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“Moore School’s International MBA appealed to me because of its international orientation and extensive internship. Having grown up in Europe, I was impressed by the multitude of countries represented at the school. At Moore, everybody thinks internationally. Moore has been one of the best decisions I have made. In my case, it was the internship that secured the job after graduation.” Manuela Schwab BA, Fachhochschule Ludwigshafen (Germany) IMBA Class of 2006, Global Track Business Analyst, Russell Investments

The Moore School of Business pioneered the concept of an international internship more than a quarter-century ago. Since then, more than 4,000 students have worked as interns in more than 30 countries. All students in the Language and Global Tracks of the International MBA (IMBA) program are required to spend at least 16 weeks working on an internship abroad or with a global U.S. employer. This requirement sets the Moore School’s International MBA program apart from its competitors. 

“Along with the exposure to people from many different cultures and backgrounds, I found that the attention the Moore School of Business gives to the integrated internship is of great value to me and my future career in the IT industry. “As an international student, the internship will give me a first-hand look at how U.S. companies operate and will enhance my skills and make me more internationally competitive.” Francisco Villasenor (Mexico) IMBA, Class of 2008, Global Track

No other international business program requires its students to have a global internship of this length, yet such international experience is critical. Moore School IMBA internships are more substantial than those at other schools. IMBA students usually work on projects that are an integral part of the business process—managing customers, auditing accounts, analyzing data, preparing reports, making recommendations, and even inventing products. Through the internship process, students transform what they learn in the academic setting into marketable, practical business skills and apply them toward real-world situations.

Each student is assigned to an internship advisor whose job is to work closely with company representatives to secure opportunities that optimize the student’s language and functional interests. Students then pursue and interview for internships within various large or small corporations or not-for-profit institutions. Students typically secure internships where they are able to work on projects based on their functional area of interest, i.e., finance, marketing, etc.

All internships are at least 16 weeks long; however, Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese Track internships are six months long. Internships begin immediately after students complete the in-country intensive language training (Language Track) and after the global business issues classes (Global Track).

Internship experiences are invaluable for the student and the employer. Working in international organizations enables students to build and reinforce a record of accomplishments in the field that corporate recruiters can, and do, use to determine how well a particular student will fit into an organization’s future plans prior to making an offer of permanent hire. The student, within the internship setting, can measure his or her skills against the demands of a global marketplace.

Arabic Track—This six-month internship is in an Arabic-speaking country. Chinese Track–This six-month internship is in China, usually Shanghai or Beijing. French Track—Most have been in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Africa (Mali, Morocco, Senegal), but could also take place in the French Caribbean, French Polynesia, or the French-speaking part of Canada. German Track—Most internships take place in Germany, but a few may be in Switzerland.   Italian Track—Most take place in Italy, primarily in Milan or Rome. Japanese Track—This six-month internship is in Japan. Portuguese Track—Most internships are based in Brazil, and a few in Portugal. Spanish Track—These internships are in Mexico, Central America, South America, or Spain. Global Track—Most intern outside the United States in English-speaking countries such as England, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa, and New Zealand, but some go to China, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland. Most non-U.S. students complete their internships with multinational companies in the United States.