INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINARS
Tokyo, Japan
About
Seminar + Internship Japan
IBS has developed a truly unique internship program that allows students to gain valuable work experience in the world’s third-largest economy, Japan!
Finding an international internship experience independently can be a daunting endeavor. Using IBS’s vast network of relationships with companies and organizations in Japan, we have developed a truly exceptional internship program. Using our unique student-centered approach, interns are able to: 1) acquire knowledge (Boot Camp), 2) analyze and evaluate (Seminar), and finally 3) apply their new skills in an authentic work environment (Internship).
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*IBS is closely monitoring the entry restrictions for foreign visitors to Japan. We will hope to make a decision on whether or not we will be able to move forward with this program on or before March 1, 2022.
Dates
6/17/2022 - 7/31/2022
Location
Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka​
Program Cost
$9,875
Application Deadline
March 15
Seminar + Internship System
BOOT CAMP
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Cultural Training
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Business Etiquette Classes
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Survival Language Lessons
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Critical Geopolitical Issues
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Cohort Cultural Excursion
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Safety and Health
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Adjust to New Environment
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Racial, Gender and Sexual
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Identity Overseas
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Public Transportation
Seminar
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Meet Executives and Learn from Global Businesses
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Collaborate with Peers
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Experience Unique Tours and Activities
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Travel Across Country
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Expand Network with Students and Faculty
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Assist IBS Program Manager with Project Management
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Leadership Role and Responsibilities with Group
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Practice Local Language
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Free Time to Explore!
Internship
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Experience Local Companies
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Gain Real Experience
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Learn Company Culture
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Develop Workplace Skills
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Learn Country-specific Business Practices
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Improve Communication Skills
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Learn Job-specific Knowledge
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Weekly Debrief with Cohort and IBS Staff
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Free time to Explore!
About Boot Camp
With IBS’s Seminar + Internship Program, students attend an intensive boot camp after arriving in country to ensure they have the tools needed to interact with the locals, recognize cultural trends, and develop their own cultural consciousness. Orientation sessions, cultural consulting, and survival language classes will get interns promptly prepared for their leadership roles in the Seminar and for their internships.
About Seminar
For two weeks, interns will travel throughout the country, surveying both the business and cultural landscape. While on the tour, participants will meet with executives at a variety of businesses and organizations, visiting offices, factories, headquarters as well as the cultural, religious, and historical locations that help to define the nation. While learning alongside their student peers, interns will serve as assistants to the IBS Program Manager, taking responsibility for some operational tasks associated with administering the program.
After the two weeks, students will now be ready to enter into a 100+ hour internship.
About Internship
Immediately following their Seminar, interns will be placed with a local company working collaboratively on projects, meeting real-world deadlines all while being exposed to work environments unique to that area. Meeting weekly with IBS staff, they will have the opportunity to deconstruct their experiences.
17-Jun
Day 1
• Depart USA
18-Jun
Day 2
• Arrive Tokyo and transfer to hotel
• Intern Welcome Dinner and Program Orientation
19-Jun
Day 3
• Introduction to Japan Programming Day I
- General cultural introduction
- Business cultural introduction
20-Jun
Day 4
• Introduction to Japan Programming Day II
- Japanese language lessons
- Critical issues in Japan
21-Jun
Day 5
• Day trip to Mt. Fuji
• Transfer by private coach to Lake Kawaguchi
- Lake Kawaguchi – Picturesque lake at the base of Fuji
- Itchiku Kubota Art Museum – Japanese silk kimono exhibit
- Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway – 360-degree views of the area
- Japanese Hot Springs (optional)
- Chureito Pagoda – Iconic pagoda facing Mt. Fuji
22-Jun
Day 6
• Free day to Explore Tokyo
23-Jun
Day 7
• Seminar Internship Begins
• Seminar Students arrive Tokyo and transfer to hotel
• Welcome Dinner and Program Orientation
24-Jun
Day 8
• Business Visit: U.S Embassy – Commercial Services Economic Briefing
• Business Visit: Amazon Japan – eCommerce & Cloud Computing
25-Jun
Day 9
• Classic Tokyo Half Day Tour of the Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
• Transfer by ferry to Odaiba
• Weber Grills Japan with Outdoor BBQ Dinner
26-Jun
Day 10
• Free day to Explore Tokyo
27-Jun
Day 11
• Business Visit: Nissan Factory Tour – Automobile Manufacturing
