College of Business Internships
College of Business students are required to pursue an internship opportunity for academic credit.
An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills developed in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable, applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths.
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Important Internship Information:
Reach us: via email at cobinternships@clayton.edu
Should you have inquiries regarding internships or site qualifications, don't hesitate to contact us! Procrastinating until the deadline approaches can significantly delay your application process and may even lead to forfeiting your position for the current term. Need immediate answers, check out our FAQ here.
Deadlines:
Spring: October 15
Summer: March 15
Fall: June 15
*If this date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be moved to the next
business day.
How to Obtain Your Internship: 6 Easy Steps
- #1 Review all internship requirements.
- Click Here To Review Internship Requirements
*If you have questions reach out to the internship coordinator.
- Click Here To Review Internship Requirements
- #2 Find an internship opportunity, ensure that if it is not secured through Laker Career Zone, the organization is approved by the College of Business. Before finalizing your internship learning agreement form, email us a comprehensive job description for your internship role and the contact details of your site supervisor.
- #3 Complete an Internship Learning Agreement Form. A fillable version of the form can be accessed by clicking the button below.
Internship Learning Agreement Form
- #4 Send the Internship Learning Agreement Form to your Internship Site Supervisor for
signature and approval
- *Accounting students, please also get the required signatures from your Accounting Faculty Coordinator
- #5 Send the completed ILA form to the College of Business internship coordinator for
approval of learning objectives and final review.
- Completed ILA forms should be emailed to cobinternships@clayton.edu
- Please avoid submitting photos of the form that were taken with a cell phone camera. Instead, kindly use the fillable version of the form provided above or scan the completed document and email it.
- #6 ILA Approval & Course Registration. Once the ILA is approved, the Faculty Coordinator
will register you for the internship course.
- *Please note that all internships must be pre-approved. The approval and review process can take several weeks, so please identify your internship site and submit your forms well ahead of the deadline. Additionally, students are unable to register themselves for the internship course, this is done internally.
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Internship Opportunities:
Internship opportunities can be found in Laker Career Zone, through your network of peers, professors or attending career fairs. Click the links below to view major specific opportunities.
When applying for experiences labeled as internships, you should look to see if the experiences meet the following criteria as outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) definition:
- The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. It must not be simply to advance the operations of the employer or be the work that a regular employee would routinely perform.
- The skills or knowledge learned must be transferable to other employment settings.
- The experience has a defined beginning and end, and a job description with desired qualifications.
- There are clearly defined learning objectives/goals related to the professional goals of the student's academic coursework.
- There is supervision by a professional with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the experience.
- There is routine feedback by the experienced supervisor.
- There are resources, equipment, and facilities provided by the host employer that support learning objectives/goals.
*Three upper-division credit hours will be earned by pursuing a required internship for academic major credit.
College of Business Internship Coordinator Information:
Dr. Kimberly Johnson,
Chair, Department of Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management
Office: College of Business, T249
Email: cobinternships@clayton.edu
Internship Spotlight: MSC Industrial Supply
Our corporate partner, MSC has had great success recruiting College of Business students
as interns. Read below testimonials from two students who have successfully
matriculated through the companies L.E.E.P. program!
"Throughout my time in the L.E.E.P. rotational program with MSC Industrial it has been a remarkable experience. The MSC and CSU L.E.E.P. Program has allowed me to receive hands on training in the field of Supply Chain and Management. While in the program I have been able to amplify my knowledge of logistics as well as expand my communication and leadership skills. However, the program has provided me with so much more than just career knowledge it has given me the opportunity to network and meet some amazing people and build connections that I will have for a lifetime. MSC truly provides you the opportunity to learn and grow from day one and gives you the resources needed to feel welcomed and prepared as you embark on your journey. There are so many gems that the program has provided me with and the knowledge I’ve obtained has helped me to take my skillset to new altitudes and prepared me to be successful going forward in the field of Supply Chain Management."
-Tylon Butler
"I am honored to be a part of the MSC and Clayton State University’s L.E.E.P. internship program in Atlanta. As the first participant in the L.E.E.P. Program, one of my goals was to help structure the program efficiently for all interns that are to come after me. I have learned a great deal from the management team and the associates. As an intern I have a gotten a more in-depth view and hands on experience working in the Atlanta Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC). I do have previous experiences in logistics however, each facility is unique.
As an Intern, I have been given the opportunity train in each department and, I have been afforded the opportunity to make suggestions for operational process improvements in areas of the facility. Through daily conversations with the management team, I have learned the bases behind some of the methods that MSC uses to ensure customer satisfaction. The interaction and guidance from the management team has provided a better understanding of what is required to run a large logistics facility. I appreciate all that I have learned and the opportunity to apply the knowledge through hands-on experience.
I am grateful to the MSC Atlanta CFC team for sharing their professional experiences with me and allowing me the opportunity to apply my studies in Supply Chain Management."
-Pam Parks