Internships

Minimum of three months work experience in an industrial or production type setting is required. Work experience is a key in preparation for MMM degree program studies at Penn State and for the careers of its graduates. About one-fifth of the students enter the program immediately after completing a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business. These students must complete an internship with a manufacturing company before entering the program if they have no prior industrial experience in the form of co-ops or other related experiences. Internships are typically completed over the summer months before matriculation. Applicants with sufficient industrial manufacturing related experience are exempted from the internship requirement. These internships enhance the MMM graduate education while providing an employer the opportunity to assess the potential of the intern for a full-time position later.  View acceptable internship descriptions.