Students wo are assigned internships in the People's Republic of China will take area studies at Beijing's University of Intenational Business and Economics. Located in the Tokyo suburb of Mitaka, ICS has one of Japan's best intensive language training programs for Westerners. Waseda, located in downtown Tokyo, is considered one of the two most prestigious private universities in Japan. The provision of an overseas internship of up to six months duration with an international corporation sets the MIBS program apart from its competitors. The essential experience of the internship transforms what has been learned in the academic steeing into marketable, practical business skills.
Students can measure themselves against the demands of the global marketplace.
During their internship, students normally receive a stipend. which varies by country. The student is often assisted by the company in locating suitable living arrangements. Because interns are enrolled at USC, they may not need a work permit and may be required only to have a student or tourist visa. The nature of the internship is determined by the sponsoring company. Primary considerations are the company s needs and the student's capabilities.