Objectives of Internship
The following list of program objectives has been extensively reported in literature discussing internship programs. The College of Business subscribes to the following objectives but does not expect each student to achieve every objective. Many of the program objectives will only be important to a few students, but each student should achieve a substantial portion of those listed
1) Internships will provide students the opportunity to test their interest in a particular career before permanent commitments are made
2) Internship students will develop skills in the application of theory to practical work situations
3) Internships will provide students the opportunity to test their aptitude for a particular career before permanent commitments are made
4) Internship students will develop skills and techniques directly applicable to their careers
5) Internships will aid students in adjusting from college to full-time employment
6) Internships will provide students the opportunity to develop attitudes conducive to effective interpersonal relationships
7) Internships will increase a student's sense of responsibility
8) Internship students will be prepared to enter into full-time employment in their area of specialization upon graduation
9) Internship students will acquire good work habits
10) Internships will provide students with the opportunity to earn a salary while pursuing educational goals
11) Internship students will develop employment records/ references that will enhance employment opportunities
12) Internships will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the formal
functional activities of a participating organization
13) Internships will provide students the opportunity to understand informal
sorganizational interrelationships
14) Internship programs will enhance advancement possibilities of graduates
15) Internship students will have higher levels of academic performance
16) Internship programs will increase student earning potential upon graduation
17) Internship programs motivate students to continue their education
Students have access to new concepts and ideas through the intern
Benefits to the University
1) Provides an opportunity for the university to relate academic training to job
requirements.
2) Uses many community facilities and resources for educational purposes making it
possible for the university to provide education in fields that it could not
otherwise serve.
3) Enables the university to keep abreast of developments in the business and
industrial world.
4) Provides a direct avenue through which the university can meet community
needs.
Student Responsibilities
Before the internship
1) Meet with the internship coordinator to determine if the internship is acceptable and if you meet the academic requirements.
2) If the internship is acceptable and you meet the above academic requirements, prepare an application file.
3) If your application is approved, you will be given permission to register.
Once permission is given, you must register for your internship.
During the internship
Submit Weekly Reports weekly to the Dropbox in wiling Desire to Learn that describe your daily activities and progress toward your goals during the previous week.
At the end of the internship
Complete a Student Evaluation of Internship survey. Write an Internship Final Report.
The following list of program objectives has been extensively reported in literature discussing internship programs. The College of Business subscribes to the following objectives but does not expect each student to achieve every objective. Many of the program objectives will only be important to a few students, but each student should achieve a substantial portion of those listed
1) Internships will provide students the opportunity to test their interest in a particular career before permanent commitments are made
2) Internship students will develop skills in the application of theory to practical work situations
3) Internships will provide students the opportunity to test their aptitude for a particular career before permanent commitments are made
4) Internship students will develop skills and techniques directly applicable to their careers
5) Internships will aid students in adjusting from college to full-time employment
6) Internships will provide students the opportunity to develop attitudes conducive to effective interpersonal relationships
7) Internships will increase a student's sense of responsibility
8) Internship students will be prepared to enter into full-time employment in their area of specialization upon graduation
9) Internship students will acquire good work habits
10) Internships will provide students with the opportunity to earn a salary while pursuing educational goals
11) Internship students will develop employment records/ references that will enhance employment opportunities
12) Internships will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the formal
functional activities of a participating organization
13) Internships will provide students the opportunity to understand informal
sorganizational interrelationships
14) Internship programs will enhance advancement possibilities of graduates
15) Internship students will have higher levels of academic performance
16) Internship programs will increase student earning potential upon graduation
17) Internship programs motivate students to continue their education
Students have access to new concepts and ideas through the intern
Benefits to the University
1) Provides an opportunity for the university to relate academic training to job
requirements.
2) Uses many community facilities and resources for educational purposes making it
possible for the university to provide education in fields that it could not
otherwise serve.
3) Enables the university to keep abreast of developments in the business and
industrial world.
4) Provides a direct avenue through which the university can meet community
needs.
Student Responsibilities
Before the internship
1) Meet with the internship coordinator to determine if the internship is acceptable and if you meet the academic requirements.
2) If the internship is acceptable and you meet the above academic requirements, prepare an application file.
3) If your application is approved, you will be given permission to register.
Once permission is given, you must register for your internship.
During the internship
Submit Weekly Reports weekly to the Dropbox in wiling Desire to Learn that describe your daily activities and progress toward your goals during the previous week.
At the end of the internship
Complete a Student Evaluation of Internship survey. Write an Internship Final Report.
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