Corporate Internship Program


Program Overview
Program Highlights
Program Curriculum

Program Overview

EI Institute's accredited Corporate Internship Program combines real-world work experience, language instruction, professional skills training, and cultural exchange opportunities to give students a comprehensive learning experience that prepares them for the international job market.

Participants work in small project teams to accomplish concrete objectives that will bolster the operations of the host company and provide participants with marketable experience. Project coordinators from both the host organization and EI Institute will cooperatively manage the project teams to ensure successful completion of internship objectives.

The Corporate Internship program matches participants with an organization that best suits their skills and interests, giving EI Institute graduates a competitive advantage in the international job market for careers in:
  Consulting
  International Marketing
  Business Administration
  Emerging Market Specialist
  International Business Development

Program Highlights

To ensure participants get the most out of their internship experience, EI Institute provides the following project-specific services:

  Introduction to their host organization and project assignments
  Weekly project review meetings with Project Manager
  Customized professional training
  Three one-day trips exploring Chinese and global business operations
  Business forums and speakers
  Career events
  Mentor for guidance, troubleshooting, and support
  Professional Pack – Includes cell phone, business cards, and city guide

Program Curriculum
Orientation & Professional Skill Training 50 hours
Internship 20 hours per week
Language Classes 10 hours per week
Cultural Perspectives Multimedia Project,reading assignments and essay


Orientation and Professional Training

To ensure a smooth transition ,EI Institute will provide extensive orientation and professional training that includes:

   Professional skills training related to internship assignments
   Chinese market and business lectures
   Project management training
   Thought and innovation training
   Team building and cooperative learning exercises
   Speakers and forums
   Discussion groups and sharing activities
   City tours and activities
   three-day trips exploring global business in China


Language Classes

Effective communication is essential for success in any business. Understanding this, EI Institute provides all of participants with Chinese language instruction at Hohai University.

With over 50 years of experience in teaching Chinese as a second language, Hohai University tailors intensive classes to provide our participants with a basic understanding of the language to help them quickly adapt and progress in China.

Classes are customized specifically for EI Institute students. Our affiliate partner, Jackson State University, will grant academic credit for the language classes.

Cultural Perspectives


The Cultural Perspectives course is designed to promote cultural understanding between different communities in China and the United States. Through writing and presentation assignments, students will improve their ability to recognize and discuss cultural differences in a constructive way.

Assignments include:

  Reflective writing
  Reading lists and discussions
  Cultural presentations