Internships & Career Pathways

• Must be enrolled in a major program of study in the B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration. 
• Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.2. (Please note that a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required to register for HMGT 498 or PLRM 475.)
• Classified as a Junior or Senior (Junior: 60-89 hours, Senior: 90+ hours).
• Receive approval from the Internship Advisor and the Internship Director. 
• Receive compensation for work. (Exceptions made on occasion.)

In addition to the qualifications above, please note the following course-specific requirements:

• ACCT 398: “C” or better in ACCT 312
• ACCT 498: “C” or better in ACCT 398
• BLAW 398: Completed BLAW 310 with a “C” or better
• ECON 399: (none)
• FNAN 498: Completed FNAN 300 with a “C” or better
• HMGT 498: HMGT 331, HMGT 351, HMGT 371, MKTG 345, MGMT 320, and ACCT 202 must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in each. Students must have a minimum of 90 hours completed.
• INSR 398: (none)
• MGMT 398: Completed MGMT 320 or MGMT 301 with a “C” or better
• MKTG 498: Completed at least 9 hours of MKTG courses with “C” or better in each
• PLRM 475: Must be PLRM major, completed MGMT 320 with a “C” or better

MBA students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship. MBA/HCA students are encouraged to complete the required internships in their last two semesters of study. MBA students must obtain approval from the MBA Director.

1. Prepare a resume.
2. Secure an internship position. Opportunities are posted on the Moody College of Business Internship Program Moodle page and Handshake (Office of Career Services). You can also seek your own internship — email internship@louisiana.edu to request Moodle page access.
3. Complete the Student Internship Application, following the directions on the first page of the application.
4. Have your internship approved by your Internship Advisor (advisors are assigned by major and listed on the application).
5. Return your completed application, with employer and faculty advisor signatures, to the Internship Coordinator in Moody Hall, Room 204, or via email. Applications must be submitted within 4 days after the start of classes in the Fall or Spring semester, and within 2 days after the start of classes in the Summer semester (unless otherwise stated).
6. Follow the guidelines and requirements established by your internship advisor and work supervisor throughout the semester.

When your company participates in the Moody College of Business Administration Internship Program, you have access to a pool of pre-professionals who are eager to learn as well as contribute to your organization. 

• Cost effective way to fill short-term needs without long-term commitment (temporary or seasonal positions).
• Cost effective way to recruit and evaluate potential employees.
• Your permanent staff has more time for more important/creative assignments.
• Allows your employees to gain managerial experience by supervising interns.
• Gives you access to a pool of high quality, pre-professionals who are eager to learn as well as contribute to your organization.
• Maintain constant source of fresh ideas and insights into your organization.
• Benefit from cutting edge technology, perspectives, and relevant skills currently being learned in the classroom.
• Satisfaction of training and developing the next generation of workers.
• Develop partnership with Moody College of Business.
• Contribute to education.

During the internship, a student is required to work at least 150 hours (or 240 hours for Professional Land and Resource Management majors) which complements and reinforces what the student has learned in the classroom.

Students must meet the following requirements to participate in the internship program:

• Must be enrolled in a major program of study in the MCOBA.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.2. (Please note that a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for Hospitality Management Majors and Professional Land and Resource Management majors. Internships are mandatory for these majors. This is why the GPA required to qualify for an internship is the same as the GPA required for graduation for these majors only.)
• Be classified as a Junior or Senior with Upper Division Status.
• Secure an internship position.
• Get approval from the Internship Advisor and the Internship Director.
• Receive a salary of at least minimum wage. (Exceptions made on occasion.)

Please also note the following:

• Business majors with a business minor may elect to complete an internship in their minor field of study.
• In general, MBA students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship. MBA/HCA students are encouraged to complete the required internships in their last two semesters of study. MBA students must obtain approval from the MBA Director.
• The above are the minimum qualifications; companies can request more stringent criteria.

To ensure our business students gain insight and real-world knowledge from the internship experience, the internship program expects the following from the sponsoring business:

• Require significant interaction between intern and supervisor/mentor.
• Assign the student to a supervisor/mentor who is knowledgeable and experienced in the area of expertise in which the intern is appointed.
• Orient the student to your company, its policies, procedures, and appropriate professional and clerical staff.
• Provide student with adequate resources necessary to accomplish job objectives.
• Assign and supervise tasks/responsibilities consistent with the student’s role in the company.
• Allow the student to attend and participate in key business activities, such as interviews, meetings, and conferences, with their mentor/supervisor.

• Determine your organization's need.
• Review the Moody Business Internship Program Employer Manual.
• Set goals and structure the internship experience ahead of time.
• Prepare a job description that includes meaningful duties.
• Describe meaningful, but realistic tasks/responsibilities.
• Develop project-related assignments that the intern can work on from start to finish.
• Plan for and encourage interactin between intern and supervisor/mentor throughout the experience.
• List your internship by doing the following:
  • Go to joinhandshake.com
  • Log in to your account (or create an account) and click "Post a Job" on your home dashboard.
  • You will be asked to complete a detailed form in four steps, including company information, job details, job preferences, and schools.
  • When you've finished, select "Create" at the bottom of the page to review your job posting.
• Email internship@louisiana.edu to get your internship advertised to Moody College of Business students.