College of Business student, Dacia Berry in front of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant

Graduate Internships

The University of Louisville Graduate Internship Track is an innovative, unique partnership between the College of Business and the business community.

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Work for Louisville's Top Businesses

Students can access exceptional employment opportunities which provide real-world work experience in business settings.

  • Long-term (up to 11 month) internships*
  • Typical pay: $18-$28 an hour
  • Daytime internship hours allow for uninterrupted evening classes

*Timing can be flexible depending on employer needs and student availability. Internships are competitive and not guaranteed.

Highlights

  • Identify career options through a paid internship (competitive, not guaranteed, length may vary)
  • Gain valuable professional experience in real-world business situations
  • Graduate with marketable resume credentials
  • Secure employment more easily after graduation
  • Procure your own internship (subject to approval)
  • Peak hiring months are October/November for the Fall intake and March/April for the Spring intake

Eligibility

Seated Full-Time MBA, Innovation MBA, MSBA and MSAA students are eligible to apply for the Internship Track. 

Guidelines

  • Interns function as regular employees during normal work hours and will be expected to meet company standards for performance, behavior and appearance.
  • Interns will work on average 30 hours per week, with flexibility based on the needs of the organization while balancing coursework demands.
  • An internship does not guarantee a full-time job afterward. Any negotiation about another position will occur between you and the company.
  • College of Business representatives may visit a worksite to check in on progress or for promotional purposes.
  • If you are dismissed by your employer and cannot complete the internship, you may lose course credit or receive a failing grade for the internship.

Hiring Trends for Internship Track Students

Fall 2024 Cohort
87%

Match Rate for Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) students

100%

Match Rate for Master of Science in Accounting & Analytics (MSAA) students

100%

Match Rate for Master of Business Administration (MBA) students

Next Steps

1

You must be formally admitted to your graduate program and complete your deposit before applying for the Internship Track.

2

Schedule a meeting with your Internship Advisor to review eligibility, course credit and timelines.

3

Additionally, International Students must:

  • Secure their visa.
  • Have their I-20 form approved through the ISSS Office on campus.
  • Complete all CPT processes upon obtaining an internship.

Additional Information on CPT and OPT about

“As a communications intern at Greater Louisville Inc., I supported the development of strategic messaging across multiple platforms. Through this work, I gained insight into how effective communication plays an important role in economic development. These lessons have played a critical role in my transition into my first full-time role. My advice to future interns is to be open to anything. Whether that is a position in a new field or a long-term project, every experience presents a learning opportunity. You might discover a passion, develop a skill or gain insight into where you want to go professionally.”

Lee Lenkoff, JD Greater Louisville, Inc. Intern 2024-2025; MBA 2025

"As a graduate student in the Internship Track, I gained invaluable experience connecting classroom learning with real-world applications. I was able to apply skills from my courses, such as Python and R, while my internship prepared me for future classes by exposing me to tools like SQL and Power BI."

Darrenger Huff Humana Intern 2024-2025; MSBA 2025