Ohio Procurement Internship Program (OPIP)

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Overview

Build in-demand skills through an award-winning government-contracting program. The Ohio Procurement Internship Program (OPIP) gives Wright State students practical experience in procurement and government markets.

The program combines a specialized three-credit procurement course in the spring semester with a paid, full-time summer internship at an Ohio small or medium-sized business. Students develop professional skills while helping participating companies pursue opportunities to sell goods and services to government agencies.

Ready to take the next step? Review the learning outcomes, program requirements, and application process below, then submit your application.

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What You Will Learn

Marketing

Learn foundational supply chain and procurement concepts while helping an Ohio business position itself as a potential government supplier.

Forecasting

Use government market research and opportunity analysis to anticipate purchasing needs and identify promising areas for business growth.

Contracting

Develop familiarity with government terminology, requests for proposals and the elements of clear, effective proposal writing.

Program Highlights, Eligibility, and Application

Learn how the spring course and summer internship work, who may participate in OPIP, and what you will need to submit.

MGT 4800 - Fundamentals of Government Procurement (3 credits)

Participants must enroll in MGT 4800 during the spring semester. The course prepares students for their internship assignments through topics such as:

  • Capability statements
  • Business certifications
  • Government-opportunity research and mining
  • Request for proposal (RFP) analysis
  • Proposal writing and review
  • Procurement strategies
  • Contract formation

Planning note: Please reserve room in your spring schedule for this required three-credit course. Course dates and registration details will follow Wright State's spring-semester calendar.

Summer Internship Placement

Students will be evaluated during the spring course and matched with an Ohio business seeking to expand its government-contracting activity. Selected students then complete a paid, full-time summer internship and apply their classroom learning to real procurement opportunities.

This experience allows students to build a professional network, demonstrate their capabilities to employers, and develop skills that can strengthen their competitiveness for future employment.

The program is open to eligible Wright State undergraduate and graduate students. Space is limited. Qualified applicants may be interviewed by representatives of the Raj Soin College of Business and the Ohio Department of Development before final admission.

Application Evaluation Criteria

  • Current Wright State undergraduate or graduate student who will not graduate before the summer internship period
  • A 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred
  • Ability to complete MGT 4800 during the spring semester
  • Commitment to work full-time for 12 weeks between May and August
  • A valid driver's license and access to a car are preferred; placement may be difficult without reliable transportation
  • Commitment to accept the internship arranged through the program and not accept a separate internship for the same summer
  • Understanding that some host companies may require a drug screen as a condition of employment

Application Process

  1. Complete every question in the online application.
  2. Upload the required resume and provide the requested academic or professional reference information.
  3. Submit the complete application and supporting materials by October 15, 2026.
  4. The Raj Soin College of Business will contact applicants approximately one to two weeks after applications are reviewed.
  5. Applicants selected to advance will receive instructions for scheduling an interview.

Application Materials

  • Updated resume: Upload a current resume as a PDF. Because the resume will help inform internship placement, it should accurately present your education, skills, experience, and accomplishments.
  • Academic or professional reference: Provide the reference's name, title, telephone number and email address.

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About the Program

The Ohio Procurement Internship Program (OPIP) began in the 2022-23 academic year as a pilot partnership between the Ohio Department of Development and Youngstown State University. Since then, the program has helped Ohio students build marketable skills while supporting small businesses that want to compete for government contracts.

Questions?

Contact John Dinsmore, Ph.D. at john.dinsmore@wright.edu.