Internships for Credit
An internship for credit combines academic coursework with relevant work experience.
After securing an internship, students must complete and submit the required paperwork to their assigned advisor to get registered for the internship course.
As part of the internship-for-credit paperwork, the employer needs to explain the role and responsibilities of the intern at the sponsoring company.
Below is some information about the requirements to have an internship count as a credit in the Woody L. Hunt College of Business.
To request internship-for-credit paperwork, please visit your advisor in BUSN 104. For assistance with your paperwork, contact: coba_advising@utep.edu
| MAJOR | MINIMUM GPA | PREREQUISITES | DEPARTMENT APPROVALS | INTERNSHIP COURSE |
| Accounting |
2.75 (ACCT GPA must also be at least 2.75) |
No prerequisite |
Accounting and Information Systems Department |
ACCT 4396 |
| Finance | 2.75 | No prerequisite | FIN 4396 | |
| Information Systems | 2.75 | No prerequisite | CIS 4396 | |
| Management | 2.75 | MGMT 3303 (with "D" or better) | MGMT 4396 | |
| Marketing | 2.75 | MKT 3302 (with "D" or better) |
Marketing and Management Department |
MKT 4396 |
| Operations and Supply Chain Mgmt. | 2.75 | OSCM 3321 (with "D" or better) | OSCM 3390 |
The course is designed to give a business major practical work experience. The student will be supervised by a faculty member.
- Minimum Overall GPA must be at least 2.75.
- The student must obtain (1) an offer letter from the employer outlining the objectives and responsibilities of the student intern and (2) the Acknowledge of Understanding form signed by the employer.
- Students must submit:
- Application form
- Job offer letter
- Acknowledge of Understanding form signed by the employer to the advisor (email preferred)
- All the documents described above must be submitted to the advisor for approval before classes begin for the corresponding semester that the internship is taking place.
- The advisor will send the documents to the instructor (if applicable) assigned to the course. Once signed by the faculty member, the advisor will request approval from the corresponding Department Chair.
- The student must register their internship on Handshake and provide a screenshot to the advisor. You can find more information on reporting an internship here: /student-affairs/careers/_files/docs/internships/report-your-internship-steps.pdf
- If the application is approved by the Department Chair, the advisor will register the student for the Internship course.
If you need help with your internship search, contact:
UTEP Career Center
Phone: (915) 747-5640
careers@utep.edu