China: Hong Kong | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Spend eight weeks interning for a company in Hong Kong, one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse cities in the world. During this summer experience, you will apply the theories and concepts you’ve learned in class to an international working environment, learning and practicing the professional customs, behaviors and norms of another culture.

Interns will work with a team in Hong Kong and will have frequent engagement with their supervisor and working teams. Interns will also interact frequently with our internship provider, Global Academic Ventures.

Since you’ll be working with other international students on this program, you’ll expand your network while gaining valuable professional experience. The skills you develop on this internship will transform you as a leader and give you a distinct competitive advantage in the job market. Along with practicing fundamental workplace skills, you will demonstrate that you can work in a diverse environment, adapt to change, be a flexible problem solver, and integrate successfully into a diverse and cross-cultural team—all high-demand skills for today’s globally-minded employers.

Hong Kong is a vibrant commercial and cultural capital. It is one of the world’s financial hubs, an important center for multinational corporations and a gateway to China. With over 7 million people, Hong Kong is densely populated with impressive transportation networks and soaring high rises.

You will be placed with a company—60-70% of the internship placements are with Fortune 500 and 1000 companies—and will work Monday through Friday for eight weeks at your placement company for 40 hours per week. .

This program is run through Global Academic Ventures, a third-party provider.

Global Academic Ventures’ internship services include:

Internship matching in a professional practice internship prior to departure
Fully trained local staff provided to manage program logistics, assist with on-site emergencies, and provide information as needed
24/7 student support
Professional resume revision
Interview preparation and coaching
Cultural exploration activities program
Housing in student residences

Quick Facts & Links

You must be admitted to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Program to apply for this program. Pre-business students, non-business majors and minors and non-UNC students are not eligible, with the exception of students in the Assured Admission Program (AAP). Admission status will be verified for all applicants.

GPA Requirement: 3.00
Language Prerequisite: None
Class During Program (min): Rising Juniors
- First year AAPs are eligible to apply to this program
Language of Instruction: English
Program Dates: Summer 2025: Arrive by June 6, depart on August 2
Virtual Info Session: Wednesday, Nov 20 at Noon (Sign-up)
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Accessibility Resources

Application Information

Apply for a Kenan-Flagler Global Program and Global Programs scholarship through the same application system using your Kenan-Flagler credentials. Click the Apply Now button below to learn more about application deadlines, requirements, and to start your application!

Applications are due January 13, 2025 at 9pm

Please note that you must meet with a UBP Global Programs Advisor and/or attend an international internship information session in order for your application to be considered for this program.

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FAQs

Academics

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

On this program, you will be enrolled in BUSI 393–Internship Credit. This 3.0 business elective credit course includes submission of reflective activities assigned by UNC and a written evaluation from a supervisor that will be included as a component of your grade. In addition to earning business elective credit hours, this program also fulfills the Experiential Education/High-Impact Experience requirement.

Program Provider

This program is run through a third-party provider, Global Academic Ventures.

Global Academic Ventures’ Hong Kong office provides management and support to students for the duration of the program. Fully trained local staff will be the principal contact for the program and will provide information as needed.

Global Academic Ventures also arranges social and professional development programs for interns, included in the fees for this program.

Housing

Program Cost

We suggest you create your study abroad budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Expense	Estimated Amount
Program Fee**	$7,598
GeoBlue International Medical Insurance (for in-person format only)	$100

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.
**Program fee includes $700 Global Programs Administrative Fee

Out of Pocket Estimates***
Expense	Estimated Amount
Housing (included in program fee)	$0
International Airfare	$2,000
Meals	$1,000
Immigration Visa (included in program fee)	$0
Passport Application Renewal	$165
International Cell Phone Plan	$150
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance	$200
Local Transportation	$100
Miscellaneous	$500


Other Personal Expenses**** (subject to exchange rate fluctuations)

Total Estimated Expenses:	$11,813

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer/enrolls on a study abroad program, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw from UBP Global are responsible for non-recoverable costs including the Global Programs Administrative Fee. Your student account will be assessed charges to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs has committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal. Such costs include, housing, meals, transportation and any expenses that may be associated with faculty and support participation on your program (if applicable).

***Out of Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.

****Other Expenses: our budget worksheet (xlsx) also has a place for you to input other expenses outside of the out-of-pocket estimates that you may incur, such as attending concerts or sporting events.

Funding your global program

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Travel Documents

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application.

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? If you are accepted into this program you will need to apply for a visa online. Global Academic Ventures will provide further information upon acceptance into the program. Please set up an appointment with your Global Programs Advisor if you have any additional questions.

Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting with Dr. Brian Peters or a Global Advisor to learn more about this and other International Internship programs by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.

Schedule Appointment

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