International Business Internship in Bangalore

Task Objective: Assess a foreign country as a potential market for an Indian product.

Student Activities: 1.

Select an Indian product and a foreign target country.

2.

Research the economic, political, legal, cultural, and consumer environment of the country.

3.

Study the market size, demand, competitors, pricing, and growth opportunity.

4.

Identify the major risks and opportunities associated with entering the country.

Student Submission: Submit a 5-page Country Market Analysis Report with supporting data and cited public sources.

Mode: This task can be completed remotely from home using publicly available information, spreadsheets, documents, presentation tools, or fictional business data where specified.

Task Objective: Compare international market entry methods and recommend the most suitable option.

Student Activities: 1.

Study entry modes including exporting, licensing, franchising, joint ventures, and subsidiaries.

2.

Compare each mode on investment, control, risk, speed, and scalability.

3.

Select the most suitable entry mode for the chosen country.

4.

Create a basic market-entry timeline showing major stages and activities.

Student Submission: Submit the Market Entry Comparison Matrix and a 4-page Market Entry Strategy Report.

Mode: This task can be completed remotely from home using publicly available information, spreadsheets, documents, presentation tools, or fictional business data where specified.

Task Objective: Understand the documents and business process involved in an export transaction.

Student Activities: 1.

Research the major documents required for exporting the selected product from India.

2.

Map which organisation or authority is responsible for each important document.

3.

Study basic duties, taxes, payment methods, shipping terms, and compliance considerations.

4.

Prepare a step-by-step export process showing what happens before, during, and after shipment.

Student Submission: Submit an Export Process Guide, Documentation Checklist, and 4-page explanatory report with sources.

Mode: This task can be completed remotely from home using publicly available information, spreadsheets, documents, presentation tools, or fictional business data where specified.

Task Objective: Develop a complete international business expansion plan.

Student Activities: 1.

Combine the country analysis, entry strategy, and export research into one business plan.

2.

Develop local pricing, distribution, promotion, and operational strategies.

3.

Prepare financial projections including currency, logistics, duties, and major costs.

4.

Identify major international risks and prepare mitigation strategies and implementation milestones.

Student Submission: Submit a complete International Business Project containing a 10-page market-entry report, financial model, risk matrix, and presentation.

Mode: This task can be completed remotely from home using publicly available information, spreadsheets, documents, presentation tools, or fictional business data where specified.