Business Student Internship Program

Complete a business internship for academic credit.

Internship Benefits

The Business Internship for Academic Credit gives students the opportunity to:

Establish specific learning objectives and goals for the internship and obtain on-the-job experience related to an academic major or a career goal.
Research career paths and employers while constructing and articulating a personal brand.
Polish their interview, resume, and networking skills.
Receive written feedback and evaluation from the supervisor in the job setting.
Identify the next steps or actions to move forward in the career development process and evaluate the internship experience.

Course Details

Enrolled students will receive upper-division business credit for completing BUS 5880. In addition to completing your hours at your internship, class assignments must be completed by their deadline to receive credit. The assignments include an employer evaluation and a final paper.

This course can be taken for credit or non-credit. You must already have an internship for the semester you are enrolling in. Students may earn 0.5–6 credits, depending on their needs. To take the course for 4-6 credits, you must be working at least 40 hours a week. Most students take the course for one credit. All registration steps must be taken before the add/drop date of the semester.

Download flyer for more information, and contact your Business Career Coach to get started.

Course Prerequisites

Must be a business major with at least a 3.0 GPA and must have completed at least 2 semesters at the college level.
You must have an internship offer related to your major curriculum and be working at least 15 hours a week.

International Students

To be approved to start your internship, you must apply for CPT through ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services). Your CPT must be approved to enroll in this class.

How to Register

Log into Handshake
Click on “Career Center” on the left and then “Experiences.”
Click “Submit an Experience” and choose “Business Internship for Credit Course.”
Fill out all the information, and the instructor will review your application.
Once you receive the approval email from the instructor, send that to your academic advisor to help you register.