Category: Tippie RISE

Virtual International Business and Consulting Projects: Winter 2020

Stephanie Fountain

Virtual International Business and Consulting Projects in the Asia Pacific Region

Gain a deeper understanding of international business in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Hong Kong through a virtual course and hands-on consulting project. In today’s business environment, it is essential to be able to adapt to working virtually. This experience will teach you how to work with an international client remotely while collaborating with a team to create real world business solutions for a company.

Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, Tippie winter global programs will be run in a remote, virtual format. Programs will not involve international travel in Winter 2020. They will be entirely virtual and are approved to count for Tippie RISE.

What are some benefits of a virtual global experience?

  • Interactive courses lead by instructors around the world
  • Develop professional skills that have become increasingly important, including how to work remotely, collaborating in virtual teams, practicing intercultural communication strategies, and optimizing programs such as Zoom or Slack
  • Network with global businesses through guest speakers and projects
  • Available at a lower price point than a study abroad experience
  • Programs are not contingent on travel restrictions related to COVID-19
  • Virtual global experiences are eligible for many study abroad scholarships

Applications now open, due Sept. 11

Scholarships available

Learn more and apply

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Virtual International Business in Italy: Winter 2020 apps now open

Stephanie Fountain

How is international business handled at a time of mass disruption? Join us on a a virtual trip to Italy to examine the business, social, and political response to the pandemic. This winter break adventure is a great way to jumpstart your global experience! It includes a virtual class lead by instructors residing in Italy, and hands-on cultural activities that you can do as a class from home.

Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, Tippie winter global programs will be run in a remote, virtual format. Programs will not involve international travel in Winter 2020. They will be entirely virtual and are approved to count for Tippie RISE.

Course topics include

  • History of the European Union and Eurozone and their functions
  • Controversy of coordinated pandemic response
  • A history of the Roman republic to present-day Italy
  • Italian political and economic response
  • Unemployment
  • Healthcare
  • Regional economics
  • Impact on tourism
  • How local companies have been impacted

Cultural activities may include

  • Survival Italian
  • A night at the theater
  • Hands on cooking class from home
  • Exploration of regional cuisine
  • Tour of local towns with hands on art activity from home
  • Cultural conversations with Italian business students

Course credit satisfies Tippie RISE and also counts in the following ways:

  • Pick one: FIN:4020 Special Topics in Finance (finance elective for majors) or International Global Issues gen ed for Tippie students
  • Pick one: For the International Business Certificate: International Business Section or Study Abroad Section

Scholarships available

Applications due Sept. 30, early apps encouraged

Learn more and apply

Gain RISE credit and intern virtually with an African company

Nicholas Kavanaugh

Recognize some of the contemporary macro business issues of globalization. Gain first-hand knowledge of the business environment in Sub-Saharan Africa. Network with international business professionals. Acquire and practice the skills of cross-cultural competency and global mindsets. Students can experience all of this and more by participating in this exciting opportunity.

Each student will be assigned to work virtually in a company owned by a UI Mandela Washington Fellow alumnus or alumna, to act as an intern. Students will be matched by the Institute for International Business to the Fellows companies based on overlapping interests in particular industrial sectors or business focus areas.

Find out more and fill out the enrollment request form (there are still seats available!) here:

https://tippie.uiowa.edu/current-students/undergraduates/find-internship/about-bus3100#IIB

Do you have an internship next spring? Registration for BUS:3100 is still open- register NOW!

Melissa Baker

The Tippie business internship course (BUS:3100) helps you get more out of your internship experience through brief, guided activities you complete during your time as an intern. The course is intentionally designed to help you think more deeply about your internship and connect it to your academic interests and future career decisions. You must register for an internship course in order for it to count for Tippie RISE.

Enrollment & eligibility criteria
Internship position is clearly defined and related to your academics and/or professional goals
Job responsibilities are similar to those of entry level employees with a bachelor’s degree; tasks should require critical thinking and complex problem solving
Supervision is provided by a professional with expertise and a related educational or professional background
Internship must last for the majority of the academic term in which you are enrolled
You must work at the internship numerous days each week, full or part-time

Now what?
See the BUS:3100 page for more information and to complete the enrollment request form. Just like any other University course, you must register for BUS:3100 by the University academic deadlines.

Got an internship next semester? Don’t forget to register for BUS:3100 to satisfy Tippie RISE.

Melissa Baker

The Tippie business internship course (BUS:3100) helps you get more out of your internship experience through brief, guided activities you complete during your time as an intern. The course is intentionally designed to help you think more deeply about your internship and connect it to your academic interests and future career decisions. You must register for an internship course in order for it to count for Tippie RISE.

Enrollment & eligibility criteria
Internship position is clearly defined and related to your academics and/or professional goals
Job responsibilities are similar to those of entry level employees with a bachelor’s degree; tasks should require critical thinking and complex problem solving
Supervision is provided by a professional with expertise and a related educational or professional background
Internship must last for the majority of the academic term in which you are enrolled
You must work at the internship numerous days each week, full or part-time

Now what?
See the BUS:3100 page for more information and to complete the enrollment request form. Just like any other University course, you must register for BUS:3100 by the University academic deadlines.

Deadline Extended: LEARN, REFLECT, & SERVE as part of the 2020 Tippie Hawkeye Service Breaks Team to Detroit (counts for Tippie RISE)

Tevin Robbins

The participant application for 2020 Tippie Hawkeye Service Team focused on Economic Equity and Restoration in Detroit, MI is now open! Submit application before Tuesday, October 29 at 5:00 pm.

Learn more about the Hawkeye Service Breaks and Tippie’s Detroit Team at the upcoming HSB Information Session on Thursday, October 24 at 11am in S126 PBB. If you cannot make the info session and want to learn more email tevin-robbins@uiowa.edu.

Tippie students can apply at:  https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41wYSJVjoac4pLL

Hawkeye Service Breaks exist to promote service learning, social justice, and community building to University of Iowa students during an alternative break.  The 2020 participants will enroll in a 3 s.h. course in the spring semester in a 10 week course that meets in person for 1 hour 15 minutes once per week in addition to a weekly online module. Participants will also travel with their teams to their city over spring break (March 14-19) and work with nonprofit partners to address a specific topic in the community. To cover most costs associated with this trip (travel, lodging, meals, activities, etc.), the course includes a $175 fee.  A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.

Students can find more information on the website: https://leadandserve.uiowa.edu/programs/service-teams/

Students in the Tippie College of Business and Pre-Business students are strongly encouraged to apply to the Tippie sponsored location in Detroit, Michigan at the link above.

For additional questions about the Tippie Hawkeye Service Team contact tevin-robbins@uiowa.edu.