Co-ops & Internships

Co-ops &
Internships

Learn more about our career outcomes, co-ops, internships, and see our student testimonials below!

Career Outcomes

Co-Ops

Short for "Cooperative Education Program," co-ops allow students to gain experience with a paid full-time position in their field for three alternating semesters (one work semester, one school semester, etc.). The Cooperative Education Program Office is located at 335 McCain Hall and can be reached at 662-325-3823 or Coop@career.msstate.edu

Internships

Boost your resume with paid or unpaid positions. Academic departments work with students to find internships in their field during a normal semester or for the summer. MSU's Career Center is also a great resource for professional internships and the place to start for the Disney College Program!

Internships with the Career Center

Companies our students have worked with

Our students have gained professional experience through co-ops and internships with many prestigious companies and organizations. This list is just a snapshot of the great opportunities given to our students:

Professional sports organizations
NASA
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Adidas
National Park Service
St. Jude
Hood Industries
Green Bay Packaging
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Dick’s Sporting Goods
John Starr Memorial Forest
DOW Chemical
International Paper
Florida Forest Service
Milwaukee Tool
Shipt
Huntington Ingalls
Disney College Program
Uber
Kate Spade
Prada
U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program
Chewy

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from students that have gained real world experience through experiential learning!

This summer I interned with Nissan in Canton, MS. I worked in the Body Engineering department and absolutely loved it! Over Christmas break, I applied to several internships in the Jackson area. Nissan stuck out to me because my family is from Canton, so I really hoped that is where I could be. The morning I heard back about an interview, actually happened to be the day of the Career Fair at MSU! I went to the career fair and spoke to Nissan there, and the representative I talked to unknowingly ended up being my Senior Manager this summer! My internship was an incredible experience filled with incredible mentorship and growth. I learned so much everyday and never knew what I'd do each day when I got to work. I'm extremely proud to say that I was offered a full-time role with the Body Engineering team upon my graduation in December! I am so grateful for this internship experience and one of my professors that encouraged me when applying/interviewing. I'm excited for the future headed working for Nissan!

Clara Fuller

Industrial & Systems Engineering

Being involved in the College of Business Ambassadors and other campus organizations has proven to be among the most rewarding choices I've made during my time as a Mississippi State student thus far. As I reflect on my experiences, organizations like the College of Business Ambassadors have allowed me to showcase our College of Business to prospective students, establish valuable relationships, and even secure an amazing summer internship! As a whole, my involvement has significantly enhanced my college journey beyond any of my prior expectations. I always advise others to seek out at least one student organization to join – the sense of fulfillment from giving back to a school that has already enriched me so much is truly remarkable!

Keimauri McKenzie

Business Information Systems

I had the amazing opportunity to work at The Country Music Association (CMA) in Nashville, TN as an Industry Relations and Philanthropy intern. I was responsible for supporting the Summer Leadership Conference sponsored by CMA EDU, a professional development program for college students who are interested in the music industry. I also assisted with social media communications and event promotions, philanthropic initiatives of the CMA Foundation during the annual CMA Music Fest, and handling logistics for summer membership events. I loved working and gaining experience in the music industry. Thank you CMA for this amazing opportunity!

Taylor Rupp

Business Administration, minor in Marketing and Communications