Internship for Credit Information & Application Packet

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1 College of Business Administration Internship for Credit Information & Application Packet Office of Business Experiences

2 Table of Contents I. Internship Application Checklist... 2 II. About Internship-for-Credit Course... 3 III. Student Eligibility... 3 IV. Employer Eligibility... 4 V. Obtaining an Internship Position... 4 VI. Applying for Course Credit... 5 VII. Request for Permission to Register for Internship Form... 6 VIII. Prospective Internship Supervisor s Form... 7 IX. Internship Evaluation Form... 8 I. Internship Application Checklist Please use the checklist below to ensure you have completed all required portions of the application. Each of the items on the checklist should be submitted to the Office of Business Experiences (room 300E BSA or electronically as a PDF attachment to businessexperiences@kent.edu). Request for Permission to Register for Internship Form (page 6) Prospective Internship Supervisor s Form (page 7) Resume Proposal (see page 5 for requirements) 2

3 II. About Internship-for-Credit Courses All internship courses are controlled admission classes, requiring approval for registration, for students who are interested in obtaining career-relevant experience. The student must meet the criteria listed below to the satisfaction of the internship coordinator or the chair of the department/major for which the student seeks internship credit. Some experiences may count for credit in the major, while others will allow the student to earn general elective credit, both of which count for credit toward the degree. Students should meet with an academic advisor (107 BSA or A310 BSA) to determine how an internship will fit into their curriculum. The College of Business Administration offers for-credit internship course options in the following areas: Accounting (Undergrad & Grad) Business Management Computer Information Systems (CIS) Economics (Undergrad & Grad) Entrepreneurship Finance Marketing/Managerial Marketing MBA (see MBA packet) Sales General Business Experience III. Student Eligibility Each department/major has unique and specific requirements for enrollment in the internship course. In general, to receive major credit for an internship the student must be at least a junior (60+ credit hours) in good standing have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be declared in the major/minor for which credit is sought. It is typical that a minimum major GPA of 3.0 is also required. General elective credit is available to freshmen and sophomore students, as well as juniors and seniors in multidisciplinary internships, through BUS 2/ Students should seek guidance from the Office of Business Experiences (300E BSA) when assistance is needed in determining GPA or curricular eligibility. Specific departmental/major requirements are as follows: Department/Major Available Internship Course # Credit Hours for Internship Minimum Cumulative GPA Minimum Major GPA Accounting (undergrad) ACCT All attempts count Accounting (graduate) ACCT All attempts count Business Management MIS Computer Information Systems MIS Economics (undergrad) ECON Economics (graduate) ECON Entrepreneurship ENTR Finance FIN Marketing/Managerial Marketing MKTG MBA BAD Sales MKTG General Internship in Business BUS Prerequisites Courses ACCT 23020, 23021, and one other ACCT course at level ACCT 33012, or equivalent MIS 24053, MIS MIS ECON 32040, 32041, and one additional level ECON course in MA coursework 4 courses completed in MAE program See MBA application packet MKTG ENTR 27056, 27466; MKTG 25010; & 2 more courses at the 30/40000 level FIN 36053, and at least one of the following: 36058, 36059, or MKTG & at least 2 additional MKTG/MMTG courses completed prior to beginning internship Business Major or Minor

4 IV. Employer Eligibility 1. The position should be with an organization which typically hires college graduates into entry-level positions. That is, the responsibilities, supervision, and training provided to the intern should be comparable to that which new hires in the organization typically receive. 2. The employer can be either a profit or a non-profit. It must have an individual knowledgeable about the subject (i.e. finance, marketing) who is willing to function as the intern s supervisor. 3. The student must work between hours (300 hours required for accounting). The preference is that the intern should be paid at least the prevailing minimum wage, with the possibility of exceptions. 4. A supervisory representative of the employing firm must provide a formal job offer, in writing, as well as confirmation that he or she is willing to evaluate the intern s performance. 5. The student must obtain the internship coordinator s approval prior to commencing employment, as NOT ALL POSITIONS WILL BE APPROVED. V. Obtaining an Internship Position The student is responsible for securing an appropriate internship, although assistance may be provided by the Department, the Office of Business Experiences or by the Career Services Center. Allow plenty of time to search for an internship and recognize that many hiring processes begin several months/semesters before the internship begins. During your search: Tap into your own network (parents, peers, friends of parents, parents of friends, past employers, faculty, etc.). Research available internships posted on the Business Experiences listserv and Experience Job and Internship Board. Have your resume critiqued. Participate in a mock interview. Familiarize yourself with for-credit internship eligibility and curriculum requirements. Internships, specific to business majors, are posted regularly on the Business Experiences listserv by the Office of Business Experiences. Undergraduate majors are automatically added to the list at the beginning of each semester. Graduate students may request to join the list by ing businessexperiences@kent.edu. Students are encouraged to create an account on the Kent State Experience Job and Internship Board available via A resume must be uploaded to complete registration. Resume critiques and mock interviews are available in the Career Services Center (261 Schwartz Center), and are highly recommended. Academic advisors (undergraduate- 107 BSA; graduate- A310 BSA) can assist you with determining your eligibility by way of assisting with GPA calculations, verifying course prerequisites, and translating curriculum requirements. The Office of Business Experiences (300E BSA) provides assistance with all internship applications. 4

