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ITM, BEA and SCM Internships

Internships are an excellent way to gain on-the-job experience and explore the variety of career options in supply chain, technology, and/or analytics. Students completing internships gain practical experience applying theoretical concepts and skills from the classroom and developing new skills. Most of these opportunities are paid. Plus, you can earn elective course credit for approved internships!

Organizations seeking an intern should provide information to Career Services (Internship Information for Employers); they may also reach out to the relevant internship coordinator (see below) to help advertise the opportunity and recommend specific students.

Eligibility

You are eligible for an internship for credit if you:

  • Have junior or senior standing.
  • Declare ITM, BEA, or SCM as your major (or one of your majors).
  • Have successfully completed all course prerequisites (see the relevant FAQ page for specifics).

To be considered for academic credit, internships must be approved by the appropriate ITM/BEA or SCM internship coordinator prior to beginning the job. Also:

  • Only three credits of ITM 493 or SCM 493 may apply toward your major. (BEA students will enroll in ITM 493.) At three credit hours, you must work at the internship for a minimum of 135 hours during the semester, or at least 45 hours per credit hour.
  • Internships with existing employers are typically not eligible for internship credit unless it’s a pre-approved special project. Speak with your internship coordinator for more information.
  • Complete the online training before applying for credit.
  • Students who do not fulfill the pre-requisites may be eligible for ITM/SCM 293, which are credits that typically do not count toward degree requirements or electives. Your internship coordinator can provide more information about this option; if you have questions specifically about this option and what it means for your degree work, speak to your academic advisor.

The Internship Coordinators

If students have questions about the internship course, their eligibility for credit, or their specific situation, they are encouraged to contact the appropriate internship coordinator. Some answers may also be found in the FAQ for your degree program.

Information Technology Management and Business and Economic Analytics Coordinator:
Teagen Nabity-Grover, PhD, MBEB 3206
TeagenNabityGrov@boisestate.edu

Supply Chain Management Coordinator:
Regis Terpend, PhD, MBEB 3219
RegisTerpend@boisestate.edu

How to Find an Internship

COBE Career Services hosts general job information and applications for internships. Visit the Career Services site here. From their site, log into Handshake to search available postings. You might also check with the appropriate internship coordinator about available opportunities of which they are aware. Opportunities may be posted to the IT-SCM Department LinkedIn group or the SCM Canvas site, as well. Additionally, you might reach out to other faculty to see if they’re aware of opportunities.

If you find a position that interests you and would like academic credit, apply. If you aren’t sure a position would be eligible for credit, contact your internship coordinator with the job description. Please review the Office of the Registrar’s Academic Calendars for semester-specific internship course application deadlines – which are typically about a month into the semester.

Please note that an internship usually may not be completed for the same organization for which you are currently employed, unless it is a new project or skills area. See your internship coordinator for approval.

Student Responsibilities

Registration Process

1. Receive and accept an offer for an internship.

2. Complete the Internship Orientation Workshop and download your certificate as a PDF file

3. Log into the INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FOR CREDIT

  • If this is your first time logging into the Internship Application for Credit, upload your certificate in Step 3
  • If you have logged into the system previously, click “upload certificate of completion” on the left side of your dashboard

4. Click the “Start Your Application” or “Add Internship” button

5. Complete all required fields

6. Submit your application


After submitting your application, it will go to your department internship coordinator and internship supervisor for review. Your application is not considered fully approved until all parties approve it. After all approvals are completed, your information will be sent to the Office of the Registrar and you will be enrolled in the appropriate internship course. Check your Boise State email for updates on this process or log into the Internship Application for Academic Credit to view your internship records.

You may use three credit hours (135 work hours) of internship credit as an upper-division elective in your major. Any job-related difficulties should be reported to the internship coordinator immediately. Occasionally, students will participate in a second internship; while credit may be earned for this second internship, it will not count as a second elective toward your degree program.