UW Oshkosh College of Business | Internship Requirements

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Internship Requirement

Options to complete the internship requirement

UW Oshkosh College of Business is the only public college in the state to require professional experience. To find different options for fulfilling this requirement please read the linked document.

What counts as a valid internship experience?

A valid experience is an internship or co-op that requires skills and knowledge obtained from College of Business courses. These experiences can be obtained through employment, volunteer activities, or project-based opportunities. Your position should be similar to an entry-level position for a College of Business graduate, tied to your career goal and/or major.

Ask Yourself:

What advanced skills and knowledge are ESSENTIAL for this position? How will this position enhance my learning in College of Business coursework?
What responsibilities of this position required advance coursework at an institution of higher education?
What will I learn or experience from this internship position that I haven't had the opportunity to learn or experience yet?

A professional experience could include the following roles:

Supervision
Employee Training
Responsibilities Specific to Major
Research Opportunities
Projects Specific to Major
Business to Business Sales

Positions that typically will NOT be considered a Professional Experience for a College of Business student:

Telemarketing
Cashier
Customer Service Representative
Bank Teller
Community Advisor
Receptionist
Waiter/Host
Point of Sale Representative
Administrative Assistant
Sales Floor Personnel
General Laborer

Examples of Past Internships

Wonder what kind of companies are hiring interns? Click here to find out.

Students Admitted before Fall 2008 must complete their professional experience before enrolling in BUS 455.

One way to complete this requirement is to complete the PER application.

Information for students admitted beginning Fall 2008

Students admitted, starting with Fall 2008, will be required to take BUS 492 for 0-3 credits or BUS 442 for 1-3 credits. Students must be admitted to the College of Business and have completed or be concurrently enrolled in BUS 384 before taking this course. Pre-approval by the Internship Director is required.

Need to contact the internship director?