Frequently Asked Questions
I am an accounting major. What prerequisites must be completed before I take an accounting internship?
Lower division business requirements and
I am a business administration, management, marketing or finance major. What prerequisites must be completed before I take an internship in management, marketing or finance?
How many internship credits can be used as electives in my major?
A maximum of three credits can be used as electives in your major. If you apply for more than three credits, the additional credits are applied to your general electives. See Internship Credit.
How many credits do I need to earn before I consider taking an internship?
60 credits. You must also complete all course-related prerequisites in your field. See Internship Prerequisites.
How do I find an internship?
Internship opportunities for SBE students can be found in many places. You can find internships by searching the UWRF job recruitment system Handshake, the career pages of company websites, or by utilizing job search engines such as Indeed.com, Glassdoor.com, or LinkedIn. Professional networking can also lead to internship opportunities, so talk with your professors, family friends, or reach out to professionals in your field. To find out if your current job can be converted to an internship, please speak with Associate Dean Dawn Hukai.
I am an economics major. How do I find an internship when so few internships are labeled specifically for my major?
Most internship descriptions that list business administration as a preferred major will also consider economics majors because economics is a broad field.
Can my current job be considered an internship?
Yes it can, if there are additional duties that can be added to the job so that it can be considered a learning experience in a professional setting.
How many hours do I need to work at an internship to earn one credit?
You must work a minimum of 40 hours to earn one credit. See Internship Credit.
After how many hours of work must I submit a report?
An intern must submit a progress report after 40 hours of work, and for every 40 hours completed thereafter.
How do I register for Internship Credit?
Please contact Associate Dean Dawn Hukai. She will guide you through the internship registration process.
Can my internship be in another state or country?
Yes!
I have already completed what my employer labeled as an internship; can I receive course credit for this?
Academic internships for credit must be approved and completed in the current semester, not a previous semester.
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