BUS 199 - Internship / Cooperative Education

Credits: 15
Variable Credit Course: Yes

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 495
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Supervised work experience in the field providing practical experience in the operations and methods of business. The internship will augment the classroom learning by applying skills and knowledge learned in a real business setting. Students will be supervised by business professionals who are experienced practitioners in the field, and will practice the work skills required to be successful in their chosen field. In partnership with the instructor and the supervisor, students will develop learning objectives to achieve during the internship/work experience.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Gray Area Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Design learning contracts developed on a quarterly basis.
Demonstrate marketable job skills and on-the-job experience.
Demonstrate career competency and make business connections.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Apply problem solving and analysis skills to business questions and demonstrate appropriate solutions.

Course Contents

Typical learning objectives will include emphasis on the following: Self-development; Interpersonal skills; How to get along with employer/co-workers; Technical skills related to the job; The practical side of the world of work; Work ethics; Diversity in the workplace; Legal issues relating to employment; Learning in a real business world context.

Instructional Units: 22.5