Internship programs are an ideal partnership between the academic and business communities, giving students on-the-job work experience while allowing employers to meet staffing needs. 

Student benefits include

• The chance to combine classroom theory and learning with practical work experience
• The opportunity to work with a company without making a long-term commitment
• Making networking contacts for future job searches
• The chance to explore and clarify career choices and goals

Employer benefits include

• The presence of enthusiastic student-employees with fresh ideas and knowledge of the latest technology and techniques
• The opportunity to assess interns without making a long-term hiring commitment
• Short-term staffing to aid in completing crucial projects
• Awareness of current curriculum and the opportunity to evaluate if the university's objectives are meeting business needs