Nuts and Bolts of the BEO International Internships
Who may apply?
The International Internships are open to BEO concentrators in all tracks who are in good academic standing and will just be completing either their sophomore or junior year at Brown in May of 2013. Students may apply to any or all locations.
I'm interested, what should I do?
Complete and submit the internship application by December 14, 2012 (download below). You will also be called for an interview as part of the application process. If you are selected as an intern, you must commit to spending eight weeks in the summer working abroad.
Download the BEO International Internship application for Summer 2013
Do I get academic credit or a salary for working abroad?
No. You get the invaluable experience of adding an international dimension to your academic preparation while being exposed to the workings of the global marketplace.
Do I need to know a foreign language to intern abroad?
BEO's internship in India requires that work be conducted in English. While it is not required for the internships in Madrid and Hong Kong, there is a strong preference for students who speak Spanish or Chinese, respectively.
When will I know if I have been selected for an International Internship?
By early February.
How can I ask questions to find out more information before applying?
On Thursday, November 15 at 3:00pm (in Sayles 018) BEO will conduct an International Internship information session. Students who have interned the previous summer will be available to answer questions.
What is the financial cost of the internship for students?
The specific financial arrangements differ from place to place, but we seek to fund all travel and living costs related to working abroad. Students are expected to obtain a passport, finance personal travel pre- or post-internship, as well as incidentals on their own.
Why does BEO offer internships in these locations?
BEO has partnered with company sponsors that have connections to Brown, either through a joint program as is the case with the IE in Madrid, or through Brown alumni and parents.
What type of work will I do?
The internship is structured around a project that you will most likely do with a partner. In India, projects can cover all the areas of work in a large corporation, from finance to market research, and our interns are assigned to projects depending on their experience and interests. In Madrid, the internship is in marketing and research associated with the IE-Brown Executive MBA Program. In Hong Kong, the work is in different areas of finance.
Is this good for my resume?
Often students tell us that their international internship was a defining experience work-wise, culturally, and personally. They were asked to research, analyze, synthesize, and present a project. They had to understand a company and its main stakeholders, and they had to navigate a different culture. Many students use specific examples of the experiences acquired abroad to illustrate skills and personal traits when interviewing for their jobs out of Brown.