Internship Program

The internal audit program has a highly successful internship program. Through an internship, students receive on-the-job training which provides valuable learning experiences.  Each summer 75-150 students work on internal audit staffs across the country.  In addition, the program offers international internships.   In recent years, the internship program has been expanded to include Fall and Spring Internships. Over 1800 LSUCIA students have been placed in internship positions to this day.   

The advantages of the internship include:

• 3 hours credit
• $10-$28 per hour compensation
• Valuable professional experience
• Potential job offer
• Networking opportunities
• Career Development
• Preparation for full-time interviews
• Insight for Fall Course.

Placement Rates

The placement rate is very much dependent on the well-being of the economy, and hence the hiring ability of the major corporations. For the last six years, the placement rate for our students has been in the range from 50% to 80%. In other words, one half to two thirds of the class received the privilege to intern with prestigious companies recruiting from the LSUCIA program.  

Locations

Our program offers students the ability to work outside Louisiana.  Students are recruited from companies located across the world and which allows students the flexibility to work in any city.  Recently, New York and California seem to grow in terms of attractiveness, although Texas remains in the lead.  

Salary and Travel

LSUCIA interns receive paid internships and generally earn between $10 and $28 an hour, depending on location and company policy. The 2010 intern class earned on average $20.06 per hour.

The amount of travel depends on the organization and the type of audit engagement.  Internal auditiors are typically expected to travel between 30% and 80% of the time.  Most auditors travel domestically; however there are opportunities to travel internationally.The 2010 class traveled to a total of 71 different cities this past summer.

Interns placed by LSUCIA:

The LSUCIA program has placed over 1,800 students in internships from 1985-2009.

2010 Recruiters

Many highly recognized and prestigious local and international companies recruit from the LSUCIA program every fall. Not only internships but also full time offers are available throughout the year for which the program facilitates the connection to recruiters. The companies that hired interns from the 2010 LSUCIA class are: