Virginia Tech- Pamplin College of Business

Summer Internships

Sydney-Auckland-Singapore-Hong Kong-Munich-Dublin-NYC-Chicago

Who are We?

Program ScheduleMunich

(2019)

Sydney/

AucklandHong Kong Dublin Singapore

Depart USA 30 May 27 May 28 May 28 May 27 May

Program

Begins31 May 29 May 29 May 29 May 28 May

Orientation 31 May–2 June 29 May 30 May 29 May 29 May

Internships 3 June–26 July 1 June–24 July 1 June–24 July 1 June–24July 1 June–24 July

Program Ends 27 July 25 July 25 July 25 July 25 July

Program Schedule Continued..

Date Activity

(Dates vary, see previous slide) Depart USA

29th May 2020

(Singapore interns arrive 28th May)Arrive in Country and begin orientation• Orientation presentation given by local staff

• Scavenger Hunt

• Full day trip

• Get ready for work day

1st June 2019 Internships begin• Full-time, Monday through Friday

• Office hours may vary depending on location and office

• Weekends are free to explore

24th July 2019 Last day of internship

25th July 2019 Program ends• Check out of accommodation

• Fly back to US or onward

Program Inclusions• Shared accommodation for entire program

• Group airport transfers at beginning and end of program (excluding USA programs)

• Welcome dinner, catch up dinners during program and farewell dinner

• Breakfast for first 4 mornings

• Orientation activities with local staff

• Limited internet at accommodation

• 8-week internship placement for each student

• Local staff to provide 24/7 students support

• Limited transport credit (excluding Europe programs)

• Visa processing assistance (Hong Kong only)

• **NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, required CISI insurance, visa fees (varies), required internship course (MGT 3754 Management Internships and Career Development), transportation, meals and entertainment in country

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA 3.0 and above

• Holds a valid passport (must not expire before Feb. ’20)

• Up to date and polished resume

• Eligible for specific visa (varies for each location)

• Completed application form

• Must meet with Dr. Jennifer Clevenger before applying

*Freshman are not eligible for the program

Step 1: Meet with Jennifer Clevenger before applying, then complete

application on university’s program page

Step 2: Pay non-refundable $1,000 deposit upon acceptance

Step 3: Interview with placement team via Skype

Step 4: Placement process begins

Step 5: Pay final program balance

Step 6: Receive placement details and travel to internship locations in

May/June!

Do NOT purchase airfare until you have officially been accepted on the

program.

Application Process

Placement Process▪ Step 1: Interview with Placement Teams

– Polished Resume

– Interview Form completed & will be reviewed during interview

– Review resume, skills, interests, previous experience

▪ Step 2: GAV will send through interview summary

– Return interview summary and sign bottom of page, return signed copy to GAV team at info@globalacademicventures.com

▪ Step 3: Interview Notes will be sent to In-Country Placement Team

– USA team will send all interview notes, forms, & up-to-date resumes to in country placement team

– In-country placement team will review notes and tailor search

– Placement Process done by in-country Placement Team

▪ Step 3: Placement Process

– In-country placement team will liaise with potential host companies and US team

– Companies may request additional interviews or clarification on specific skills/interests during process

▪ Step 4: Final Selection by Company

– Once your placement is confirmed, we will send through a position description and agreement

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA • Current population: 5 million

• Located in the state of New South Wales

• Drive and walk on the left side of the road

• Placements in all fields of study

• Heavy focus in: Corporate sustainability, logistics/supply chain, operations & sales, marketing/PR/communications, information systems

• Main business hub for Australia

• Fortune 1000 as well as regional/local companies

• Over 60% of regional headquarters of multinational corporations are in Sydney

• City is clean, safe, and easy to navigate

• Currency: Australian Dollar

• Typical office hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND• Population: 1.5 million, (they have 7 sheep for every 1 person ☺)

• The Maori name for Auckland is ‘Tamaki Makaurau’ and for New Zealand is ‘Aoetaroa’.

