Internships and Learning Opportunities

Hands-on learning is at the core of all our majors.

And Bethel’s business department is one of the largest and most active departments at Bethel. In all our business majors, emphases, and minors, you’ll have numerous opportunities to apply what you’re learning, seek mentorship from industry professionals, participate in student groups, and gain experience. It’s all part of how we equip you with skills that transfer to any career.

And you’ll be able to get involved right away. Bethel’s size and vibrant community present opportunities for you to get involved from your first day on campus.  

Internships

In the business department, 100% of students gain hands-on experience through at least one internship at a business or organization in the Twin Cities and beyond. You’ll apply classroom lessons in real-world settings and make a tangible impact—all to take a key step toward your career and build connections.

In recent years, our students have worked for:

• Best Buy
• Deloitte, LLP
• General Mills
• Honeywell
• Horsager Leadership
• KARE 11
• Minnesota Children’s Museum
• Minnesota Twins
• Northwestern Mutual
• Securian
• Slumberland
• SPS Commerce
• Target
• Thomson Reuters
• UnitedHealth Group
• United Way
• US Bank
• Wells Fargo
• YouthWorks 

In addition to your professors, advisor, and BethelBiz mentor, you can reach out to our internship coordinator, Lela Sanchez Oslin, at l-oslin@bethel.edu or 651.638.6286 for support. 

BethelBiz Alumni Network

BethelBiz is a business alumni network committed to mentorship. More than a hundred student-mentor groups connect regularly, giving you the chance to connect with experienced professionals. You’ll build connections and gain insights as the program inspires excellence in the workplace and challenges you to become a faithful leader in your communities.

BBEA

BBEA is a student-led academic club where business students gain the training, skills, and networking opportunities important to success in the workplace.

Royals Investment Fund

You can serve various roles on our student-managed investment fund, including research analysis, client relations, operations and risk management, marketing, and more. An original $1.4 million invested on behalf of Thrivent Financial and private clients through the student-managed investment fund has grown to more than $2 million in assets.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Research Challenge

Each year, a team of students competes in this global competition, applying financial analysis and ethical decision-making to evaluate a real company. Students gain hands-on experience as research analysts through mentorship and intensive training.

Innovation Scholars

Undergraduate business and science students partner with a graduate MBA or MAOL student to research inventions in development at Mayo Clinic, Medical Alley companies, or NASA’s biomedical portfolio—and present their recommendations to industry experts.

Deloitte Case Competition

A team of accounting students tackles a real-world business challenge and presents strategic solutions that demonstrate practical skills in problem solving and social impact.

Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition (MUDAC)

This intense 24-hour data analytics event challenges students to solve real problems using large data sets. Teams showcase their innovation, technical skills, and resilience in a fast-paced, industry-sponsored competition.

Experience with real organizations and clients

In many classes and extracurriculars, you’ll have the chance to perform case studies or craft marketing plans for real clients. Each year, students also participate in a service-learning experience preparing tax returns for individuals and families in need.

Women in Business

Twice a year, all Department of Business students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to gather to explore the intersection of our faith, lives, and careers over breakfast, discussion, and a guest speaker. 

Business Advisory Council

Experienced professionals from a variety of business-related industries meet regularly with faculty to provide insight that helps shape classes, internships/placement opportunities, and more.

Opportunities to travel

Learn firsthand about the global economy by studying abroad. You’ll examine how businesses like advertising agencies, banks, accounting firms, manufacturing facilities, and multinational corporations operate across borders. The January session “Intro to International Business” trip typically visits five countries in Europe.