International Internships
One of the most effective ways to learn about business practices internationally is to participate in an internship overseas. Many international internship companies charge high fees to place students and provide support while they are abroad. The programs below have been selected and verified by the Coggin College of Business International Business Flagship Program to provide a more economical way to intern abroad and earn credit toward your degree.
If you are majoring in any discipline other than International Business, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu to confirm whether the internships below can fulfill your major's academic internship requirements.
For more information on internship or study abroad programs, contact coggin.abroad@unf.edu.
Global Engagement Institute (GEI)
Location |
Kenya (similar programs are available in Thailand, Ghana, and South Africa) |
Time Frame |
4, 6, or 8 weeks during the summer:
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Description |
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Placement |
GEI will place you with a vetted Kenyan social enterprise or startup, matched to your background and interests |
Cost/Payment |
You will pay a program fee to GEI - $2,850 (4 weeks), $3,950 (6 weeks), or $5,050 (8 weeks)* - that covers the following:
*A $300 deposit is due once you begin registration with GEI, and the remaining balance is due by April 1. You will pay for the following items separately and on your own:
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Approval |
This internship is pre-approved to count toward the International Business internship/career preparation requirement, the Economics internship course, and the Entrepreneurship internship course. For additional major/minor internship course approvals, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu. To receive academic credit, you must also complete the application for academic credit for the summer term: /coggin/students/internship-course.html. |
MinimumRequirements |
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Application Details |
Complete the application above, and select "summer" program. Then select this internship from the list of summer options. Then you will be guided to the next step. For more information, contact coggin.abroad@unf.edu. For specific details about GEI and internship placements, contact Sondra, GEI Director of Partnership Development: sondra@global-engagement.org. |
German American Exchange (GAE)
Location |
Germany |
Time Frame |
Three months: mid-May through mid-August |
Description |
German American Exchange enables American students to complete an internship and to spend time in Germany during the career-planning phase of their early lives. Especially for young Americans, it is important to get an insight and a clearer understanding of Germany´s economic and business role within the European Union. This highly competitive internship includes
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Placement |
GAE facilitates a match between the company and you, then you will interview for the position. Placement is not guaranteed. The host companies make the final decisions on hiring. |
Cost/Payment |
As a hired intern, you are paid at least 934 Euros per month by your host company. As part of the application process, you pay the following:
Additionally, you will pay for all of the other direct costs associated with living abroad for three months, such as flights, housing, international health insurance, food, etc. |
Approval |
This program is approved to count toward the International Business internship/career preparation requirement. For additional major/minor internship course approvals, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu. Once offered a position, you must complete the application for academic credit for the summer term: /coggin/students/internship-course.html. |
MinimumRequirements |
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Application Details |
Complete the application above, and select "summer" program. Then select this internship from the list of summer options. Then you will be guided to the next step. For more information, contact 成人AV视频 Management Professor, Dr. Tobias Huning: t.huning@unf.edu. |
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Research Internship
Location |
Seoul, South Korea |
Time Frame |
Four weeks: mid/late July through mid/late August |
Description |
The provides an opportunity for you to engage in hands-on research within a globally recognized academic environment. You will work under the guidance of leading researchers while gaining practical experience in your field of study. This program is designed for students seeking to enhance their research skills and deepen their academic knowledge while experiencing life in South Korea. Note: This opportunity is only available as part of SKKU's summer program. You must enroll in two other SKKU summer courses to participate. |
Placement |
Research lab placements are subject to availability, and matching is not guaranteed. If SKKU is unable to place you in a suitable lab, the internship course fee will be fully refunded. |
Cost/Payment |
If hired, you are not paid by SKKU. As part of the application process, you pay the following:
Additionally, you will pay for all of the other direct costs associated with living abroad, such as flights, housing, international health insurance, food, etc. |
Approval |
This program is approved to count toward the International Business internship/career preparation requirement. For additional major/minor internship course approvals, contact coggin.internships@unf.edu. Once offered a position, you must complete the application for academic credit for the summer term: /coggin/students/internship-course.html. |
MinimumRequirements |
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Application Details |
Complete the application above, and select "summer" program. Then select this internship from the list of summer options. Then you will be guided to the next step. For more information, contact coggin.abroad@unf.edu. |