About the Internship Program

Program Overview

Internships are designed to provide students with hands-on work experience, complementing their academic studies within a "real" work environment.

The Internship Program at Shidler College of Business provides both undergraduate and graduate Shidler College students with opportunities to gain practical work experience of eight to a maximum of 20 hours per week (generally a total of 150 hours). Students earn three academic credits. Internships may be either paid or unpaid.

Note: Bus 395 may not be counted toward your major as a major elective; however, it may be used toward the 15 credits of upper-division elective requirement.

MAcc students: BUS 695 does not count towards the non-accounting business elective requirement. Only ACC 695 may be taken as an accounting elective.

Internships generally last 12-14 weeks and are scheduled to coincide with academic semesters: Fall, Spring and Summer. Full-time summer internships are also possible and are arranged on a case-by-case basis.

The internship sponsor is not required to offer a student a job following the completion of an internship. However, an internship allows a sponsor to screen and select potential career employees based on proven job performance.

If you have further questions or would like more information, please contact the Office of Internships and Career Development at (808) 956-6972.

As an Intern, what are the responsibilities?

As an intern, it is important for you to present yourself professionally and to uphold the following internship guidelines:

  • Maintain enrollment at Shidler College  of Business and be in good academic standing
  • Discuss the nature and scope of the intern position and maintain communication with the Shidler College of Business Internship Director and your employer
  • Maintain your agreed-upon work schedule and hours
  • Satisfactorily perform all assigned duties and tasks as required of the internship
  • Maintain contact with the Internship Director if enrolled for internship credits
  • Notify the College of any concerns or difficulties experienced either on the job or in your course work

Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to give you an opportunity to build work experience in your area of interest, learn about employers, and have them get to know you as a future job candidate.