College of Business (COB) Internships and Externships

Contact Information

College of Business

Description

Completing an internship or externship will give you short-term work experience in a professional setting. While either will help you gain valuable insight about your chosen career field, there are some clear differences between the two, as the chart below indicates. Both internships and externships offer great opportunities to explore your chosen profession and help you make good career choices. If you manage your time well, you’ll be able to pick and choose a mix of internships and externships to give you diverse experiences.

Web Presence

http://www.jmu.edu/cob/experiential-learning/internships/index.shtml

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Students

Date

Ongoing

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Areas of Engagement

Engaged Learning

Format

Program

On/Off campus

On campus