Do I qualify to enroll in the MKT 487 Marketing Internship program?
To qualify for participation in this program:
• Students must be a declared business major pursuing a marketing concentration.
• Students must obtain written permission by the Department of Marketing Internship Coordinator to register.
• The internship must be pre-approved by the Department of Marketing Internship Coordinator to receive credit.
Does MKT 487 count as a Marketing elective?
Yes. MKT 487 counts as 1 marketing elective or 1 upper-level free-elective.
How many credit hours can I earn for enrolling in MKT 487?
Students earn 3 marketing elective credit hours or 3 upper-level free-elective credit hours for MKT 487 during the semester in which the student is enrolled and wants to receive credit. Interns must complete a minimum of 150 hours of supervised internship during the semester they are enrolled in this program. You can receive 3 hours of credit for MKT 487 only one time for one semester.
Are marketing internships paid positions?
Compensation is strictly up to the employer. Some positions offer credit only options. However, about half of the employers offer paid positions averaging $10.00 per hour or a stipend.
How do I register for MKT 487?
To obtain MKT 487 marketing internship credit you must obtain written permission from the Department of Marketing Internship Coordinator and wait to be notified by the Undergraduate Programs office for specific instructions on how to register. You can then register for MKT 487 on Ram Web. There are deadlines for approval and registration. Please contact the Department of Marketing
Internship Coordinator for more information.
Do I have to have an internship secured at the time of registration?
No. But many students do have internships secured at the time of registration.
How do I find an internship to get approval for credit?
There are many ways to find an internship:
• The Department of Marketing Internship Coordinator posts approved internships on the door of 023 Rockwell Hall.
• Go to the
Internship Listings Page. If you find one you are interested in, submit it to the Department of Marketing Internship Coordinator to see if it meets the Marketing Department's requirements for receiving course credit.
• Many students secure internships through personal contacts and networking. If you find such and opportunity, submit the internship opportunity to the Department of Marketing Internship Coordinator to see if the internship meets the Marketing Department's requirements for receiving course credit.