FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What
are the requirements of the program?
Students must be a business major with junior or senior status,
have completed a majority of the required business core courses, and
have at least a 2.3 grade point average.
What
are the benefits of completing an internship?
There are many benefits that you will receive during your internship.
You will be placed in a positive, supervised experience where you will
receive:
· Hands-on work experience
· Documented work contract of assignments
· Meaningful and progressive work
· Feedback and performance evaluation
· An opportunity to create a work portfolio
· Assistance with work-related problems and career questions
· Access to professionals who can assist you with your career goals
and aspirations
How
do I apply for an internship?
· Complete the required Career Development Workshops
· Apply for admission to the Business Department Internship Program
· After acceptance into the program, review the internships available
and select companies of interest
· Forward your resume and cover letter to prospective companies and
schedule interviews
· Notify internship coordinator of internship match
· Work 150 hours at the internship company
· Keep a detailed daily activities log of internship activities
· Attend required workshops/meetings during the semester
· Submit an internship portfolio with required forms
What
kinds of internships are available?
There are a variety of internships available in the area of marketing,
management, human resource management, computers, accounting, public
relations, finance, investments, sports management, and promotion, among
others.
Can
I automatically register for an internship?
No, students must apply for admission into the program. Once students
are accepted into the program, a "Special Permission Form" will be used
to register you for the course.
When
should I apply for an internship?
You will learn about internships in your freshman and sophomore year.
Arrange your academic schedule to allow for an internship in your junior
or senior year. All paperwork must be completed and acceptance must
be finalized before pre-registration week the semester prior to placement.
The timetable is April for the Fall semester, November for the Spring
semester, and March for the Summer semester.
When are internships offered?
Internships are offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
How
much credit can I earn for an internship?
Students can earn three credit hours for every 150 hours worked. This
course is considered an upper-division business elective and can be
placed in the business core or in the all-college elective section of
the audit sheet.
Can
I complete an internship in my hometown during the semester break?
Yes, but all assignments must be approved by the Internship Coordinator
prior to placement. There are a number positions available in the New
York City, Washington DC, Rochester, and Syracuse areas.
Do
I have to register for an internship?
Students must register for BUS 378 - Professional Business Practice
to receive credit for an internship. Student must obtain a "Special
Permission Form" from the Internship Program Coordinator to register
for this course. This form is only processed after students are accepted
in the program.
Can
I complete more than one internship?
Yes, students can earn up to twelve credit hours of internship credit.
Can
I set up my own internship?
Yes, but students still must apply to the internship program and be
accepted. The company must complete the Learning Agreement Form (Form
3) that describes the internship activities and be approved by the Internship
Coordinator prior to acceptance.
How do
I fit my internship into my class schedule?
Most internship companies are flexible and will accommodate your class
schedule, but you must work at least 10-12 hours per week and complete
150 work hours during the semester.
Can
I receive internship credit from my current employers?
No, generally no credit may be earned from your current job.
Are
internships paid or non-paid?
Some companies provide a stipend to their interns, other do not.