Internships
An internship lets you apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world work. You can explore careers, boost your resume, grow your network, gain references and sometimes secure full-time employment. Many internships also offer academic credit.
Our students work in all kinds of settings: for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. Internships can be either paid or unpaid. Most students complete their internships locally during the fall and spring semesters and prefer to work near their home during the summer.
Recent internship sites include:
- ABM Industries
- American Capital Partners LLC
- Bank of New York
- City of Oneonta Recreation Dept.
- FTG Rentals
- Ioxus, Inc.
- MassMutual
- NYS Small Business Development Center
- Peachin Group LLC
- SUNY Oneonta Division of Finance and Administration
- Sweet Home Productions
- A. O. Fox Foundation
- Arc Otsego
- Bassett Healthcare
- Colone & Associates
- Herring Sanitation
- JPMorgan
- NYS Council of Non-Profits
- Opportunities for Otsego
- Ray Holohan CPA
- SUNY Oneonta Foundation
- West Kortright Centre
The Economics Department also offers an in-house internship associated with our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Speaker Series. This internship is both credit-bearing (ECON 4397) and paid. For more information on the SDG Speaker Series Internship, contact the Economics Internship Coordinator.
College Fed Challenge
You can take the College Fed Challenge Prep Course and work with your classmates as a team to tackle real-world monetary policy scenarios during the annual College Fed Challenge competition. You'll prepare presentations and answer questions from judges, gaining hands-on experience that strengthens your teamwork, critical thinking and economic skills. SUNY Oneonta students have reached the semifinals and earned honorable mentions at past competitions.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Economics Club
The Economics Club is here to spark your interest in economics through discussions, lectures, films, seminars and hands-on learning excursions. You can take part in professional development events like resume workshops, faculty research presentations, stock market simulations, LEAD credit and more.
Finance Club
Economics, finance and business students looking to grow their skills and make connections are encouraged to join the Oneonta Finance Club! You’ll meet new friends, network with alumni, gain hands-on experience and boost your resume, all while having fun and preparing for life after graduation.
OnMark Marketing Club
OnMark, the SUNY Oneonta Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association, welcomes students of all majors who want to help others and gain real-world marketing experience. You’ll have the chance to assist campus clubs and local businesses in promoting events, develop marketing skills, participate in community service every weekend, and build connections with students, faculty and professionals.
Management Club
The Management Club helps you connect with business managers, build your leadership and management skills, and prepare for life after college. You’ll attend workshops and hear from guest speakers who share real-world insights for your career and personal growth.
Entrepreneurship Club
The Entrepreneurship Club helps you explore the tools and practices of starting and running a business. You’ll develop business models, cultivate innovation, collaborate on ideas, compete in business challenges and network with peers and professionals. The club is designed to spark creativity, strengthen teamwork and give you the skills and insights to grow as an entrepreneur.
Omicron Delta Epsilon Honorary Society in Economics
Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) is the International Honor Society for Economics, recognizing academic achievement and fostering connections between students and faculty. At SUNY Oneonta, our Alpha Lambda chapter has welcomed hundreds of graduates since 1975, granting lifetime membership. You’re eligible once you’ve declared Economics, completed 12+ credits in the major and earned a B or higher.
Contact the Economics Department
Alumni Hall 219
108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States