The iSchool encourages students enrolled in the Master's program to participate in a paid summer internship between the first and second years of their program in order to:

• Put into practice and build upon knowledge gained in the first-year course work;
• Learn more about work practices in the field of information management and systems; and,
• Contribute skills and knowledge in a work environment.

General Guidelines

• Job responsibilities should consist of professional level work suitable to the skills and knowledge of graduate students.
• If possible, job activities should center around a project that can be completed within the summer time frame (a maximum of 12 weeks).
• Negotiations regarding duration, extent of, and compensation for the internship are between employer and student.
• If at all possible, students should report to a designated person responsible for guidance and supervision of the project.
• Although a formal report to the iSchool at the end of the internship is not required, the iSchool welcomes feedback from both employers and students regarding the experience.
• Upon successful completion of the project, students should receive an evaluative report on their work from the supervisor.

Getting an Internship

Internship arrangements are negotiated between employer and individual student. The iSchool encourages students to post resumes that describe their skills and availability for summer work.

Summer Break at Berkeley

The spring semester usually ends by May 20, and the fall semester begins the last week of August. A full summer internship could last for approximately 12 weeks. However, some employers and students might wish to negotiate a shorter time frame.