Ohio Export Internship Program

• MGMT 3920 Exporting Strategy and Practice (3 credit hours, spring semester)
• Held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., at Bowling Green State University.
• The class will be taught by experts in the field of international trade to gain specialized export instruction on topics such as global market analysis, export partner identification, international pricing, logistics, distribution, and other real-life issues and challenges.
• You will be automatically enrolled. Please leave room in your spring schedule to accommodate this three-credit required course.
• Students from other universities are enrolled at their own institutions.

• Hands-on experience working with senior executives at dynamic Ohio companies
• In-depth knowledge about new export market opportunities
• Valuable networking opportunities with participating companies and industry experts
• Access to faculty and government experts
• Specialized knowledge from an exporting class during Spring Semester

This program is open to all BGSU students, both international and domestic.

Applicants are carefully evaluated, and viable candidates are interviewed by the program director prior to admittance to the program. Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Interest in exporting and international business
• Detailed organization and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and enthusiasm
• Attend the spring semester course at Bowling Green State University (MGMT 3920)
• Commitment to work with a company for 40 hours per week for 12 weeks during the summer semester
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Successful completion of a face-to-face interview with the instructors (interviews to be scheduled)

Once accepted into the OEIP program, students will be placed with a small to medium sized Ohio company during the spring semester of 2024.

All student internships will be in the summer and will be a paid internship with access to resources provided by the state and federal government, as well as Bowling Green State University.

Internships can be in any sector or industry and will focus specifically on international trade efforts. Examples of past companies include Davenport Aviation, Fecon, Global Gauge, Rain Drop Products, Regal Beloit, Sutphen Fire Trucks, U.S. Bridge, and Worthington Industries, just to name a few.

You must attach your current resume as a PDF to your submitted application. Your resume is the starting point for your internship placement so make sure it's up-to-date and accurately reflects your competence in the best possible way.

The application for the 2025 OEIP is currently closed. If you have an interest in enrolling in the MGMT 3920 Export Strategy and Practice class, kindly reach out to Dr. Man Zhang at mzhang@bgsu.edu for registration assistance.