Business Internships

Overview

Our business internship program is ideal for individuals seeking a career in the world of business and will make your resume stand out from the crowd. The world is becoming increasingly globalized and borders between countries are dissolving in the modern era. We are proud to partner with organizations from large multinationals through to medium-sized businesses and fast-growing entrepreneurial firms to provide you with valuable real-world experience.

Our partner companies are looking for driven, talented, and ambitious interns who are willing to take advantage of all the opportunities that an internship in business has to offer. Business interns can expect to be placed in roles across all areas of business, ranging from sales & marketing to continuous improvement & business development.

Business internships are available in all 9 of our exciting destinations.

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Responsibilities

Building alliances domestically and abroad to connect clients to organizations/stakeholders

In your role as a business intern, you may be responsible for establishing and nurturing partnerships both domestically and internationally. This involves connecting clients with relevant organizations and stakeholders, fostering relationships that benefit the business and its clients.

Researching and conducting competitor analysis

Your tasks may include conducting comprehensive research and competitor analysis to gain insights into market trends, identify strengths and weaknesses of competitors, and help the organization make informed strategic decisions.

Auditing internal processes to provide feedback for improvements

As an intern, you could play a crucial role in auditing internal processes within the organization. Your goal would be to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of existing processes, identifying areas that require improvement, and providing valuable feedback to enhance overall operations.

Managing the website for SEO, digital media presence, online brand, and sales

Your responsibilities may extend to the management of the organization's website. This includes optimizing the website for search engines (SEO), maintaining a strong digital media presence, and ensuring that the online brand is effectively communicated to the target audience. Your work will contribute to online visibility and support sales efforts.

Programs

In-person International Business Internship
Combine hands-on professional experience and cultural immersion with a business internship abroad in one of our 9 destinations around the world. Every year, 2,000+ ambitious professionals build their careers in exciting global cities through dynamic experiences with us.

Blended Business Internship
Enjoy the flexibility of remote work alongside the excitement of living abroad through our blended business internship program. Start your internship remotely before continuing in person at your host destination, allowing you to build industry experience, expand your global perspective, and immerse yourself in a new culture.

Remote Business Internship
Boost your CV and grow your professional network from anywhere in the world with a remote business internship. Remote internships give you the flexibility to gain real-world experience in business operations, management, strategy, analytics, and organisational support from the comfort of your own space.

Digital Nomad Business Internship
Work remotely while exploring an exciting international destination through our digital nomad internship program. Gain valuable business experience while traveling, collaborating with global teams, and experiencing new cultures - combining flexibility, professional development, and global exposure.

What You Can Expect

Our business internship program is designed to give you more than just experience on paper. You’ll gain practical exposure to fast-paced business environments, strengthen your analytical and professional skills, and build hands-on industry experience that goes far beyond the classroom.

From the moment you apply, our team works closely with you to understand your background, interests, and career goals. We then match you with a role that aligns with your profile, ensuring your placement is tailored to your experience level and preferred area of business. You can learn more about the full program process, from application to alumni, here.

Want to know what the experience is really like? Hear directly from past interns who completed our business internship program and discover how they made the most of their time abroad:

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Career Advancement Training

Business interns on our programs benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and after their internship experience. These resources are designed to help you prepare for your internship, maximise your experience while interning internationally (either in-person or remotely), and confidently showcase your skills to future employers.

You’ll receive training through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects, and will earn a certificate upon completion. Topics include critical thinking, professional communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global and cultural fluency, all of which are highly transferable skills that support your development across a wide range of business careers.

You’ll also gain access to our CV improvement tools, along with exclusive workshops tailored to professional growth, including interview preparation sessions, CV review workshops, networking support, and LinkedIn optimisation workshops.

Once you’ve completed your international business internship with us, you’ll have the opportunity to receive guidance on your next career steps from experienced career coaches. We’re proud to work with industry experts who can help you navigate topics such as presenting your international internship experience, building your professional brand, interview strategies, salary negotiations, LinkedIn optimisation, and other career-related topics.

Example Host Organizations

We partner with over 3,000 host organisations worldwide, connecting participants to business internships across a wide range of industries, sectors, and global destinations. Our network is constantly growing, giving you access to exciting and high-quality opportunities with consulting firms, startups, SMEs, multinational corporations, nonprofit organisations, and corporate teams across operations, strategy, and management functions.

While we cannot guarantee placement with a specific company, we do guarantee an internship offer in your primary or secondary career field. This ensures you gain hands-on business experience that strengthens your CV and improves your long-term career prospects.

Interested in understanding how organisations operate and grow? Explore our example host organisations, where participants gain professional experience supporting day-to-day operations, contributing to strategic planning, assisting with market research, analysing data, improving processes, and working on projects that help organisations run more effectively and achieve their goals.