Program Overview
The BYU Associate Product Manager (APM) Internships are for-credit, apprenticeship-style internships designed for high-performing undergraduate students majoring in Strategic Management at Brigham Young University.
Students work on real product and product-adjacent initiatives at company partners while earning academic credit toward their degree.
Internship Structure
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 months |
| Period | January 7 – April 15, 2026 |
| Standard Hours | 10 hours per week |
| Extended Option | Up to 20 hours per week |
| Location | In-person or remote, depending on company needs |
Academic Credit
Students are enrolled in STRAT 477R – Associate Product Manager Lab
| Enrollment | Hours/Week | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10 hours | 3.0 credits |
| Extended | Up to 20 hours | 6.0 credits |
Compensation
- Internships are unpaid for hours associated with academic credit
- Companies may optionally offer compensation for hours worked beyond the credit-bearing requirement
- Compensation is optional and not required as part of the program
Onboarding & Start
- Companies may reach out to interns directly to begin onboarding
- Early onboarding is encouraged so interns can hit the ground running
- The official start date when companies can expect the full 10 hours/week commitment is January 7, 2026
Optional Extensions
- Companies may choose to offer paid summer extensions following the academic term
- Extensions are optional and not required as part of the program
Roles & Contributions
Students support teams in product management, AI product building, and product-adjacent roles, contributing to:
- Product discovery and customer research
- Feature definition and prioritization
- Prototyping and experimentation
- Analytics, insights, and execution support