Internship

An internship is an educational opportunity offered by an employer to students. Interns work either part time or full time at a company for a certain period. The goal of an internship is to gain practical work experience and to apply what they are learning in the classroom to the industry.

During an internship, students have the opportunity to enhance their resume. Students have the option of enrolling in the 3-credit Internship course. During the internship, experience students should look to expand their knowledge about an industry, refine career aspirations, and expand their professional network. Students become more independent and self-confident while learning the ins and outs of their chosen career.

Please contact the Business Placement Center if you have any questions at placement@business.siu.edu or 618-453-2603.

Interested in receiving class credit for your internship?

In order to successfully complete the internship course with the College of Business and Analytics a student must:

1. Find/secure an internship that's related to their major. (I.E. Marketing majors may perform duties related to marketing, advertising, social media content, etc.)
2. Must complete 180 working hours to fulfill 3-credit hours
3. Must register for the corresponding course during the semester they wish to intern, as CoBA does not support students completing the course retroactively (i.e., Fall 2024 interns must register for Fall 2024 Internship course)
4. Must be compensated (bi-weekly payroll, stipend, scholarship, etc.) if your internship is at a for-profit entity (Non-profit entities are not required to pay)
5. Must be approved by their Academic Advisor, School Director, and the Business Placement Center
6. Must have a 2.5/4.0 GPA
7. Must be a junior or beyond to receive (ACCT, BSAN, BUS, FIN, HTEM, MGMT, or MKTG) 495 credit