What is the Butler Business
Accelerator? 
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The Butler Business Accelerator is supported by a $22 million
grant from the Lilly Endowment. Our goal is to promote Indiana
businesses, enhance the academic and student experience at Butler,
and assist in reducing the state's brain drain. To do this, we
consult with Indiana businesses; specifically targeting companies
that have been in business at least five years, have $5 to $50
million in annual sales and are profitable and poised for growth.
We use a unique consulting technique that combines the talents of
professional project managers, Butler business faculty and MBA and
undergraduate students.
What does a Student Analyst do?
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Student Analysts work on consulting engagements alongside
professional staff and faculty. Also, interns are assigned internal
projects to further the organizational development of the
Accelerator.
Why is this internship different?
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The Accelerator's goal is to fulfill an educational need. The
internship is suited to your interests, strengths and is
guaranteed to be substantive work that is only suitable for a
junior or senior COB student. Interns work on-site, consulting with
exciting Indiana businesses and have the opportunity to positively
impact these companies.
Who do Student Analysts work with during
client projects? Show Answer
Students are assigned to a consulting team for each client,
focused on a different functional area of the client's business.
Teams are a combination of Butler faculty members, experienced
professionals and students and are led by project managers with
extensive experience.
Who are the leaders of this
organization? Show Answer
The Butler Business Accelerator is led by Larry O'Connor, former
CEO at Bank One, Indiana and Brian Landis, a former partner at
Accenture.
What is the selection process? Show Answer
Resumes from COB students seeking internships are reviewed and
interviews are granted. To assure consideration for these positions
please apply through B.L.U.E. Only a select group of qualified
junior or senior COB students will be chosen for this unique
internship opportunity.
How do I apply? Show Answer
Stay in touch with your career advisor and the Internship and
Career Services office. Also check B.L.U.E. for postings.
Internships are available during the summer, fall and spring.
Is this a paid internship? Show Answer
Yes. These positions are paid hourly. Student Analysts can
expect a competitive wage.