Program Overview

Internship in International Trade and Commerce

The Internship in International Trade and Commerce provides eligible students with an opportunity to earn elective credit toward the certificate program with an internship position that the student has secured and which Extension has approved.

Course Details

• Course Code: MGMT X 460.951
• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Independent Study/Internship
• Cost: Starting at $905.00

What You Can Learn

• Apply the knowledge gained in your coursework towards solving real-world problems at your internship company
• Gain insight into your areas of strengths and opportunities through regular interaction with your internship coordinator

About This Course

The internship course provides eligible students an opportunity to earn elective credit toward the certificate program based on an internship position -- comprised of at least 120 hours of practical application of course material -- that the student has secured and had approved by UCLA Extension. UCLA Extension does not provide internship placement. Eligible students have access to a list of firms with internship opportunities. This course is only available to International Trade and Commerce Certificate students who have completed a substantial portion (generally 20 units) of the program curriculum with a GPA of 3.0 or better. A UCLA Extension instructor acts as an internship coordinator to monitor the internship throughout to ensure a substantive learning experience.

Prerequisites

The internship is only available to UCLA Extension International Trade & Commerce Certificate students who have completed a minimum of 20 units of the program curriculum, with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 30 - June 14
• Instructor: Daniel Krassenstein
• Fee: $905.00
• Format: Independent Study/Internship

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 22 - September 13
• Instructor: Daniel Krassenstein
• Fee: $905.00
• Format: Independent Study/Internship

Course Requirements

• International students who wish to pursue paid internships must confirm eligibility.
• Web enrollments require the submission of an initial application one week before the quarter begins.
• Discounts cannot be applied to fees for this course. Restricted course. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Deadline

• No refunds after April 12, 2026 for Spring 2026
• No refunds after July 05, 2026 for Summer 2026

This Course Applies Toward the Following Programs

• International Trade and Commerce Certificate
  • Learn the business, economic, and political forces dominating the expansive international marketplace.
  • Invested in your success, this program offers a comprehensive approach to understanding international trade and commerce.