International Internships (i-Intern)

India: Internship Programme at YCH Group

What is this programme about?

YCH Group is Singapore’s largest home-grown Supply Chain Solutions Company. They are the leading integrated end-to-end supply chain management and logistics partner to some of the world's largest companies, including Dell, Motorola, Samsung, LG, ExxonMobil, Unilever, LVMH and Royal FrieslandCampina.

YCH Group has more than 50 offices across Asia Pacific, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Australia, India, Vietnam and Korea.

The NUS – YCH Internship Programme in Chennai, India, provides interns with an opportunity to work in areas of Visual Communications or Analysis/Statistics.

When does the programme take place?

May to July semester break for 8 – 12 weeks.

Where does the programme take place?

Chennai, India.

What is the internship content?

Interns will be involved in projects on visual communications or analysis/statistics.

Academic credit MAY be available. Students interested in obtaining credit must consult their faculties about the procedures and requirements for credit mapping before embarking on the internships. Academic credit is at the sole discretion of the faculty. IRO does not apply for credit transfer on the behalf of students.

What is the student accommodation?

Students will be housed in shared apartment.

How much does the programme cost?

There is no programme fee involved. However, participants need to pay for their own living expenses. YCH will provide accommodation and transport.

Please see the table below for an estimate of the living expenses.

Airfare	S$800
Accommodation	Provided
Visa	S$150
Insurance	S$300
Monthly expenses (meals, personal spending)	S$900 - $1,000 /month
Total cost estimate for a 3 month internship	S$3,950 – S$4,250

Please note, these are estimated expenses and actual expenses may differ based on price shifts and personal spending habits.

Is financial assistance available?

YCH will provide accommodation and transport for participants.

Participants are also eligible to apply for the NASA Enhancement Bursary or Scholarship. For more information, visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/nasa/index.html.

How many placements are available?

1 in visual communications and 1 in analysis/statistics.

Is a visa required?

Yes. NUS and YCH will assist in providing documentation needed to apply for a visa. Students are to consult the High Commission of India in Singapore to determine the specifics of the visa application procedures.

The High Commission of India
31 Grange Road
Singapore 239702

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have proper entry documents for all countries they plan to visit as part of this programme!

What are the eligibility requirements?

For the position in visual communications, students from Business (Marketing) or Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Communications and New Media), or have taken courses on Marketing or Communications and New Media are preferred For the position in analysis/statistics, student from Faculty of Science, in particular majoring in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics are preferred. Students must be in 2nd/3rd year of study Students must NOT be in their graduating semester Previous working experience a plus

 

How do I apply?

The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, 6 March 2013.

Application Process:

Complete the IRO Programme Application Form. Attach a copy of your latest unofficial NUS transcript (downloadable via MyISIS). Provide a CV Submit your application form, together with the unofficial NUS transcript and CV, via email to IRO: irooky@nus.edu.sg

 

Who do I contact for more information?

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