RCOB Internships

The Ryan College of Business requires students in most majors to complete an internship as a graduation requirement. Internships provide valuable opportunities for RCOB majors to begin the transition to a business professional by gaining real-world experience in their chosen fields. Students work alongside experienced professionals, and develop practical, occupation-specific skills, build confidence, and expand professional networks. These hands-on experiences often bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace expectations. Additionally, internships can help individuals clarify career goals and enhance their resumes, making them more competitive in the job market.

Handshake Internship Listings for RCOB Majors

General Internship Requirements in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business

To complete a for-credit internship, the student must:

Have a declared RCOB major and be eligible to take upper-level courses
Be in good academic standing with minimum GPA if required by major (see below)
Complete any prerequisites depending on major (see below)
Pursue, interview for, and accept a 240-hour (320-hour for accounting students) paid internship/job offer that aligns with student’s major
Cannot be a student’s own business or require a financial investment
Cannot be a business operated out of a residence or an online-only company
Must be a paid position (hourly or salaried, not commission only)
Supervisor cannot be a family member of the student
Past work experience will not qualify for internship credit
Submit an Experience Request in Handshake for required pre-approval
After approval, enroll in and pay tuition for the internship course (4800/5800) in the same semester as intern hours
Work at least 240 paid internship hours during the enrolled semester
Fulfill the requirements to complete and pass the internship course in Canvas
Complete a final survey of the internship experience in Handshake
International students only: Visit the ISSS office for CPT documentation after approval and enrollment

Departmental and Major Specific Requirements

Internship requirements, prerequistes, and for-credit internship requests vary based on major. The following contains specific guidelines and processes for each major in the College.

The internship program for Accounting majors is highly regulated. Please visit the Accounting Department's Internships page at https://cob.unt.edu/acct/internships.html for the most up-to-date information.

Minimum GPA: 3.0
Prerequisites: ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020
In Handshake, submit your experience request on the "Accounting Internships" template

Beginning with the 2024 Catalog Year, all undergraduate FIREL majors require an internship to graduate. Some FIREL majors have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling in an internship course.

Finance (Undergraduate)

Prerequisite: FINA 3770
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Finance Undergraduate Internships" template

Finance (Graduate)

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Finance (Graduate) Internships" template

Financial Planning

Prerequisite: FINA 3770
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Financial Planning Internships (FIPL 4800)" template

Real Estate

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Real Estate Internships" template

Risk Management & Insurance

Prerequisite: RMIN 2500 or RMIN 3100
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Risk Management & Insurance Internships" template

Internships are not required but are strongly recommended for ITDS majors. They may be taken as an optional elective credit.

Business Analytics (Undergraduate)

Minimum GPA: 2.7
Prerequisite: DSCI 3710 or DSCI 3870
Completion of 6 hours of professional-level coursework prior to enrolling in the internship course
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Business Analytics Undergraduate (DSCI 4800) Internship" template

Business Analytics (Graduate)

Minimum GPA: 3.25
Completion of 6 credit hours in Masters program
Employer must be on the Fortune 1000 or be an approved employer in Handshake
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Business Analytics Graduate (DSCI 5800) Internship" template

Business Computer Information Systems (Undergraduate)

Minimum GPA: 2.7
Prerequisite: BCIS 3620 or BCIS 3630
Completion of 6 hours of professional-level coursework prior to enrolling in the internship course
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Business Computer Information Systems Undergraduate (BCIS 4800) Internship" template

Information Systems & Technologies (Graduate)

Minimum GPA: 3.25
Completion of 6 credit hours in Masters program
Employer must be on the Fortune 1000 list or be an approved employer in Handshake
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Business Computer Information Systems Graduate MS-IST (BCIS 5800) Internship" template

Internships are required for General Business/General Business Online, Human Resource Management, Management, and Sport Entertainment Management majors and are strongly recommended for Business Integrated Studies and Entrepreneurship majors.

Business Integrated Studies

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Management Internships (Entrepreneurship, Management, General Business, Business Integrated Studies)" template

Entrepreneurship

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Management Internships (Entrepreneurship, Management, General Business, Business Integrated Studies)" template

General Business

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Management Internships (Entrepreneurship, Management, General Business, Business Integrated Studies)" template

General Business Online-Coursera

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "General Business-Online only (Coursera-BUSI 4800)--Internship" template

Human Resource Management

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Human Resource Management Internships" template

Management

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Management Internships (Entrepreneurship, Management, General Business, Business Integrated Studies)" template

Sport Entertainment Management

In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Sports Management Internships" template

Internships are not required but are strongly recommended for Marketing majors. Internships are required for Marketing-Professional Selling majors.

Marketing:

Prerequisite: MKTG 3650
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Marketing Internships" template

Marketing-Professional Selling:

Prerequisites: MKTG 4470 and MKTG 4670
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Professional Selling Internships" template

Internships are required for all Supply Chain Management majors.

Aviation Logistics and Logistics & Supply Chain Management:

Prerequisite: LSCM 3960
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Logistics and Supply Chain Management" template

Operations & Supply Chain Management:

Prerequisite: OPSM 3830
In Handshake, submit your experience on the "Operations and Supply Management Internships" template

Submitting an Experience Request in Handshake

Log into your Handshake account at unt.joinhandshake.com. Click on the Career Center tab in the left margin, then click on the Experiences button. If you do not see an Experiences button, go to your profile and make sure that your Education section includes G. Brint Ryan College of Business as your College within the University of North Texas.

After clicking on Experiences, click on Submit an Experience. From the Experience template dropdown list, select the template that matches your major and fill out the form. Be sure to include a detailed job description.

Submit the completed form by clicking on the Submit an Experience button at the end.

You are required to submit a copy of your offer letter. You may attach a copy at the Attachments link, which you can access when you reopen the Experience details.

Video Series: "How to Pursue an Internship"

Questions?

Email the RCoB Internships team at RCOBInternships@unt.edu or stop by BLB 240 to speak with an Internship Coordinator. You can also schedule an appointment with your Internship Coordinator in Navigate.