The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) is pleased to offer virtual global experiences which include business-focused, remote internships and courses. These experiences are offered through one of our trusted study abroad providers and allow you to complete courses at UW-Madison while also gaining a global experience through an internship or course. They are an excellent way to gain work experience, prepare for a study abroad program later in your college career, and develop intercultural competencies. Program offerings vary by semester.
Current Virtual Offerings Include:
UW Business Remote Global Internship with CAPA
WSB students can gain international work experience and develop global professional competencies through remote internships. In a world becoming more reliant on connecting, collaborating and performing virtually, remote internships educate, enable and empower you to develop skills today that will prepare you for employers' needs of tomorrow.
In this experience, you can expect to work 20 hours per week at your remote internship and complete work both synchronously and asynchronously. You will also benefit from the 3 credit Global Internship Course, which focuses on building personal and professional development skills alongside other internship students and is approved for 3 UW credits. The course is delivered by dynamic academic coaches in a collaborative environment.
Organizations based in the following locations leverage their connections to provide remote global internships:
Barcelona
Dublin
Florence
London
Sydney
By participating in a remote global internship, you can expect to:
COLLABORATE with and learn from professionals in a national and international context
ACQUIRE experience in your field from a global perspective
GAIN exposure to, understanding of, and appreciation for diverse work cultures and practices
DEVELOP intercultural communication skills and emotional intelligence
PERFORM meaningful work while developing specific vocational skills
BUILD professional and social relationships with international references
EARN academic credit through the required Global Internship Course
ENHANCE your resume and professional media presence
IMPROVE your employment prospects
EXPAND your global commercial awareness
LEARN how to effectively articulate your learning experience and newly developed skills to graduate schools and hiring managers through in-class workshops and a live mock interview assignment
UW Business Global Online course with CAPA
WSB students can enroll in the online course Advertising and Marketing in Britain. As a global center for creative and production excellence, London is the point of reference. In this course, students will develop an understanding of the ways advertising is effectively planned to achieve the overall marketing plan objectives. Additionally, students will conduct a comparative analysis of British advertising methods and styles.
This is a unique opportunity to explore British marketing and adverstising concepts under the instruction of a British faculty member. Your classmates will be university students from across the U.S. This course is approved for 3 UW credits and can be taken in addition to your courses at UW-Madison during the spring 2021 semester.
By participating in a global online business course, you can expect to:
Display an accelerated familiarization with British advertising culture, along with how it is regulated by law and by the industry itself.
Demonstrate an appreciation for the differences and confluences of UK and US consumer culture and how culture affects the way advertising connects with its target audience.
Evidence acumen in de-constructing British print and A/V based campaigns: explaining how and why they were - or are likely to be - effective or ineffective.
Show an appreciation for the grammar of media planning and creative strategy, and of the evolution of campaigns
Exhibit fluency in glocalization - the imperative to think global, act local.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.
Sustainability
We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.
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Eligibility
Admitted business major or certificate
2.5 cumulative GPA
Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
Good academic and disciplinary standing
At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution
Advising Location
Program Structure
UW Signature
Subjects
Business
Classroom Language
English
Housing
Program Duration
Spring Full semester internship: January 27 – April 22, 2022
Spring Half semester internship: March 10 – April 22, 2022
UW Business Remote Global Internship with CAPA The main focus of the remote global internship is your work experience. During your program you will complete an internship that is 20 hours per week while also taking a required internship course. The internship course will draw on your work experience from the internship for assignments and reflection. The Global Internship 3 Credit Course will receive 3 credits of Management and Human Resources (MHR) 365.
For all business majors, except MHR majors, MHR 365 can count as a business breadth course.
For single MHR options (entrepreneurship, management, or human resources) as well as the MHR: Human Resources and Management double option, MHR 365 can count as an MHR elective.
For the MHR: Human Resources and Entrepreneurship and the MHR: Entrepreneurship and Management double options, MHR 365 does not fulfill a degree requirement. However, a remote global business internship would enhance your business skills.
For Certificate in Business students, MHR 365 can count as a breadth course.
For Business Fundamentals, Summer certificate students, MHR 365 does not fulfill a degree requirement. However, a remote global business internship would enhance your business skills.
