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Management and Organizational Leadership Internships & Careers

Internships

Drake's hometown, Des Moines—a hub of business, government, and culture—offers abundant opportunities for internships, professional growth, and careers. Zimpleman students are encouraged to participate in internships during their time at Drake. These internships help students gain valuable on-the-job experience and a competitive edge in today’s job market.

Zimpleman students have had opportunities for rewarding internship experiences:

  • Facebook, Operations Program Analyst Intern
  • Athene, Workforce Management Intern
  • R&R Realty Group, Multi-Family Intern
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sales Intern
  • Greater Des Moines Partnership, Economic Development Intern
  • Pablow Inc., Business Development Manager
  • Learfield IMG College, Property Management Intern
  • Ascensus, Client Services Intern
  • PSM Marketing, Business Development Intern
  • William Harris Lee & Co., Finance Management Intern
  • Farm Bureau Financial Services, Talent Acquisition Intern
  • Gateway Representatives, Operations and Sales Intern
  • PAXXUS, Quality Assurance Intern
  • Igor, Inc, Human Resources Intern

Careers

Management and Organizational Leadership graduates find careers in great companies. The job placement rate for MOL majors is high and expected to continue growing. Zimpleman College of Business alumni hit the ground running in entry-level careers in the Midwest and across the country.

Zimpleman MOL alumni are working at:

  • Amazon, Operations Manager
  • Blue Compass Interactive, Project Manager
  • Businessolver, Professional Development Program Associate
  • Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Mortgage Loan Specialist
  • Ernst & Young, Advisory Consultant
  • Schaal Heating and Cooling, Financial Controller
  • Target, Executive Team Leader
  • Allstate, Leadership Development Program Associate
  • Meredith Xcelerated Marketing, Talent Acquisition Associate
  • UNIQLO, Finance Associate
  • The Members Group, Training and Development Coordinator
  • Nationwide Insurance, Commercial Lines Processor
  • Wells Fargo, Learning and Development – HR Associate
  • Merchants Bonding, Contract Underwriter
  • Northwestern Mutual, College Financial Representative
  • Costco, Branch Manager
  • John Deere, Visitor Services Coordinator

In addition to the professional staff in the Zimpleman College of Business Career Services Center, Handshake helps students and alumni advance their careers and find job openings.