Internship

The internship experience provides an opportunity to apply coursework knowledge to particular professional settings. Examples of recent internship assignments include the American Embassy, the Australian Consulate, the Human Rights Office of the Dubai Police Department, the Dubai School of Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emirates Airlines, Federal National Council, Department of Justice, and the Authority of Social Care and Minors‘ Affairs. Internships in the business sector also are provided.

Capstone

The research-intensive capstone seminars are structured to benefit from the multidisciplinary composition of the faculty and the interdisciplinary nature of the concentrations and designed to enhance faculty-student collaboration. The Capstone project, which is designed by the student with the assistance of an advisor, provides an opportunity to integrate all of a student's learning experiences, including the student's research studies and the internship. Through reflective analysis, the student completes a project demonstrating the Major Learning Outcomes and addressing at least three ZU Learning Outcomes. In developing the Capstone project, the student and the advisor also design an assessment plan appropriate to the project. For students in the International Studies program, the Capstone experience consists of two courses, Capstone Seminar I and Capstone Seminar II, that allow for the development of a significant project across two semesters.