UW Business Global Online course with CAPA In Spring 2021, the course Advertising and Marketing in Britain will be offered to WSB students. The 3 credit course will receive 3 credits of Marketing (MKT) 365.
For all business majors, except MKT majors, MKT 365 can count as a business breadth course.
For MKT majors MKT 365 can count as an MKT elective.
For Certificate in Business students, MKT 365 can count as a breadth course.
For Business Fundamentals, Summer certificate students, MKT 365 does not fulfill a degree requirement. However, this course would enhance your knowledge of advertising and marketing practices outside the U.S.
We encourage you to utilize the Guide to review your academic requirements and see how this course could fit in with your academic plans.
Your internship placement will be based on your skills and interests matching with an organization's needs rather than location. Organizations based in the following locations leverage their connections to provide remote global internships: Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, London, Sydney.
If you participate in a Global Online course you will participate from the U.S. but your professor will be located abroad and your classmates will be located across the U.S.
Housing
Remote internships and courses allow UW students to remain in Madison while participating in their experience, so you will not need to find housing abroad.
Program Considerations
In a physical sense, the on-site experience may be very different from life on the UW campus. You may walk or take public transportation more than you are used to in Madison. The physical activity level will vary by program, but in general you should be prepared for extended periods of time walking, potentially on uneven terrain.
For many students, discovering and experiencing new foods is a part of the experience. It is important to consider any dietary restrictions, whether they are due to health conditions, religious beliefs, or individual needs, and look into whether you can get the foods you need locally.
How you identify yourself in Madison may differ from how people will view you on-site. Consider exploring our Identity Resources to reflect on how your identities may impact your experience. Students with disabilities should keep in mind that attitudes and laws related to disabilities vary by country, and these differences may impact the level of accommodation available in a particular location. More details are available on our page on Study Abroad for Students with Disabilities.
We encourage you to contact your Study Abroad Advisor and share your accommodation needs with us as early as possible. This will allow us to help you explore your options in advance.
On-Site Support
A program manager from CAPA will work with you to develop your application materials and place you on an internship.
You will also have an internship site supervisor who will oversee your experience.
Orientation
Your Study Abroad Advisor will provide more details about your program's orientation after acceptance.
Insurance
Remote internships and courses allow UW students to remain in Madison while participating in their experience, so no additional insurance is needed.
If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States and will remain/study in, or travel to your country of record (the location of your permanent residence), the insurance provided for you is the same as the “study away” insurance provided to U.S. citizens studying on domestic U.S. programs. You may want to explore alternative or additional international health and medical insurance that will cover your needs both while in and during any period of transit to/from your country of record. This may include participation in a national healthcare plan or coverage provided under a personal healthcare plan in your country of record. If you have questions about the coverage of the “study away” plan, please speak with your Study Abroad Advisor.
All other students participating on an international program will automatically be enrolled in Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI), the university's international health, medical and repatriation insurance policy.
Program cost information includes program fees, as well as out-of-pocket expenses with notes to help explain costs. Program fees are estimated and can be adjusted at any time. Once accepted, you will receive a cost sheet that includes confirmed program fees and additional out-of-pocket expenses. "The IAP Program Fee" and all processes and policies stated on this cost sheet apply to all participants on programs managed by International Academic Programs (IAP) and in partnership with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Engineering, and Wisconsin School of Business. All students participating on approved programs are all eligible to apply for scholarships administered through IAP when they meet the scholarship eligibility and selection criteria.
Financial Aid
UW–Madison students can typically use their financial aid on UW–Madison study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programs. You need to complete a FAFSA if you want to be eligible to receive federal and state financial aid.
Beginning in 2026-27, the Office of Student Financial Aid will require all incoming undergraduate students to submit a CSS profile.
