The Marketing internship program is designed to provide students with professional experience in the world of professional sales and marketing, and to build valuable relationships with companies that could offer future employment opportunities. Companies also benefit by being able to audit prospective employees, which in turn helps them to reduce the cost of recruitment efforts. Students can participate in the following Marketing internship programs. A typical internship requires 100 hours of service. The student must keep a daily journal of their experiences and must write a formal paper at the completion of the internship outlining the lessons learned.

Companies interested in providing internships to Marketing students
Please contact: Pete Peterson at pete.peterson@business.uconn.edu

Students interested in Marketing internships (MKTG 4891; 3 credit limit) can pursue the following:

• Professional Sales Internship
  Duties should include deep involvement in the field of sales or sales support. Students receive valuable hands-on experience under the guidance and supervision of a qualified mentor.
  
  NOTE: Students interested in earning a Certificate in Sales Leadership MUST complete a Professional Sales Internship of at least 100 hours. Students who are interested in the Professional Sales concentration only or in obtaining a Business Minor are not required to participate in a Professional Sales Internship.
  
  
• Marketing Internship
  Duties should include deep involvement in the field of advertising creative or account management, media management, public relations or promotions. Students receive valuable hands-on experience under the guidance and supervision of a qualified mentor.

Students can also find internship opportunities through the Internship Search tool provided by the UConn Department of Career Services.

For detailed information on the Marketing internship program, please download the Marketing internship packet located at: http://www.business.uconn.edu/marketing/internshippacket2008.pdf