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London Business Internship Program


SUMMER 2010

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Upgrade your resume, earn AU credits and join students from universities around the country, interning in London. Placements guaranteed in a professional practice internship through EUSA (European Study Abroad and London Placement Limited). The program includes one week of orientation and on-site interviews and six weeks of internship experience. All work assignments will be in London, United Kingdom.

Program Start and End Date:

May, 23, 2010 (leave Auburn) - July 10, 2010 (Return to Auburn).

Academic Directors:

Dr. Dan Padgett
College of Business, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Department of Marketing.
EMAIL: padgedt@auburn.edu
Tel: (334) 844-2462

Dr. Amit Mitra
College of Business, Associate Dean
EMAIL: mitraam@auburn.edu
Tel: (334) 844-4030

Objectives of the Program:

This program provides hands-on internship experience in a major business area, for 32 hours per week - Monday through Thursday each week. All students will work with an Au Faculty supervisor in their major business area along with the program directors - to discuss their progress in their internship. An AU International Marketing or Promotion Strategy course will also be offered in London.

Academic Program & Requirements:

Courses offereed include: Internship credit (3 hours), Marketing elective (3 hours)*

Open to Juniors & Seniors in the College of Business and those with Business Minors and an ungapped GPA of 2.75 or higher. *Student must complete all AU, College of Business, and course requirements to receive academic credit.

PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Students will be required to have a valid Passport, good for 6 months after they return to the US after their internship. They will also be required to ge ta UK Tier 4 visa(supporting paperwork and documentation provided by Auburn University and EUSA). Visa application paperwork will be distributed at internship group meetings.
If you do not have a Passport: go to: www.auburn.edu/aub-ie/studyabroad.

Program Fee: $7,500

Includes: Not Included (Must be provided by student):
  • Airfare to London and return
  • Meals (there is a kitchen in each flat)
  • Passport, VISA
  • Personal expenses and other travel or entertainment
Auburn Abroad Fee: $540

Required for all AU students for AU Study Abroad Programs to cover Emergency Insurance for the program participant (but this is not a substitute for major medical insurance). This fee is billed separately on student's Bursar Account.

Living Arrangements/Housing/Meals/Transportation:

Students live in shared flats in the heart of London, in easy walking distance to London Underground, buses, trains, taxis, royal parks and essential amenities. Oyster Card for travel on London Underground network for the duration of the program is included in program fee. Each fully furnished flat has a kitchen with modern cooking facilities, high speed Ethernet connections, phone lines and basic weekly housekeeping. Meals not included in program fee.


Important Dates/Calendar:

September 17, 2009 Application period begins, but rolling application period means once spots are filled, program will be closed so please make sure you get your application in as soon as possible.
Decenber 4, 2009 Application Deadline and $500 deposit due
February 5, 2010 First 1/2 payment due to Bursar
March 12, 2010 Second 1/2 payment due to Bursar
March EUSA Internship Interviews begin matching students with companies
March Completed EUSA application packet due to EUSA and Auburn Office of International Education
April 2, 2010 Auburn Study Abroad Fee due to Bursar ($540)
May 23, 2010 Leave Auburn, arrive London May 24
May 24-May28 Orientation Week
Monday, May 31 Bank Holiday
June 1-July 8, 2010 Internship
July 10, 2010 Leave London and arrive Auburn

Examples of Companies with Recent Placements (Auburn students 2007-2009)

JP Morgan, Elizabeth Arden, Four Seasons Hotel, Universal Pictures, Simon & Schuster, Barclays Wealth Management, Clinique, L'Oreal, CPLG, Quintessentially, relay Worldwide, Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander, GE Europe, London Underground, Bauer Media, Informa PLC, Omerta Group

Applications begin Sept. 17th. Program is limited to 20 students so APPLY NOW.

For more information or to apply, contact: Dr. Dan Padgett,(334)844-2462 or E-mail:padgedt@auburn.edu.Ask how you can bring a friend from another university.