Internships for SBE Students
Internships in the School of Business and Economics provide you with valuable experience in the business world beyond the classroom experience and expose you to potential career opportunities.
Internship opportunities are posted on Handshake, and you can also find internship opportunities through career sites such as Indeed.com, in upper level major courses, or through professional networking. Each student must find their own internship. All internships for academic credit must be approved by the appropriate department chair, and they may be completed during the fall, spring or summer.
Students who complete one or more internships have a distinct advantage over their peers in terms of job offers and starting salary. The School of Business and Economics strongly encourages its students to consider an internship during their academic career. Not only will students gain more industry-specific experience, but also a chance to improve their interpersonal skills.
“In addition to the technical skills interns gain in their day-to-day work, they also need—and want—opportunities to refine their soft skills. The next generation of the work force is looking for more than just a job. They are drawn to the culture, mission, and the opportunity to develop and grow. Professional development is a huge consideration when they evaluate their various opportunities.” (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2020)
Internship Details for Students
In order to be eligible for a SBE internship, you must
- You must secure the internship offer from the employer.
- Be a full-time accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management or marketing major, in good academic standing.
- Complete a minimum of 60 credits, including the following courses for the respective majors listed:
- Accounting: ACCT 321, 356
- Business Administration: MNGT 300, MKTG 310 and FINC 345
- Economics: Econ 201, Econ 202 and Econ 226 (or its equivalent), with a grade of C+ or better
- Finance: FINC 345
- Management: MNGT 300, MKTG 310 and FINC 345
- Marketing: MNGT 300, MKTG 310 and FINC 345
- Obtain approval from Associate Dean Dawn Hukai.
- The internship program is designed as a learning experience. Therefore, the job content should reflect this goal. Job rotation, responsibility for special projects, or assisting a manager in his/her duties are all possible examples of a significant learning experience. Other considerations include scope of learning experiences, formal training, level of analysis, and decision-making. A professional workplace setting with structure and mentoring possibilities is generally expected.
- Proper supervision of the student should be provided by the sponsoring organization. The student should have an individual within the company to resolve any questions or problems as they arise. Guidance is an important factor. The student is also encouraged to discuss any problems with his/her department chair.
- The student should be provided with clear learning objectives by the sponsoring organization. Responsibilities, deadlines, and the required results should be well-defined for the student.
- 1-6 credits (pass/fail) depending on work requirements for marketing, management, finance and economics
- 3-12 credits (pass/fail) depending on work requirements for accounting
- 1 credit = 40 work hours
Note: No more than three (3) credits can be used as electives in the major.
In order to successfully complete an internship in SBE, the following tasks must be completed:
- Submit Progress Reports: Interns must submit a Progress Report after every 80 hours of work. All progress reports must be submitted via the relevant Canvas Internship 379 course.
A final satisfactory grade will not be turned in until all the requirements of the internship have been successfully completed.
View our most frequently asked questions about SBE internships.
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