Asia Biztech Summer in Taiwan
This unique Boise State University program now with a deep history gives 12 top students a unique opportunity to study, meet and work with local leaders in business, technology, and public administration at the heart of the action in East Asia through practical, skill building classes and field trips followed by an intensive internship at one of Taiwan’s top global firms.
Asia Biztech Summer in Taiwan
Program Structure
Program Prerequisite
INTBUS 388 (3 credits) offered in Spring. All students considered for acceptance must first take Professor Marr’s INTBUS 388, Asia Biztech. This will lay the foundations for understanding the history and current issues in Taiwan, China, Japan, India, and the entire region now referred to as the Indo-Pacific. Chinese language skills are also a strong plus in being accepted, so get started ASAP! 加油！
Part 1 – Language and Culture (Four Weeks)
Location: Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan and Taipei, Taiwan
Housing: Providence University dorm on or off campus
Classes: Mandarin Chinese
Intensive Mandarin Chinese tailored to your level at Providence University. This will also be supplemented by numerous cultural activities and optional cultural visits around Taiwan.
Part 2 – Intensive Meetings (One Week)
Location: Around Taipei and Taichung
Housing: Shared hotel accomodations
Classes: Asia Biztech Practicum
Professional Tours: Led by Professor Marr, meet with Taiwanese business, government and technology leaders in Taipei over multiple days to give you a chance to start building connections and learn more about what each organization does.
Part 3 – Internships (Six Weeks)
Location: Cities throughout Taiwan
Internship: The chance to intern at many of our Partnered Companies. Learn first-hand what business and engineering culture is like in Taiwan.
Exploration Time: Weekends are available to travel around the country or region to experience all the wonderful things Taiwan has to offer. Students wishing to receive the full scholarship must continue with online evening Chinese classes during this period and receive a B or above.
Benefits: All students will receive a recommendation letter at the host’s discretion.
Class and Internship Info
Classroom study at Providence University in Taichung, Taiwan
Asia Biztech Practicum (3 credits)
All students will enroll in Professor Marr’s Asia Biztech Practicum course. This course will be in addition to the Professional Meetings, and will include a series of summer meetings online and a series of reflections (pre, several during, and post) to help you to better understand your overall experience.
Chinese Language (0 credit- 4 credits)
Cultural savvy is just as important as technical prowess in global business, and all students will be placed in a Chinese course from beginner to advanced native depending on level. A focus will be on applied Chinese in the workplace.
Internship at leading Taiwanese Firm, Organization in Taipei or elsewhere
Intensive Internship (0 – 4) credits
Students will move on to their internship at one of our many partners including Nexcom (a leading robotics and Internet of Things provider), the Idaho-Taiwan Trade Office, the Fulbright Taiwan Foundation, The Taiwan USA Industrial Cooperation Office (TUSA), the Industrial and Technological Research Institute of Taiwan (ITRI), or other partners for a month-long internship based on the organizational needs and student capabilities. All students upon completion a recommendation letter at the host’s discretion. Please note internships will change by year depending on need and are generally decided on during the first few weeks in Taiwan so that appropriate placements can be made. Students can take the internship for credit in order to meet the 6 credit financial aid threshold.