Today's employer wants a person who demonstrates abilities to succeed in a fast-paced business environment. Along the way, successful interns learn how to function in business settings and what is expected of the business professional. For employers, internships offer an effective way to train and work with prospective employees.
Employers find our students to be well-trained, enthusiastic and assets to their business.
It's also a student's best opportunity to explore his or her field of study, to clarify academic and career goals, and to learn firsthand about the operations of the many aspects of a given business, profession, or industry. An internship may be an established position that is offered each quarter, or one that is a self-created internship to meet a student's specific needs. Special internships require approval by the Department Chair and the Director of Intern Programs. Each UAB School of Business approved internship carries 3 hours of credit. Some internships include pay, although the emphasis is on academic and professional experience, rather than compensation.