The program is centered on providing these firms with outstanding, high potential student interns from key nations of interest. These student interns can help to define a national planning model for the firm, especially in the areas of technology commercialization and market assessment. Should a match be made, the candidate is accepted into the master's program and IC works with the company to establish a productive and meaningful internship. The internship, up to thirty hours per week for nine months, is an important element in the student's educational program.
Corporate sponsors contribute to the tuition costs and other necessary costs for the program.
IC and 3M Corporation are collaborating on the first implementation of this program. One student from Portugal began his 3M internship and participation in the degree program on January 1998. For more information about this program contact IC Institute . Copyright 2000 IC Institute. All rights reserved.