BADM 499 - Business Internship
Real-World Work Experience
What Is A Business Internship
A business internship is a real-world work experience that has a learning component. The internship provides a student with on-site experience working for a company or a non-profit organization for a minimum of 10 hours per week per semester. The work performed is dependent upon employer needs, the type of internship available, and the student's academic concentration.
BADM 499 typically satisfies a concentration course requirement for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, and Marketing, and an elective course requirement for Accounting and Economics/Finance.
Why Students Should Intern
- Students improve their chances of getting a job. A 2018 study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that 59% of students who took a paid internship were offered full-time employment by their employers.
- Most employers prefer that students have some sort of professional experience on their resume.
- Students gain experience in their career field.
- Students learn the soft skills needed in the workplace and leadership positions. Skills, such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork are learned and honed through internship experiences.
- Students receive daily feedback that is specific and targeted to their development from someone who works in their career field.
- Internships are a great way to meet professionals and other interns working in the field.
- Students learn how a professional workplace operates. A practical understanding of workplace culture, employee relations, and leadership structures can smooth a student's transition to that first professional job.
Qualifications and Expectations
Minimum qualifications to enroll in BADM 499 are the following:
- 54 credit hours earned
- 36 earned hours in business and economics courses
- 2.5 overall GPA or 2.5 GPA for 12 credit hours taken the previous semester
Qualifying internships will last 12 or more weeks. A minimum of 42 working hours is required for each credit hour earned. Internships may be for 1-6 credit hours. Course grade options are S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), I (Incomplete).
Registering for BADM 499
Students cannot self-register for BADM 499. Steps to apply for BADM 499 are as follows:
- Determine if you meet the minimum qualifications
- Attend an internship information session if possible
- Obtain an internship that meets the standards. A resource for obtaining an internship is the College's or University's
- Complete the internship contract with the college's internship supervisor.
- Your internship contract must be signed by the college internship supervisor, the employer internship supervisor, and the Associate Dean of the college.
Internship Forms (PDF)
Employer Evaluation of Intern (Mid-Term)
Employer Evaluation of Intern (End-of-Term)
Student Evaluation of Internship (End-of-Term)
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