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You have probably already heard how companies have internship programs in place to accomplish one or more of the following:

• Bring fresh ideas, new perspectives and energy to an existing project
• Cover a short term or longer term staffing need (e.g. vacation or parental leave)
• Road test top talent, in anticipation of future hiring needs (e.g. retirement)
• Grow an organization’s future leadership pool

Companies who have developed successful internship programs draw many of the following best practices:

• Provide interns with real work assignments that are related to their studies, are challenging, and viewed as valuable by your organization
• Assign an intern supervisor for the duration of the project who is dedicated to ensuring that the program runs smoothly, is completed successfully and is a positive experience for all involved 
• Hold an orientation session for all involved (intern, intern supervisor, team members) so that all are clear about expectations and role definitions
• Encourage team involvement by sponsoring social or professional development activities or asking team members to act as an intern’s mentor
• Introduce interns to your company’s executives and help them build their professional network
• Invite interns to take part in company-wide meetings or to deliver a presentation about their experiences to other members of the organization
• Provide interns with feedback on a regular basis

Contemplating hiring an MBA intern but aren’t quite sure where to begin? 

Start by talking to the professional staff at the Career Management Centre at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University today.  They are here to help you get the most out of an MBA intern!

At the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, a diverse pool of talented MBA interns will be available this fall, and are looking to put their skills and knowledge to use in:

• Market research and competitive intelligence
• Corporate finance and financial analysis
• Operations management and supply chain analysis
• Business development and sales forecasting
• Project management and analysis
• Marketing and brand management (including social media)
• Information technology management

SFU Beedie MBA students are ready to work for you, bringing with them creativity, innovative ideas and cutting edge knowledge.

If you are interested in posting an internship with SFU Beedie School of Business, please contact the Career Management Centre today at mbacareers@sfu.ca or 778.782.7955.  Services provided by the Career Management Centre are complimentary for employers, and professional staff work with you throughout the internship process to ensure you hire the right candidate for your project.

About the internship program:

• Internships can start as early as September
• Duration is from 2 – 8 months, and requires a commitment of a minimum of 35 hours per week
• Intern salaries range from $25 – $35 per hour depending upon the depth and breadth of the project
• To ensure successful completion, companies must assign a supervisor for the duration of the project and complete an evaluation of their student intern at the end of the internship 
• Since MBA students average 2 to 3 years of post BS/BA work experience prior to entering the MBA program, they are ready to tackle substantial projects with minimal supervision

About the SFU Beedie School of Business MBA:
The full-time MBA is designed for individuals with undergraduate degrees in a discipline other than business, and two or more years of professional work experience. The two year curriculum is condensed into 12 months of intensive course work, designed to provide students with a broad portfolio of skills as they start their careers. The curriculum builds a foundation in functional management areas: finance, accounting, marketing, operations, economics and strategy; and exploratory courses illuminate new perspectives on ethics, leadership and team building, cross-cultural management and sustainability. An optional international field study trip explores cultural differences and challenges of operating on a global scale.