College of Business interns apply what they’ve learned in real-world situations and build experience that improves their resumes. They strengthen their professional networks, learn the unwritten rules and etiquette of their chosen fields, and confirm whether they have chosen the correct career path as they engage in the numerous opportunities available to them.These students also increase their competitiveness in the entry-level job helping to ensure their educational investment results in an enriching career path.
The COB internships team offers the following services:
- One-on-one and group sessions
- Searching & Networking
- Writing Resumes
- Preparing for Interviews
- Applying for Internship Credit
- Presentations to classes and student organizations
- Assistance for recruiters looking to hire Mavericks
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COB Internships Fast Facts
The Stangler Internship Initiative is funded by a generous gift from Curt and Julie Stangler. Thank you!
Ali Schreiber earned three credits in MRKT498 for her Retail Merchandising & Marketing Internship at Sota Sisters Boutique in Summer of 2021.
What marketing student, Ali, had to say about her experience, “I want to potentially open a small business of my own in the future. This was the perfect internship for me.”
David Alimo earned three credits in MGMT497 for his Business Development Internship at Jamf in Summer 2021
What David had to say about the experience, “This internship allowed me to grow, and it also allowed me to learn. I was also pushed outside of my comfort zone which made me build more skills.”
Improve Your Skills
Employers say you need these skills to compete and succeed! The Stangler Internship Initiative offers engaging professional skills training for College of Business students on the following topics
Apply for Credit
Students have the option of taking an internship for academic credit, or not. The benefits of taking an internship for academic credit include satisfying major-required electives and the fact that some employers view internships for credit as more valuable experiences on a student's resume.
Employer Resources
College of Business interns possess a mixture of business, technical, and soft skills, accompanied by an eagerness to learn and put their skills to work. Hiring one of our interns can assist with your current workload, add new perspectives and expand your future talent pool.
Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms is a premier accounting career fair for students at Minnesota State University, Mankato. This event features public accounting firms, private industry companies, and government agencies that recruit students seeking professional careers in accounting.
Contact Internships & Professional Development
Contact the Internships and Professional Development staff.
Stangler Internship Initiative
The Stangler Internship Initiative seeks to be the premier internship program by expanding business students' professional skill sets and enhancing student and employer success in internships.
Stangler Internship Initiative Advisory Committee
Meet the Internship and Professional Development Advisory Council.
