Description

The Mountbatten Institute provides university graduates with hands-on practical training in business through a 12-month professional placement in London, while studying towards an MBA or Postgraduate Certificate in International Business Practice.

Practical Training

Placements are available in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing/ Communications, and Law.

Placement Companies

* Barclays Capital
* BGC International
* BlackRock
* Credit Suisse
* IPC Information Systems
* Forrester Research
* Liquidnet
* Merrill Lynch
* Morgan Stanley
* Royal Bank of Scotland
* Thomson Reuters
* UBS Investment Bank

Academics

In conjunction with the full-time placement, participants study towards an MBA or Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in International Business Practice, awarded by St Mary's University College, Twickenham, London. The academic program is designed to complement and enhance the experience gained in the workplace.

Courses are structured around class discussion, team projects, readings and presentations, written assignments, and examinations.

MBA participants continue to Asia to complete their degree through a four-month guided fieldwork experience in the emerging market of Bangkok, Thailand.

Highlights

1. 12-month placement with leading global company
2. MBA degree or Postgraduate Certificate in International Business Practice
3. Monthly London living allowance of GBP 615
4. Furnished accommodation in Central London and Bangkok
5. Comprehensive arrival orientation
6. Professional support and advice from experienced staff in each Regional Office

Degree Level

Masters Degree

Qualifications

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Minimum Education

Bachelors

Job/Intern Types

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

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Salary/Pay

Monthly London living allowance of GBP 615 (British Pounds Sterling), plus furnished accommodation provided at no additional cost. Housing is also provided in Bangkok.

Experience Required

yes

Participants typically have several months to one to two years of office based experience.

This Program is open to

American and Asian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• In-Person Interview Required
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Resume
• Other
• Online Application
• Essay

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-4 Months

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network

Mountbatten Institute's Mission Statement

To foster international and cross cultural understanding through experiential education, practical training and residence abroad, and to provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

Year Founded

1984