Find an Internship
Internship Objective
Gain a unique and practical experience partnering with business leaders, which will assist students in translating their academic training into real world perspective related to daily business operations.
Internships are mutual agreements between both a student and an organization/employer. The employer agrees to offer tangible duties and the student agrees to fulfill the duties to the best of their ability.
Internships may be paid or unpaid and typically last 15 weeks over the same semester.
- Average salary range: $15-$30 per hour
- Commitment: Typical duration is 15 weeks; Weekly schedule varies per employer based on business need
- Internship periods: Fall, Spring Summer availability
- May be approved for 1-3 credits applied towards “major” requirements or “restricted” free credits
Students have received internships in many companies.
- Click here for the Internship contract and guide 2011-2012
- Click here for highlights of the Internship approval process
- Compare the Co-op, Internship, Externship Experience
Who’s Eligible?
All undergraduate students at RBS-Newark are eligible to apply for credit approval via specific courses available during the registration period within the majors: Accounting, Finance, Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Management Information Systems.
*Please make sure you review the contract to understand what “eligibility” requires.
How Do I Find an Internship Opportunity?
- Job Postings - Applying for opportunities via RaiderNet available to RBS-Newark students
- Career Fairs - Check out the Events Page for more information. Don’t miss out! Companies visit Rutgers to target students within the business undergraduate community.
- Your peers - Many of your peers are aware of intern opportunities or have been employed as a past intern, which might be of interest. Network with your peers and inquire to find out what they know. Ask the juniors and seniors who have had opportunities as interns for advice!
- Professors - At times, you will find they are connected directly to the organizations on your target list. Be aware that faculty value their corporate network and relationships. They may be cautious about leveraging their network unless they know you well enough to make a recommendation.
- Personal Network - Your parents, friends, and others may be aware of Internship opportunities if they knew you were seeking. Let people around you know what you are looking for. Contacts are everywhere.
- Create An Internship - Typically, small or medium companies do not have formal structured internship opportunities, yet would welcome a student employee. Consider offering your support to an organization and initiate a discussion about hiring “you” as an intern.
How Do I Register For Credit?
Students must complete the steps indicated in the contract agreement. Registration for the internship credit course only occurs during the normal add/drop period.
- A student may only register for up to a maximum of 15 credits in the semester that he or she will receive academic credit for an internship (which includes the internship course). You must register for a minimum of 9 additional credits to maintain full-time student status.
- Registration period & Add/Drop schedule
Please complete all the steps in advance of the add/drop period in order to receive credit. You may need to meet with your academic advisor either via appointment, e-mail or during walk-in hours to discuss the probability of securing an internship and how it might affect your course selection.
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