| Practical applications of basic business principles such as resume building, networking, and communication standards will be emphasized. Various industries and career paths will be explored in the context of the current job markets with a focus on building understanding of what today’s organization’s look for in a potential job candidate. Academic assignments are specifically designed to enrich the learning experience throughout the internship. For additional information about the Career Accelerator Series or NYU college credit, check out our curriculum FAQs. | "The NYU class really helps us dissect and better understand our internships. Instead of simply doing a job, we can see the skills gained and the skills we already intensified. I walk out of class with a better outlook on what I'm doing at my internship." - Harshi Gaba, Fargo, ND |
$3,799
Dates & Prices
- 4 Weeks6/30 - 7/26$3,799Day Program
Tuition includes: Guaranteed internship placement, personal Internship Coordinator, One NYU college credit, Career Accelerator Series, 30-day unlimited New York City or Boston subway pass.
Please view our FAQ and Eligibility Requirements
NYC Day Program - NYU College Credit
Accelerate your future with powerful professional development. Our Discovery Internships Career Accelerator Series (CAS), delivered in partnership with New York University (NYU), is designed to provide perspective, advice, and ideas to help you make more informed decisions about your future.
A combination of educators, industry professionals, and engaging speakers will help you excel at your internship, broaden your understanding of the professional world, and enable you to more clearly develop your plans for college and beyond.
Example Lessons:
- Day One: Making the Right First Impression
- Excel at Your Internship: How to Be Great on the Job
- Internship Reflection: What Have You Learned? What’s Next?
- Resume Workshop: An Introduction to Professional Resume Writing
- Career Night: A Panel of Professionals Discuss their Career Paths
Interns receive college credit from NYU for completion of coursework designed by NYU faculty specifically for Discovery Internships.
Course Credit Options: One college credit from NYU is included in the program tuition. Discovery Internships offers participants an optional opportunity to earn two additional college credits, for a total of three college credits, granted by NYU. This option requires participants to complete additional coursework and pay a supplementary fee.
Course Description: Students participate in approximately 15 hours of coursework, to be conducted on-site and/or online, during which they learn to identify the skill sets associated with their internship that will allow them to perform to the expectations of their site supervisors. They will explore learning strategies, general codes of conduct, and networking approaches which create a context for individual growth and development throughout a career. A career panel delivered by distinguished professionals will highlight the opportunities and challenges within various fields and help students think about “job fit.”