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BA 495A - Internship in Business -- Guidelines 2015

BSB Program Internship Guidelines

INTRODUCTION The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) has developed the following guidelines for BA 495A (Internship in Business). This internship program is open to junior and senior Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) students who meet the qualifications of the program (see Qualifications for Internship). Penn State is implementing this internship program with the intention of enriching the academic and practical educational experience of Penn State BSB majors, while providing a valuable resource/service to the many organizations that comprise our service area.

All parties involved in the internship program should benefit from the experience. The successful completion of a business internship should provide the student with the practical, "hands-on" experience in the business world that today's employers require. The employer benefits from having the opportunity to bring into its environment a highly motivated intern who can contribute to the success of the business. The internship experience also provides the employer with the opportunity to screen a potential permanent employee. Penn State benefits from the contacts and goodwill generated from placing our students with local, regional, national, and international organizations.

GUIDELINES FOR BA 495A A student who has successfully completed all the requirements for BA 495A earns three to six credits for the experience.

Benefits of this Course for the Student 1. The student demonstrates a practical application of the business principles learned in previous courses. 2. The instructor learns about his/her students through a first-hand look at their work. 3. The student completes a written report of value, both to his/her employer and to his/her course work at Penn State. 4. Penn State benefits from the good relations developed through this interaction with the business community.

Student Responsibilities The student is responsible for meeting the following BA 495A qualifications:

Attain at least fifth (or higher) semester classification. Be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.00 or higher). Completion of all BASIC CORE courses and at least 18 credits of INTERMEDIATE CORE

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Completion of at least 1 credit of academic internship preparation at the 400 level. If the student receives an internship offer from an employer without having met all the

qualifications for an internship, Penn State reserves the right to deny academic credit for the internship. Obtain approval for the specific internship position from the campus internship coordinator before initiating the internship.

The student must successfully accomplish the following to receive academic credit for BA 495A: Ensure that he/she meets all the qualifications for an internship before applying. Provide a current resume/portfolio. Secure an offer from an approved employer. Completing BA 495A may adversely affect a student's financial aid. Every student should consult with the Financial Aid Officer on campus before registering for BA 495A. Read and sign the required forms within this packet. Successfully complete between 40 and 45 internship and academic work hours for each credit earned during the semester in which the student is registered for the internship. Maintain a journal of experience within the University's course management system and then prepare a final written report, 8 to 12 pages in length, describing the company, your duties and responsibilities and an evaluation of the experience. Receive an overall satisfactory evaluation from the employer and instructor. An evaluation form used by the company may be substituted if desired. This form must be sent to the instructor when completed by the student's supervisor.

Employer Responsibilities The employer must agree to the following stipulations:

Engage the student in a position suitable for a business major that will allow the student to gain practical and academic business experience.

The employer agrees to provide the intern with between 40 and 45 internship work hours per semester for each credit earned.

Read and sign the Employer's Liability Agreement. The employer will provide Worker's Compensation and general liability insurance for the

intern. A certificate of insurance evidencing Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability and general liability may be required prior to the beginning of the internship. Penn State is responsible for dismissal of a student for academic or disciplinary reasons, but the employer maintains the right to remove a student from an internship if the student does not comply with the rules, policies, procedures, or standards of the employer. In the event of a student's removal by the employer, the instructor at Penn State must be notified immediately. Both Penn State and the employer will determine jointly if and when a student should be permitted to return to the employer to continue the internship.

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Supervisor's Responsibilities At a minimum, the supervisor will perform the following:

Supervise the intern. The supervisor has sole responsibility for supervising the student while in an intern position.

Communicate clearly any internship problems to the instructor at Penn State. Comment on the intern's written report. Provide the instructor with a completed copy of the "Employee Evaluation

Form" at the completion of the internship. The supervisor will also be invited to comment on the student's in-class presentation.

BSB Program Internship Coordinator's Responsibilities At a minimum, the coordinator will perform the following:

Determine the suitability of the internship experience and appropriate credit level. Provide intern with detailed directions about how to prepare the written report and

internship documentation. Read and evaluate the final draft of the student's final report. Assign a grade to the student upon completion of the internship. Assist employer in creating job description, if necessary. Assist employer by participating in the interview process, if appropriate. Participate in early internship review within the first three weeks of the semester. If necessary, communicate periodically with the student's supervisor to determine how

well the student is performing in the internship. Perform a final evaluation of the suitability of the internship experience based on the

student's final report and provide feedback to the student (and employer if necessary).

Grading Criteria for BA 495A The student's final letter grade for BA 495A will be based upon the following:

successful completion of all aspects of the internship (see Student's Responsibilities) supervisor's evaluation of the student's job performance instructor's judgment of the student's scholastic achievement based on the final paper

DISCLAIMER Neither Penn State nor the faculty/administration of Penn State are, in any way, liable for the actions of the students involved in the BA 495 business internship program or the actions of employers involved in the program.

If a non-academic problem arises between the employer and the student, Penn State and the faculty/administration of Penn State will not be a party to the dispute.

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Table of Contents

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The page is an outline of the pages contained within, complete with the signature required from the responsible party for that form.

Document

Required Signature(s)

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Student Internship Agreement Employer Information Form Employer Liability Agreement Letter of Intent Preliminary Evaluation - Student Preliminary Evaluation - Employer Student's Final Evaluation Employer's Final Evaluation Internship Hours

Student, Employer, Coordinator Employer Employer Student Student Employer Student Employer Student

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Completed forms should be returned to: Frank Sorokach, Internship Coordinator Penn State Worthington Scranton 120 Ridge View Drive - Dunmore, Pa. 18512 570-963-2671 | fms16@psu.edu

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Penn State Worthington Scranton ? Bachelor of Science in Business Student Internship Agreement

Student Name__________________________________________________________________ Organization Name ______________________________________________________________ Internship Location Address ______________________________________________________ Internship Location County _______________________________________________________ Student Phone __________________________ Company Phone _________________________ Supervisor's Name and Title _______________________________________________________

I, ______________________________, will be enrolled in a _____credit internship during the dates from _______________ to ________________. If student will have a job title while serving as an intern that title will be ____________________________.

TERMS OF INTERNSHIP: 1. Routine responsibilities to develop professional knowledge, skills and values. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. Additional Duties: As deemed capable, I will assume additional responsibilities. I will not routinely perform duties generally considered below the paraprofessional level. 3. I will be permitted to attend staff meetings, other relevant meetings and to visit other community organizations as deemed appropriate with the permission of my supervisor.

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