Management and Human Resources

Internships

 

MHR Internship Requirement

To fulfill graduation requirements, MHR students must complete 3 units through one of the following options:

  • MHR 4410 / MHR 4420: Internship

  • MHR 4610 / MHR 4610S: Senior Project

Students are not required to complete both. If you secure an internship, enrollment in the Internship course is recommended.

Internship Policy & Eligibility

  • Internship units must be earned while concurrently working at an approved internship.

  • Previous internship experiences cannot be credited retroactively.

  • The internship must be a learning-focused experience with training, mentorship, and feedback provided by the employer.

Internship Course Options

1. Part-Time Internship (MHR 4410)

  • 1 or 2 units per semester

  • Minimum 18 hours/week during the semester

  • Two semesters required to complete 3 units (can be with the same or different organizations)

2. Full-Time Internship (MHR 4420)

  • 3 units

  • Minimum 36 hours/week during the semester

Eligible Internship Roles

Internship positions must involve core responsibilities in management, human resources, or entrepreneurship. Examples include:

  • Assistant Store Manager

  • Department Manager

  • HR Assistant / Recruiter

  • Business Owner (with new learning objectives)

Not eligible:
Roles such as sales associate, financial advisor, administrative assistant, or warehouse associate.

If you're currently working in a management, HR, or entrepreneurial role, you may use your job for the internship only if new learning responsibilities are assigned.

Finding an Internship

Students are encouraged to explore opportunities through:

Internship Approval Process

For the fall 2025 semester, after securing an internship, submit the following to Dr. Nastaran Simarasl at nsimarasl@cpp.edu: 

  1. MHR Internship Pre-Approval Form (PDF)
  2. A signed copy of the job announcement from the supervisor. If unavailable, a detailed job description specifying duties and tasks, also signed by the supervisor, is acceptable. Here is a sample Internship/Job Description (PDF).

Internship & Senior Project Info Sessions

The MHR Department hosts two info meetings per semester about the Internship and Senior Project.
Please check the MHR homepage for the current schedule.

Questions?

For general questions about internship and senior project courses, contact Dr. Steve Guo during office hours or by email (xuguangguo@cpp.edu).

Office Hours (In-Person & Zoom)

  • Tuesdays: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  • Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Location: Building 164, Room 3064

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