Internships
To qualify, you must:
- Be a declared Accounting Major, Business Administration Major (any concentration- MGMT, MKTG), Business Analytics Major, Computer Science Major, Computer Information Systems Major (any concentration), OR Finance Major.
- Have at least 64 credits and a 2.5 GPA or above.
Overview:
An internship is more than a “job”. As an intern, you’ll be working for an employer or an agency outside of the academic setting in a carefully designed learning experience. You will interact with a supervisor at your internship site and a Stockton Business School faculty member. An internship will provide you with a realistic exposure to career opportunities and help you apply your coursework in a business setting. It may lead to early entry into a potential career and will give you “real work” experience for your resume. Internships last a full semester (15 weeks) and appear on your schedule as a 4950/5950 course (e.g. MGMT 4950/5950, etc.). Internships can be completed for up to 4 credits. Consult the curriculum of your major for where internship credits apply and reach out to your preceptor for further clarification.
Here’s how to get started:
- Register in our on-line career and internship database - Handshake.
- Select “Business” as a major and area of study.
- Write, polish, (and then post) your resume. Career Education & Development approval is required of full access to post and apply for internships.
- Take advantage of one-on-one help through Career Education & Development located in the Campus Center, CC-104.
- Please note you cannot register yourself for the internship class. You will need permission of the department to be registered into the internship course. You will not be registered into the course until you have submitted ALL of your paperwork.
- Visit the Career Education & Development Office located in Campus Center, CC-104 for information on resume writing or interviewing tips. You may also contact the School of Business for specific internship information.
- Internship listings can be viewed on Handshake.
- To turn in paperwork or for any additional questions, visit the Business School Office in H-118 and speak to Donna Hauer or any other staff member (or call 609-652-4534).
- Career News/Internships/Job Opportunities
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- Academic internships (credit-bearing) are open to business students only and available in accounting, analytics, finance, management, and marketing year-round. The start and end dates for internships correspond to the semester (or summer term) start and end dates.
- The business internship course satisfies either a program or a business elective.
- Eligibility criteria include junior or senior status (at least 64 earned credit hours) and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Also, students should have completed at least two 3000 level or above courses in their respective concentration, over and above core requirements.
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Students are required to schedule an appointment with Dayna DeFiore in Career Education & Development (CC-104) for resumé review. It is critical to the process and should be undertaken the semester prior to a planned internship.
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Students are encouraged to meet with the faculty supervisor and begin the matching process for securing an opportunity one semester prior to the internship. Sources for internships include the Handshake database and Career and Internship Fair. Students can also explore opportunities on their own.
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Once an internship position is secured and the necessary paperwork is completed, a student will be registered for the course.
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The on-site requirement is 152 hours for a 4-credit internship, averaging about 12 hours a week.
- Students will be compensated the prevailing minimum wage for all for-profit organizations (some pay upwards of $15/hour). There will be no exceptions. Non-profits are not required to compensate students, however, some do offer a stipend. There are also on-campus internship opportunities.
- Student evaluation criteria include bi-weekly progress reports, a final paper, and a supervisor evaluation.
- Rarely, an internship falls through at the beginning of the semester. Every effort will be made to assist the student in securing a new placement, however, a contingency plan should be in place (e.g., being prepared to enroll in another business elective).
- Additional information as well as a promotional video can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4hIWBRm5VY
Internships are an invaluable opportunity for students to gain experience in their respective fields, learn about the inner workings of a professional environment, strengthen their career prospects, and build their academic portfolios. Student interns are goodwill ambassadors for the University, School of Business, and Business Studies Program.
I’ve never written a resume. I don’t know how to look for a job. Can I still do an internship?
Absolutely, in fact that’s exactly who needs an internship the most. Register in Handshake and look at the resources there. Then (after you’ve done the first steps) make an appointment at Career Education & Development where you will create or polish your resume. Ask your preceptor or a staff member at the School of Business for advice. We’re here to help!
I have a job so that’s my internship, right?
No, just having a job doesn’t make it an internship. An internship involves a work experience learning something new. But if you and your work supervisor can come to an agreement about an extra project or a new assignment, you may well be able to turn that experience into an internship. You still need to register for StocktonWorks, even if you already think you have an internship site. (In that case, you don’t have to make yourself visible to anyone but the Stockton folks who use StocktonWorks to keep track of you). Your employer will also have to register themselves in StocktonWorks and post the internship opportunity so that you can apply for it.
How much time do I have to work at my business internship?
For a 4-credit internship, you have to work 152 hours total (or approximately 10 hours a week for 15 weeks). If you need less credits, you can work less hours (1 credit = 38 total hours, 2 credits = 76 total hours).
Will my internship be paid?
Students will be compensated the prevailing minimum wage for all for-profit organizations (some pay upwards of $15/hour). There will be no exceptions. Non-profits are not required to compensate students, however, some do offer a stipend. There are also on-campus internship opportunities.
Is an internship a class?
Yes and no. You will register for an internship class (ACCT 4950, FINA 4950, MGMT 4950, or MKTG 4950). All of these sections have one instructor. It will appear on your transcript like a class, you get a letter grade for a 4-credit class and it counts as one of your business electives. You will have assignments, and write a final paper. However, you will only meet as a class a few times and via Blackboard, and most of the work for this experience happens at your internship. If you're doing a CSCI or CIST internship, then you're internship is not part of a class. It's considered an individual internship (CSCI or CIST 4900/5900). Individual internships also get a letter grade and appear on your schedule and transcript as long as you follow the appropriate process. Non-credit internships appear on your schedule and transcript.
Where have other business students done internships?
Both the Business School and Career Education & Development keep a list of sites where
our students have completed internships. Recent internships sites include: Capaldi,
Reynolds & Pelosi, Harrah's Casino, Cape Resorts Group/The Chelsea Hotel, Nelson&
Merves CPA's, Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union, Scottrade, Ciccone & Associates,
The Noyes Museum, Federal
Aviation Administration, UBS Financial, Caesars Entertainment, Comcast Spectator,
AtlantiCare, Revel Entertainment, and CBS Television Studios to name a few.
Hey, it’s the first day of class, I just realized I need 4 more credits --- can I sign up for an internship now?
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