5 VI. Applying for Course Credit 1. THE APPLICATION: To obtain admission to register for an internship in the College of Business Administration, the student must submit the completed which includes the Request for Permission to Register Form (page 6), a current resume, completed Prospective Internship Supervisor s Form (page 7), and a proposal to the Business Experiences Manager (room 300E BSA or electronically as a PDF attachment to businessexperiences@kent.edu) prior to commencing your internship experience. The proposal is to be written by the student applying for credit and must describe: i. The job itself, including specific projects you will be working on during the internship. ii. The specific conditions of the job, including the planned beginning and ending dates, the hours per week, the salary, and the reporting relationships iii. How you found the internship iv. Why you applied for this particular internship v. How the position is expected to enhance your career objectives NOTE: The student must obtain the internship approval prior to commencing employment, as NOT ALL POSITIONS WILL BE APPROVED. 2. APPROVAL PROCESS: The completed application will be forwarded to the appropriate department/major internship coordinator or department chair for review. Within 5-7 business days the application packet will be returned to the Business Experiences Manager with notification of approval status. The student will then be notified of his/her approval status via (at the kent.edu address). If your experience has been approved, you will also receive notification that you are eligible to register for the course credits via Flashline. The approval process can take up to two full weeks, so you should apply prior to commencing employment and well in advance of the semester start when possible. Faculty Internship Coordinator Contact Information Department Name Office Phone Accounting Mr. John Rose 556 BSA jmrose4@kent.edu Business Management Dr. James Smas A415 BSA mjsmas@kent.edu Computer Info Systems Dr. Alan Brandyberry A425 BSA abrandyb@kent.edu Economics Dr. Richard Kent 480 BSA rkent@kent.edu Entrepreneurship Julie Messing 320 BSA jmessing@kent.edu Finance Dr. David Dumpe 408 BSA ddumpe@kent.edu Internship in Business Mrs. Yvette Clayton, MBA 300E BSA yclayton@kent.edu Marketing Dr. Pamela Grimm 536 BSA pgrimm@kent.edu MBA Internship Felecia Urbanek A310 BSA furbanek@kent.edu Sales Ms. Ellen Daniels 537 BSA edaniels@kent.edu Mr. Greg Graham 537 BSA ggraham2@kent.edu

6 VII. Request for Permission to Register for Internship Form SECTION I (for assistance with this section, meet with an academic advisor in 107 BSA) Student Name: Banner ID: 8 Phone: Local Address: Student Major(s): (circle) ACCT BMGT CIS ECON ENTR FIN MKTG MMTG OPMG MBA MSA MAE Class Standing: FR SO JR SR GR Total Hours on Transcript: Cumulative GPA: MAJOR GPA: I am seeking credit during (choose 1): Fall Spring Summer, 20 not for credit If seeking credit, please list the course for which you are seeking credit (listing found on page 3): Major Courses Completed Note: Accounting students should also list the classes they are currently enrolled in. Course Number and Title Grade Course Number and Title Grade Ex: MKTG B+ SECTION II - REGISTRATION PROCEDURE 1. Complete the above information, have your supervisor complete the Prospective Internship Supervisor s Form and give it to you/return it to the Office of Business Experiences and prepare your proposal and resume (Details on page 3). 2. Bring or these documents to the Office of Business Experiences (Room 300E BSA) for evaluation. 3. Within 10 Business days you will be notified of your approval status via . The Business Experiences Office will retain the original form. 4. Note that the usual rules and deadlines regarding registration activities and payments apply to the internship. For approval, it is necessary to meet the student and employer eligibility requirements and to have an acceptable proposal. UNDERSTANDING OF COMMITMENT I have read the Internship Information and Application Packet and I understand the process and requirements for approval, registration, and completion of the course. Student signature: For official use only Date: This application is: Approved Not approved Authorized Department Signature: Date: 6

7 VIII. Prospective Internship Supervisor s Form College of Business Administration (A formal offer letter detailing position requirements and supervisor information may be substituted for or submitted with this form.) Prospective Intern s Name: TO THE PROSPECTIVE SUPERVISOR: For the student to receive academic credit for this internship, s/he needs your agreement to evaluate internship performance at the end of the internship period. Please fill out the information below and return to the intern for inclusion with the application for credit. The final evaluation entails completing a written letter of evaluation and completing the Internship Evaluation Form (page 8). These may be turned in by the intern (if in a sealed envelope) with the final report, or may be sent separately to Business Experiences Manager, Office of Business Experiences, College of Business Administration, Kent State University, Kent, OH Both must be received at least 10 days prior to the end of the semester in which credit is to be earned. PROSPECTIVE SUPERVISOR INFORMATION Name: Title: Day Phone: Name of Firm: Firm Address: Planned Start Date for Internship: Planned End Date for Internship: Hours per week for Internship: Hourly Wage for Internship: Detailed Description of Internship Activities/Responsibilities (attach additional documents if needed): Prospective Supervisor s Signature: Date: 7

8 IX. Internship Evaluation Form College of Business Administration (Supervisor should keep this form and return it at the completion of the student s internship) Intern s Name Firm s Name Supervisor s Name Supervisor s Phone Number ( ) Date Please write in each blank the number (from the following scale) that best indicates the quality of the intern s performance. Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Unacceptable Not Applicable NA Appropriateness of the intern's demeanor, conduct, and dress for the workplace Ability to understand the work to be performed Ability to learn procedures, systems, etc. within an acceptable time Punctuality in duties assigned Ability to communicate in written form Ability to communicate verbally Presentation skills Ability to integrate with and work as part of your team(s) Handling of contacts both within and outside the department/company Business knowledge and technical knowhow Problem solving skills Initiative Teamwork skills Creativity in performing assignments Overall evaluation of the student intern Additional comments: Supervisor s signature In addition to this form, please provide the intern with a written letter of evaluation. The letter and the evaluation form must accompany the intern s report. Thank you for your assistance. Both the letter (addressed to the intern s academic supervisor) and the form should be placed in a sealed envelope and given to the intern for inclusion in the intern s report. Office of Business Experiences College of Business Administration Kent State University Kent, OH, Fax: businessexperiences@kent.edu 8