Information for Students Interested in Internships.
Internships offer a valuable learning opportunity for you.
- Download the Student Guide to Internships.
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An internship experience can enhance your skills and knowledge. Learn more.
- provide specific preparation for employment in a career or field of your choice;
- develop professional interaction and communication skills;
- improve ability to make career related decisions;
- increase your professional judgment, sense of professional responsibility, and self-confidence;
- aid in discovering strengths and overcoming weaknesses;
- improve successful transition from school to work upon graduation;
- help establish professional work habits and attitudes;
- bring reality to classroom studies and concepts.
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An Internship can earn you academic credit. Five steps you need to know.
When considering an internship for credit there are certain actions you must take and processes you need to be familiar with before you take the leap.
1. Decide
- Visit your academic adviser early in your program to determine how an internship course will integrate into your plan.
- Identify and visit your faculty internship adviser to discuss interests, feasibility of obtaining credit, options and expectations.
2. Prepare
- Complete the required coursework that prepares you for an internship.
- Visit the UBalt Career Center to have your resume approved and to prepare for your interviews.
3. Apply
- Utilize campus resources to apply to internships by creating an account in UBWorks .
- Make connections with in your network to find an internship on your own. Family and friends are great resources to find internships.
4. Seek Approval
- Talk with your faculty internship adviser and review the position description and responsibilities.
- Understand what the requirements and expectations of the internship course.
5. Act
- Complete the student internship form required fields to begin the approval process.
- The internship form is a DocuSign form. Emailed and paper forms are no longer accepted.
- Students will need to enter their UBALT email address, internship faculty supervisor name and email address and employer information. Students should include a job description and offer letter, if available.
- Faculty advisor information is available at the link below.
- Once approved, the student will receive email approval to register.
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Enjoy the experience.
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Gain the experience, knowledge and skill-sets that you'll need to launch your career.
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Build your book of contacts and grow your professional network.
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Resources
UBWorks is one resource to review internship opportunities. Your opportunity for internships is not limited to UBWorks. If you find an internship opportunity on your own discuss it with your faculty adviser. To receive academic credit, you must complete the Internship Agreement, the Registration Form and register for one of the following internship courses:
ACCT 495
FIN 495
INSS 495
MGMT 495
MKTG 495
REED 495
RMGT 495
ACCT 795
FIN 795
MGMT 795
MKTG 795