Internships
What is an internship?
An internship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work exposure related to a student's field of study or career interest.
Why internships are important?
Internships are an important addition to your college degree - internships allow you to gain real-life experience that you can then pair with your degree to be prepared to enter your chooses career field
Top 5 Benefits of an Internship
Connect Classroom Learning to the Real World
Class lectures are textbooks are a great introduction, but internships allow you to see the theories you have learned in action.
Improve Career Readiness and Communication Skills
The hands-on projects you complete in your internship will give you the confidence to take on new challenges and opportunites.
Explore Possible Career Paths
Internships allow you to "test-drive" your chosen career to ensure it's the right fit for you. After completing an internship, you may be all the more certain that you've chosen the right path, or you may be inspired to pivot.
Networking and Resume Building Opportunities
Employers are interested in candidates that bring practical experience and proven results. Internships are what set you apart from other recently graduated students. You may even make a connection during an internship that leads to a future job opportunity.
Earn College Credit
Internships can be used to satisfy course requirements in many business undergraduate or graduate majors. For undergrads, an internship can also be used to satisfy free elective credits. Confirm with your advisor where in your program an internship credit might fit.
Types of Internship Courses Offered
FAU and the College of Business offer many ways for students to earn credit for an internship experience. Click the link below to learn more.
Finding Internship Opportunities
Meet with the Internship and Professional Development Team to create your target list of Internships.
Useful Internship Search Tools Include:
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Internship Advising Appointments
Contact Us
BusinessIntern@fau.edu
Career and Internship Advising
College of Business
Boca Raton Campus
Fleming West, FW 102