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) |
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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 60 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
Internships that do not align with a traditional semester schedule may still be considered. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Internship Academic Team.
Students can participate in the Internship Program a maximum of two (2) times** OR earn six (6) total credits towards graduation requirements.
**To earn academic credit a second time, students must work at a different company and/or business unit to ensure diversity of role and applied skills.
Getting an Internship: Instructions
1. CONSULT
2. ATTEND AN INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP
3. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT
the online application. RSBC will contact the employer to complete the application file, based on the information provided by the student.
4. RECEIVE DECISION
After your completed application file is submitted, your internship will be verified and reviewed for approval.
5. REGISTER FOR THE INTERNSHIP COURSE
Getting an Internship: 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 29
Application Information
Required Internship Forms are available in the Student Experience Center.
- Student Acknowledgement Form – to be completed by the student
- Internship Registration Form – to be completed by the student
- Supervisor Agreement Form – to be completed by the internship supervisor and returned to Natalie Cox
- 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.
**To earn academic credit a second time, students must work at a different company and/or business unit to ensure diversity of role and applied skills.
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.
Typically, students will be required to complete one paper that identifies and describes the internship employer, a SWOT analysis or critical project that requires the application of a student’s business skills, and an employer evaluation in which students discuss their experience throughout the internship, the new skills they’ve acquired, the challenges they’ve faced, etc. All assignments will be clearly stated on the course syllabus.
Students are required to complete three (3) forms from the Student Experience Center: Student Acknowledgement Form, Internship Registration Form, and Supervisor Agreement Form. All forms must be completed, submitted to the Internship Officer in the Student Experience Center, and approved for the student to become eligible for course registration.
Students are encouraged to complete internships that are related to their studies at RSBC. If you are currently employed at an organization that allows you to apply your academic accomplishments and learn new skills in your field, the position will be considered for internship eligibility.
Students are encouraged to seek out experiences at different employers in order to increase their exposure to various corporate cultures and business models. In some cases, a second internship at the employer that the first internship was completed will be considered if 1) the job title has changed and 2) the work completed by the student is markedly different. Support of this change in responsibilities must be documented in writing by the employer.
Employment Opportunities
Contact Us
Student Experience Center
227 Penn Street (BSB 212)
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