Summer 2027 MBA Internship – Enterprise Growth

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 Humana invites MBA and other advanced-degree students to join its Summer 2027 Internship Program. This immersive experience allows students to contribute to meaningful, enterprise-level work across a range of business functions, engage with executive leaders, and develop the skills and perspective needed for a successful healthcare career after graduation.

We are seeking purpose-driven leaders who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, agility, sound judgment, and a high degree of emotional intelligence. Strong candidates embrace complex challenges, navigate ambiguity confidently, and are motivated to shape the future of healthcare.

MBA Enterprise Growth Internship opportunities are available across several strategic areas, including:

• CenterWell Pharmacy Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Digital
• Consumer Strategy
• MarketPoint Experience Strategy
• Sales Strategy

Across these strategic areas, interns help translate priorities into action through strategic planning, product and digital innovation, cross-functional coordination, business case development, process improvement, customer and member experience enhancement, and transformation support. Interns may contribute to initiatives such as supplemental benefits strategy, onboarding and differentiation planning, digital activation, CRM and service experience redesign, pharmacy marketing, agent and member experience improvements, and sales or go-to-market strategy. These roles are designed to support high-priority enterprise goals by improving efficiency, advancing innovation, strengthening execution, and delivering greater value for members, partners, and the business.

Location and work arrangement: This is a 12-week, in-person internship based primarily at Humana’s headquarters in Louisville, KY, with limited opportunities in Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and New York, NY. Interns should expect to work in the office three to four days per week, depending on leader and team needs. Remote opportunities are not available.

Please note: Candidates who receive a full-time offer after the internship will be required to work in or relocate to one of the locations listed above.

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Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or another advanced professional degree program, such as an MPH, MD, JD, or PhD, with an expected graduation date in spring or summer 2028
• Available to work full time, 40 hours per week, throughout the Summer 2027 program from May  24, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in-person 3-4 days per week for the duration of the internship in either in Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and New York, NY.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States either now or in the future
• Minimum of three years of professional experience completed before beginning graduate school
• Demonstrated leadership through professional, academic, military, or extracurricular experiences, with a record of guiding teams, advancing cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and delivering measurable results in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Healthcare and Business Acumen: Demonstrated interest in the evolving healthcare landscape, including payer, provider, pharmacy, primary care, value-based care, consumer experience, or adjacent healthcare services, with the ability to connect industry dynamics to enterprise priorities and growth opportunities.
• Strategic, Financial, and Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to structure ambiguous problems, evaluate market, financial, operational, clinical, and consumer information, and translate insights into data-informed recommendations, business cases, and implementation priorities.
• Execution and Learning Agility: Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, create structure, prioritize effectively, adapt quickly, and advance work with accountability and ownership.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively and influence stakeholders across clinical, operational, technology, finance, and business teams.
• Executive Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively to diverse audiences.

Internship Program Overview:

• Onboarding and orientation designed to introduce Humana’s culture, mission, strategy, and enterprise priorities and help interns prepare for their assigned business area.
• Meaningful project work within an assigned team, where interns may apply analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills to work connected to business goals, customer needs, and organizational priorities.
• Exposure to real business challenges through projects that may involve data-informed decision-making, innovation, process improvement, or other areas relevant to the team’s needs.
• Opportunities for leader engagement and enterprise connection through selected presentations, networking activities, and program experiences that may broaden business perspective and relationships across the organization.
• Development and support from assigned leaders, program partners, peers, and other available resources, with opportunities to receive guidance, feedback, and career-development support during the internship.
• Leadership and career-readiness development intended to strengthen future-ready skills and increase awareness of potential career pathways within Humana.

Humana does not provide visa sponsorship or support for OPT, CPT, or J-1 status for this internship.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

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Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$37,440 - $96,800 per year

 

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About Us
 About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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