BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

[Your Full Name]
[Your Street Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]
[Your LinkedIn Profile URL - optional]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager's Full Name]
[Their Job Title]
[Company Name]
[Company Street Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

Leading [specific project/initiative - e.g., a market research project, case competition team, student organization event] for [organization/class] taught me how to [key business skill - e.g., analyze market trends, manage stakeholder expectations, coordinate cross-functional teams]. This experience managing [specific aspect - e.g., a $5,000 budget, team of 10 students, multi-week timeline] prepared me to apply for your business administration internship at [Company Name], where your focus on [company approach - e.g., operational excellence, strategic growth, customer experience] aligns with my analytical approach to business challenges.

As a [Business Administration/Management/related major] student at [University Name], I have built a strong foundation in [business areas - e.g., operations, strategy, project management, data analysis]. In [specific course or project], I [specific business accomplishment - e.g., developed a go-to-market strategy, optimized a supply chain process, analyzed competitive positioning]. This work required [relevant skills - e.g., financial modeling, stakeholder analysis, process mapping] and resulted in [measurable outcome - e.g., 15% efficiency improvement, projected revenue increase, implemented recommendation]. I'm proficient in [business tools - e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Tableau] and experienced in [relevant methodologies - e.g., SWOT analysis, financial forecasting, project management].

[Company Name]'s recent [initiative/expansion/achievement] demonstrates your commitment to [specific business value or strategy]. I'm particularly interested in [specific department/function - e.g., operations, business development, strategy] and see opportunities to apply my skills in [relevant capability - e.g., process improvement, market analysis, project coordination]. My ability to [relevant strength - e.g., synthesize complex information, communicate with diverse stakeholders, drive results] would help me contribute to your [specific team/department] from day one.

I look forward to discussing how my business acumen and drive can contribute to [Company Name]'s continued success. I'm available for an interview at your convenience and excited about learning from your team while supporting key business initiatives.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]


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CUSTOMIZATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Replace ALL [bracketed text] with your specific information
2. Use business language and terminology appropriate for the industry
3. Quantify achievements with metrics (percentages, dollar amounts, team sizes)
4. Research company's recent business initiatives, expansions, or strategic moves
5. Tailor skills to match the specific business function (operations, strategy, etc.)
6. Demonstrate understanding of business concepts and frameworks
7. Keep tone professional and results-oriented
8. Save as PDF with filename: YourName_CoverLetter_CompanyName.pdf