BUS 291 - Business Internship

1.0 to 12.0 Credits
Workplace experience. Develop learning objectives that relate to academic program and career goals. S/U grade only. Prerequisite: Secured internship; concurrent enrollment in BUS 290; completion of minimum of 15 credits related to area of study and GPA of 2.5. Registration by entry code only; obtain code from faculty coordinator with proof of internship.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify, discuss, and write specific learning objectives and develop career and educational plan to reach the career goals of the internship. [REASON]
Demonstrate understanding of work place trends and opportunities. [REASON]
Evaluate self and create options to achieve greater success in the experiential learning environment. [REASON}
Develop positive work habits and skills in interpersonal relations while interning at the internship site. [COMMUNICATE]
Experience both oral and written communications at work-site. [COMMUNICATE]
Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional and ethical attitudes; understanding of work environment; job descriptions and performance objectives; interpersonal work skills, work site leadership, group interaction, conflict management and workplace cultural diversity. [REASON]
Experience a new dynamic working community at the given internship site. [EXPLORE]
Work among a variety of colleagues, vendors, and customers/clients to gain an overall understanding of workplace cultural diversity and ethics in the workplace. [EXPLORE]
Gain and/or improve job-specific technical skills and soft skills at the internship. [ACT]
Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional and ethical attitudes. [ACT]