• Auckland has more yachts per capita than any other city in the world and is known as the City of Sails

• Major economic center of New Zealand with a focus on Services and Commerce

• Internship placements for all majors

• Major focus in: business development/sales/operations, marketing/PR/communications, entrepreneurship

• Placements in companies of all sizes

• Winter Climate: 50’s (daytime) and 40’s (night)

• Ranked one of the top cities for quality of life

• Typical office hours: 9:00 – 5:30pm

HONG KONG• One of the world’s most densely populated cities

• Population: 7.3 million with a total area: 426 square miles

• Three sections of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories

• Urban living + lush green space

• Opportunities in all areas of business

• Major focus in: international business, HR, insurance, marketing/PR/communications

• World leading financial center, trading economy and service economy

• Headquarters to many of the Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000

• Blend of Eastern and Western Culture

• Common Languages: English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. *Do not need to know any other languages than English for the program

SINGAPORE• Population: 5.5 million with a total area of 278 square miles

• Two degrees off of the equator

• Fourth largest financial center and second busiest container seaport in the world

• Placements for all majors & within all different sized companies

• Major focus in: HR, logistics/supply chain, marketing/PR/communications, information systems and data analytics

• Globalized and diversified economy depends heavily on trade

• Four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin & Tamil

• Highly ranked internationally for education, healthcare and economic competitiveness

• Beaches and nearby islands to explore, gardens and greenspace throughout city

• Internship office hours typically: 9:00am-6:00pm

MUNICH, GERMANY• Population of 1.5 million (third largest city in Germany)

• Capital city in Bavaria

• Centrally located on the continent – very connected and easy to get around!

• Munich features the strongest economy and lowest unemployment rate in Germany

• Center for finance, biotechnology, software, service industries (with internships in all areas of business)

• Major focus in: German language, information systems, marketing/PR/communications and sales

• Placements are typically in start-up to mid-sized companies

• Munich is at the heart of Germany’s high-tech industries

• Currency used: Euro

DUBLIN, IRELAND• Population: 1.9 million people living in Greater Dublin area

• Dublin has youngest population in all of Europe. 50% is less than 25 years of age.

• Dublin region is economic center of Ireland

• Dublin is home to many of the top global IT and software companies

• Other large industries include digital and creative, financial services, tourism, and pharmaceuticals

• Placements in all areas of business & start-up to mid-sized companies

• Currency used in Dublin is the Euro

• Official spoken language is English (street signs and official building are in both English and Gaelic)

NEW YORK CITY, USA• Largest city by population and economy in the USA by a wide margin: 8.5

million people

• Five boroughs: Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island

• Largest central business district in the world

• More than 800 languages are spoken in NYC

• New York City is the single largest regional urban economy in the country with Financial Services being its largest industry

• Internships in all areas of business with major focus in: marketing/PR/communications, engineering, information systems and logistics/supply chain

• Placements are within small to medium sized companies only

• Landmarks: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial, Rockefeller Center, Time Square, Broadway, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more!

• *Eligible for international students only

CHICAGO, USA▪ Population: 2.7 million

– 77 neighborhoods make up the city, and each has its own unique vibe

• Centrally located in North America as well as between Europe and Asia

• Most diversified economy in the USA

• Major industries include: manufacturing, biotech, business services, fintech, health services, and information technology

• Internships in all fields of business, with major focus in: marketing/PR/communications, information technology, sales and operations, and engineering

• Placements in small to medium sized companies only

• 1,800+ foreign based companies have Chicago locations

• Ranked the Best City in the U.S. by Conde Nast with over 55 million visitors in 2017

*Eligible for international students only

Weekends Are Free To Explore…

Fees & DeadlinesLocation Program Fee Application Deadline

Sydney, Australia $5,395 15th February 2019

Hong Kong $5,945 15th February 2019

Singapore $5,895 15th February 2019

Auckland, New Zealand $4,995 15th February 2019

Munich, Germany $5,495 15th February 2019

Dublin, Ireland $5,795 15th February 2019

New York City, NY $5,995 14th December 2018

Chicago, IL $5,495 14th December 2018

Any Questions?

▪ If you have questions about these programs, please feel free to contact:

Jennifer Clevenger, Director of Global Study Abroad

email: jcleveng@vt.edu phone: 540.231.6602

GAV Staff - info@globalacademicventures.com