Management Career Services

Bachelor of Management Internship Program

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The experience, the skills, and understanding of the work environment you gain simply can’t be achieved through classroom experience."
Conor Carson, Management Internship grad

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The program ultimately has given me a competitive edge as I now feel confident in my job search and have valuable work experience entering the work force after graduation.”
Devyn Carter, Management Internship grad

Participating in the Bachelor of Management Internship Program, students are able to gain eight or 12 months of valuable full-time work experience.

The internship will begin after your third year in the program and apply as six credit hours towards your Bachelor of Management degree-plus when doing an 8-month internship you can still graduate on time. The internship option is viewed as a career investment, to build upon skills, professional experience and connections, and enhance employability after graduation.

Did you know...

  • Most students who complete the 8-month Internship Program graduate with their Management degree in 4 years. 
  • Internship students have worked in a wide variety of roles and industries, and in locations across Canada and internationally.
  • Internship students receive training on job search and workplace success through in-class seminars, one-on-one coaching, and ongoing support throughout the work term. 

Benefits

  • Gain valuable and relevant work experience and 1-full credit towards your degree
  • Finance your education (and/or reduce your debt)
  • Develop transferable skills and be more competitive in the job market
  • Make connections and build referrals (network with professionals)
  • Explore career interests by assessing job role, organization and/or industry

Eligibility to Apply

Bachelor of Management students who are in the second year of the program are eligible to apply to the Internship Program. To be eligible to participate in the internship program, a student must successfully complete 12 core Management courses in addition to MGMT 3602 (Professional Communications Skills).  The internship prep seminar, MGMT 4895, must also be successfully completed prior to the internship.

For more information about eligibility and/or your program schedule with the Internship option, contact the Undergraduate Academic Advising Office at uao@dal.ca.

Recommended Program Schedule (with Internship)

  FALL
(Sept - Dec)		 WINTER
(Jan - Apr)		 SUMMER
(May - Aug)
YEAR 1 Study Term Study Term Free
YEAR 2 Study Term Study Term 1 course
(can be online)
YEAR 3 Study Term
+ MGMT 4895:
Internship Prep Seminar		 Study Term
+ Apply for Internships		 INTERNSHIP
+ 1 CLASS
(online)
FINAL YEAR INTERNSHIP
+ 1 CLASS
(can be online)		 Study Term May graduation

The above schedule is based on an 8-month work term. Interested students may wish to review the recommended program schedule [PDF 295 KB] for this cohort.

Qualifications for Program Acceptance

Acceptance to the Bachelor of Management Internship Program will be determined according to the following criteria:

  • The completion and quality of your application form, including your resume and statement of intent.
  • GPA of 2.70 or higher in the two terms preceding the submission of your application, or a CGPA of 2.70 or higher. Provisional acceptance may be granted pending achievement of a GPA of 2.7 or higher in Fall and Winter semesters of the application year, or a CGPA of 2.7 at the conclusion of the application semester. 
  • Interview with Management Career Services.

Cost and Associated Fees

Students participating in the Bachelor of Management Internship Program will be charged a fee of $337.69 to cover the administrative expenses and services offered by Management Career Services.

Students are required to register for work term courses MGMT 4896 and MGMT 4897 (and MGMT 4898 if completing a 12-month internship) and these courses have associated fees. Additionally, students may also be required to complete courses with associated fees while on work term to stay on track academically. In particular, completing MGMT 4003 (Strategy Formulation) during the summer semester while on internship may be required.

Every student accepted into the Bachelor of Management Internship Program will be required to meet with the Undergraduate Advising Office to understand their academic schedule and course requirements so that they can determine their expected course fees.

To determine the course fees, please refer to the Tuition & Fees section of Money Matters within Dalhousie’s Student Accounts.

Application Process and Deadline

Internship applications open in late fall until early February.

When submitting your application, please read carefully through the following instructions before applying.

1. Prepare your documents for application.

a. Statement of Intent The one page Statement of Intent letter should indicate your interest in the Bachelor of Management Internship and why you would like to participate. Include details about the job, organization, and/or industry in which you would like to do your internship. 

b.Resume
Your resume should include a summary of your work, volunteer, and/or extra-curricular involvement both on and off campus. 

2. Complete the online application form which can be found on myCareer.  

a. Login to myDal and access myCareer from the “Quick Links” section on the right hand corner.

b. Once logged on to myCareer, select Management Career Services and scroll down to the bottom of the page.  Click on the “2024 – Winter – BMgmt-Management Internship” to apply. 

 

Please monitor your Dalhousie email account as all correspondence from our office will be sent to that address.  Those students selected for an interview will be contacted in February.

Should you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Coombs at or jennifer.coombs@dal.ca.

 

About the Internship Prep Seminar

Students accepted into the Internship Program will participate in a weekly Internship Prep Seminar (MGMT 4895) during the fall of their 3rd year.  Over the course of 10 classes, the seminar allows students to learn the techniques required for their internship (and future) job search success.  The course is very practical in its approach and will cover a variety of topics such as skill identification, resume and cover letter preparation, job search strategies, interviewing, workplace professionalism, and more. During the winter semester, students will receive private coaching appointments to help progress their job search.

Here’s what some of our Internship Program graduates had to say about the preparation and support they received:

“The coaching in particular was of great assistance as it gave you the tools, knowledge, and experience to actively network, tailor your resume and cover letter, and use multiple job search platforms to find relevant opportunities
- Jaiden Winsor, BMgmt Internship Student

“Job searching is intimidating and having someone there to help you navigate is invaluable”
– Alyssa Copp, BMgmt Internship Student

The prep was great and it helped me build a LinkedIn profile while also learning how to properly hold informational interviews”
- Shanley McCrann, BMgmt Internship Student

If you have any questions or comments about the Bachelor of Management Internship Program, please contact Jennifer Coombs at Jennifer.Coombs@dal.ca.

More Information

Curious? If you have any questions or comments about the Bachelor of Management Internship Program, please contact Jennifer Coombs at Jennifer.Coombs@dal.ca.

 

What Management students said about their internship job search and work experience...