Experiential Learning Opportunities
Experiential Learning opportunities provide student with a forum to apply classroom knowledge and skills in a real-world setting in the form of internships, undergraduate research, and study abroad.
Below is a comprehensive list of open internship opportunities specifically for economics majors. The list is continuously updated, so check back ofter for an updated list.
Virginia Tech Athletics has partnered with the Department of Economics to give students the opportunity to work with data they have collected to help inform future decisions on business operations. This includes data on game-day attendance, concession and merchandise sales, and social media engagement. Interns learn how to utilize and interpret this data and will work on projects and presentations based on VT Athletics data. The VT Athletics Internship will require up to 10 hours of commitment each week in person on the Blacksburg campus. This opportunity is based on VT Athletics needs and student(s) must be selected by the department and Athletics to participate.
Course Information
ECON 4754
Internship
Instructor: Dr. Jadrian Wooten
3-Credit Hours
The following are required of all applicants and must be acknowledged on the application below.
- Junior or senior status at the time of enrollment.
- Economics major with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Competency with Excel (analyzing data and creating charts)
- Competency with data visualization software (Tableau, PowerPoint, Canva, ArcGIS or Photoshop)
- English proficiency (reading, writing and speaking)
Preferred Qualifications
All students who meet the required qualifications will be eligible for selection, but will be ranked by their preferred qualifications:
- Completed Analysis of Economic Data (ECON 3254) with at least a B+
- Completed Labor Economics (ECON 4074) with at least a B+
- Completed Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 3204) with at least a B+
Application information is sent out on the department listserv at the end of each semester. For questions, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies at DrWooten@vt.edu.
Individual/group research projects carried out by students under faculty supervision. The student and faculty supervisor decide on the project, how the student is to participate in the research, and the graded product. Usually involves active participation in a research domain including data collection, data analysis, literature review, conference presentations, and/or manuscript writing (P/F or A/F). Students must identify a faculty member who is in need to research assistance in order to be eligible to apply for the course.
For ECON 2994
ECON 2006
3.0 GPA
Department approval
For ECON 4994
ECON 3204
3.0 GPA
Department approval
Faculty member that student will be working with will provide the student with instructions for applying. Applications are accepted no earlier than two weeks before start of semester.
Information is provided by faculty sponsor of study abroad program in the semester prior to the study abroad course via email. Students will meet with and follow directions of faculty sponsor.