Entrepreneurial Consulting and Internships
Internships and student consulting projects offer an opportunity for the university and the business community to work together to educate the next generation of entrepreneurs. Practical experience is a crucial part of a complete entrepreneurial education.
All of the students in entrepreneurship are required to participate in an entrepreneurial capstone course, but some students want more than one semester of practical experience. For these students, the Institute facilitates entrepreneurial consulting and internships (ECI).
ECI Company characteristics (most common):In existence for at least 1 year
Located in the mid-Michigan area,
Present a project or need with a timeline of at least 16 weeks
Seek intern(s) to work approximately 10 hours per week
Prepared to bring intern into frequent, meaningful contact with company leadership
Able to provide some level of compensation
ECI Student characteristics:
Completed a core business curriculum
Recommended by faculty or staff
Currently enrolled in entrepreneurial studies (specialization courses or independent study arrangements)
Highly motivated
Maintaining a satisfactory GPA
Institute faculty members will match interns and companies based on interests and abilities. For more complex projects, a faculty member will meet with the company and the student to develop an action plan, performance metrics, and final deliverables. Faculty will conduct additional meetings to assess progress throughout the ECI project.
For more information on becoming an ECI company or intern please email entrepreneur@bus.msu.edu or call 517-432-6338.