Internships
See the world, learn about new cultures all while working a relevant internship experience! This opportunity is for students enrolled at Mays Business School.
Interning abroad offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable international work experience, fostering cultural awareness and global perspectives while enhancing one’s professional skill set. Additionally, it allows individuals to build a global network, opening doors to diverse career opportunities and personal growth.
Learn more about these transformative experiences on our Internships blog.
Benefits
According to Forbes, 93% of employers agree that relevant internship experience is the most important qualification for hiring someone.
Why pursue an international internship? A Global HR News study found that 73% of respondents cited study abroad as important when evaluating the resume of a job candidate for a junior-level position. Another survey found that one out of every two companies would choose a candidate with international experience over another otherwise equally-qualified candidate.
International internships enable students to:
- Gain deeper cultural immersion
- Develop cross-cultural communication skills
- Experience working with professionals in an international environment
- Participate in intensive practical language training
- Apply lessons learned in the classroom outside the U.S.
- Gain valuable international work experience
Credits
Earn credit for international internships:
- Business students may receive credit for internships lasting 6 weeks or longer
- Undergraduate students can register for 1 – 4 hours of IBUS 484 with submission of the IBUS 484 Internship Course Form
- Graduate students can register for 1 – 6 hours of BUAD 684 with prior approval from their department head
- Students accepted for IBUS 484 or BUAD 684 credit for an international internship are also eligible for the CIBS Global Programs Scholarship
Students must complete an application in the TAMU Education Abroad Portal for their chosen program before applying to the affiliate provider.
Funding
- Apply for CIBS Global Programs Scholarship & Texas A&M University-Wide Scholarships
- Submit Education Abroad Cost of Attendance Adjustment Form (provided by CIBS) to Scholarships & Financial Aid for additional scholarships, grants, and loans
- Visit the Education Abroad Funding page for additional funding sources
