There is a strong emphasis in the economics major on hands-on experience in addition to a high-quality curriculum. The internship experience allows students to find out more about a potential career field and to gain valuable networking contacts. The director of the Business Internship Program places nearly 200 students per year in internship settings, many of which result in job opportunities after graduation. Some examples of employers who participate in the Canisius internship program are:
- Rich Products
- M&T Bank
- Computer Task Group
- A.G. Edwards
- American Red Cross
- Canadian Consulate
- Morgan Stanley Dean Witter