MSIM Internship Overview

Internships allow students to apply concepts and practices learned in coursework as they assist in professional-level work under the formal guidance from a qualified supervisor/mentor. Students typically pursue tasks and projects that constitute professional-level (beginning professional level) work. In addition, since internships are meant to be a learning opportunity for students, tasks usually involve skills and knowledge that the student has already begun to develop through coursework but for which the student has not yet developed a high level of expertise.  Day MSIM students pursue IMT 590 during their second year in the program.

Benefits for the MSIM Student

Some of the ways students benefit via internships include:
  • Gaining practical experience using information skills
  • Applying theoretical knowledge
  • Networking, interacting, and communicating with professionals
  • Developing a professional identity and self-awareness
  • Becoming aware of employment opportunities
  • Experiencing an information setting that is new and different, and consistent with professional goals
  • Providing service to others
  • Pursuing an individual interest in a subject specialty