress.
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor/Davenport University representative to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
End evaluation. We would love to have honest feedback about the student's performance and professionalism. We will email you a form to complete.
Student interviews are a recommended part of the program. The course admins will forward student details to you so that you can set up interviews.
Timeline
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January 10, 2021Experience start
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February 27, 2021Mid-Point Check-In
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May 2, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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January 10, 2021Experience start
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February 27, 2021Mid-Point Check-In
See how project goals are progressing - can be via phone, Google Hangout, etc.
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May 2, 2021Experience end