MBA Internships: More Important Than Ever

Abstract

Twenty years ago, in response to an existing vacuum in the literature, a national study of MBA internships at programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) was published (P. H. McCaskey, 1988). The descriptive article was written to aid educators and administrators in their decision making with regard to MBA internship programs at their respective institutions. Despite relentless change in the marketplace for business schools, a review of the literature published in the interim shows little subsequent consideration of the topic. The authors not only compare the 1988 study with contemporary information but also expand on it to include data from MBA programs not presently accredited by the AACSB.

Keywords:

• coops
• curriculum
• experiential learning