Employers: Golden Gate University Internship Program

Golden Gate University students perform internships in a variety of fields. Internships are a great opportunity for students to experience work-based learning, develop marketable skills, expand their professional network and apply classroom theories and techniques to the workplace. Most GGU programs allow students to perform an internship for credit, but you can also offer an internship to students who do not need or want credit for their internship experience. As an employer, you can help shape the future employees in their industry, assist students in acquiring "real-work" skills and potentially fulfill future employment needs through hosting an intern.

Students come well prepared for entry level and management internship positions in these majors:

Accounting (BS, MAC, MBA)
Finance (BBA, MS, MBA)
Financial Planning (MS)
Human Resource Management (BBA, MS, MBA)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MA)
Information Technology Management (BS, MS, MBA)
Integrated Marketing Communications (MS)
International Business (BBA, MBA)
Management (BBA, MBA)
Marketing (BBA, MS, MBA)
Operations and Supply Chain Management (BBA, MBA)
Taxation (MS)

Internships can be full time or part time and last up to 16 weeks. Internships typically begin the second week of September, January and May. However, students can begin at any time during the trimester to accommodate employer needs.

What is an Internship?

An internship is an experiential learning tool for students. Through an internship they can apply what they are learning in the classroom to a "real-world" problem or project. An internship exists primarily for the benefit of the student - not the site. An interns' activities should relate to their course of study. Less than 20% of their tasks should be clerical in nature.

For complete information about our program, refer to Internship Program Employer Requirements or contact Kayla Krupnick Walsh, associate director, Office of Career Planning at (415) 442-7228 or kkrupnickwalsh@ggu.edu.

How Do I Offer a For-Credit Internship?

To offer an internship for-credit, simply post the position on GGUCareers. Your internship will then be reviewed and posted for students. If we feel the internship may not be credit-worthy, we will contact you and suggest modifications. For a quick tutorial on how to post an internship, click here

When posting your internship description, keep in mind that exciting and interesting descriptions will attract students attention.

• Position descriptions should identify key tasks and responsibilities of the intern. Outline in detail what they will be working on - the more information you can provide, the better applicants you will receive.
  
• Avoid using one line descriptions as they do not provide enough information.
  
• Use a specific job title that will attract attention - Intern may not be enough to get a student to click on your position description.
  
• If you have more than one type of internship or job, please post them separately.
  

Just Starting an Internship Program?

If you are hiring your first intern or thinking about creating an internship program, we encourage you to read the Guide to a Successful Internship Program. It provides helpful hints on what to expect, how to supervise an intern, and ways to provide the best experience for both intern and employer.

Can we help you? If you have questions or comments, please email us at careers@ggu.edu or call (415) 442-7288.