The Career Development Center posts and assists students in all majors seeking an internship; however, students enrolled in any school/college other than the School of Business must go through their respective departments to gain transcript recognition or course credit for internships. These internships are generally only 1 semester or less and are commonly unpaid positions.
The overview below relates to the School of Business Internship.
Benefits of the Program
How to Participate in the School of Business Internship
Participant's Responsibilities
Participation Criteria
Benefits of the Program
- Official transcript recognition.
- Provides access to state-of-the-art techniques and equipment.
- Applies classroom theory to a realistic work setting.
- Clarifies career goals.
- Develops professional relationships.
- Possibility of full time employment after graduation.
How to Participate in the School of Business Internship
Registration with Cougar Jobline is required. Please follow the instructions below.
- Go to the Cougar Jobline new user registration page.
- Complete the demographic information and Submit (Click on the Register button)
- Upload your resume
- Schedule appointment for resume critique and Co-op/Internship orientation
- Find and apply for Internship positions on Cougar Jobline
- Interview with employers
- Once you have accepted a job offer, contact the Internship Coordinator and complete required paperwork
- Comply with the responsibilities of the Internship Program
Participant's Responsibilities - Have your employer fill out a Training Agreement at the beginning of each Internship term
- Have your supervisor complete an Employer Evaluation at the end of each term
- Complete and submit the Student Report, informing us about your continuation at the end of each term
- Contact the Internship coordinator if there is a problem with the Internship
Participation Criteria - SIUE enrollment in the School of Business in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
- Students must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 for undergraduate level, 3.0 for graduate level
- The internship must be at least 60 hours per semester
- International students must be at SIUE nine months before beginning an Internship
