FPT Summer International Internship program 2024

FPT Summer international internship program 2024 [business]

Application Guide for the Business Internship Program
Co-sponsored by FPT University
Hosei University will co-host a business internship program, lasting for about four weeks, at a number of companies inVietnam. This is in cooperation with FPT University, which is our partner university, established with the aim of cultivationof human resources by FPT Corporation, the largest information technology (IT) company in the country. Under theprogram, students can experience an internship not only in IT fields such as software development, but also in various otherbusiness fields, including human resources, marketing, publicity and quality assurance.
Note: You can’t apply for more than one program in the summer of 2024
Objective:

To acquire business skills at a global level through internships at Vietnamese companies.

Co-sponsor:

FPT University (in Vietnam)

http://international.fpt.edu.vn/

Number of participants: 5 persons*If none of the applicants are deemed suitable for a certain location, participation in the program at the destination may be cancelled
Eligible applicants:

University students and graduate students* Any major is OK, but the available positions and companies of the internship are mainly in IT & Business.

Internship site:

Vietnam Danang

Application for Credit:

Credit can be applied for but credit granting policies may differ between faculties.

*Work location depends on the place of each internship-hosting company.

*Check the List of Credit Granting Policy of Faculties for the Programs directed by Global Education Center

Training contents:

Selected applicants will take part in training sessions to acquire basic knowledge including
Vietnamese culture and business manners at Vietnamese companies, and then will be sent to different
hosting companies to do an internship for about four weeks. After the selection of applicants, they
will be assigned to suitable hosting companies depending on the category of business and type ofwork desired by each participant - encompassing a broad range of business fields, including IT fields
such as software development as well as human resources, marketing, publicity, and quality assurance- through in-person and online meetings and other modes of correspondence among FPT Universityand hosting companies in Vietnam.

Qualification:

Applicants must satisfy all the following requirements:

1.

Communication skills in English or the local language of the destination (TOEIC 550 or more)※Communication skills in the local language would be desirable.

2.

Applicants must be able to participate in all of the explanatory meetings and review seminars designated by
Hosei University and FPT University before and after the internship program.

3.

Consent of a guarantor for the application/participation

4.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from Aug. 4. *New or updated passports must be obtained by May 25 (Sat.).
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Schedule:Dates

Contents

Site/submission destination, etc.

Apr. 23rd (Tue), 24th (Wed), 26th (Fri)May 11th (Sat) Hosei Global Day 2024

Information Session

Refer to Global Education Center web site in detail.

Apr. 22nd (Mon) ~May 13th (Mon)14:00

Application Period

Submit of forms via the online application form.

May 21st (Tue) or later

Announcement of the applicant
screening result

Notified by e-mailMay 25th (Sat) ※Cannot be changed.

Interview

Details will be informed laterMay 27th (Mon)or later

In June to July

Announcement of the oral interview
resultProcedures to allocate interns tosuitable hosting companies(Excluding terms of classes and exam periods)

July 13th (Sat) 13:00~16 :00(TBA)

Notified by e-mailConduct an online interview with coordinator from
FPT university and a host company

Briefing session

Ichigaya G Lounge

Overseas internship period

FPT University or Hosting companies

Oct. 5th (Sat) (TBA)

Reflection seminar

Ichigaya G Lounge

Mid-May 2025 (Optional)

Debriefing at the event

Hosei Global Day 2025

August 5th（Mon）to 30th（Fri）*Departure date will be 1-2 days before and after
the program.

*Attendance for Information Session is not mandatory but helps you to know about contents of the program.
* Please refer to the “Internship Information Agenda” for program details.

Application: 1) ・Submit the Application Form, which you can get from Hosei University Global Education Center web site.
https://www.global.hosei.ac.jp/programs/oncampus/volunteer_internship/ ,via the online application form below within the application period.
https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S323903103/
・Also submit a scanned copy of your Student ID card and language certificate.
・Please make sure to submit the Application Form as a Word file.
・Please note that the "Application Form" must be prepared by yourself. If any misconduct is discovered,such as using corrected sentences or using content created by others (including generative AI, etc.), theapplicant will be disqualified.
2) Both document screening and interview screening results will be sent to your university e-mail address(@stu.hosei.ac.jp).
3) Those who are currently participating or planning to participate in an overseas program (SA program, etc.)
at Hosei University should confirm in advance with Global Education Center regarding the application forthis program.
Participation fees:

Traveling expense in Japan
Round-trip airfare(Airline to be designated by the university)

Program participation fee(Including training and inspection fees)

Transportation costs from and to the airport inVietnam at arrival and departure
Accommodation fee *1
Overseas travel insurance(Designated by the university)

Meal costs
Commutation costs(Between your lodging facility and hosting company)

Personal expenses
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* Participants will be staying at the hotel room shared by two students. During the program, 2-3 days will be spent witha Vietnamese host family in order to deepen understanding of Vietnamese culture.
** This program is eligible for the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship (70,000 yen). However,applicants must have Japanese citizenship or permission to permanently reside in Japan (including special permanentresidents). For details, please refer to the Japanese version of the application guideline.
Note: Be sure to confirm the following before submitting your application.
(1) Participants are not allowed to visit countries other than the destination on the way to or back from the program.
(2) Participants must purchase air tickets designated by the university for the purpose of risk control.
(3) Participants must take out overseas travel insurance designated by the university.
(4) In case of cancellation, you will be charged with an amount equivalent to the actual costs claimed by the co-host (FPT)at that point.
(5) Participants must sign a pledge before departure.
(6) Participants must submit a report in a predetermined manner.
(7) Read the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ safety information concerning security of your destination and the precaution
statement of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare quarantine station for infections and other health hazards.
(8) Participation in the program may be terminated if a participant engages in any act that is illegal or offensive to publicorder and morals.

＜Contact＞
International Office (Ichigaya Campus Ouchiyama, 2F),
Global Education Center, Hosei University
Tel.: 03-3264-4088

3E-mail: global@hosei.ac.jp