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China Internship Program
The China Internship Program is a unique initiative in which Dutch, Finnish, American and Chinese universities work together with industry to develop international IT talents, facilitated by CHECK-IT. The students from different cultures work together on projects provided by real international companies with real clients, particularly Chinese software companies. Check-IT resides in Xiamen Software Park, a major technology hub with more than 1000 startup companies. By working on these projects, the students gain work experience for their future jobs. Some examples of what Check-IT can do are: 3D game design, multimedia projects, websites, database building, software systems and encrypting.
In November 2007, the delegation of Institutes of Higher Education in the Netherlands visited the software park during the meeting with Xiamen University and had the idea of collaborative construction of a training base. One year later, the delegation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Software School of Xiamen University, beginning the CHECK-IT Center. Since then, a total of 217 Chinese Students and 189 International Students have completed the program together.
CHECK-IT is an international internship program from a consortium of multiple institutions from different countries working with over 1000 software companies located in Software park in Xiamen China as wells other international organizations. This consortium consists of Software School of Xiamen, and five institution from the Netherlands (Leiden University, Leiden University of Applied Science, Zuyd University of Applied Science, The Hague University of Applied Science, HAN University of Applied Science, Laurea University of applied Science from Finland, Windesheim University of Applied Science from the Netherland, Minnesota State University - Mankato from United States.
Xiamen University is a world class University with the goal of transforming the field of
software education and training.
Leiden University is the most prestigious University in the Netherlands.
They specialize in research and have over 50 affiliate schools. They currently have 23000
students and award over 5000 diplomas every year. Albert Einstein once gave lectures there.
Zuyd is a highly rated university with strong degree programs, developmental research
and ample international programs.
The Hague University is at the center of an international trade center, and has a
focus on globalization through their exchange programs. Every year they take in over 500 new
exchange students.
HAN University trains students to tackle today's problems from a professional perspective.
Home to 30000 students, of which 2100 are exchange students.
Also the home of Buro302, a creative media mob.
Laurea University has a student-centric focus that drives its students to
become professionals in a changing world.
Windesheim University focuses on Practical research and collaborates with
groups in the professional field to give students hands-on experience.
Minnesota State University Mankato offers high quality education to students
based on the principles of Big Ideas and Real-World Thinking. Offers top-notch education
to a diverse group of students.
Students can participate through an internship taken within their major, or as a part of the International Technology Minor offered by the Department of Computer Information Science (CIS).
Students that participate qualify for completing their International Minor in the CIS department and can earn up to 18 credits during the internship program. Students should talk to their internship coordinator to learn how many credits they need to satisfy their internship requirement. Students should talk to their advisor or the chair of the CIS department to their International Technology Minor.
Minnesota State University, Mankato students enroll in either an internship or an international minor and pay tuition to MSU, Mankato. The credits earned during the CHECK-IT internship program apply to students’ MSU, M degree programs.
The CHECK-IT Center occupies almost 1000 square meters. It is divided into the main lab, a meeting room, a coffee bar, and two lecture rooms. The Center is equipped with advanced computing, featuring IBM and Dell servers, hi-res scanners, projectors, and a high-speed network.
The center provides all the hardware and software needed for projects, but students are strongly encouraged to bring their own laptops for day-to-day use.
Please be advised that this is not a paid internship position.
The program runs for 20 weeks, and is offered in both spring and fall. Fall term runs from August to February
and the spring option runs from February to June. MSU, Mankato students are encouraged to participate
during the spring session, because it aligns better with the MSU, Mankato academic calendar.
Spring term of 2016 begins on February 15, 2016. Students must arrive
in Xiamen, China on February 12, 2016 or sooner.
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to see the 2015-2016 Xiamen University Calendar. [Opens in new tab].
There will be an orientation session in November 2015, and details will be emailed to inquiring students. If you wish to receive an update via email, please contact us and let us know you're interested.
Contact the International Program Office for information on the study broad process.
All CHECK-IT participants will be required to obtain a visa to enter China.
CIS Department
273 Wissink Hall
321 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001, United States
B507
cyrus.azarbod@mnsu.edu
(507) 389-5076
121 Wissink Hall
321 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001, United States