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Virtual Internship with Bachelor of International Economics Students

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The University of British Columbia (UBC)
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
SZ
Stephen Zhu
Coordinator
(3)
2
Timeline
  • June 15, 2020
    Experience start
  • May 23, 2020
    e.g. midpoint check-in
  • August 30, 2020
    Experience end
Experience
6/5 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any
Entertainment, Insurance, Business services, Telecommunications, Government, Technology, Education, Environment, Energy, Real estate, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Banking & finance, Marketing & advertising, Trade & international business, Transport, trucking & railroad, It & computing, Travel & tourism, Academic association, Business & management, Construction, engineering & trades, Defense & security, Human resources & recruitment, Mining, forestry & fishery, Public relations & communications, Hospital, health, wellness & medical
Categories
Accounting Data analysis Market research Social sciences
Skills
writing competitive analysis business analytics marketing strategy data analysis
Learner goals and capabilities

The Vancouver School of Economics (VSE) is consistently ranked the top economics school in Canada and among the top 25 worldwide. Students from more than 50 countries learn from leading experts in economics, finance and international trade.

The Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) program is a rigorous direct entry program that accepts less than 4% of applicants with core courses in economics, finance, and mathematics from the VSE and UBC Sauder School of Business.

We are offering interested companies the opportunity to work with our students this summer through Virtual Internships or Placements. Students will work together in groups of 2 or more.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
30 learners
Project
150 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. These could include, but are not limited to:

  • A report summarizing the dataset, its assessment, and presenting strategy and action recommendations
  • A presentation and slide deck summarizing the research findings and arguing the value of the recommended strategy and action plans
Project timeline
  • June 15, 2020
    Experience start
  • May 23, 2020
    e.g. midpoint check-in
  • August 30, 2020
    Experience end
Project Examples

Students are trained in :

  • Accounting and investment theory
  • Advanced data analysis and quantitative methods for economics
  • Business, government, and non-profit policy analysis
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Empirical research methodologies
  • International trade
  • Processes and issues in economic development
  • Theory and practice in finance
  • Financial forecasting and modeling

Past work experience from Students:

  • Business & Data Analytics
  • Account & Market Planning
  • Financial & Investment Analytics
  • Research & Statistics
  • Junior Economist
  • Policy Research, Analysis & Development
  • Management, Strategy, HR, & Economic Consulting
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Private Equity Research & Capital Markets
  • Market Research

International Economics (BIE) students are looking for both paid and unpaid internships, with a preference for paid experiences. Please indicate in your project submission which you are able to offer.

If you are interested in hiring a student as a Virtual Intern, please submit a project to this page indicating what students could work on for your organization. While students' duties may evolve over the course of the internship, we recommend providing a central project which the student can work on semi-independently over the internship period.

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

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 quick phone call with the Vancouver School of Economics Career Centre to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the International Economics students, and also to check-in midway, and upon completion.

For placements that are paid, a suggested minimum stipend is $2400 CAD.