Program Overview

Introduction to the Chicago Field Studies Program

The Chicago Field Studies (CFS) program is a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the complex world of business culture. This program is designed to deepen the student's experience through an exploration of the social, cultural, and political debates currently shaping business culture.

Program Overview

• The CFS program is available to students in various fields, including but not limited to:
  • Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
  • Banking, Private Equity, & Financial Services
  • Business Operations, Strategy, & Management
  • Consulting
  • Data Analytics, Market Research, & E-commerce
  • Education
  • Environment, Sustainability, & Renewable Energy
  • Government & Politics
  • Health & Medicine
  • Housing, Transportation, & Urban Services
  • Human Rights, Human Services, Social Change, & Corporate Social Responsibility
  • International Relations
  • Law & Legal Advocacy
  • Public Humanities, Museums & the Arts
  • Technology & Start-up
• The program offers courses and internships that satisfy Northwestern's Undergraduate Registration Requirement (URR).

Course Description

Field Studies in Business Culture: CFS 388

This course is designed to explore the social, cultural, and political debates currently shaping business culture. The course is organized into two main units:

• The first unit introduces several overarching trends in contemporary business culture, focusing on the educational and professional purpose of internships.
• The second unit allows students to use the conceptual and historical background provided in the first half of the class as a launching pad for their own independent research projects.

Course Details

• Modality & Eligibility: The course takes place on Zoom and is available to students whose internships require them to live and work in-person far from the Chicago area for a substantial portion of the quarter.
• Credits available: 1-4 credits
• Credits toward degree: The course satisfies Northwestern's Undergraduate Registration Requirement (URR).
• Possible Instructors: Nick Dorzweiler, Lauren Baker

Internship Details

• Internships can be in ANY field.
• Students are responsible for securing their internship.
• The program offers a Sample Internships page for more information.

Program Structure

• The program includes:
  • Advising & Search Process
  • Applying with your own Internship
  • During the CFS Quarter
  • Summer with CFS
  • Costs & Financial Aid
  • FAQs

Application Information

• Eligibility: The program is available to students in various fields.
• Information Sessions: Available for students to learn more about the program.
• Application Periods: Students can apply during designated periods.
• How to Apply: Students can find application instructions on the program's website.

For Employers

• How to Host a CFS Intern: Employers can learn about the eligibility and best practices for hosting a CFS intern.
• Student Demographics: Employers can find information about the demographics of CFS students.
• Timeline: Employers can view the program's timeline.
• Expectations for Hosting an Intern: Employers can learn about the expectations for hosting a CFS intern.
• What Employers are Saying: Employers can read testimonials from previous hosts.
• Additional Ways to Get Involved: Employers can find ways to get involved with the program beyond hosting an intern.