Guidelines - Pennsylvania State University

BA 495A - Internship in Business -- Guidelines

COVER SHEET

2014

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BA 495A - Internship in Business -- Guidelines 2014

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 employer requires. The employer benefits from having the opportunity to bring into its place of business 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 six to nine credits for the experience.

Benefits of this Course

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

Color coded sheets in this package are as follows:

o Blue - Student information -o Green - Employer/Internship Company/Supervisor -o Yellow - Penn State Internship Coordinator --

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o Student Responsibilities --

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

1) Fifth (or higher) semester classification;

2) Good academic standing (GPA of 2.00 or higher);

3) Completion of all BASIC CORE courses and at least 18 credits of INTERMEDIATE CORE and OPTION courses, specifically including BA 321 and BA 322;

4) Completion of at least 1 credit of formal academic internship preparation at the 400 level, and

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.

In order to receive academic credit for BA 495A, the student must successfully accomplish the following:

1) Be certain that he/she meets all the qualifications for an internship before Applying.

2) Provide a current resume/portfolio.

3) Secure an offer from an approved employer.

4) Completing BA 495A may adversely affect a student's financial aid. Every student should consult with the Financial Aid Officer on his/her campus before registering for BA 495A.

5) Read and sign the "Student Agreement" form.

6) 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.

7) The student must keep a journal of his/her experiences (e-mail the coordinator weekly) using regular entries and then prepare a final power point presentation and written report, 8 to 12 pages in length, describing the company, your duties and responsibilities and an evaluation of the experience. (See the instructor for detailed directions)

8) Receive an overall satisfactory evaluation from the employer and instructor. An evaluation form used by the company may be substituted if desired. This form will be sent to the instructor when completed by the student's supervisor.

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o Employer's Responsibilities --

The employer must agree to the following stipulations: 1) The employer agrees to engage the student in a position suitable for a BSB major that will allow the student to gain practical and academic business experience. 2) The employer agrees to provide the intern with between 40 and 45 internship work hours per semester for each credit earned. 3) Read and sign the Employer's Liability Agreement 4) 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 will be provided to Penn State within 10 days prior to the beginning of the internship. 5) 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.

o Supervisor's Responsibilities --

At a minimum, the supervisor will perform the following: 1) Supervise the intern. The supervisor has sole responsibility for supervising the student while in an intern position 2) Communicate clearly any internship problems to the instructor at Penn State. 3) Comment on the intern's written report. 4) Provide the instructor with a completed copy of the "Employee Evaluation Form" at the completion of the internship. 5) The supervisor will also be invited to attend and comment on the student's in-class presentation.

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O Instructor's Responsibilities --

At a minimum, the instructor will perform the following:

Classroom instruction responsibilities:

1)

Determine the suitability of the internship experiences and the appropriate credit

level

2)

Provide each intern with detailed directions about how to prepare the journal, written

report, and final presentation

3)

Read journals and correspond with students on a weekly basis

4)

Read and comment on the preliminary draft of the student's final report.

5)

Read and evaluate the final draft of the student's final report.

6)

Assign a grade to the student upon completion of the internship

Employer related responsibilities

1)

Assist employer in creating job description

2)

Assist employer by participating in the interview process, if appropriate

3)

Participate in an early internship review, typically in the first two to three weeks of the

semester

4)

Communicate periodically with the student's supervisor to determine how well the

student is performing in the internship

5)

Perform a final evaluation of the suitability of the internship experience and provide

feedback to the employer

Selection Process

1)

University-arranged Internships

a) Penn State posts an internship opportunity when a position becomes available specifying:

the name of the organization, location, job description, rate of pay (if any), appropriate

BSB option desired, number of work hours requested, and application deadline.

b) The student applies for the internship. Students should exercise, due care while preparing materials to submit to employers and provide employers with documents that appear to have been prepared professionally

c) The student gains official approval from the internship instructor based on information provided by the employer.

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