Webster University Internship Program: Employer Information

Beatrice von Mach, Co-Director, Career Services on +41(0)79 672 63 75
Nancy Pavanello, Co-Director, Career Services on +41(0)76 546 53 20
Email: careerservices@webster.ch

Thank you for your interest in Webster University- Geneva’s Internship Program. Providing an internship to a student will enable your organization to gain from the service of highly qualified students equipped with international perspectives and experiences. Our method of teaching includes practical application of theory with an emphasis on research, project work and multicultural teamwork, so our students are prepared to make a valuable contribution to your organization.

Webster University in Geneva has two Internship Programs:

1. The Webster Honorary Business Internship Program:

Open only to our top undergraduate and graduate level Business students. These students have completed a significant level of coursework and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.5 out of 4.0. Each member has been personally recommended by the Chairperson of Webster’s School of Business and Technology department and is interviewed before entering the program. Webster Career Services works to secure internships for these top achievers in areas that reflect each student’s career goals and desire to learn more about specific functions within business. Typical internship providers include banks, trading companies, start-ups and multinational corporations.

2. General Internship Program:

Webster’s Internship Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from any of our academic departments who have completed a significant level of coursework, been recommended by their academic advisor and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0. Academic programs include degrees in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Information Technology, Psychology, Counselling, International Relations, Human Resources and Media Communications. Students in this program seek internships to gain experience and to sharpen their career goals. Typical internship providers are companies, NGOs and the UN.

General Conditions:

Selection of Intern: Final selection of the intern is up to the host organization (employer). Webster University will advertise the internship students in the Internship Program. Employers may request that only students in the Business Honors Program receive the posting. Career Services is open to discuss any specific conditions regarding selection or posting with a host organization.

Length of Internship: Internship work periods are proposed by the host organization and agreed to with the student before the internship starts. The internship length should be a reasonable amount of time that enables both the host organization and intern to meet their goals. Internships can be full or part time (graduate students have evening classes) and typically last from 3 to 6 months.

Terms: Host organizations are asked to provide an internship description so that duties are understood before the internship begins. Typically, this description is used to advertise the internship posting. Career Services can help to develop this description if required. Past internship duties have included research, marketing and feasibility studies, information management, event planning, business planning, project management, media design-production and training. The host organization should provide supervision for the intern. Students may be asked to sign confidentiality agreements for the term of their internship. It is understood by students and staff that internships are not promises of future employment.

Compensation: Internships may be paid or unpaid positions according to fair business practices. Foreign students at Webster have a Swiss Student Permit B which permits them to work up to 15 hours a week during class sessions and full time during breaks.

Contact us:

Nancy Pavanello, Co-Director, Career Services on +41(0)76 546 53 20
Beatrice von Mach, Co-Director, Career Services on +41(0)79 672 63 75
Email: careerservices@webster.ch