Through GCDIP, you will have the opportunity to review your career plans and gain the experience and skills needed to work in an international setting after you graduate. Combining English language and academic study with a workplace internship shows you how to effectively present yourself to international employers and develop a valuable toolkit for your future.

Throughout the program, you will:

• learn to communicate career interests, skills and accomplishments despite language, cultural or environmental barriers
• create an e-portfolio
• improve your English communication skills
• develop critical thinking skills
• expand your presentation and public speaking skills
• gain confidence in a multicultural workplace environment.

You are encouraged to apply at least 90 days (three months) before the first day of the program. You are responsible for ensuring you have the necessary study and work permits to participate in this program.

Summer 2013	June 28-August 23, 2013
Winter 2014	January 6-February 28, 2014

Program Price
$3,175 CAD

Note: Program fee does not include accommodation, airfare, permit application fees, local transportation, medical insurance, optional activities and other personal expenses and is subject to change.

Payment Schedule
A program deposit (equivalent to 20% of the program fee) is due upon receipt of the first program invoice.

The remaining balance (equivalent to 80% of the program fee) is due 30 days prior to the first day of the program.

A Letter of Acceptance is issued by UBC Continuing Studies upon receipt of your deposit payment.

Topics in the curriculum centre around themes related to career planning, communication and cross-cultural differences in the workplace, presentation and public speaking essentials and areas related to workplace best practices. Program instructors possess subject matter expertise and have international experience in business, research and education.

The GCDIP program is divided into two terms:

Term	Length	Description
1	Four (4) weeks	Emphasis on building confidence to use English communication skills, internship preparation and focuses on academic seminars and workplace best practices workshops. All students complete the English for the Global Citizen course at the UBC Continuing Studies English Language Institute.
2	Four (4) weeks	Internship component. Successful completion of Term 1 is mandatory in order for you to participate in an internship.

There are approximately 240 hours of structured activities in the classroom, workplace and community. Expect to be in class from 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Additional time may be spent on team project meetings and individual study time as required for each module. Course hours listed below reflect instructional hours only.

Note: The course format and curriculum, including topics covered and assignments may be subject to change in order to accommodate the level of expertise and needs of the learners. Workplace placements and hours of work are subject to confirmation by the host employer and will be confirmed on an individual basis with each student.

Module	Hours
English for the Global Citizen (English Language Institute)	52
Professional Skills and Workplace Best Practices Workshops	52
Internship	120
Orientations, guided independent study, field visits and socio-cultural activities	16

Assessment
Program assessment is based on attendance, active participation and successful completion of all assignments, projects, presentations, e-portfolio and workshop deliverables as outlined at the start of each module.

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You must read and understand the Global Career Development Internship Program Handbook before applying to the program. The handbook contains detailed information about the program curriculum as well as important policies, terms and conditions.

There is no cost to submit an online application.

Admission Requirements
Admission to GCDIP requires you to:

• be currently enrolled in or have completed a college/university program
• have an intermediate written and verbal English skills
• score TOEIC 700+ / TOEFL 530+ (paper-based) / or equivalent
• pass an interview with an Internship Coordinator

Note: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

Refund and Cancellation Policy
A full refund, less a $175 CAD administration fee, is possible up to 14 days before the first day of the program. A full refund, less a 15% administration fee (based on the program fee), is possible between one (1) to 13 days before the first day of the program.

You must notify UBC Continuing Studies in writing when requesting a refund and return any acceptance letters provided. Refund requests are subject to the approval of the Administrative Supervisor. Refunds are not possible once a program has started unless there are approved extenuating circumstances.

In the event that UBC Continuing Studies cancels a program due to insufficient enrollment or other causes, the full amount (less bank transaction charges) would be refunded.

UBC Continuing Studies reserves the right to make changes to the schedule and program without notice.

Application Process

Steps	Process
1	Submit your online application. Please read the application form very carefully and provide correct spelling of your legal name as it appears on your passport in order to be processed by the admissions committee. Incomplete applications may be refused.
2	Receive an automatically generated email that confirms your application form was successfully sent.
3	Receive an email from a UBC Continuing Studies Internship Coordinator to set up a telephone or video interview. The interview will assess your language level, attitude and internship interests.
4	Wait three to five business days for notification of your interview results.
5	Receive an email with information on how to pay the program deposit to secure your seat.
6	Upon receipt of the program deposit, you will be issued a Letter of Acceptance from UBC Continuing Studies. You will need this letter to apply for study and work permits. To determine eligibility and average processing times, visit the Citizenship and Immigraion Canada website.