The Kelley School of Business puts a premium on experiential learning in all of its academic programs. In the Full-Time MBA Program, internships are integral for preparing students for their first day on the job after graduation, and for students' career management training. The internship search is essentially a trial run for students' full-time employment search in their second year. Students can expect to put in long hours researching industries and companies, building their professional networks, and honing their interview skills.
Full-Time MBA internship statistics
MBA Class of 2021 student profile
| Class Size | 135 |
| Women | 33% |
| Minorities | 24% |
| International | 36% |
| Average Age | 29 |
| Average Years of Full–Time Employment Experience | 5.6 |
| Average GMAT | 666 |
| Undergraduate Major | |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | 33% |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 22% |
| Science and Engineering | 39% |
| Other | 6% |
*Class profile is provided as of matriculation.
Compensation summary for full-time internships
| Year | Base Salary | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,250 | $1,000-$15,000 |
| 2019 | $6,933 | $1,000-$12,500 |
| 2018 | $6,815 | $1,200-$11,500 |
| 2017 | $6,933 | $1,500-$15,000 |
Finding your career fit
Watch the video to see how Dan Pickering’s summer internship at 3M became a transformative part of his Kelley MBA experience.