Gaining experience through an internship or mentorship is one of the most important things you can do while at the Nicolais School of Business. Employers rate internship experience as the #1 factor they look for in new employees.

All Nicolais School of Business students complete at least one impactful internship during their college career as part of their academic curriculum. Many of our students and alumni intern at prestigious global firms in various business fields.

Our students have interned at firms such as Merrill Lynch, Richmond University Medical Center, JMT Media, ABC News, JCC of Staten Island, Wall St. Access, among others. They have served in various roles in marketing, human resources, financial advising, and business development.

Learn more about our internships from 2021-2022 HERE.

  • Career Connection Resources & Tools 
  • Handshake - Career Management & Job Search Platform 
  • Receiving Academic Credit Through an Internship 
Career Exploration is the process of researching, evaluating, and learning about current work opportunities and how you can pursue the career of your choice. There are many paths you can take to achieve the career goal you have in mind. You can concur with your career aspirations by preparing yourself in these areas: Research, Evaluation, Preparation, and Implementation.  Research Evaluation Preparation Implementation logo  RESEARCH: We begin the process with Research. Researching allows you to learn about the various avenues in the industry. You learn about the possibilities and search for what interests you.  EVALUATION: Next step is accessing your interests, values, skills, and workplace preferences. Understanding your interests, values, skills, and workplace preferences will assist with understanding the job market and how it suits your needs.  PREPARATION: In this step, you will focus on preparing your professional brand virtually and in person. This consists of a resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, professional business etiquette knowledge, and job market-related competencies.  IMPLEMENTATION: This step focuses on networking, implementation of techniques, and enhancing your professional skills in real-world experiences. You are equipped with the tools to successfully network, apply, and connect with industry professionals for opportunities for career growth.    

Handshake: Job seeking and employer connecting resource 

Handshake is unique because all of the jobs posted are specifically for students and employers are actively recruiting for Wagner College students. 

Handshake is accessible through Wagner SSO (Single Sign-On) so claim your account now, find the right job for you and get hired. The platform also gives you access to virtual career fairs; info sessions and important career development resources. https://wagner.joinhandshake.com/ 

Claim your profile on Handshake – our new career management & job search platform 

              
You may also use an internship to receive academic credit and count as a business elective. 
  1. Apply online for an Internship.
  2. Secure approvals from your academic advisor and the Nicolais School of Business Dean before registration.
  3. Register for BU397, a 1-unit course requiring 120 internship hours, during the registration period for that semester.
  4. Business internships are applied towards business electives. Since the two are independent programs of each other, students may not apply hours obtained through the Senior Reflective Tutorial (RFT) towards  internships for academic credit, or vice versa.
  5. An internship for academic credit can be taken concurrently with the Senior RFT, and hours can be done at the same organization, but the hours must be earned separate from each other. Before using the same company twice, students are expected to check with their RFT professor to verify that they find this acceptable for their course.

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