The Summer Japan Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about Japanese culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.

Seminar Highlights:

Destinations:

• Stay in hotels with front-lobby security during the seminar and student apartments during the internship.
• Visit Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka, Japan.
• Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of outdoor excursions.
• Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions, including the Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Kiyomizu Temple, and more.
• Special excursion to Mt. Fuji.
• Tokyo Olympics 2021! Explore Japan as they prepare to host the re-scheduled Olympics Games.

The Experience:
In today’s competitive job market, it is difficult to distinguish your resume from your competition. In addition to meeting educational requirements, you need to have the ‘right’ set of skills and qualities to stand out during an application process. Through an International Business Seminar + Internship Program, you will develop a skill set that employers value, such as:

• The ability to understand and consider multiple perspectives
• Strong communication skills
• Critical and comparative thinking skills
• Cultural competence
• Problem-solving abilities
• Patience and flexibility
• A first-hand understanding of international policies, business practices, and cultures

About Seminar + Internship:
What truly sets IBS’ Internships apart, is the range of preparation and experiences that participants will receive prior to the beginning of their company placement. Our programs are designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and real-life international business experiences in an accessible way. IBS Seminar + Internship programs utilize our vast network and experience to provide an opportunity for interns to:

• Network with business executives from global companies in a variety of industries.
• Experience some of the world’s most important cultural and historical sites.
• Exhibit leadership skills.
• Earn university credit while gaining a competitive advantage for their career.
• Have a meaningful and transformational internship program.

What’s Included:
IBS programs are planned to make sure you have the essentials and support needed to intern successfully in a foreign country.

• Pre-departure advisement
• Full Seminar experience
• Experienced and dedicated US faculty leaders to provide guidance, insight, and direction
• Accommodations throughout program
• All program travel
• Individualized placement in local company
• Welcome and farewell dinners and some lunches
• Intern-only excursions
• 24-hour emergency support

Why Seminar + Intern:

• Strong academic focus
• Develop career skills
• Meet with global companies and learn about their response to COVID-19
• Discuss global supply chain interruptions, the extreme shifts in the global market, and the implications of working in a variety of industries
• Join the global conversation and gain new perspectives
• Add international collaboration and cultural competency to your resume
• Demonstrate your creativity and adaptability to future employers by participating in a global internship program
• Access a global network of aspiring young leaders

Screening:
The IBS Seminar + Internship is exceptionally selective and competitive. Students will be rigorously screened for individual overseas placement.

• Oral interview
• Writing sample
• 2.5 GPA minimum
• Recommendation letter
• Language evaluation (for placement)
• All academic requirements of the Seminar