To participate in an internship that fulfills academic requirements, follow these steps:

  1. Complete the required prerequisite courses.
  2. Search for an internship several months before your ideal start date to give you enough time to find a position that meets your educational objectives and interests.
  3. Ensure the internship meets the required length: Opportunities during the spring and fall tend to be either part-time (10-30 hours each week) or full time (40 hours each week), while summer internships are often full time.

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  4. Obtain an Internship Eligibility Form from your respective department according to your area of study for your major or minor.
  5. Take the form to our faculty internship coordinator, who will review your plans, oversee the educational aspect of the internship, and assign your final grade

Please note internship coordinators are not the same as faculty advisors, who guide students through major and course selection.

Graduate or MBA Student?

Internship information for graduate and MBA students can be obtained online or from the Miller College of Business Dean's Office.

Prerequisites
All ISOM majors are eligible for ISOM 369: Internships for Information Systems and Operationss Management with permission from the department chairperson.
Our students bring fresh perspective, technological savvy, and energy to your operation. Many companies employ interns for specific projects (analysis, research, marketing, operational, etc.), and it’s a great way to identify candidates for future full-time positions. 

Unpaid internships are acceptable, but we suggest you offer students a fair salary during the internship period. Please contact one of our internship coordinators if you’d like discuss compensation options.

If you’re offering an unpaid internship, every effort should be made for a quality experience.

We will work with you and the intern to agree on the duration of the internship to determine the amount of academic credit. When possible, internship length will conform to a Ball State semester.
The length of any internship varies based on your needs, but internships typically take place during the summer, spring, and fall semesters. Opportunities during the spring and fall tend to be either part time (10-30 hours each week) or full time (40 hours each week), while summer internships are often full time.

If you establish an internship with us, you will:

  • Provide the intern with carefully planned, varied assignments that enhances the educational experience
  • Prepare a written job description (also referred to as a learning agreement)
  • Supervise the intern's work  in a manner that gives value to the learning experience
  • Explain work rules and standards of conduct to the intern
  • Evaluate the intern's work and discuss the results with him or her
  • Furnish reports, in a timely manner, that evaluate the intern’s ability, attitude, and performance and offer suggestions to improve the internship

Interested in Creating an Internship?

Our internship coordinators look forward to reviewing speaking with you about your options. Please contact one of the following people if you would like to speak with one of us:

The following faculty internship coordinators approve students who qualify and counsel students on standards of professionalism, ethics, conduct, and appearance. They will be your channel of communication between you and the employer, when necessary, and provide evaluation feedback on reports and assign final grades.

Please note the internship coordinator is not the same as faculty advisors, who guide students through major and course selection.