FAQ

What type of students can register for BUS 395 or BUS 695 to do internships? 

Answer:  Applicants should be Shidler College of Business students with junior standing and a 3.0 GPA to register for BUS 395.   Students have to be enrolled in a graduate program at Shidler College to register for BUS 695.  Exceptions can be made through our online petition form (click here).

Will you accept pre-business students?
Answer:  Yes, although preference is given to seniors and graduate students.  Pre-business students can take the internship class only by special permission from the Director.  To get permission, pre-business students need to fill out the online petition form  (click here).

Is the class size limited?
Answer: No.

Are undergraduate students allowed to take the course for a letter grade?
Answer:  No. It is only offered on a credit/no-credit basis for undergraduates.

Are internships paid?
Answer:  Approximately 60% of the internship positions are paid, but students should select an internship based on the professional learning potential and not the pay status.

Are there paid internships that last year round?
Answer:   Yes. Some employers offer year-round (two semester) internships, otherwise known as cooperative education opportunities. These are listed at Center for Career Development and Student Employment in the Queen Liliokulani Student Service Center.  Visit their website at www.cdse.hawaii.edu for more details.

What if I don't need the course credit, but I'd like the experience?
Answer:  A limited number of employers offer internships that are not for credit. Talk with the Internship Director at Internship and Career Development at the Shidler College of Business for more information.

Do I get to choose the internship company?
Answer:  Students may request a specific company. However, there is no guarantee of having an internship at that company.

Do some of the firms offer jobs to interns?
Answer:  Yes, but only to those students who do very well during the internship.

General Questions about Internships?

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