Virtual Internship with Bachelor of International Economics Students (S21)
Categories
Accounting Market research Social sciencesSkills
writing competitive analysis business strategy data analysis researchThe Vancouver School of Economics (VSE) is consistently ranked the top economics school in Canada and among the top 25 worldwide. Students from more than 50 countries learn from leading experts in economics, finance and international trade.
The Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) program is a rigorous direct entry program that accepts less than 4% of applicants with core courses in economics, finance, and mathematics from the VSE and UBC Sauder School of Business.
We are offering interested companies the opportunity to work with our students this summer (May 17th to October 8th) through Virtual Internships or Placements. Students will work together in groups of 2 or more.
Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. These could include, but are not limited to:
- A report summarizing the dataset, its assessment, and presenting strategy and action recommendations
- A presentation and slide deck summarizing the research findings and arguing the value of the recommended strategy and action plans
Project Examples
Students are trained in :
- Accounting and investment theory
- Advanced data analysis and quantitative methods for economics
- Business, government, and non-profit policy analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Empirical research methodologies
- International trade
- Processes and issues in economic development
- Theory and practice in finance
- Financial forecasting and modeling
Past work experience from Students:
- Business & Data Analytics
- Account & Market Planning
- Financial & Investment Analytics
- Research & Statistics
- Junior Economist
- Policy Research, Analysis & Development
- Management, Strategy, HR, & Economic Consulting
- Finance & Accounting
- Private Equity Research & Capital Markets
- Market Research
International Economics (BIE) students are looking for both paid and unpaid internships, with a preference for paid experiences. Please indicate in your project submission which you are able to offer.
If you are interested in hiring a student as a Virtual Intern, please submit a project to this page indicating what students could work on for your organization. While students' duties may evolve over the course of the internship, we recommend providing a central project which the student can work on semi-independently over the internship period.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope in an appropriate fit for the internship