Business Internships

College of Business internships are a great way to gain real work experience. Build your resume and earn 3 course credits toward your business degree at CSU, Chico. 

Details and Requirements

BADM 389 is used for all internships. Below is the list of possible areas to pursue.

• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (MGMT 389K)
• Human Resource Management (MGMT 389A)
• Management (MGMT 389C)
• Project Management (MGMT 389E)
• Sustainability (MGMT 389D)

What's involved?

Academic interns write a term paper and a brief reflection paper while completing their work duties to earn course credit. No lectures, no exams, no group projects! Plus, internships can be completed during the fall, spring, or summer terms, and can be done from anywhere across the globe.

• How to Apply / Requirements

  Step 1: Find an internship at the Career Center Internship Page.

  Step 2: Apply for academic credit

  Once you have your internship experience set up, apply for academic credit by emailing the Department of Management at MGMT@csuchico.edu for the internship application, or go to the department office in Tehama 305. 

  Your application will be reviewed for confirmation of your qualifications, which include:

  • Junior standing
  • A 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Completion of required prerequisites 

  In addition to student requirements, the internship itself must include:

  • 150 hours of developmental work responsibilities 
  • A job description provided by the employer
  • Employer's approval

  For more information:
  Management Department
  Tehama Hall, Room 305
  530-898-5663
  mgmt@csuchico.edu 

Department of Accounting

Kristina Brown
Accounting and Professional Accounting Certificate (PAC) Advisor
530-898-4480
kbrown60@csuchico.edu

Accounting students are encouraged to contact Kristina Brown for advising and program planning. She helps students plan out classes semester by semester and assistance with the following items:

• internships
• CPA exam process
• Accounting Society and Beta Alpha Psi meetings
• career guidance

For Employers

Are you a company interested in establishing in hiring our students? Email us at bus@csuchico.edu for more information.