Course

• INB 357 Export Management: (3 Credit)
• Spring Semester Course, required
• Held on Tuesday evenings, 6:35 p.m. - 9:20 p.m., January 9, 2024 through April 23, 2024, at the University of Dayton.
• The class will be taught by experts in the field of international trade to gain specialized export instruction on topics such as global market analysis, export partner identification, international pricing, logistics, distribution, and other real-life issues and challenges.
• You will be automatically enrolled. Please leave room in your spring schedule to accommodate this three-credit required course.
• Students from other universities are enrolled at their own institutions

Other Notes and Information

This program is open to all eligible University of Dayton students.

Program Contact

Janet Leonard: Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs -  jleonard1@udayton.edu

This program is open to all University of Dayton School of Business students, both international and domestic.

Applicants are carefully evaluated, and viable candidates are interviewed by the program director prior to admittance to the program. Applicants for the 2024 Program will be evaluated on the criteria below:

• Maintains GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Sophomore rank or higher
• Previous work experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and enthusiasm required

Application Steps

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

1. Complete your application
2. Complete and upload the required application documents on the application

Application Documents

• Up-to-Date-Resume

You must attach your current resume as a PDF to your submitted application. Your resume is the starting point for your internship placement so make sure it's up-to-date and accurately reflects your competence in the best possible way.

The Application for the Ohio Export Internship Program for 2024 has closed. Please check back for more information about when the application for 2025 opens. 

Once accepted into the OEIP program, students will be placed with a small to medium sized Ohio company during the spring semester of 2024.

All student internships will be in the summer of 2024 for 12 weeks and will be a paid internship with access to resources provided by the state and federal government, as well as The University of Dayton.

Internships can be in any sector or industry and will focus specifically on international trade efforts. Examples of past companies include Davenport Aviation, Fecon, Global Gauge, Rain Drop Products, Regal Beloit, Sutphen Fire Trucks, U.S. Bridge, and Worthington Industries, just to name a few.

If you are interested to learn more about the Ohio Export Internship Program, please attend an information session hosted by Janet Leonard at the following dates and times. 

EIP President's "E" Award

In May 2016 and 2017, this unique Program was recognized for its export excellence by receiving the President’s “E” Award as a nationwide model for impactful collaboration to expand exports in Ohio.  The award was presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker in 2016 and by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in 2017.  The award is the highest recognition any U.S. organization can receive for its contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. 

The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business ENews, Fisher College of Business Receives President's Award for Global Trade, Exporting Initiatives

EIP News

The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business ENews,
Export Internship Program Continuing to Train Global Business Leaders, Aug, 2018

Brookings Institute, The Avenue,    "Back to School" on Exporting - Ohio State Expands Award-Winning Model, Aug, 2017

The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business ENews, Export Internship Program Celebrates Exporting Impact, Aug, 2017

The Ohio State University Lantern, Ohio Universities Unite to Expand Ohio Exporting Through Internship Program, Aug, 2015

Buckeye Voices Blog, Closing the Export Knowledge Gap

Columbus Underground, Partnership Between State and OSU Trains Export-Focused Interns

Columbus Dispatch, Ohio State Students Help Local Companies Boost Local Companies

Brookings Institute Export Article, A Global Role for Universities: Helping Firms Boost Exports

EIP Showcase

Each year an Export Internship Program Showcase is held to celebrate the accomplishments of the student interns during their internships. Participating companies are highlighted and success stories shared during this event that attracts state and university leaders, as well as those interested in economic development around the State of Ohio.

Links below highlight the Showcase:

2015 EIP Showcase Video

2016 EIP Showcase Video

The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business ENews
Ohio Export Internship Program Showcases the Value of Partnerships, Aug, 2015

During the spring semester class of the Ohio Export Internship Program, students will receive specialized export instruction from industry experts on topics ranging from global market analysis and identification of export partners, to international pricing strategies and logistics/distribution. You can find below a wide range of industry professionals that have lectured in the EIP classroom to assist in the export readiness of our students.

