Business Administration MBA Careers, Internships & Opportunities

Internships & Opportunities

As part of the Center for Student Professional Development’s (CSPD) efforts to prepare students for the working world, guidance for identifying, procuring and preparing for internship opportunities is offered to all interested Fox School of Business students. The timeline for finding and securing an internship varies from student to student, but it is strongly recommended that all Fox students explore the many internship opportunities posted on Handshake, a recruitment and career management platform. There are a wide variety of opportunities available with employers from varied industries.

Select Fox graduate programs, such as the full-time MBA, require enrolled students to participate in an internship, often during the summer between their first and second year. All other Fox students are encouraged, but not required, to participate.

Find out more about internships and school partners at Fox.

Careers

MBA graduates pursue careers in an array of industries based on their area of interest, entering the workforce with a strong background in broad business theory, widely applicable skills and relevant professional experience.

The following are examples of the many career paths MBA graduates may choose to pursue.

Accountant
Business executive
Business operations manager
Healthcare administrator
Human resources manager
Information systems manager
IT director
Market research analyst
Marketing manager
Sports manager

Alumni Employers

Temple University maintains strong ties with employers, both within the city of Philadelphia and beyond, who have employed, or currently employ, former Temple students. Graduates from the Business Management program have gone on to work for a variety of employers, including

ARAMARK,
Defense Logistics Agency,
Enterprise Holdings,
JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
New York Life,
TD Bank,
Temple University,
Temple University Hospital and
Vanguard.

Career Services

Center for Student Professional Development

The Fox Center for Student Professional Development is a comprehensive Fox School of Business resource focused on preparing students for entry into the professional business environment. The center empowers students with lifelong skills and a transformative professional development experience based on market-driven expertise. This is accomplished through workshops, mentoring and internships that complement both in-person and online classroom learning.

The center prepares students for the business world and is a vital link between Fox students and the business community. A variety of services are offered, connecting students with employers, thereby supplying regional employers with a diverse source of talent known for a strong work ethic.

Learn more about the services offered by the center.

Canvas

CSPD leverages Canvas, Temple’s online learning platform, to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an array of professional development resources.

Students can take interactive modules comprising quizzes, videos, webinars, infographics and checklists to progress towards their professional goals. Materials are customized by degree, and you’ll receive tailored guidance on résumé writing, company and industry research, networking, interviewing, impression management, and more.

Handshake

Handshake is an innovative recruitment and career management platform for Temple students. Through the Handshake portal, you can easily find information about internships, job opportunities and on-campus recruiting events. Apply for positions, explore employers, and register for career fairs and workshops all in one place.

Learn more about Handshake.

Business Communications Center

Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner

Bloomberg for Education recognizes the Fox School of Business as an Experiential Learning Partner. The Bloomberg program partners with Fox to provide innovative and rigorous curricula for students, incorporating experiential learning through the Bloomberg Terminal. Fox offers courses that build students’ financial market awareness and career readiness, and by using the Bloomberg Terminal, students can examine corporate fundamentals, assess relative value and understand corporate strategy in play.

Through the program, students gain insight into thousands of companies in more than 130 industries and understand the driving forces behind the movements in major asset classes, credit metrics, economics and government policy. The Bloomberg Terminal at Fox brings together data, news and analytics to provide a complete understanding of today’s companies, industries and markets.

Meridian Resources

Students within the Executive MBA and Online MBA programs in Temple’s Fox School of Business are afforded access to executive coaching via Meridian Resources, a talent management solutions company.

Through Meridian, students will be taught how to strengthen their professional leadership profile, enhance key business competencies and reach their full potential, propelling them toward their ideal career outcomes.

Learn more about how Meridian Resources partners with Temple to help you attain your professional goals.

Fox Management Consulting

Conduct extensive market research, interface with clients and create commercial-grade consulting solutions—all while working with real-world organizations. The Fox Management Consulting capstone connects you to top-tier companies and provides hands-on consulting experience through innovative challenges and coursework.

Sponsor companies have included

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Business Administration MBA may include the following examples.

Career	Median Salary*
Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes	$75,420.00 (2020)
Appraisers of Personal & Business Property	-
Business Intelligence Analysts	-
Computer Systems Analysts	$93,730.00 (2020)
Management Analysts	$87,660.00 (2020)
Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists	$65,810.00 (2020)
News Analysts, Reporters, & Journalists	$49,300.00 (2020)
Online Merchants	-
Operations Research Analysts	$86,200.00 (2020)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of October 12, 2021.

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