Business Internship Program

Why Intern

Students who take internships stand out from the crowd, build professional relationships, understand the jobs and industries they want to work in, and more. Internships do not build resumes; they build professionals.

Review this information on internship benefits, student testimonials and how to apply.

Why Do an Internship?

• It will set you apart from other students.
• It is an investment in your professional career.
• It helps you be proactive in shaping your future.
• It gets you ready for your ideal job when it pops up.

Internship Benefits

• Explore a specific career to see if it is a good fit (for you).
• Get work experience in your major.
• Apply the knowledge you have gained in the classroom.
• Enhance your resume and your marketability.
• Jumpstart your career by receiving on-the-job training.
• Network with potential employers and career mentors.
• Get paid as you work toward degree completion.

Student Eligibility Requirements

School of Business

To be eligible to participate in an Internship Experience and receive academic credit, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in the School of Business, Hospitality Management and Public Safety.
• Find an internship that is related to your major (through own initiative or with assistance from the internship program).
• Enroll in an Internship Work Experience course. Depending on the student’s major, this course would be listed as:
  • BUS 293 for a major in Business Management Technology, Marketing and Sales Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain, Accounting Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
  • OAD 293 for a major in Administrative Office Coordinator, Office Administration Technology and Medical Office Support.
  • FNH 293 for a major in Culinary Arts Program and Hospitality Management Program.
• Complete the necessary prerequisite courses and/or requirements:
  • If interested in enrolling in the OAD 293 or FNH 293 course please check with your academic advisor or program chair regarding prerequisites prior to enrolling in the course.
  • Students interested in enrolling in the BUS293 course should:
• Maintain a 2.5/4.0 grade point average. Note: Employers may require a higher grade point average.
• Have earned 25-30 credit hours towards the academic major at the time of application or, if a transfer student, completed one semester at Owens Community College.
• Get the approval of the Chair, Business Technologies or a faculty coordinator.

Faculty Coordinators

• FNH 293: Email Steven Williams
• OAD293: Email Teri Pratt