Academics

Fields of Study: Humanities, Science, Social Sciences

The academic component of this program is a combination of the full-time (35-40 hours per week) internship and an integrated hybrid course that culminates in a written paper.

Internship Placement Examples

Your internship placement may be at an innovative start-up, a global or multinational company, or a nonprofit organization. Sample industry sectors include:

  • Business and Communications: marketing, operations, brand communication, digital marketing, and market research
  • Information Technology and Computer Science: front-end and back-end coding, IT and technical customer support (API Development, System Development)
  • Nonprofit and NGO: program development and management, think tanks and advocacy groups in Public Policy, International Affairs, and Human Rights and Social Justice

Internship Placement Limitations

Students should have relevant academic or professional experience related to the internship field before applying. 

Unique Study Opportunities

  • Establish your professional skills and network in a vibrant commercial hub and Asia's largest metropolitan area.
  • Fast track your personal and career development through professional workshops, organizational site visits, industry networking events and guest lectures.
  • Develop effective intercultural skills through a personal development plan.

Language

Language of Instruction: English

Language Study: None

Courses and Credit

Requirements While Abroad

To successfully complete this program:

  • Take a full-time course of study: One internship course for a total of 9 UC quarter/6 UC semester units.
  • You may take the course for a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Current Program Courses

This internship program includes an academic course with meetings once a week, readings, and assignments that require a work plan and ongoing reflection. At the end of the seminar, you'll write a capstone paper. 

Catalogs and Resources

Academic Culture

Assessments will be based on assignments and activities related to the academic course, including but not limited to the quality of the following:

  • Online discussion forums
  • Small group peer coaching
  • Reflective papers
  • Individual or group presentations
  • Analysis of readings
  • An informational interview and internship work plan
  • Feedback from an internship supervisor

Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress toward goals. 

Following the CIEE and host organization's protocols, you’ll adopt professional manners and dress appropriately throughout your internship. The work opportunity and the academic course are designed to prepare you for leadership roles in globally interdependent and culturally diverse workplaces. 

Attendance in both the course and internship is mandatory.

Grades

You'll earn direct UC credit and grades for all coursework. Grades for this program are typically available in mid-October.