Export Assistance Network Directors

• Kimberly Hartzler, Director, Akron, Ohio; 216.501.0275; khartzler@csuohio.edu
• Nathaniel Ward, Director, Cleveland, Ohio; 216.523.7347; n.t.ward54@csuohio.edu
• Roberta Winch, Director, Columbus, Ohio; 614.287.3850; rwinch@cscc.edu
• Kathy Marshalek, Director, Dayton, Ohio; 937.775.3524; kathy.arshalek@wright.edu
• Kelly O'Bryant, Director, Piketon, Ohio; 740.289.2071; obryant.6@osu.edu
• Sabrina D'Onofrio, Director, Toledo, Ohio; 419.243.8191 x225; sabrina.donofrio@toledochamber.com
• Mousa Kassis, Directorr, Youngstown, Ohio; 330-941-2140; mhkassis@ysu.edu

Class Speakers

• Tim Sword, President, Columbus Sister Cities International, 88 East Broad Street, Suite 1750, Columbus, Ohio 43215; TSword@columbussistercities.org
• Steve Kelley, Ohio Development Services Agency, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215; 614.466.9350; steven.kelley@development.ohio.gov

• Tom Bainbridge, Export Assistance Program Manager, Ohio Development Services Agency; 614.728.3120
• Deb Scherer, Managing Director, Global Trade and Investments, Columbus 2020; 614.225.6096; ds@columbusregion.com
• Susan Whitney, Director, U.S. Commercial Services, U.S. Department of Commerce, Cleveland, OH; 216.522.4750; susan.whitney@trade.gov
• Amy Freedman, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Services, Department of Commerce, Cleveland, OH; 216.522.4737; amy.freedman@trade.gov
• Patrick Hayes, International Trade Finance Manager-Eastern USA, U.S. Small Business Administration; 216.522.4731; patrick.hayes@sba.gov
• Vinita Mehra, Director and Chair, Asia Pacific Practice Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter; 614.255.5508; keglerbrown.com/bahrimehra
• Michael Easton, General Manager, Star USA, 250 N Davis Rd, Ashland, Ohio 44805; 419.281.4778; mdeaston@starusa.org
• Chris Pilkington, Senior Vice President, International Business Development, Huntington Bank; 614.429.7440; chris.pilkington@huntington.com
• Mark Belles, Director, Currency Risk Management, Huntington Bank; 614.331.2132; mark.belles@huntington.com
• Mark Klein, Regional Director, ExIM Bank of the U.S., 312.375.1883; mark.klein@exim.gov
• Thomas Ault, District Sales Manager
• Justin Plessinger, Expeditors Columbus
• Mark Locker, Manager, Freight, Maritime & Logistics, Ohio Department of Transportation
• Paul Reeder, Executive Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Fisher College of Business
• Christina Sevilla, Deputy Assistant, U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business, Washington, DC
• James Foley, Author, The Global Entrepreneur, Director, Turner Center for Entrepreneurship Illinois SBDC International Trade Center

Andrew Drecnick

• Year: Junior
• Major: Marketing
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
• Clubs/Organizations: Accounting Club (Public Relations), Marketing Club (member), UD Housing/Residence Life (ACE)
• Company: Hartzell Hardwoods

Dayna Garbutt

• Year: Senior
• Major: Business management with a global emphasis
• Hometown: Vandalia, OH
• Club: Best Buddies, Habitat for Humanity
• Interned: Rexarc International

Madison Jennings

• Year: Junior
• Major: Management
• Concentration: Global Markets
• Hometown: Springboro, OH
• Interned: Matdan Corporation
  

Jinyoung Lim

• Year: Senior
• Major: Accounting
• Hometown: Guam
• Accounts Payable Specialist in UD Procurement & Payable services and President of Accounting Club
• Internship: Third Wave Water

Elizabeth Mcmonagle

• Year: Junior
• Major: Marketing
• Hometown: Columbus, OH
• Clubs/Organizations: Supplemental Instructor, Marketing Club, Club Lacrosse
• Internship: Nexceris (Lewis Center, OH)

Lauren Stewart

• Year: Senior
• Major: Marketing, Concentration in Sales
• Minor: Entrepreneurship
• Hometown: Mariemont, Ohio
• Clubs/Organizations: Epsilon Nu Tau Professional Business Fraternity
• Internship: Control Bionics Inc., a small company in Milford, OH that sells speech-generating devices.

Alex Smith

• Year: Senior
• Major: Marketing
• Minor: Spanish and Management
• Hometown: St. Louis, MO
• Member of Beta Theta Pi and Entrepreneurship Club
• Interning at Hartzell Air Movement in Piqua, OH