The School of Business at Wingate University assists students with internships, job placements, company projects and international studies programs. In addition, selected faculty and staff provide career counseling, resume preparation and interviewing practice. A specific course (BUS 306) is also directed at these needs with a full semester of in-class guidance, student writing practices, cases and role-playing exercises. This course is recommended
for all business students in their junior year.

Internships and Job Placement Assistance
The internship program has two components. The first allows students to obtain university credit for their internships given approval via written request prior to starting their internship. This credit can be in lieu of other SB required courses. The other component, and the one followed by many students, is the actual work assignment at a business.

In addition, the university provides career counsel and placement direction and conducts both on-campus and off-campus career days for student participation with local companies. SB will make every effort to help a student with his or her interviewing, internships and career goals.

Business Projects
Wingate's School of Business will include special business projects in our business classes as appropriate and as available from the business community. Extensive casework and the experience of the professors are added to the pedagogic approach to education.

In recent years, students have worked with the professors on multiple research and operations projects at a diverse group of companies, including Tyson Foods and Harris Teeter, and for Union County (through the Union Regional Medical Center).

International Programs

International Study Programs (Semester Abroad)
Wingate University encourages all students to participate in either study-abroad programs or international travel. The opportunities available for study-abroad semester programs include London, Copenhagen and Hong Kong.

The program in Copenhagen (Denmark International Study Program) is especially suited for business majors. DIS offers a wide variety of international business courses, with an emphasis on the European business environment.

W'International Programs (Seminar Course)
For students who do not wish to spend an entire semester abroad, Wingate offers W'International programs each semester. These are seminar courses open to all juniors that culminate with travel to a foreign country. The courses are offered to Wingate students at little to no cost, so that all students are able to participate.

To learn more about Wingate University W'International and study abroad programs, visit our International Studies homepage.

CONTACT:
Mr. Joseph Graham
Professor of Accounting and Dean
graham@wingate.edu
704-233-8147