Internship Placement Process

Placements are arranged by an experienced team working with each student on an individual basis. The placement team makes a considerable effort to match each student to an appropriate opportunity and to monitor the student throughout the internship. Each student is guaranteed a placement and the steps in the process are as follows:

Individual Placement Meetings

At the start of the program, you will have an individual placement meeting with a member of the internship team to discuss your priorities and placement preferences. This meeting typically takes place in person and is around 45 minutes in length. Prior to the individual placement meeting each student fills out an internship program questionnaire and submits a resume for review. This meeting is intended as the beginning of a conversation that continues throughout your placement process.

Group Workshops

Throughout the program, the placement team will present and facilitate workshops specific to the program and dedicated to a variety of topics, including the following: goal setting, resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, developing a job search, and making the most of your internship.

On-site Interviews and Placement Offers

Outreach to employers on your behalf is based upon the placement team's past experience with employers, industry expertise and knowledge of the area. The placement team identifies the most relevant opportunities based on your skills, interests, and professional goals, as well as sponsor's needs and work cycles. During the program, the placement team confirms interest and arranges on-site interviews with internship sponsors for all students. Your placement is always contingent upon the success of the on-site interview. Internships typically take place in Boston or New York City and geographic flexibility beyond that is discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Review & Evaluation

Your internship experience will be monitored through a mid-term review and a final evaluation from your internship sponsor. The placement team provides guidance and troubleshooting to employers and students throughout the internship.

An internship through the Boston University M.A. in Mathematical Finance Program will offer students many different opportunities including gaining experience in a professional setting, developing a network of contacts in the field, exploring roles in the industry, and further defining career and academic goals.