• Business Visit: Yamato Transport Chronogate – Logistics and Operations
28-Jun
Day 12
• Travel to Kyoto by Bullet Train
• Transfer to hotel in Kyoto
• Higashiyama Walking Tour of the Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine
29-Jun
Day 13
• Business Visit: Nintendo – Gaming & Innovation
• Business Visit: Rohm Semiconductor – Cutting-Edge Technology
30-Jun
Day 14
• Business Visit: Kawasaki Heavy Industries – Rolling Stock Heavy Manufacturing
• Business Visit: Panasonic – Electronics
1-Jul
Day 15
• Travel to Hiroshima by Bullet Train
• Hiroshima Peace Museum – UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Ferry to Miyajima – UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Travel back to Kyoto by Bullet Train
2-Jul
Day 16
• Free Day to Enjoy Kyoto and Explore Gion Festival
3-Jul
Day 17
• Hozugawa River Cruise to Arashiyama
• Bamboo forest, historic bridges, iconic temples and monkey park
• Farewell Dinner and Wrap-Up Session
4-Jul
Day 18
• Company Internship Begins
• Say goodbye to seminar students
• Travel to Osaka and move into long-term housing
• Cohort Group Lunch (1)
• Students test run to internship placement
• Short orientation to area around apartment
5-Jul
Day 19
• Internship ( Day 1)
6-Jul
Day 20
• Internship ( Day 2)
7-Jul
Day 21
• Internship ( Day 3)
8-Jul
Day 22
• Internship ( Day 4)
9-Jul
Day 23
• Weekend (Free)
10-Jul
Day 24
• Weekend (Free)
11-Jul
Day 25
• Internship ( Day 5)
12-Jul
Day 26
• Internship ( Day 6)
13-Jul
Day 27
• Internship ( Day 7)
• Cohort Debrief Lunch (2)
• Debrief concepts learned from internships
14-Jul
Day 28
• Internship ( Day 8)
15-Jul
Day 29
• Internship ( Day 9)
16-Jul
Day 30
• Weekend (Free)
17-Jul
Day 31
• Weekend (Free)
18-Jul
Day 32
• Sea Day National Holiday
• Optional: Day Trip to Shirohama Beach Wakayama
19-Jul
Day 33
• Internship ( Day 10)
20-Jul
Day 34
• Internship ( Day 11)
• Cohort Debrief Lunch (3)
• Debrief concepts learned from internships
21-Jul
Day 35
• Internship ( Day 12)
22-Jul
Day 36
• Internship ( Day 13)
23-Jul
Day 37
• Weekend (Free)
24-Jul
Day 38
• Weekend (Free)
25-Jul
Day 39
• Internship ( Day 14)
26-Jul
Day 40
• Internship ( Day 15)
27-Jul
Day 41
• Internship ( Day 16)
• Cohort Debrief Lunch (4)
• Debrief concepts learned from internships
28-Jul
Day 42
• Internship ( Day 17)
29-Jul
Day 43
• Internship ( Day 18)
30-Jul
Day 44
• Day Trip to Universal Studios Japan
• Intern Farewell Dinner
31-Jul
Day 45
• Departures to USA
• Arrive USA
Sample Seminar Itinerary
Seminar + Internship Highlights
Destinations
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Stay in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and visit Hiroshima and Mt. Fuji.
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Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of outdoor excursions.
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Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions, including the Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Kiyomizu Temple, and more.
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Business Experience
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Learn from business executives at global companies such as the US Embassy Tokyo, Amazon, Nintendo, Kawasaki, and more.
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View international business practices in a variety of industries, including finance, marketing, economics, and more.
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Experience an opportunity to network with global executives, like-minded students, and university professors.
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A first-hand understanding of international policies, business practices, and cultures
Accommodations
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Stay in 4-star hotels with front-lobby security during Seminar and apartment during Internship
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Enjoy pre-departure advising as well as faculty support to ensure you are prepared before and throughout the seminar.
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IBS organizes all your travel details to allow you to focus on learning from business leaders, building relationships, and enjoying your free time.
Why Seminar + Intern?
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Strong academic focus.
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Develop career skills.
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Meet with global companies and learn about their response to COVID-19.
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Discuss global supply chain interruptions, the extreme shifts in the global market, and the implications of working in a variety of industries.
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Join the global conversation and gain new perspectives.
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Add international collaboration and cultural competency to your resume.
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Demonstrate your creativity and adaptability to future employers by participating in a global internship program.​
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Access a global network of aspiring young leaders.
What's Included
IBS programs are planned to make sure you have the essentials and support needed to intern successfully in a foreign country.
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Pre-departure advisement
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Full Seminar experience
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Experienced and dedicated US faculty leaders to provide guidance, insight, and direction
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Accommodations throughout program
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All program travel
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Individualized placement in local company
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Welcome and farewell dinners and some lunches
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Intern-only excursions
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24-hour emergency support