Graduate Student Internships
Your Internship Experience
At St. Cloud State University, we believe that real-world experience is a cornerstone of graduate business education. The HBS Graduate Internship Program is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice, offering business students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in dynamic, hands-on environments.
Whether you're pursuing an MBA, a Master’s in Information Assurance (MSIA), or another graduate business degree, our internship opportunities connect you with leading companies, innovative startups, and impactful nonprofit organizations across Minnesota and beyond. These internships not only enhance your resume but also help you build a professional network, gain industry insights, and develop the skills employers value most.
Explore how you can turn your classroom learning into career-shaping experiences.
Program Specific Information
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a method for allowing international students to work off-campus to fulfill a course requirement.
CPT must be tied to an HBS internship course, including 344, 444, 644, or 699.
Employment Changes:
According to HBS Policy, students are not allowed to change employers during the internship semester, except in extenuating circumstances and only after reviewing those circumstances with the Internship Coordinator and subsequently receiving approval for the change. Terminating an internship mid-semester and subsequently requesting permission to enter into another internship agreement are considered employment changes and are not permissible under this policy.
Extenuating circumstances that might warrant changing employers under this policy do not include, for example, a 'better' internship site, less travel to the internship, better pay/benefits, and/or the inability to obtain a work visa with an employer upon graduation or the promise of obtaining a work visa with a new internship employer.
Note: International students are advised to discuss their strategy for selecting internship employers as it relates to work visa availability with their advisor, program director, or internship coordinator prior to beginning an internship.
If students are having trouble with an employer or the work environment, they should contact the HBS Internship Coordinator for assistance.