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Global Summer Internship-London Beginner

London-Global-Summer-Internship

 

The USC Marshall School of Business has partnered with EUSA to provide students access to the internship opportunities in London, as well as arrange housing and provide support while the student is in the UK. Students will intern with a firm personally selected based on their interests, background and experience, as well as the needs and requirements of the company. London is a dynamic, fast-paced world business center.

To meet the needs of our students, as well provide the optimal experience, we have developed two partnerships for London: an 8-week internship program for students with a more developed academic background (so students who have completed at least 50 units of course work), and an 8-week program which provides a 4-week course to help introduce less experienced students to global business, followed by a 4-week internship. This program is ideally suited for students who are just starting their business academic careers, as it allows them to gradually learn about cultural and differences in the office, before proceeding to their work assignment. The program will require students to enroll in a non-credited course (you will NOT receive USC credit for this course) held Monday-Friday for the first 4-weeks of the program. Upon successful completion of the course, students will  then begin their internship, also Monday-Friday but for the final 4-weeks, ensuring student with 160 classroom and internship hours as part of the 8-week program. (Students who have completed more that 48 credits may apply to this program, or visit this  link to learn more about the London Advanced program).

PROGRAM DATES (In-Person): June 3 - July 27, 2024

  • Students arrive in London: June 3, 2024 (no late arrivals)
  • Orientation, academic course, and on-site interviews: June 3 - June 28, 2024
  • Internship: July 1 - July 26, 2024
  • Last Day in London Residence: July 27, 2024

ELIGIBILITY:

  • This is open to USC undergraduate students who will have completed 32 units by May 15, 2024. Of these units, 16 MUST have been taken at USC (for Freshmen and transfer students, you are eligible for the program if you brought in a minimum of 14 AP, IB, or transfer units, and have completed a minimum of 16 units during the Fall 2023 semester.)
  • Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:

Students will live in apartments that are fully furnished, complete with common areas, Wi-Fi, and a kitchen. Student residences have a full-time housekeeping and maintenance staff.

COSTS (In-person):

Program Costs (includes placement, interview(s), orientation in London and housing in London) $11700
USC International Insurance (approximation) $310
Total $12010
Additional Costs (Estimated):  
Living Expenses: food, local transportation, entertainment, etc. (estimated) $1200
Airfare (estimated)** $1500

** Students are responsible for booking their own flights. Students must arrive in London no later than June 5, 2024. Students must also not depart London prior to July 29, 2024.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

There will be a limited number of scholarships available to students of the program. The scholarship will be awarded based on need and merit, and require submission of an application and financial documentation. These items will be distributed upon admission into the program.

Application Process (Apply on TerraDotta):

The application is all on-line. If you wish to apply for more than 1 location (ie, Singapore and Madrid) you may select up to 3 destinations on your application. You will only submit ONE application. The deadline for receipt of application is December 1, 2023. You will need to upload a resume as well as a copy of your STARS report as part of the on-line application. Please be aware of all corresponding deadlines.

Please note: All students admitted into the program are guaranteed an internship.

 

INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS: (SUMMER 2024)

As a world and European  business capital, London attracts businesses from every conceivable sector, including financial services, entertainment, hospitality, media and retail. For students interested in broadening their understanding of international business, there is no better city in which to study or work.

Participants will have access to research internship opportunities spanning a wide variety of businesses in a wide range of industry sectors in London. From small tech start-ups to medium-sized corporations, appropriate placements are available based on the skills, interests and professional goals of the student and the project needs and work cycles of the internship sponsors.

All internships are unpaid.

If you would like more information on costs, placement process, which companies and what you will be doing in the internship, please download and read our Winslow-Maxwell Program FAQ’s

Please note: The internship placements are made by EUSA , and are based on the position and duties you wish to complete (as expressed in your internship essay and interview) during your internship, as well as your experience and skills, and the needs and requirements of the company you will be placed with. Students without a finance background, for example, should not expect to be placed in a finance role. In addition, sometimes smaller companies offer opportunities that are more in line with the student interests than larger companies. The goal of the program is to provide students with a quality learning experience, not necessarily for students to work for the biggest company.