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Internships

Past Internship Employers

Students have also done internships with several smaller companies in the South Puget Sound region.

Internship Resources

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It is strongly recommended that ALL students complete at least one internship prior to graduation (but not required). Effective Autumn 2008, students are eligible to do an internship for credit after completing two (2) quarters and taking three (3) core courses in the Business program. Undergraduate credits earned for internships may be used to fulfill general university elective credits.

Please note: Most internships will not be available to you after you graduate.

Students are responsible for making sure that the appropriate documents are completed and submitted in a timely fashion. The internship forms are considered your application to participate in the internship program within the Milgard School of Business.

Students are expected to:

  1. Download and complete the Internship Application.
  2. Obtain appropriate signatures from the site supervisor and student.
  3. Submit completed and signed documents to the Business School office in Dougan 401 no later than the first day of the quarter the student will be earning the credit.
  4. Once submitted, the documents will be reviewed by the faculy leader.
  5. If approved, an adviser will e-mail an add code.

Internship Procedures and Forms Adobe PDF file

Internship FAQ

Why do an internship?

Here is what other students have said about their internships:

What would I do during an internship?

Students work alongside professionals at the business and are mentored by supervisors. Often students are assigned to work on special projects that allow them to put into practice the concepts and theory learned in the classroom. The level of responsibility they enjoy as an intern surprises many students. This opportunity offers much more than a work-study position or part-time job. What is done during an internship will vary based on the amount of experience you bring to the internship and your willingness to take on added responsibilities. Though assignments vary from internship to internship, you are encouraged to take on more challenges and responsibilities with each new internship.

How do I find an internship?

Plan early and start early. Be sure that you have a resume, and are ready to apply as some internships are only open for a very short time. Internships with some of the larger employers are recruited for very early in the year, so investigate the hiring process of the companies where you are most interested in interning.

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Internships for Academic Credit (TBUS 468)

How do I earn credit for an internship?

To earn academic credit, you must register for the internship course, TBUS 468.

If you wish to do the internship for academic credit, please download the Internship Policies and FormsAdobe PDF file. You will receive an add code to register once you have turned in the appropriate forms. Turn the signed and completed forms into the Business office (Dougan 401).

Keep in mind that you should make all arrangements to apply for the credits prior to the start of the quarter. It is against policy to grant academic credit for work already completed. Also, you cannot apply for internship credit for your current job.

What are the time commitments per credit?

You may take an internship for 1 - 5 credits and apply a maximum of 10 internship credits towards your degree. The time commitment to earn credits are:

Can I be paid?

Of course! That does not mean unpaid internships have no value - they do. Non-profit internships often do not pay, yet they provide some extremely rewarding experiences.

What are the assignments for TBUS 468?

The assignments required in TBUS 468 are meant to help you analyse your experience and in turn explain what you have gained to a future employer. Daily journal entries allow you to reflect on the experience as it is happening and keep track of everything you are doing - it is hard to remember it all at the end! The 5-10 page paper gives you the chance to explore in depth how your experience connected to the classroom and the competencies of the Business Administration degree.