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Do I qualify to enroll in the MKT 487 Marketing Internship program?
To qualify for participation in this program:

Students must have Junior or Senior standing
Students must be marketing major or a dual major with marketing as one of the majors
Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
Have completed MKT300 Introduction to Marketing

Does MKT 487 count as a Marketing elective?
No. MKT 487 counts as an upper-level free-elective.

How many credit hours can I earn for enrolling in MKT 487?
Students earn 3 upper-level free-elective credit hours for MKT487. Interns must complete a minimum of 180 hours of supervised internship during the semester they are enrolled in this program. You can receive 3 hours of credit for MKT487 only one time.

Are marketing internships paid positions?
Compensation is strictly up to the employer. Some positions offer credit only options. However, about 85%of the employers offer paid positions averaging $10.00 per hour.

How do I register for MKT487?
To obtain MKT487 marketing Internship credit you must register for MKT487 on Ram Web just like for all other classes.

Do I have to have an internship secured at the time of registration?
No. Most students do not have internships secured at the time of registration.

How do I find an internship?
There are many ways to find an internship:

You may submit a one page resume to be included in the MKT487 Resume Booklet sent each November and April to 80+ employers who expressed interest in MKT487.
You may contact employers listed under the "Internship Opportunities" link on the Department of Marketing Internship homepage.
Many students secure internships through personal contacts and networking.