"This opportunity allowed me to continue growing professionally and personally even during these complicated times. Being able to work remotely was such a great experience, and I learned many new things throughout my internship, which I will carry with me into my next job. I also learned many valuable lessons from you and my fellow classmates throughout our time together about how to reflect on our CAPA experience and how to effectively communicate our experiences in a job interview." - Valeria Valdes, Arizona State University Business major, CAPA Remote Global Internship alum
“This was probably my most memorable part of my college experience to date.” - Sarah Harmon, University of Pittsburgh Global Management major, CAPA Remote Global Internship alum
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Students Requiring Accommodations: Consult and register with the McBurney Disability Resource Center McBurney Services if you will need academic, housing, and/or other disability-related accommodations or services abroad.
Military-Connected Students with Veteran’s Benefits: Talk with University Veteran Services about how your benefits can be used for study abroad.
This program is offered by the Wisconsin School of Business. We have a team that works with each program. Each member of this program team is able to help students with different kinds of questions. Visit the advising webpage to learn how to schedule an appointment.
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For questions on application advising, program eligibility, course equivalency request process, grade processing.
History Department Global Perspectives Scholarship
Description
History majors at UW-Madison are eager to study and intern abroad and bring what they learn in the classroom to life. The Department of History’s Global Perspectives Scholarship hopes to make this possible for History Majors and those pursuing a Certificate in History. This scholarship provides students with financial awards starting with $1500 towards short term study abroad and intern abroad programs, $3000 towards semester programs, and $4000 towards year-long programs. The scholarship can be used toward the eligible study or intern abroad program of your choice. Award Amount
$1500-$4000
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Department of History Global Perspective Scholarship, an applicant must be: 1. a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student at UW-Madison in good academic and disciplinary standing 2. a History Major or pursuing a Certificate in History 3. Be in the process of applying, or have already applied, to a UW-Madison Study or Intern Abroad program for Summer, Fall, Winter Intersession Spring, or Academic Year. International Internship participants must be enrolled in the Worldwide Internship Program (WIP) online course. Additional consideration will be given to:
-Members of traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education: African American, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian, and Southeast Asian (i.e., Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese) -Students with financial need (EFC of $12,000 or lower preferred) -Students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds (educational or social disadvantage, such as coming from a low-income family, an underserved rural or farming community, attending a school with a limited college preparatory curriculum, or other family circumstances that have affected your educational opportunities) -First generation college students -Students traveling abroad for the first time -Additional funding may be available for students completing internships in Africa while enrolled in the Worldwide Internship Program (WIP).
How to Apply
This scholarship is an auto-match application. Students who submit an application for the IAP Study Abroad Conditional Application in the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) will be automatically considered if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Jay L. & Patricia H. Smith International Business Scholarship
Description
This scholarship is available to UW-Madison International Business undergraduate majors in School of Business studying abroad on a Wisconsin School of Business International Program program, in partnership with IAP, for a semester or longer. Awards are for one semester and range from $500 to $1000. The selection committee will consider how you address the following in your essay and on your resume: how you have prepared yourself for an international experience (with or without previous overseas experience); why studying abroad is important to your academic and career objectives; how you plan to serve as a positive ambassador for the Wisconsin School of Business; and how you plan to help promote study abroad once you return.
This award is established by the generous support of Jay L. and Patricia H. Smith.
This award is available to UW-Madison degree-seeking School of Business undergraduates studying abroad on a Wisconsin School of Business International Program, in partnership with IAP, for a semester or longer. Awards of $1,500 are possible. Demonstrated interest in the host country (through language and/or area studies coursework, for example) and commitment to learn about and share with other cultures are essential. Additional consideration may be given to students on exchange programs with foreign language requirements or with coursework offered in languages other than English. Preference will be given to BBA and Certificate in Business students.
This scholarship is made possible by the generous support of Jon and Julia Currie.
Julie and Lance Meyerowich Scholarship for Study Abroad
Description
This award is available to UW-Madison degree-seeking School of Business undergraduates studying abroad on a Wisconsin School of Business International Program, in partnership with IAP, for a semester or longer. Awards are for one semester and range from $500 to $1000. In order to be considered for this award, an applicant must have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Selection will be based on financial need as well as applicants' academic records, involvement, and essays. Preference will be given to BBA and Certificate in Business students.
This scholarship is made possible by the generous support of Julie and Lance Meyerowich.
