Internships
At Valpo’s College of Business, we expect you to have a meaningful internship experience. In fact, we require it.
Career Catalyst
Valpo students find that their internships allow them to specialize more in their chosen industry. They also learn the technology and jargon of their field, and they learn to adapt to the professional culture of their workplace. Many of our students also receive job offers from companies where they have interned.
So go ahead — get your foot in the door.
College of Business
Professional Launch
Finding an internship is a real job search, so you should start this process early! The following resources can help you identify opportunities that match your career goals.
The advising and practical experience coordinator, Brett Calland, can help College of Business students jump-start their networking efforts. You can contact Brett at or by phone at 219.464.5963. You can also schedule a meeting online: https://brettcallandvalpoedu.youcanbook.me/
Valpo’s Career Center staff can provide full support on the internship search — from brainstorming ideas to writing resumes and cover letters. You can contact the Career Center at career.center@valpo.edu, or by phone at 219.464.5005.
Valpo students can discover valuable internship opportunities by leveraging their networks, including family, faculty, alumni, and beyond. Additionally, job postings on LinkedIn and other platforms can be highly effective. The key to success lies in adopting a well-rounded, proactive approach to the job search, combining both personal connections and online resources.
All for-credit internships and co-ops must be pre-approved by the Advising and Practical Experience Coordinator. Credit cannot be awarded retroactively.
Pre-approval requires the completion of the Internship Description form, Release of All Claims form, and Student Self-Transportation form. These forms are available through the Advising and Practical Experience Coordinator.
To earn credit for your internship, you must complete it while taking MGT 395: Internship in Business Administration I. Enrollment in MGT 395 is open only to juniors and seniors who have had their internships pre-approved. To satisfy the course requirements, you’ll need to:
- Complete at least 100 hours of on-the-job work experience
- Complete course requirements as noted in syllabus
- Turn in an employer evaluation of the student’s performance
- Fill out a performance self-evaluation
All students are encouraged to complete multiple internships to develop the practical, resume-building experience necessary to secure full-time employment in their field upon graduation.
Students are welcome to complete additional internships for academic credit, following the same pre-approval process. For a second internship, enroll in MGT 397. For a third internship, enroll in MGT 398.
However, once students have met the requirement of completing one internship or co-op for academic credit, they are free to pursue additional internships independently (not for academic credit). For non-credit internships, students do not need pre-approval and do not need to submit official paperwork.
If you aren’t sure whether to seek academic credit for your subsequent internships, please speak with the Advising and Practical Experience Coordinator.
Internship Inspiration
Our students intern with exceptional organizations in the United States and around the world. Recent internship placements include:
- Centier Bank
- Crowe LLP
- CVS Health
- Deloitte
- DHL
- Dwyer Instruments
- EY
- FedEx
- JPMorgan Chase
- KPMG
- Pepsi
- PwC
- SAP
- Texas Instruments
- Verizon
- Whirlpool
Cooperative Education experiences (full-time, paid, professional work experience for academic credit) must meet other criteria. Please see the catalog for more information.
- Completed in the junior or senior year.
- During the academic year or during the summer.
- In any desired industry, or with a non-profit or government organization.
- Part-time or full-time.
- Paid or unpaid.*
- Located wherever works for you: in your hometown, in a new city, or internationally.
At Valpo, 100% of our business students participate in at least one internship before graduation. See recent internship locations in the list below:
Arizona
Phoenix
- GPW & Associates
California
Chatsworth (Los Angeles)
- Wondery
Colorado
Denver
- Lokalyst
Westminster
- Ball Corporation
Illinois
Addison
- 4logz.com
Carmi
- First Financial Services
Chicago
- Kemper
- Plante Moran
Glenwood
- Morrison Container Handling Solutions
Oak Park
- The Freedom Group
Orland Hills
- Hair by Clayre
Tinley Park
- Speedway
Indiana
Granger
- Simpler Protection
Hamilton
- Laker’s Food and Spirits
Indianapolis
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals
LaPorte
- City’s Pure Ice
Merrillville
- Centier Bank
Seymour
- SpringHill
Valparaiso
- City of Valparaiso
- Eagle View Homes
- Realty Executives Premier
- Valparaiso University
- Harre Union
Kentucky
Covington
- Fidelity Investments
Michigan
Gowen
- Camp Concordia
Huron
- Forester and Ridge
Mason
- State Farm Insurance
Minnesota
Champlin
- Oasis World Ministries
Rogers
- Graco
New York
Chautauqua
- International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons (IOKDS)
Ohio
Beavercreek
- Northwestern Mutual
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
- KPMG
Texas
Plano
- PepsiCo
Wisconsin
Lake Geneva
- Primex Family of Companies
International
Australia
- Langley Group
China
- Shanghai Tuoxin Special
Hire Business Interns
Valparaiso University’s College of Business prepares students to lead in today’s global economy through a strong foundation of business knowledge, professionalism, and integrity. All business students complete an internship, gaining real-world experience with organizations across the country and abroad. Open to juniors and seniors, internships may be full- or part-time and must include at least 100 hours of work. Most students earn academic credit, ensuring a focus on both learning and career development.
For more information contact Brett Calland, at or 219.464.5963.