Internship

“The Internship program is a significant part of  Business Beyond the Classroom initiatives in the School of Business here at HSU.   Internships give students a great opportunity to apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom and explore real-life business operations.  The internships provide businesses with young employee-types that give a fresh outlook about markets for which the business provides needs.  Many times the match is so good between students and the business where they intern, that a job offer results.  It is a win-win for the student and organization and we are delighted to have this opportunity for our students” says Dr. Louis Dawkins, Interim Dean of the School of Business.

The Business Internship class is a three-hour credit/no credit course offered each semester. The internship class is available to junior and senior-level students and to our graduate students. Students are encouraged to participate as part of our Business Beyond the Classroom focus.  The internships are typically a paid position within a company and the focus is on the student’s area of study.  The class can be used toward a business elective or advanced elective within their discipline.  Some examples of past internships include Dillard’s Department Stores, Southern Bancorp, Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance, and State Farm Insurance.

Interested students are encouraged to contact the program faculty director, Lonnie Jackson, who will be happy to answer any questions and explain the program in further detail. Email jacksol@hsu.edu or phone 870-230-5311.