You can gain real-world consulting experience with Encouraging Dynamic Global Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Scotland, a unique international summer program in entrepreneurship and consulting offered by Columbia University’s Center for Career Education (CCE) in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s main economic development agency, and the University of Glasgow. This 8-week program brings together 16 students from Columbia University with students from five other participating universities from around the world to form teams, supported by industry experts, that consult small- and medium-sized enterprises in Dunbartonshire (just outside of Glasgow). These teams work to develop strategies and plans for business growth and development. Participants will receive a weekly allowance of £150.00, lunch during the 2-week Immersion Program, travel zone cards, and housing.

Program Components (Program runs from mid-June – mid-August 2009)

• 2-week immersion program on consulting, entrepreneurship, cross-cultural teamwork, and economic and community development
• 6 weeks of fieldwork including 2 team consulting assignments and a business plan
• A range of cultural activities, guest speaker events, and an end-of-program Awards Ceremony

The EDGE Scotland Program is open to CC, SEAS and GS sophomores and juniors interested in consulting abroad this summer. Application deadline is January 9, 2009.

Interested in learning more? Join us for an information session.
Wednesday November 5, 6-7PM
Center for Career Education Conference Room

You can also learn about EDGE Scotland at: http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/edgescot