Business Internships | Colorado Mesa University

Internships are available to Juniors and Seniors
Credits count toward upper division electives
1 credit = 45 internship hours
3 credits = 135 internship hours
6 credits = 270 internship hours
9 credits = 400 internship hours (requires special approval)
The course is online and consists of bi-weekly journals and five assignments to be completed by the end of the semester; workload is manageable so you can fully experience the internship
Internships can be located anywhere
Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer in 8-16 week options

Students must pay for the internship as they would any other class. (i.e. a three-credit hour internship costs the same as a three-credit class; and a nine-credit hour internship is equal to the cost of three, three-credit hour classes).

Students can reach out to the internship coordinator with any questions about the program or if they would like more information about the program.

Looking to Hire a Business Intern?

The Davis School of Business, its Internship Coordinator, and Colorado Mesa University’s Career Services for Employers often have great leads for companies looking for interns. You can also sign up for Handshake, CMU's online job and internship resource, to post local internship opportunities. Additional information on internships and Handshake are below.

Employer's Guide

Post an Internship in Handshake

Where Can Students Find Internships?

In addition to the above opportunities, another great resource is Handshake, CMU's online job and internship resource.

Frequently Asked Questions

An internship is a job opportunity in your field of study for which you are earning college credit. It has a specified start date and end date which runs in conjunction with the semester start and end dates. Most internships are run during the Summer semester.

No. Business internships must be approved in advance through the Internship Coordinator who will have you complete an Independent Learning Contract and explain the assessment criteria.

Payments help offset the cost of courses, so paid internships are encouraged but not required. Students should discuss Workers' Compensation Insurance with their Internship Coordinator.

Generally, business students can earn one, three, six, or nine credits for their work experience. One credit hour requires 45 work hours and three credit hours require 135 work hours. A six-credit course requires 270 hours, and a nine-credit course requires 400 hours of work.

The employer will assist in the development of learning objectives and is responsible for providing a written evaluation of the intern’s performance at the end of the experience. Students will submit weekly activity reports and will submit a variety of assignments to the Internship Coordinator.

No, students have the opportunity to work all over the United States and, in some cases, internationally.

Contact the Business Internship Coordinator

Kristen McGee

Internship Coordinator