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Corporate Internship・List of Corporates Supporting Internship Program
Corporate Internship
Students in this program have the opportunity to engage in a corporate internship during either the second semester in Taiwan or the fourth semester in Japan, Taiwan, or France in order to acquire practical experience relevant to their field of study. At the University of Tsukuba, this arrangement is applicable to the following course.
Course name: Internship for UT students
Course number:0AVC122
Number of credits: 3
Normal year of course: Second year
Schedule: Spring AB - By appointment (fourth semester)
Duration: Minimum of 3 weeks up to a maximum of 6 months
Faculty in charge: Fabien Lombardo, Kazuya Morikawa, Ryosuke Ohniwa
Course Overview:
The Japanese Corporate Internship course provides students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience outside the university at a Japanese placement partner, such as a company or public research institution. The main objective is to familiarize students with Japan's corporate environment and culture, enabling them to apply their knowledge to their specialized subject research report and future employment prospects. Students can choose to undertake their experiential learning at one of the contracted placement partners or propose their own facility, which will be subject to approval by the internship committee. Upon completion of the internship, students compile their findings into a report and deliver a presentation.
Course Format:
This course utilizes experience-based learning to enhance students' understanding of employment opportunities and develop their business skills, including coordination and practical abilities. Additionally, it explores the connection between research and development (R&D) and addressing societal needs in the realms of food and health challenges.
Course Planning:
Faculty members specializing in each field (Fabien Lombardo for food-related companies, Kazuya Morikawa for health-related companies, and Ryosuke Ohniwa for other industries) provide guidance throughout the various stages of the internship process. If students require additional knowledge or skills that are not attainable during the internship, they can seek guidance from these faculty members. The time spent on such guidance is counted as part of the total study hours for the course.
Internship Process:
- Internship Briefing
- Internship Implementation
- Report Submission and Debriefing
Course Requirements: Students are required to communicate closely with the respective faculty member and submit an application to the company of their choice. Once the internship begins, contractual agreements must be exchanged among the company, university, and student.
Travel/Commuting Expenses: The program does not cover travel or commuting expenses as a general rule.
Remuneration: As a general rule, the program does not provide financial compensation. Students are expected to adhere to the employment regulations of the partner company.
Third and fourth semester internship workflow (planned)
