Young Australian or New Zealand citizens who are University Degree graduates  are eligible to undertake a one year long, work experience and study  programme in New York City. On successful completion, graduates receive Post Graduate Certificate in International Business Practice" issued by the Mountbatten Institute and St Mary's University College, London. This certificate gives the recipient up to 60 post graduate credits which are accepted by most UK and EU universities.

Alternately, candidates may apply to complete the MBA programme, which consists of a 12 month internship or traineeship in New York and then a concentrated 4 month study programme in Bangkok. Because the programme itself provides "work experience" there is no requirement for existing work experience to be accepted into the MBA programme. Full details are available on the mountbatten.org website.

The Mountbatten Internship Programme, (named in honour of the late Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma) and under the patronage of his daughter, the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, has operated for over 25 years in New York.  Presently there are approximately 300 candidates (called "interns" or "trainees") undertaking the programme each year.  The Programme has two intakes each year - March and August. 

The Programme is structured to make the transition to living in a new country as easy as possible.  The Programme finds a sponsoring corporation who will provide the work experience component of the course.  This is finalised before interns leave their country of origin.  The sponsors undertake to provide a suitable position with agreed learning parameters for their interns.  They provide a "mentor" for each intern.  Many have internal induction and training programmes to which the interns also have access.  The sponsors have an integral part in the Post Graduate Certificate Programme, providing feedback through appraisals and input for the special project each intern is required to complete.

The seminar component consists of lectures each week after working hours.  The courses provide background on American history, culture, politics and American business practices.  Interns are required to undertake a special project involving some original work directly related to their sponsor's business.  Final modules cover personal goals, writing resumes and interviewing techniques, in preparation for the return home.

The Programme provides free, shared room accommodation for all interns.  The accommodation is in a security apartment complex in Pavonia/Newport, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan.  It is located close to the underground railway station and across the street from a large shopping mall.  The Programme employs an on-site supervisor to help with any problems, illnesses, etc.  The three bedroom apartments are fully furnished and equipped - all interns need to supply is their own bedlinen.

The accommodation system provides the new intern with a large group of instant friends - roommates, flat mates and fellow interns - a giant peer support group!

The Programme provides free emergency medical and hospital insurance for all participants and a living allowance - so you will be self sufficient during your year.

 
REQUIREMENTS:

 
To participate, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, over 21 but under 28 years of age, single and have the following minimum skills/educational qualifications:  A University Bachelors Degree. New graduates can apply as "interns" while candidates with over  12 months employment experience are designated as "trainees".  As a bare minimum, you must be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel and have a typing speed in excess of 50wpm. Further tertiary studies, computer skills, etc will be well regarded.  

You must have a high standard of written and spoken English.  

 

 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED?

Full current details, procedures, costs and deadlines will be found on the main Programme website mountbatten.org under the "New York Programme" banner.

Under the 'How to Apply" tab, you will be led to an "Information and Application Pack" under the "Sydney Office" banner. This 28 page document contains all the information you need and you can progress to an on-line application.

Once you have completed all the on-line requirements, you will be required to send certain documents and pay the Application Fee to the Sydney Office. A mutually suitable interview time will then be arranged - usually at our Hornsby (Sydney) offices.

 
   
 

 

SYDNEY OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS
MIP International Search
(a Division of Pacific Services Pty Ltd)
Suite 2, 107-109 Pacific Highway
Hornsby  NSW  2077  Australia

PHONE:

 Country code 61, Area code 2, Number 9476 8744

FAX:

 Country code 61, Area code 2, Number 9476 8377

EMAIL:

 mip@pacificservices.com.au

 

The Mountbatten Internship Programme is operated by Gap Activities Inc., a New York based, Not For Profit corporation.  MIP International Search (A Division of Pacific Services Pty Limited ABN 28 051 338 053) has been contracted by Gap Activities Inc., to promote the programme in Australia and New Zealand and to screen suitable applicants for the New York programme . MIP International Search receives a fee for each successful candidate accepted by Gap as compensation for its costs.