Experiential Learning Opportunities in Economics & Management Studies

Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in economics or management studies, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf Economics and Management Studies students have completed experiential learning activities since 2000. Use this list to get started and to spark your creativity – there are numerous organizations not mentioned here that may also offer opportunities!

Organizations where Oles have interned in the past
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Categories of organizations include:

Organizations where Oles have interned in the past

Banks/Credit Card Companies

American Express – Variety of positions available for undergraduates & recent grads.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis – Variety of internships.
First Bank – Locations in Colorado, California, & Arizona.
Pegasus Intellectual Capital Solutions – A creative solutions-based boutique investment bank.
Wells Fargo Financial – Variety of full-time & summer internship opportunities in Minneapolis, MN.

Consulting Firms

Airport and Aviation Professionals – National aviation consulting firm.
Bahama Consulting– Located in Inver Grove, MN.
Carlson Companies – Global group of integrated companies providing travel, hotel, restaurant, cruise, & marketing services to consumers & corporations.
Dain Rauscher – Financial consulting firm in Minneapolis, MN.
Norconsult – Consulting engineering and management company located across the country.
Waterman Group – Engineering and environmental consulting firm.

Entertainment/Hospitality Services

Bishops Bay Country Club – Located in Middleton, WI.
Bunim/Murray Productions – Television production company offering business administration, accounting & finance internships.
Delaware North – Target Field Sportservice
Kocina Marketing Companies – Media relation & web development organization based in Minneapolis, MN.
Pachyderm Studios, Inc. – Recording studio located in Cannon Falls, MN.
Sheraton Hotels – Professional development & hotel operations internships.
Stages Theatre Company – Educational theatre company located in Hopkins, MN.

Financial Organizations

AgStar Financial Services – Agriculture-based financial service provider in the Midwest.
All Star Financial – Money management firm in Minneapolis, MN.
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America – Minneapolis, MN
American Marine Advisors – Transportation merchant banking firm in New York City.
Athena Capital Partners, Inc. – Corporate financial service provider in Oldsmar, FL.
Carlson Capital Management – Independent financial planning and advisory firm in Northfield, MN.
The Carlyle Group – Investor services internships located in Washington, D.C.
EBF & Associates – Private investment firm in Minnetonka, MN.
Ernst & Young – One of the world’s leading professional services organizations
Meristem – Liability company in Minnetonka, MN.
Northstar Resource Group – Financial service provider in Minneapolis, MN.
Northwestern Mutual – Financial representative internship in Edina, MN.
OppenheimerFunds – Asset management company in New York City.
Sealed Bid Marketing Inc. – Mergers & acquisitions firm.
TCM Financial – Nationwide debt collection agency located in Los Angeles, CA.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans – Financial product and service organization.
UBS Financial Services, Inc. – Global financial firm with locations across the country.
US Bancorp Piper Jaffray – Financial agency located in Edina, MN.

Medical

Allina Hospitals & Clinics – Network of hospitals, clinics, & health services offering opportunities in healthcare management.
Health Partners – health information, care and insurance
Heartland Medical – Marketing/business internships located in Little Falls, MN.
Lifestyle Management – Corporation dedicated to providing preventive health care programs & corporate fitness management.

Non-Profit

American Red Cross, Twin Cities – Communications, marketing, & administration internships.
ECLOF – Ecumenical microfinance institution located in the Dominican Republic.
Education First – International Education
Global Risk Management (GRM) –
Make-a-Wish Foundation – Wish-granting organization with locations across e country.

Northfield-based Organizations (Small For- and Non- Profit Organizations; Entrepreneurial)

Cannon Valley Psychological Association – Financial/accounting internships located in Northfield, MN.
I.D. Insight – Industry assessment and risk management firm located in Northfield, MN.
Main Street Project – Program of Main Street Project of Minneapolis; Northfield-based organization supporting Latinos in small business and economic development; formerly Latino Enterprise Center.
Latsa Company – Health promotion & disease prevention organization located in Northfield, MN.
Northfield City Government
Northfield Enterprise Center – Organization assisting businesses with business planning, financial modeling, & sustained growth support.
ReNew Northfield – Ecologically friendly construction company in Northfield, MN.

Real Estate

Frauenshuh Healthcare Real Estate Solutions – Organization focused on the development, finance, & leasing of medical offices located in Minneapolis, MN.
NAI Welsh – Leader in the Midwest commercial real estate industry.

Retail

The Buckle, Inc. – Clothing store chain located across the nation.
General Mills – Marketing, finance, operations, and information systems internships.
Jonny Pops LLC – Founded by St. Olaf students, gourmet popsicles
Macy’s Clothing Store – Accounting/finance, logistics mgmt., & store management internships available across the nation.
McDonald’s Corporation – Leading global foodservice provider.
Midway Container, Inc. – Metal, fiber, & plastic container distributor in St. Paul, MN.
Nash Finch Company – Wholesale food distributor located in Minneapolis, MN.
Radio Shack – Various internship opportunities.
Seneca Foods Corporation – Independent, publicly traded, food processing company located in Montgomery, MN.
SuperValu – Grocery retail and distribution agency located in
Target Corporation – Each year Target Corporation offers a variety of internship opportunities in the areas of merchandising, technology services, and stores operations.
Mad Dog Paint Product – Paint company located in Northfield, MN

Sports/Athletic Organizations

Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx – Sales & marketing internships

Miscellaneous

Albert Lea Economic Development Agency – Community resource center focused on attracting new business.
Cardinal Mark, Inc. – Networking organization specializing in sales, marketing, & business development.
Community Consolidated School District 89 – Located in Arlington , IL.
Frigoscandia – Engineering, management, & operations internships.
National Auto Dealers Association – International automobile franchise.
Opportunity Services – Organization throughout Minnesota offering clients employment opportunities & on-the-job training.
The Training Camp – Accelerated information technology organization.
U.S. Small Business Administration – Government agency interested in aiding, assisting, and protecting small businesses.

General Resources

Where To Look-Piper Center Internship Search Resources

Specific Internship Postings

Professional Organizations

These organizations provide information, networking, and additional training opportunities and may offer student memberships at a discount.

Links which provide additional information beyond internships in the following areas.

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