Internships
TYPES OF INTERNSHIPS
There
are two types of internships here in the Coggin College of Business (CCB),
academic and non-academic internships.
This is an important distinction.
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS
- Students
may be able to receive academic credit for an internship that is directly
related to their major. Each major has
different criteria for what is required in order for the student to receive
credit for the internship. To review the
requirements, please go to the Student Internships Page for more information. It is
important to note that ALL CCB majors require that the internship be paid in
order for the student to receive credit.
NON-ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS
These internships
are essentially
the same experience as an academic internship but without the academic credit
component. Students do not receive academic credit, nor are they required to
work with an internship coordinator or academic advisor for approval. The
internship timeline, pay and internship job requirements are all determined by
the student and the employer.
NON-ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES
While there are no “formal”
requirements for non-academic
internships, you might find the following information for “typical” internships
helpful in structuring your internship:
- Hours: 15-20 hours per week. Some end up working more depending on
the needs within the organization and the student’s desire to earn
money/gain experience.
- Length: Our semesters run 16 weeks start to finish so something in
the 12-14 week range is typical.
- Pay: The general average
on pay that is competitive enough for students to consider is $10-12/hr.
- Hiring
Criteria: Typical criteria for that
employers consider are GPA, major, grad date, completed coursework
UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
Organizations offering unpaid internships are welcome to advertise
their position(s) to CCB students using Career Wings and other recruitment
methods.
However, it is the organizations responsibility
to ensure that they are in compliance with all relevant state and federal laws,
including the Fair Labor Standards Act. This
US Department of Labor Fact Sheet may provide some useful information.
FINDING INTERNS
The strategies for finding interns are the same as those used for
recruiting for other positions: post the internship in Career Wings, interview
on campus and take advantage of other branding opportunities and events.
