Business & Management Track

Get a Jump Start on your Business Career

Boston began its commercial life as a center for maritime trade, and later evolved into a leader of the Industrial Revolution, with textile mills dominating the New England landscape. Today, with an economy driven by industries such as financial services, health care and life sciences, high technology, higher education, consulting, and visitor services, Boston boasts a thriving business community with strong national and international ties.

The Business & Management Track is divided into courses for non-business majors and courses for business majors. Students explore principles of economics, management, business, and marketing, and finish with an internship in one of Boston's many financial, law, business, or marketing firms.

"The BU Summer Study Internship Program provided me with an internship in which I learned a lot about myself and about the career I wish to pursue."
James Waters, Emory University
Intern, Emerging Portfolios Fund Research

Summer 1: The Academic Phase (May 22 - June 29, 2012)

You'll spend your first six weeks of the Summer Study Internship Program taking two 4-credit courses chosen from the following offerings designed for both non-business majors and business majors. The course section has descriptions and schedules.

Non-Business Majors (Select Two):

Business Majors (Select Two):

Summer 2: The Internship Phase (July 9 - August 17, 2012)

For the second six weeks of the program, you'll be placed as an intern in a Boston-area organization or business that matches your interests and experience. You should expect to work five days a week for a minimum of 35 hours.

Business & Management Internship Opportunities

Internship placement opportunities are available at local and regional businesses and start-up enterprises, in areas such as finance and accounting; marketing and business development; and human resources.

Internship Placement

  • Guaranteed internship placement for 35 hours a week
  • Internship matches are based on your interests, abilities, and experience
  • All internship sites are accessible by public transportation
  • Visit our Placement Process page for additional information

Summer Study Internship Course (May 25 - August 17, 2012)

The Summer Study Internship Program’s 2-credit Internship Course meets on Fridays throughout Summer 1 and on three evenings in Summer 2. The primary emphasis of this course is to explore links between your academic track and your on-site professional experience, and to provide support and guidance as you prepare for your placement.

Internship Profile

Student: Jia He

Career Track: Business & Management

Courses: Financial Markets and Institutions, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

Internship Site: United Commercial Bank

On the Job: I worked in the lending department at UCB, which is a major international institution that operates over 50 offices around the world. I gained real familiarity with banking practices as they are implemented on a daily basis. I learned about risk ratings, different sources of repayment, appraisal reports, and the difference between good and bad loans. Best of all, I learned that I really have a passion for the industry.

Perspectives: This experience has truly prepared me to pursue a long-term career in banking. I gained so much exposure to the industry and learned so much from the people I worked with.