Internship Program
You apply to become an intern while you are participating in one of the 4-month diploma programs. To qualify for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:
- have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher in your IDP coursework, and
- maintain a grade of C or higher in all courses in your IDP
- be a student in good standing throughout the duration of your program
An internship coordinator assists you as you attend an internship orientation, participate in a company fair to meet prospective employers, create a résumé, and develop your interviewing skills.
Securing the internship requires interviewing for the position, just as you would interview for a full-time job. Once you obtain an internship, an IDP ensures you meet the program's academic requirements. In addition, an internship site supervisor monitors your performance and attendance throughout the entire internship experience.
Your internship is considered an academic program: You earn academic credits for your participation and maintain your status as a full-time student.Internship Companies
Internship students have been placed in a wide variety of Bay Area organizations, including:
- Aaron Marcus and Associates
- Bayer HealthCare
- California-Asia Business Council
- Cannell Capital LLC
- Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
- Gracenote
- Lotus Bakeries
- Martin Wolf Securities
- Mid-America Overseas, Inc.
- Opinno
- Port of Oakland
- San Francisco Center for Economic Development
- The St. Regis San Francisco
- The Westin St. Francis
- Timbuk2
- WealthVest Marketing
*This is a partial list of internship companies and is subject to change. Placement in an internship is not guaranteed, is subject to acceptance by a company, and is at the discretion of the internship coordinator.
Internship Steps and Timeline
| Week | Event |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Attend internship orientation |
| Week 2 | Attend résumé workshop |
| Week 2–4 | Meet with an internship coordinator to strategize companies; begin research of available companies |
| Week 5 | Attend internship company fair |
| Week 6 | Register to participate in internship program |
| Week 7 | Attend interview workshop |
| Week 9–12 | Interview at potential company choices |
| Week 13–15 | Rank internship choices |
| Week 15 | Attend internship academic workshop |
Term 2: 4-month internship (15 weeks)
8-Month Program: IDP + Internship
Follow your 4-Month IDP with another four months of internship experience at a U.S. company.
12-Month Program: Management and Business Track (MBT)
Combine academic study, intensive training, and work experience in a one-year program that comprises two 4-Month IDPs and an internship.
Meet IDP Internship Providers
Learn what it's like to be an intern at a U.S. company in these profiles of IDP internship providers.
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