MBA Intern, Summer 2026

Southern Arkansas University; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to business operations

Networking opportunities

Mentorship program

Job summary

A leading educational institution is offering a paid internship program for MBA students. The internship lasts for 12 consecutive weeks starting in May or June 2026, focusing on roles such as Business Strategy, Finance, People Operations, and Program Management. Interns will engage in rigorous work, enhance their skills, and gain exposure to the tech industry. Ideal candidates are first-year MBA students with project management and problem-solving skills, eager to contribute significantly to their teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Master of Business Administration program.
• Returning to a full-time MBA program after completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement ideas in a changing environment.
• Participate in a high-touch program that exposes you to business operations.

Skills

Excellent project management

People management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interest in technology industry

Critical thinking

Education

Master of Business Administration (currently enrolled)

Job description

To apply for this role, you must complete your application on Google Careers directly using this link.

Please Note

• Participation in the internship program requires that you are located and have legal authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship program. For internship opportunities in the location where you are eligible for summer work authorization, please check google.com/students.
• Please note that applications for this program will be considered for multiple functions and locations across the United States. After the application period closes, we will reach out to collect additional information regarding your background and skills. You will then have the opportunity to state function preferences.

Timeline

Applications: Please complete your application before November 7, 2025.

Interviews: Will occur on a rolling basis through March 2026.

Internship: 12 consecutive weeks starting in May or June 2026
We will review applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis through March 2026. Updates will be provided as the status of applications change in the recruiting process. Candidates will be matched with teams based on their background and skills.

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Master of Business Administration program

Preferred qualifications

• Currently attending an MBA program in the US and available to complete a full-time, consecutive 12-week internship between May and September 2026.
• In their first year of their MBA program and returning to a full-time MBA program after completion of the internship with at least one semester remaining in their program.
• Excellent project management, people management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and implement ideas in a changing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to solve strategic and difficult business problems.
• Interest in the technology industry and Google’s business.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and independent motivation.

About the job

About the program: This internship program is intended for students that are pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration in year one of the program, depending on their program and unique circumstances.

Our MBA Internship Program is a paid internship that will immerse you into the tech industry on a high-impact team. You’ll enhance your skill set, be challenged with rigorous work, grow your network and drive meaningful change in our business.

Outside of your core work, you will participate in a high-touch program that exposes you to Google’s business operations, connects you with interns and Googlers, and invests in your personal and professional development. You may pick up a new technical skill, while also building a relationship with a 1:1 mentor and hearing from company leadership through a unique speaker series.

Interns will be considered for potential full-time opportunities in their host organizations based on their internship performance and business needs.

Role Areas

MBA interns are placed in teams across the business according to their background and skills. Learn more about our fields of work. You can also learn more from our recent Careers on Air series for the MBA internship. Although the teams that we hire for change every year, here are some of the key role profiles that we typically see:

• Business Strategy and Operations: Deliver the analytical insights our leaders use to enable us to innovate. Whether it’s identifying acquisitions and investments, generating business strategies for products, or developing partners in emerging markets such as Africa and India, Business Strategy Googlers anticipate opportunities and execute programs critical to Google’s short- and long-term growth.
• Finance: Fuel our moonshots by devising innovative solutions to complex problems in forecasting, accounting, compliance, and project management. From advising our product teams to managing day-to-day balance sheets, you’ll help keep our business on track to meet (or, better yet, exceed) our goals.
• People Operations: Empowering the people who are building the future of AI. Our People Operations team are the strategists and culture-builders who ensure our colleagues can thrive in an AI-powered world. By blending data-driven strategy with a deep focus on the employee experience, we are dedicated to building an extraordinary workplace, designing the future of work, and supporting Google's AI-powered transformation. We’re not just an HR team; we are the architects of the culture that will lead Google's next chapter.
• Program Management: Overseeing day-to-day progress on large-scale projects, owning planning, execution, and communications, Program Managers play a critical role across various product areas and functions across Google, from Cloud to Devices and Services, and beyond.
• Product Management: You’re a curious and collaborative visionary, someone excited about solving the hard problems in technology. Google is and always will be a company that thinks big and takes risks. Architect the future of our products by bridging engineering and business as you manage a product's full lifecycle, from strategic planning to development and launch. Computer science and coding experience required in order to be considered.
• Sales: Turn product innovations into vital client solutions. The backbone of Google’s success, the account managers, consultants and analysts in these roles are all dedicated to top-notch client service. Whether negotiating with Fortune 500 companies, solving technical challenges for small businesses, or surfacing product ads in just the right place, we develop new business opportunities while increasing the use of our product offerings.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $96,000-$125,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Google interns are given a lot of responsibility and the opportunity to give a meaningful contribution to their teams. Specific responsibilities are assigned to interns at the start of the program.