Internship Employer Information

Thank you for participating in our internship program. The International Business Program (IBP) is an undergraduate major in international business at the University of North Florida Coggin College of Business. A list of companies for International Business Internship Programs can be found here. Students seeking internships will have completed at least three of the following courses:

	International Ecomonics
	International Finance
	International Management
	International Marketing

They might also have completed other international courses, such as courses about a particular country or region of the world. Some of our American students are fluent in foreign languages, and all have had some training in a foreign language. In addition, we have several foreign students.

Should you decide to hire one of our interns, please be advised of the following criteria:

	Students must work a minimum of 180 hours. However, we encourage students to work more hours, to maximize the benefits both to them and to their employers.
	Interns must be involved in the international aspects of your business.
	Our students are bright, energetic, and motivated. We believe that you should compensate them for their work. A rate of $8.00 per hour is suggested. However, financial details are ultimately between you and your intern.

In order for students to participate in the internship program, the IBP director must approve each internship in advance. In order to do that, we require employers to submit a letter, in English and on company letterhead, providing the following information:

	The name of the intern.
	The name and contact information for the intern's immediate supervisor in the company.
	A brief description of the company and the business in which it engages.
	The starting and ending dates of the internship.
	The number of hours that the intern will work each week.
	A job description for the internship.
	Any deliverables, if applicable (e.g., final report).
	The financial arrangements.

This letter should be sent to the International Business Internship Coordinator
(Click here for contact information.)

Once the internship begins, the director will contact you on a regular basis to discuss the student's progress and your satisfaction with the internship. You are, of course, invited to contact the director at any time.