This scholarship is available to degree-seeking UW-Madison students participating on an IAP study abroad program. This award is made possible through generous donations from UW-Madison alumni and friends of study abroad programs. These donors value the benefits of study abroad and are committed to making this opportunity available to UW-Madison students.
Award Amount
Varies
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is available to degree-seeking UW-Madison students participating on an IAP study abroad program.
How to Apply
This scholarship is an auto-match application. Students who submit an application for the IAP Study Abroad Conditional Application in the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) will be automatically considered if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Study Abroad Scholars
Description
This competitive scholarship provides students with financial awards starting at $1,500 towards the eligible study abroad program of your choice, and the chance to share your experience with the UW-Madison community upon return. Students attending any program, except the funded Global Gateway programs, in IAP, CALS, ENGR, or WSB are encouraged to apply to become a Study Abroad Scholar. Please read full scholarship details, including eligibility requirements, and considerations on the Study Abroad Scholars page.
CALS majors must apply for Study Abroad Scholars to be considered for CALS donor scholarships. Award Amount
$1,500-$8,000
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be considered for the Study Abroad Scholars scholarship for this application round, an applicant must:
Be in the process of applying, or have already applied, to an IAP study abroad program (UW Global Gateway Programs are not eligible)
Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate UW-Madison student
Academic merit and financial need will be considered
Submit completed application materials online by the posted deadline
Description This funding comes from Sarah Perry, who having studied abroad for a year, wishes to support the same opportunity for students. Recipients may attend the University’s Approved Study Abroad Program of their choice (of any duration, international location, or subject matter), but may lack the necessary financial resources to do so.Award Amount
$5000
How to Apply
This scholarship is an auto-match application. Students who submit an application for the IAP Study Abroad Conditional Application in the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) will be automatically considered if they meet the eligibility criteria.
IAP Gilman Incentive
Description
IAP will provide a guaranteed $1000 scholarship to students applying to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for the first time and meet the Gilman's scholarship eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Students can only receive the IAP Gilman Incentive one time in their academic career. No additional application to IAP is needed and our staff will notify recipients after the Gilman scholarship deadline. Award Amount
$1000
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, visit the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship website. No additional application is needed for the IAP Gilman Incentive award. Students can only receive the IAP Gilman Incentive one time.
IAP WISc Scholarship
Description
This scholarship was established by International Academic Programs (IAP) to assist undergraduate student participants in the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program with building their global competence and citizenship skills, which is the core goal of the WISc Program. Each WISc Scholar is eligible to receive scholarships as follows:
1) 1 scholarship of $2500 toward participation on a short-term study abroad program duration (winter intersession, spring break, or summer), and
2) 1 scholarship of $4000 toward participation on a semester program OR 1 $6000 towards a year long program.
These scholarships can be used for students attending any approved UW-Madison study abroad program.
Award Amount
$2500-$6000
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible for student participants of the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program at UW-Madison.
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty $1,000 grants are awarded each year. Students do not have to be a member of Phi Kappa Phi to apply.
Award Amount
$1,000
Eligibility Criteria
1. The competition is open to Phi Kappa Phi members and nonmembers in all fields of study. 2. You must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an institiution that has an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter. 4. You must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.75 on a 4.0 scale (3.74 GPA does not qualify). 5. You must be accepted into an accredited study abroad program before the date provided and provide the letter of acceptance as part of your application. 6. Your study abroad plan should relate directly to your academic preparation, potential career choice, or commitment to the welfare of others.
The Foundation supports Silver or Gold Award Girl Scouts undergrads who plan to study abroad, regardless of their major/minor. It is not necessary to be an Academic Scholarship recipient to apply; nor are Academic Scholarship recipients excluded from applying. Study abroad may occur during first/second/summer semester, or the full academic year.
Award Amount
$1000
Eligibility Criteria
Provide proof verifying receipt of the Silver and/or Gold Award. Submit a letter of recommendation from a Girl Scout volunteer or staff member who is not a relative. The letter of recommendation MUST be written within the past six months, specifically for this scholarship. Provide proof of acceptance to study in an accredited “study abroad” program. Show proof that the cumulative grade point is at least a “B”. ----------------------- How to Apply
Follow instructions on website for application details
