Internship Program
The School of Business Internship Program provides opportunities for Business Administration majors to get work experience while they're working on their college degree. Internship opportunities come from local companies, alumni, and partners of the School of Business, all of whom want to work with Business students. Many internships accept students continuously so check any posting that looks interesting. We are committed to expanding and improving both the number of internships we jointly sponsor and the quality of our efforts.
The School of Business Center for Professional Engagement works to systematically:
- Develop internship opportunities for our students
- Develop close relationships with organizations sponsoring internships
- Track the outcome of internship experiences from the point of view of the intern and the sponsoring organization
Internships require the prior approval of the Internship Director, Dr. Kyuho Lee. This means students must attend an information session prior to applying for an internship AND all internships must be approved before their start date.
Important Information for Business Administration Students and Employers
Internship Requirements for BUS 499 and BUS 596
The typical intern works ten to twenty hours per week. Forty-five hours of work are required per unit of credit.
For undergraduate students, internships may be used as one of the five courses required for any given concentration, except accounting. Accounting students, however, very frequently do an internship because of their inherent value. For graduate students, an internship may be used as one of the electives required in the MBA program. All internships are designed in a fashion that requires payment under state and federal wage and hour laws.
Internships may not be done where students have already been employed.
Internships are appropriate for advanced undergraduate or graduate students working in fields that relate directly to their career or academic interests. Students must have completed two courses in their concentration prior to seeking an internship; Wine Business Strategies students must have completed BUS 305W prior to seeking an internship. A waiver of these requirements requires extraordinary circumstances.
Criteria Used in Approving Internships
- Internships must be paid
- There must be a clear and specified relationship to an academic program
- Placement must be at a professional level of responsibility appropriate for university credit. This does not imply that interns do not do routine work.
- Internship credit is not appropriate in an organization where a student is already employed
- Internships involving a potential conflict of interest are not appropriate. Working in a small family business would be an example of such a potential conflict.
- Internships require prior approval of the Internship Director
For undergraduate students, four units maximum may be applied to the major in Business Administration. More than four units may be earned; however, units exceeding four are elective units and may apply toward the overall unit total needed for a degree. For graduate students, a maximum of three units may be applied toward the requirement for the MBA degree. Contact the Internship Director to apply.
Student Tips for Finding a Great Internship
- View internships on the School of Business Internships Google Drive
- Search for internships on Handshake often, as new positions are added regularly
- Explore internship postings on other recommended job search sites
- Explore internships in other Business concentrations. They might give you valuable insight into a different field that you would enjoy.
- If you're interested in an internship with a company not listed on Handshake, go to the company's website and use the internal search function to search for careers, jobs, or internships.
The School of Business also offers Work Experience opportunities for Business students who aren't eligible for the internship course. Learn more about Work Experience options.
Employer Tips for Creating Internships
- Employers can refer to our Employer Guide for Developing Internships for more information about designing an internship
- Our Internship FAQs page is also a nice resource for employers
- For examples of current internship offerings, employers can visit the School of Business Internships Google Drive
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Students and Employers, if you have any questions about internships or work experience courses, please email Dr. Kyuho Lee.