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Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Internship Program

The Rutgers School of Business–Camden Internship Program is designed to supplement the academic program by offering qualified students a “real world” employment opportunity to gain professional experience prior to graduation.

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Internship Tracks

To ensure high quality interns, Rutgers School of Business–Camden students must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA to participate. The program features online internship and co-op courses for academic credit during the fall, spring, and summer terms (winter session is not an option). The program offers two (2) tracks:

Internship Track
(3-Credits) 		Accounting Cooperative Track
(6-Credits)
Employment Part-time or Full-time Employment Full-time Employment (40 hours per week) at one of the Big 4 Accounting firms or 2nd-Tier or Regional firms
Duration 12 Weeks - Fall / Spring 8 Weeks – Summer 8 Weeks
Hours Requirement Minimum of 120 Hours Minimum of 320 Hours
Eligible Terms Summer / Fall /Spring Summer / Fall /Spring

Internship Program Eligibility Requirements

The Rutgers School of Business–Camden Internship Program is designed to supplement the academic program by offering qualified students a “real world” employment opportunity to gain professional experience prior to graduation.

Students applying for academic credit for their internship should meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum of 45 credits completed at the time of application to the internship course
  • Cumulative Rutgers GPA of 2.75 or above
  • Completion of at least two (2) Business Core courses (e.g., Business Communications, Principles of Marketing, and Organizational Behavior)
  • Completion of at least 120 hours in the internship position during the semester of course enrollment over 12 weeks in the fall and spring semesters or 8 weeks in the summer

Students can participate in the Internship Program a maximum of two (2) times** OR earn six (6) total credits towards graduation requirements.

Applying for an Internship

To apply for academic credit through an internship, students must follow these steps:

1. CONSULT

Consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm which approved elective the internship will satisfy.

2. COMPLETE THE RSBC INTERNSHIP SEMINAR

Go to: https://rutgers.instructure.com/enroll/YXKCCT to join the Canvas site (RSBC Internship Seminar), watch both videos (part 1 and part 2), and correctly answer the associated questions confirming your understanding of the program structure, eligibility requirements, and application instructions. (A score of 85% or better is required.) Simply read the instructions on the Home Page, then go to the Assignments (in the left navigation bar), click on the video part 1 link to begin, followed by video part 2 to satisfy this requirement.

3. SECURE YOUR INTERNSHIP

For assistance with your internship search, consult the campus Career Center, the Handshake tool, and the RSBC Student Experience Center Office.

4. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT

Complete and submit the Online Internship Application. RSBC will contact the employer to complete the application file, based on the information provided by the student.

**NOTE: Applications will not be processed unless the RSBC Internship Seminar requirement has been satisfied.

5. RECEIVE DECISION

After your completed application file is submitted, your internship will be verified and reviewed for approval.

6. REGISTER FOR THE INTERNSHIP COURSE

Register for the internship course via WebReg, using the special permission # provided upon approval of your Internship Application.

Internship Application Deadlines​

Completed application documents (Student Acknowledgement Form, Internship Registration Form, and Supervisor Agreement Form) must be submitted to the Internship Coordinator by 5:00 PM on the deadline date to be considered.

  • Fall (September-December): September 6
  • Spring (January-May): January 25
  • Summer (May- August): April 30

After submitting  your online internship application, you can expect to receive an email response regarding your application status prior to the start of classes. If approved, you will receive a special permission number for you to register for the course via WebReg , as well as additional details on how to proceed.

Additional Notes:

  • Students enrolled in this program are required to adhere to all personnel rules, regulations, and other standard requirements of the host organization and to complete the internship or co-op as agreed. This includes meeting the required hours, start and end dates, and all assignment deadlines.
  • The course requirements also include successful completion of written assignments and evaluations throughout the term. Assignments are an academic component of the course, and these graded assignments are the basis for the course grade.
  • Students can participate in the program a maximum of two (2) times**, OR earn six (6) total credits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The application of internship-related credits depends on each student’s unique circumstances and must be reviewed for each student individually. Generally speaking, the credits may be applied as an Approved Elective or Free Elective. Final determination must be determined by your Academic Advisor.

Students will complete a few reflective assignments that require the application of relevant business skills to the professional environment in which they are working. The final project is an applied problem-solving white paper that addresses a specific challenge faced by the employer/industry; the student will provide consultative recommendations to the employer upon completion. All assignments will be clearly described in the course syllabus.

Please refer to the “Getting an Internship: Instructions” Section.

Students are encouraged to complete internships that are related to their studies at RSBC. If you are currently employed in a role that aligns with your career, major, or field of study and offers the opportunity to learn and develop new skills in your field, the position will be considered for internship eligibility.

Yes, you may apply for academic credit at the same company provided that your professional skills continue to be developed and challenged through additional responsibilities.

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Contact Us

Student Engagement, Empowerment, and Development Office
227 Penn Street (BSB, 2nd Floor)
Camden, New Jersey 08102
Main Office: (856) 225-6800

Natalie Cox, Internship Officer
ncox@camden.rutgers.edu
Phone:(856) 225-6869
Fax: (856) 225-6231

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The Fall 2022 Application is now open! 

Priority will be given to applications received by July 31. Applications are accepted until all seats are filled. Space is limited, so apply early!

The seminar application process is our gateway for entry into the program. Upon acceptance into BLDP, students will be emailed their acceptance letter plus a special permission number allowing registration for the BLDP seminar.

Requirements

Seminar applications are solicited each semester and require the following:

  1. Completed application form (at the bottom of this page),
  2. Personal essay
  3. Two (2) letters of recommendation (one academic; one other)

Rutgers-Camden students are invited to apply to apply for enrollment in the BLDP seminar. All applicants are expected to meet both of the following selection criteria:  (1) have sophomore standing or above and (2) have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. First-semester transfer students will be evaluated based on their GPA earned at Rutgers. Students who fail to meet these admission criteria may still be allowed to apply for (and possibly enroll in) the BLDP seminar, but they will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The director balances evaluations to make final decisions on people accepted for the seminar (up to a maximum of 15-20 each semester).

Students who are admitted to the BDLP are required to adopt the BLDP Code of Conduct. A signed contract is required from each student.

Students may count activities toward “leadership units” that were initiated prior to taking a seminar, as long as those activities occured primarily during their enrollment in their academic program.

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