The MBA Internship Program is an optional program offered to Edwards MBA students hoping to gain relevant work experience in their field of interest. The program consists of two four-month work terms starting in January of the first year of study.

As an internship student who secures a work placement (placements are not guaranteed), you will register in two permission-only MBA courses (zero credit), and will be a paid, full-time employee gaining meaningful work experience related to your area of study.

As part of the Internship Program, students are required to attend and participate in all mandatory workshops (held between Sept 7^th – 9^th, 2011 and every Friday following). The student will take an active role in the job search and hiring process and will work closely with the Edwards Career Services office to secure a suitable work placement.

Why Choose the MBA Internship Program?

How about eight months of relevant experience on your resume; potential connections for full-time employment after graduation; confidence walking into an interview with numerous examples to use in an interview? Work experience programs across the country have proven that internship experiences lead to job prospects. Why not put yourself ahead of your peers? 

While on your work term you can obtain valuable in-depth experience in specialized fields. In addition:

• Develop a higher understanding of career possibilities and aspects of interest
• Gain marketability for employment opportunities after graduation with the internship employer and other potential employers
• Stand out from the graduating class with 8 months of relevant business experience and the ability to reference strong business-related work in job interviews

Application Information:

• To compete for admission, applicants must be a current Edwards MBA student who is a

Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a student attending here on a study permit

• Preference will be given to those students who have little or no work experience, or unrelated (non-business) experience
• Students must be available for an in-person admission interview which will take place at the start of September

Application Process:

Application information is sent to all students accepted into the program, but includes: 

• One page Letter of Interest indicating why the Internship Program should consider you as a candidate and what you hope to gain from participating
• Current resume. Include Education, Awards & Scholarships, Work Experience, Extracurricular Activities including volunteer experience, leadership roles, memberships, sports, hobbies, etc.)

Students are notified of acceptance by September 6^th and workshops commence immediately.

We look forward to working with you to help you reach your career goals!