The School of Business Administration provides extensive support for students who are looking to undertake internships in order to gain practical experience and build a resume.

Undergraduate Internships

Undergraduate students earn three units of academic credit for working a minimum of 96 hours during a semester. The internship course is open to seniors with a business, accounting or economics major. Second semester junior majors and senior minors may request special permission to do an internship for credit. Employers must provide students with challenging learning experiences that enhance their education and allow them to apply classroom knowledge in a professional environment. Pay is optional, but encouraged. Students are evaluated by the work supervisor and complete a portfolio project. Grading is pass/fail.

Graduate Internships

Three units of credit are awarded for a minimum of 120 hours of work during a semester. The class is open to MBA and IMBA students who have completed all course prerequisites (see Graduate Bulletin for details). The work level must challenge a graduate student, enhancing their education and allowing them to apply classroom knowledge. Pay is optional, but encouraged. The students are evaluated by their work supervisor, and complete a portfolio project. Grading is pass/fail.

For further information on undergraduate/graduate internships:

Click to view: Internship Information For Employers.

Employers may also contact USD's Career Services office ((619) 260-4654 or e-mail: careers@sandiego.edu) for additional information.

Click to view: Internship Information for Students.

Students may also refer to the Internship Program bulletin board next to Olin Hall 116.

Community Assistance Programs (CAP)

The University of San Diego School of Business Administration Community Assistance Programs (CAP) helps business, non-profit, and government organizations while providing students with unique learning opportunities. Specialized student assistance is available to employers for most areas of business. Our experiential learning programs include internships, independent study and class projects.

Our Community Assistance Programs offers benefits to employers, students and the University of San Diego School of Business Administration. Employers obtain quality assistance from USD business students. Students may later become permanent employees. Students acquire valuable experience and knowledge in "real-world" work situations, while gaining important career contacts and references. Through these experiential learning opportunities, the School of Business Administration advances the education of its students while serving the community and society.