Mount Allison University

Students gain business experience by participating in a 12-16 week summer internship with an organization in either the public or private sector. This will create a learning environment for Commerce students that emphasizes personal and professional growth, individual attention and practical business applications.

This program is intended for 3rd year students with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Students in 2nd year may be considered if there are opportunities for placement.

By placements with dynamic partner organizations in the private and public sectors.
By seeing their classroom theories and techniques applied in real-world business situations.
By developing and enhancing their business skill sets.
By being better suited to make well-informed career decisions upon graduation.
By receiving valuable feedback from supervisors and colleagues within the partner organization.
By reflecting on and discussing their experiences with their faculty and student colleagues.
By providing leadership and guidance to their classmates.
By developing valuable networking relationships.
By being able to demonstrate their skills and capabilities with potential future employers, creating possible career opportunities.
By developing confidence through the successful application of their skills and abilities.

Students are asked to submit a targeted cover letter and resume for each position they are interested in, as well as one copy of the application form and one copy of your unofficial transcripts (for internal use only).

Applications will then be forwarded to the partner organization. Partner organizations will complete the interview process.

Timelines will vary depending on the internal process of the hiring organization.

Application form – every student must complete this form only once for administrative purposes.
Information For Employers
International Students: Information for off campus work permit. (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp)