In some cases, students will also have the opportunity to work an additional ten hours each week during the full academic year, if the location of the internship is convenient, students maintain the required grade point average, and receive the coordinator's approval. Work during the academic year must not interfere with students' academic progress. The mentor will be advised of the student's courses and progress. As the student s academic and professional skills develop responsibilities and professional training will evolve accordingly. Students in the program gain valuable professional skills and develop a supportive relationship with their mentors.
Students can receive up to six academic credits for successful participation in the program.
Criteria for Selection Participants are chosen on the basis of their academic achievements and their potential for success both in their internship and in the Seidman School of Business. Three letters of recommendation and a personal interview are required of all applicants. In order to remain in the Minority Business Education Center Program, participants must enroll for and maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. Perform satisfactorily in the internship portion of the program. After earning 55 semester hours with at least a 2.5 grade point average, students are admitted to the upper-division programs.