Benefits for the student the internship program is a significant part of your curriculum. The program provides you with the opportunity to receive a hands-on experience and observe professionals in a specific field. Such a program also helps students make a smooth transition from university into the workforce. Completing an internship program, combined with the classroom knowledge, enhances a student s communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in today s business world. In the end, you will have received a well-rounded educational experience.
Students often provide new viewpoints to stimulate creative thinking in problem-solving situations.
During the internship, the company will have an opportunity to act as mentors, influencing interns to strengthen ethical values and develop positive attitudes. While it is not the primary purpose of the internships, companies will have an opportunity to evaluate interns as prospective permanent employees. Students completing the internship program in addition to their academic studies become highly competent employees. Finally, the employer will be helping to develop a highly qualified local pool of professional accountants. Internship Selection Criteria 1.