Internships & Global Leadership Development in India
India Internship / Business Studies Program - Overview
IndiaInternships.com creates opportunities for students, graduates, faculty and professionals to gain valuable credentials and experience through work and study in Bangalore, India. The ideal candidates for this program are those individuals who are committed to building their resumés and gaining highly valued work experience in India.
Value
By providing them a front-row seat to observe how business practices are evolving in Bangalore that are changing the way leading companies of the world operate, participants gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead these operations in the future. They will also develop credentials and connections that will facilitate placement in the most competitive academic institutions and in leadership positions with multinational companies.
Format
IndiaInternships.com places highly qualified university students and graduates from around the globe in internships with respected multinational and micro-multinational companies with operations in India. The schedule for class days will depend on the host company project needs. Some participants will work at their internship Monday through Thursday, with Fridays dedicated to India Business Studies. Alternatively, others may take all classes during the first two weeks of the program and then attend their internship during the following weeks. The curriculum, designed to provide participants a thorough overview of the Indian business and management climate, is taught by some of the country’s most qualified professors and business professionals. The work and study components complement each other; internships provide participants with an opportunity to apply concepts learned in the international business studies coursework as well as observe innovative management practices.
Program Duration and Dates
A typical program is 12 weeks or more in duration. There are three sessions during the year:
| Winter/Spring | February – April |
| Summer | June – August |
| Fall | September – November |
Note: To support specific project needs, some internships may be held at different times of the year or for different durations. Each internship position description will specify the date and durations.
For more information visit the Calendar page.
Internship
Internships are available in a wide range of industries. Participants typically work at their assigned internship Monday-Friday from ~9:00 am to ~6:00 pm. Projects supporting North American or European-based clients may require evening or night schedules. (Note: final schedule to be determined by the Company). During the internship, participants are most typically assigned to the marketing, business development, human resources or customer service departments of the company. Interns can expect to carry out a variety of tasks including market research, competitor analysis, direct marketing, client liaison, client and product presentations, and website and brochure design, depending on their own background and experience.
Companies we have worked with who have expressed interest in hosting interns include: Motorola, The Timken Company, Aegis Communications Group, Millipore, Microland, Hewlett-Packard Finance, ITC InfoTech, Yuken India Limited, Adverto, Microsoft India, Goldman Sachs, Cranes Software International, Ltd., Sun Microsystems, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce. For more information , visit the Internship Program web site.
India Business Studies
Participants take six classes covering essential topics of the Indian Business environment, of which each includes approximately eight hours of class instruction, team project work or site visits. Most classes will be held on the new campus of the International Center for India and Management Studies (known as ICMIS) in Bangalore. For more information, visit the India Business Studies page.
Stipend
Interns are provided a monthly trainee allowance to take care of living costs. This allowance is structured according to the cost of living in the region that the intern is based in during the internship period. Most internship offers cover airfare, accommodations and food and city transportation allowances.
Accommodations
IndiaInternships.com may assist in securing appropriate accommodations. Housing options typically include homestays or apartments.
Social and Networking Activities
A social hour and networking opportunities are scheduled for specified Friday evenings, providing participants:
- Opportunity to address questions in more depth with professors and visiting professionals
- Networking opportunities with corporate guests
- Time to share experiences with other participants
Weekend Excursions
Short duration (2-5 day) study tours will also be available to major sites in South India. Past excursions have included Mysore, Belur and Halebid.
Application Procedure & Deadlines
Interested candidates should complete the online application and mail with all supporting documents to the address provided. Application approval will be based on a review of information provided on the application form and supplementary materials, including a transcript and one letter of recommendation. A telephone interview may also be requested. A $75 non-refundable deposit must be returned with your application. You are encouraged to apply early; complete applications are reviewed as they are received. Any applications submitted after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis and must be accompanied by all application materials. For more information, visit the Application page .
Deadlines for the 2007-2008 academic year are as follows:
| Winter/Spring | November 22nd 2007 |
| Summer | April 17th 2008 |
| Fall | June 26th 2008 |
Project specific internship opportunities may arise that do no correspond to the above calendar. The posting for these internships will specify the application dates.
Please keep in mind that the application process is competitive and IndiaInternships.com cannot accept all candidates.
After application, applicants who do not hold passports and students who hold passports that will expire within 90 days of the program return date should apply for a passport immediately.
Internship Program Expenses
IndiaInternships.com seeks to make this program accessible to students by securing funding in the form of company-sponsored scholarships to cover the majority of the expenses associated with the feature-rich program. Each scholarship offer is unique, so it is important to carefully review the specifics of the compensation and benefits associated with each internship.
Where scholarships are not available, students are responsible for the program fee (please contact IndiaInternships.com for current program fees). Past students have been successful in securing partial or full grants from academic departments, alumni internship funds, grants from past employers and philanthropic organizations.
Expenses covered by the program fee: Airport pickup/drop off in Bangalore, pre-departure package (program information, Bangalore information, suggested packing list), orientation program and materials(orientation manual/resource guide, map and atlas of Bangalore and India, cell phone and instructions for use, campus and surrounding area tour, welcome banquet), assistance in securing accommodations, internship placement, India business studies classes, study materials, social and networking events, medical insurance, emergency cards (laminated emergency cards with directions and 24-hour contact numbers for IndiaInternships.com staff and recommended clinics)
Expenses not directly covered may include: Airfare to/from India ($1,500 and up), passport and visa fees, accommodations, meal allowance ($500), transportation to and from ICMIS and the internship, travel not related to coursework or internship, optional excursions to South India, laundry, personal expenses (e.g., laundry, postage, telephone calls, souvenirs, non-program related travel, internet fees, etc.).
Please note that some items may be partially or fully covered by scholarship-funded internships. As each internship offer is unique, IndiaInternships.com advises discussing each situation directly in order to clarify the associated costs and the funding assistance that may be available.
For more details, visit the Program Funding website.
Frequently Asked QuestionsA comprehensive list of questions and answers compiled from previous participants can be viewed be visiting the F.A.Q. page.
