Business Administration internships for college students
Business administration internships span every function: operations, sales, finance, marketing and HR. Large companies’ rotational programs and small and mid-size firms alike hire generalists who learn quickly.
Recent business administration internship listings
- Operations Analyst Intern
- Business Intelligence Intern
- Product Operations Intern
- Product Operations Internship - Metrics & Reporting
- Electric Operations Intern
- Business Intelligence Intern - Power BI
- Graduate Intern - Artificial Learning and Intelligence for Transportation Safety and Operations
- Product and Operations Intern
A sample of recent postings from employer job boards and public feeds. Search by ZIP code to see the ones near you.
Common business administration internships
- Operations intern — Improves a process, tracks metrics and supports the day-to-day running of a team.
- Business analyst intern — Gathers data and turns it into recommendations for managers.
- Rotational program intern — Spends the summer in two or more departments before choosing one.
- Sales or account management intern — Supports clients and the sales pipeline.
Skills employers look for
- Excel
- Written and spoken communication
- Project management
- Basic accounting
- Data analysis
- Teamwork
When business administration internships recruit
- Sophomore yearTry a club role in finance, marketing or operations, and look for sophomore programs at large companies.
- Junior fall (Sep–Oct)Large companies recruit summer interns, including for rotational programs, at fall career fairs.
- Junior springMid-size and local companies hire through the spring.
- Junior summerThe internship. A strong one often turns into a full-time offer.
For every major side by side, see when to apply for business internships.
Certifications that strengthen a business administration application
- Accounting Fundamentals — Corporate Finance Institute. Paid Paid on Coursera (included with Coursera Plus); financial aid available.
- Excel training paths — Microsoft Learn. Free Free.
- Inbound Marketing Certification — HubSpot Academy. Free Free, certificate included.
- Accenture job simulations — Forage. Free Free.
- BCG job simulations — Forage. Free Free.
See all 12 business administration certifications, free ones first
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Questions students ask
What internships can a business administration major get?
Almost any business internship: operations, sales, marketing, finance and HR roles all hire business administration majors. Pick one or two areas so your resume tells a clear story.
Is a business administration degree too general?
Not if you pair it with proof of a skill. Excel, a project management credential or a sales certification shows an employer where you fit.
When do business administration internships recruit?
Large companies recruit at fall career fairs for the following summer; smaller firms hire through the spring.
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