Students are employed on a full-time basis for a three to eight month term. A common four month term begins in January, May or September. The hours, wages, and benefits associated with the job are determined by the employer prior to hiring the intern. Tasks assigned to the student should correspond to the student's educational background. The College of Business Internship Coordinator must approve all Internships sponsored by employers in order to ensure standards of quality in the work experience are maintained.
Internships are credit generating for the student.
Depending upon the type of internship one to four credit hours are given for the internship period. However, some employers require higher grade point averages. All students in this category will have had course work in English, speech, business communication, accounting, and general computer information systems concepts. Employers will often have their own set of requirements and after interviewing potential interns, make the hiring decision. No student is guaranteed an internship position, but good students are often placed.