An important requirement of the Technical Japanese Master's Program is the internship with a Japanese company, university, or lab in Japan. Internships allow students to apply their technical knowledge and Japanese language skills to actual work situations and to learn more about Japanese business practices and culture. The internship begins the summer quarter after a student's first academic year. The average internship is three to six months, but some are longer.
Every effort is made to help students apply for a position best suited to their background.
However, all internships are not equal, and each position is unique. Benefits and opportunities in terms of transportation, housing, work assignments, and financial support vary from placement to placement. Responsibilities of Students TJMP has certain expectations for all its students. Maturity, professionalism, productivity, a positive attitude, and sensitivity to Japanese culture and issues are required. Japanese businesses expend a great deal of time, effort, and resources to accommodate our students without necessarily reaping any benefit in return.