Getting Started with DATA 498

What is a Data Analytics Internship?

A Data Analytics Internship gives students the opportunity to apply their coursework in a real-world setting through hands-on experience with a company or institution. Internships can be completed in any semester and may be in-person, remote, or hybrid.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics, students must complete three credits of DATA 498: Internship:

• 1 credit = 55 hours of internship work
• Credits may be earned in a single semester or across multiple semesters in 1-credit segments

For questions, contact your academic advisor or the course instructor, Xiongzhi Chen (xiongzhi.chen@wsu.edu).

How to Apply for a Data Analytics Internship

To enroll in DATA 498: Internship, follow this two-step application process after confirming your internship placement:

Step 1: Submit the Internship Application

• Complete the Data Analytics Internship Application Form
• Email Xiongzhi Chen (xiongzhi.chen@wsu.edu) with the following information to confirm your submission
  1. WSU ID Number
  2. Semester you plan to enroll (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
  3. Number of credits you wish to register for

Step 2: Supervisor Confirmation

Ask your internship supervisor to email Xiongzhi Chen (xiongzhi.chen@wsu.edu) from their official company email with the following details:

1. Name of the internship site/company
2. Confirmation of your role and participation
3. Internship start and estimated end dates
4. Estimated total hours you will work during the internship

Once both steps are completed, you will be enrolled in the course and receive a confirmation email.