Internships for Credit
Partner with us to access top talent
Smith School of Business connects employers with highly motivated Master’s students in paid, for-credit, full-time roles, including internships, project-based work, or contracts. These experiences provide real business value while giving you the opportunity to evaluate potential future hires.
By hosting an intern, your organization gains access to career-ready talent with strong academic foundations, global perspectives, and the ability to contribute from day one.
Available Internships
Hire skilled graduate students for short-term, high-impact roles aligned with your business needs. Internship timing varies by program.
MIB Internship for Credit Program
The MIB Internship for Credit Program offers employers access to globally experienced students for a 4-month term, starting in Winter (single-degree) or Summer (double-degree). Students return to school after the internship and are supported throughout by the Smith Career Advancement Centre (CAC) and the MIB office.
Employer Responsibilities & Process
- Starting each September, post roles anytime via the Smith CAC (Quest platform).
- Peak posting periods:
- Winter Internships — January Start (Single Degree, January 4 – April 30, 2027): Post in August — October; offers accepted by November 30, 2026
- Summer Internships — May Start (Double Degree, May 3 – August 31, 2027): Post in September — March; offers accepted by March 31, 2027
- Internships must run for a minimum of 10 weeks, comply with local labour standards and be paid.
- We encourage employers to post positions early to maximize student awareness and attract a larger pool of applicants.
Include the following in offer letters (copy to student and Nivin George, nivin.george@queensu.ca)
- Candidate name & job ID/title
- Start/end dates
- Salary & benefits
- Location & work schedule
- Offer deadline & any changes to the job description
Upon student acceptance, you will receive the Experiential Learning Placement Agreement to formalize the internship and confirm tax credit eligibility.
As an employer, you agree to:
- Compensate interns fairly ($25–$35/hr. typical).
- Provide training, mentorship, and a safe, inclusive work environment.
- Structure responsibilities in alignment with initial job posting.
- Evaluate intern performance mid-term and end-of-term (evaluation contributes to student grade).
- Communicate promptly any concerns or issues to both the student and CAC Office.
Questions?
Program
Jen McNeely
mcneelyj@queensu.ca
Career Advancement Centre
Nivin George
nivin.george@queensu.ca
or
smith.cac@queensu.ca
MBA Internship for Credit Program
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Internship for Credit offers employers access to talented, experienced students for 4-month, full-time, paid internships. Students come with varied undergraduate degrees with a strong academic standing and at least 4 years of work experience. They are supported throughout by Queen’s Smith Career Advancement Centre (CAC) and the MBA office.
Employer Responsibilities & Process
- Post roles anytime from April – July via the Smith CAC (Quest platform)
- Internships must run for a minimum of 10 weeks, comply with local labour standards and be paid
Include the following in offer letters (copy to student and Terri-Lynn Leger, terrilynn.leger@queensu.ca):
- Candidate name & job ID/title
- Start/end dates
- Salary & benefits
- Location & work schedule
- Offer deadline & any changes to the job description
Upon student acceptance, you will receive the Experiential Learning Placement Agreement to formalize the internship for credit and confirm tax credit eligibility.
As an employer, you agree to:
- Compensate interns fairly ($25–$35/hr. typical).
- Provide training, mentorship, and a safe, inclusive work environment.
- Structure responsibilities in alignment with initial job posting.
- Evaluate intern performance mid-term and end-of-term (evaluation contributes to student grade).
- Communicate promptly any concerns or issues to both the student and MBA Office via Terri-Lynn Leger (terrilynn.leger@queensu.ca).
Questions?
Program
Terri-Lynn Leger
terrilynn.leger@queensu.ca
Career Advancement Centre
Andrea Cuthbert
andrea.cuthbert@queensu.ca
or
smith.cac@queensu.ca
Employer Supports
Tax Credit Eligibility
Ontario employers may qualify for the Co-operative Education Tax Credit. A confirmation letter verifying the student’s internship will be provided upon request.
Learn moreSupport from Smith School of Business
- Ongoing employer support from recruitment through internship completion.
- CAC handles job postings, interview coordination if needed, and promotion.
- Students prepared through tailored workshops and advising.