Internship Programs

The internship program is designed to provide the student with a chance to gain real-world experience related to their program of study and an opportunity to be involved in the normal operations of an organization in the private or public sector. The internship will usually be directly related to the student’s current or expected postgraduate employment. The internship experience allows the student a chance to match their skills, talents, desires and expectations with the realities of the workplace.   

Students may also be eligible to earn course credits for their internship experience through the Business Internship courses (ACCT 4751, BUSA 4751, FINA 4751 or MKTG 4751). In these courses, students typically work 10-20 hours per week with their host organization and attend a one hour per week class on the GGC campus.  The classroom experience complements the real world experience by focusing on topics such as professionalism, teamwork, communication, business etiquette and personal branding. It is recommended that these courses be taken in the junior or senior year.

The timing and length of the internship may vary by employer. In addition, some internships provide compensation for the student while others do not.  These factors should be discussed during the interview process.

Internship opportunities are posted on GGC’s GoldLink database hosted by the Career Development and Advising Center at GGC.  Students interested in pursuing an internship may contact either:

• Dr. Alice Collins in the School of Business at 678.407.5757 or acollings@ggc.edu
• Andrea Holyfield Scott in the Career Development and Advising Center at 678.407.5858 or at aholyfield@ggc.edu