A long-term internship program that works for your company.
Take your talent management strategy in a new direction with Lipscomb University’s College of Business. Lipscomb University is seeking forward-thinking employers who understand the value of providing real-world experiences to students for their successful transition into the workforce.
Our groundbreaking Directed Work Experience (DWE) program, an integral part of the Fast Track MBA, offers a unique opportunity for employers to collaborate with our talented students. By becoming an employer partner in our DWE program, you can strategically connect with motivated students who possess the practical knowledge and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact within your organization.
Fast Track MBA students are
- Recent college graduates from a variety of majors (business and non-business) and undergraduate institutions.
- Part of a cohort program in which they will be taking evening MBA courses taught by dedicated Lipscomb faculty.
- Early in their careers with zero to two years of experience.
What to expect from our students
- Matched with employers through a defined interview process that allows partners to identify the best fit for their needs.
- Work a minimum of 20 hours per week as paid employees of partner companies.
- Employed for a nine-month period, and many become full-time employees after graduation.
- Bring the skills necessary to make a positive impact on your business.
- Receive coaching from Lipscomb faculty based on employer surveys.
- Participate in an international business course as part of their curriculum.
| Work Hours | Students work 20+ hours per week | |
| Pay Rate | $18 per hour | |
| Working Period | Students work August/September through April | |
| Class Meetings | Classes meet two nights per week | |
| On-Campus Interview Day | July 16, 2025 | |
| Academic Program Begins | Summer 2025 | |
Benefits to Partner Companies
Maximizing PotentialDevelop a trained resource, utilizing skills
and talents across multiple projects through an extended internship. Trained Talent for Long-Term
SuccessHire a trained, experienced
employee upon graduation if the DWE
employee is a fit for long-term needs
(not a requirement). Guided ProgressProviding feedback allows faculty guidance
through built-in project checkpoints. | Fresh PerspectivesGain new insights from students who
are learning current business trends and
concepts weekly in class. Access to Networking
Opportunities Make connections through networking
opportunities with Lipscomb College of Business
alumni and business partners, including invitations
to exclusive events. Integral Team MembersAdd value with a long-term, part-time employee
who will be an integral part of your team. |
Students in Lipscomb’s DWE program provided immediate value to the supply chain team at Tractor Supply. Their strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity at both strategic and tactical levels of our business directly reflect the guiding principles established by this program.
— Will Sparks, Supply Chain, Tractor Supply Co.
Our directed work experience employers include a variety of organizations:
- Alchemy Nashville
- Bank of Tennessee
- Better Business Bureau
- Bluegrass Supply Chain
- Brown & Brown of Tennessee
- Cairn Financial
- Capitol Financial
- Compass East
- Compass Real Estate
- Compassus
- Disruption Lab
- Dixon Wells
- Dominion Payroll
- DW Collective
- Eco-Energy Natural Gas
- Edge BioMed
- Enablr Therapy
- Envision Advantage
- Franklin Synergy
- Full Focus
- Genesco
- Goodwill
- GS&F - Digital Media
- HCA
- HCA - Project Management
- HCA - Product Analyst (ITG)
- Healing Hands
| - Healing Innovations Inc.
- HealthStream
- Inflammo
- Integra Software Finance/HR
- Johnston & Murphy
- Kirkland Group
- Lagos Creative
- LBMC - W Squared
- Lighthouse Counsel
- Lincoln Financial Advisors
- LSC Communications (Finance)
- LumEfficient
- MCC
- Memphis Communication Corporation
- Middle Tennessee EMC
- Nashville Fabrication, LLC
- PCE
- Philips Healthcare
- Pilot
- Plow Networks/ Marketing
- Plumlee & Associates
- Power of Clean Energy
- Pride Sports
- Rebuilt Realty
- Reliable Microsystems
- RPR Insurance
| - Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc.
- Sage Park
- Sailer Financial
- Sapphire
- Schneider Electric Corporate
- Schneider Electric Plant
- Sharecare
- SlickText
- Spark
- Stock'd Supply
- Storyboard EMP
- Stratable - Progressive HC - Mktg/HR
- Studio Bank
- Surgery Partners
- Thinking Ahead
- THNKS
- Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
- Tractor Supply Co.-Marketing
- Turner Construction
- V. Alexander & Co.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Velocity International Group
- Visualize Health
- Volcorp
- WayNation
- Zander Insurance
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DWE Partners comment on students' area of strength:
"Dedicated to excellence, intelligent in
synthesizing information." |
"A huge asset. Takes on big projects and executes
them successfully with an amazing attitude!"
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"Strong work relationships and interacting
with others. Willing to take on any task and
great communication with supervisors."
| "A quick learner and adapts quickly and
can organize and communicate information
in a concise organized manner - a great
listener and has a drive to achieve." |
"A role model to peers by approaching tasks
with confidence and a positive attitude -
adaptable and flexible in a high-intensity,
fast-moving project. [They] helped organize and communicate updates throughout the process." | "A creative whiz - created very original and
relatable content. Uses software effectively and
helped adjust how we use it as a team. We are
shifting our recruitment strategy to have [Intern]
stay on full-time."
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