We work hand-in-hand with you to recruit qualified students that exceed your specifications into your internship programs.
Florida International University is a great source of talent! With a student enrollment of over 50,000 one of our major strengths is our diversity. Consider the following statistics:
61% of our students are Hispanic
13% are Black
4% are Asian or Pacific Islander
15% are White
56% are female
If world class education and an abundance of diversity is what you seek for your organization, you've selected the right institution for recruitment!
Additional Information About FIU
FIU has been identified by the U.S. Department of Education as the institution that graduates the largest number of Bachelor and Masters level Hispanics in the US. In addition, FIU ranks 2nd in the state of Florida in the number of students of African descent.
Quality of education is our top priority. We are accredited: AACSB - College of Business
In addition, our International Business programs have been ranked top ten in the nation for the past three consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report.With international in our name, we are pleased to have students from over 130 countries represented on campus. While the majority of our students are US citizens or permanent residents, approximately 7% of our student body is truly international.
Employers participating in various Career Services largely centralized programs and services ranked their satisfaction of our customer service a 4.48 on a scale of 1 to 5. For On-Campus Recruiting the ranking was 4.56 and for Career Fairs and Internship/Diversity Fairs it was 4.44.
Beyond statistics, employers who have recruited at FIU attest to the talent they have found amongst our students.
Why Partner With Us
As the business school for The Americas, we are South Florida's most important business education resource and a recognized leader in international business education.
Our Miami setting blends the advantages of a multicultural, urban, and ethnically rich center. The city is a business hub —connecting the two Americas and serving as regional headquarters for numerous multinational corporations. Technology, international commerce and banking, travel and tourism, and entrepreneurship all flourish in this dynamic environment.
As the largest of Florida International University's (FIU) professional schools, we enroll about 6,000 undergraduate and more than 1,000 graduate students annually. We also serve the multinational business community through our extensive menu of executive and professional education programs.
Employer Responsibilities
Provide a position description that accurately describes the internship. In order for the student to receive academic credit, he/she will need to complete an application form which they are responsible for sharing with you. This is an opportunity for you and the student to clearly define the learning goals and job duties for the internship.
The internship should offer the student an experience that enhances his/her academic learning and goals. Hiring a student for data entry, filing, answering phones, or other similar office duties is not appropriate unless balanced with meaningful professional responsibilities.
The intern should have an assigned mentor or supervisor that will oversee the student's performance and offer constructive feedback. This person should provide the student with effective guidance, and make sure that the learning objectives and goals are being met.
Must provide a safe and professional work environment for the intern. The student should be treated with the same level of respect and professionalism as any other company employee. A violation of this rule may result in the termination of the internship at hand, as well as future ties with the university.
Comply with Federal Laws regarding discrimination and afford all applicants equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or veteran statues.
Make sure to comply with the Federal Wage and Hour Laws for internships, and that the Federal Wage and Hour Law Agreement attached to the internship application form is fully read and understood.