Quinnipiac University students may gain some valuable business experience and an understanding of the important and interesting Purchasing and Supply Chain Management field, which accounts for an average of 55 percent of each company's sales dollar. Internships are available in various companies around the State of Connecticut through the Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management, Inc. Internship Program. Students who are accepted for internships will be paid a competitive salary by the sponsoring company and earn six hours of course credit.

Length of Internship: Ten weeks, in accordance with the company's needs

Requirements: Computer and information technology and business skills are essential for the Internship Program. For the course credit, interns will be required to prepare a paper at the completion of their work at the sponsoring company.

Eligibility: Any student from the School of Business Administration or School of Engineering or Computer Technology at Quinnipiac University, with at least a sixth semester status, may apply for an internship.

Selection of Interns: Sponsoring companies will interview interested students in the Spring of 2006.

Participating Companies: Companies may make application to participate in the Internship Program by contacting the sponsor of the program, the Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management, Inc.

Contact: Information may be obtained by calling the Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management, in Branford, at 203-488-2456.