Prerequisites for all internship courses are the approval of the chair of the department offering the course. In addition, students seeking to enroll in MKTG 4924 Internship in Marketing must have also completed MKTG 3310 with a C or better.

You must first obtain an internship position and have your employer complete the first part of the Internship Course Application to be considered for an internship course. Please see follow the instructions on the application.

Most internship courses are 1 to 3 credit hours. To complete an internship course, one requirement is to work at least 3 hours per week per credit hour in your internship for 15 weeks (or equivalent for the Summer term). You don’t necessarily need to work full time to have an internship. Most employers will accommodate your need to attend classes. Find an internship that is right for your schedule.

Your search for an internship should begin several months before your ideal start date. You can find an internship at any point during the year, but some summer internship programs have application deadlines. You need to be proactive in your search, use multiple resources to identify internships, and have a resume ready to send.

Keep an open mind. Businesses of every size and in every industry as well as and government/non-profit organizations need people with expertise in business areas. If you have the financial resources to cover the transportation and living expenses, you might consider an out-of-town/out-of-state internship to gain a specific type of experience (such as an internship with a large corporation or the Federal Reserve).

If you are an international student, you are encouraged to find an internship and gain valuable experience in your field. While in the U.S., internship possibilities include on-campus internships (if an opportunity is available and you are selected for the position) and unpaid positions off-campus. You may also find paid part-time (less than 20 hours in Spring and Fall semesters) and full-time positions (more than 20 hours in the Summer semester) off-campus. Many employers are willing to hire international students. You will need to check for application restrictions when searching for an internship opportunity.

To work in a paid, off-campus internship, you will need to pursue Curricular Practical Training (CPT). CPT is defined as employment, which is an integral part of an established curriculum, including: “alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.” Source: [8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i)].

Prior to searching for an internship, you must first work with your Academic Advisor to ensure that an internship course will fit with your degree program. Because internships are not required by any degree program in the College of Business, you must enroll in an internship course to be eligible for CPT. Eligibility for an internship course depends on your academic status and your intended internship.

CPT is available only prior to the completion of your degree program and you must have a job offer at the time of application. CPT employment may not delay completion of the academic program. Students must maintain full-time enrollment during CPT.

Using a resume check site will give your feedback on your resume and may help you get noticed in an applicant tracking systems (ATS) used by many employers.

Jobscan is a free site that compares your resume to a specific job ad. Upload your resume and paste in a job ad. The scan results provide feedback on the searchability of your resume and the match between your information and the job description, including hard and soft skills, recruiter tips, and more. If you don’t have a job description, the scanner compares your resume to a default job ad and provides a small amount of feedback.