Program Overview
Program Curriculum
Program Highlights
Sample Projects
Program Overview
EI Institute's accredited Corporate Internship Program combine 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.
| Program Duration |
12 weeks |
| Fall Semester |
September 3, 2010 |
| Spring Semester |
February 15, 2011 |
| Number of Students per Project |
Maximum 4 |
Working closely with local business leaders and government officials, EI Institute has arranged objective focused internships at both Chinese and multinational corporations.
Participants work in small project teams to accomplish concrete objectives that will bolster the operations of the host company, while at the same time providing 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.
Our unique, in-depth internship program matches participants up with an organization that best suits their skills and/or interests—giving our graduates a competitive advantage in the international job market for careers in:
 | Consulting |
| | International Marketing |
| | Business Administration |
| | Emerging Market Specialist |
| | International Business Development |
| Program Curriculum |
| Orientation & Professional Skill Training |
50 hours |
| Corporate Internship Project |
16-20 hours per week |
| Language Classes |
10 hours per week |
| Cultural Perspectives |
Multimedia Project and Essay |
Program Curriculum
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 |
| | Survival Chinese |
| | 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 |
| | 3-day trips exploring global business in China |
All EI Institute participants will be enrolled in the following courses and receive the corresponding number of credits from Jackson State University.
| Semester Course Load |
| Courses |
Duration / Description |
Credits |
| Corporate Internship Project |
16-20 hours per week |
3 |
| Mandarin Chinese (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced) |
10 hours per week of instruction at Hohai University |
3 |
| Cultural Perspectives |
Multimedia project, essay and cultural sharing presentation delivered at a Chinese school |
6 |
Language Classes
Effective communication is essential for success in any business. Understanding this, we provide all of our participants with 10 hours of weekly Chinese language instruction.
With over 50 years of experience in teaching Chinese as a second language, Hohai University tailors intensive classes to provide our participants with the 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
Cultural Perspectives 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 |
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 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 |
Sample Projects
Sample projects are provided to give prospective participants a better understanding of the project possibilities. Exact placement will be determined after acceptance into the program.
Skyrun International Group
Corporate Introduction
With over 2 billion U.S. dollars in annual revenue, Jiangsu Skyrun International Group (SKYRUN) is a key provincial state-owned enterprise and is ranked as one of the top 500 enterprises in China. SKYRUN has large domestic and international operations and is organized into four main business units that include trade, overseas business, real estate, and investment.
Mission of the Internship
Participants work in small project teams to develop new trade markets in the United States for SKYRUN's consumer product lines.
Mission of the Internship
| | Project planning |
| | Analyzing market research and financial reports |
| | Sourcing |
| | Product sales and support |
| | Presentations and reporting |
Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers
Corporate Introduction
Managed by the Starwood, the Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel & Towers has a reputation for excellence—both for its service quality and the vital role it plays in supporting cultural events and community programs in Nanjing.
Mission of the Internship
Participants work directly for the Public Relations Director to create and implement a citywide marketing campaign.
Project Assignments
| | Project planning |
| | Event planning |
| | Event support |
| | Presentations and reporting |
