Benedictine University

COURSE SYLLABUS – Spring 2015

ACCT 297; BSCI 297; FINA 297; MGT 297; MKTG 297; BALT 297: Internship

Instructor: Mr. Richard Cali,

Office: Scholl Hall, Room 154

Phone: (630) 829-1932

Fax: (630) 829-6226

E-mail:

Office Hours: by appointment

Course Description

(From the BU catalog) Practical experience in business related fields under the supervision of the programadvisor.

Course Prerequisites

  • Students must be enrolled as a BU undergraduate or graduate student and have a good academic standing in order to qualify for academic credit for an internship
  • Normally students who are full time undergraduates participate in internships during their senior year. However, sophomore or juniors are eligible and should consider internships as early as possible.
  • Student must understand the policies and expectations of the internship course
  • Students should be able and willing to exemplify the Benedictine University values of integrity, citizenship, excellence and continuous learning as a representative of all the students at the University.
  • Students must have the internship approved by the internship advisorMr. Cali, their academic advisor, and the on-site business practitioner who will be overseeing the internship prior to registration for an internship. A job description from the internship site is required along with the intern’s supervisor’s contact information.
  • A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is required in order to register; the PIN can only be obtained from Mr. Cali after an internship is approved.
  • Students can register for one of the following courses: ACCT 297, BALT 297, FINA 297, MGT 297, MKTG 297, or BSCI 297.
  • Each academic credit hour requires 50 hours of work experience to be completed. Students may enroll in anywhere from a minimum of two semester hours to a maximum of six semester hours at any internship during a semester or summer. BSCI 297 has a minimum requirement of one hour.
  • An initial meeting to discuss expectations is required within one week of registering for the internship.

Course Objectives and Expected Student Outcomes

The general objectives of this course are geared toward each student being able to:

  1. Perform at a responsible performance level at a business related internship site; this will be evidenced through an evaluation by the onsite business practitioner who oversees the internship.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to learn new business related skills; this will be demonstrated through the completion of a weekly personal journal.
  3. Apply skill sets acquired in courses to support a business internship at a business-related site. This will be evidenced through a paper that is due at the end of the internship period.
  4. Identify questions and concerns that pertain to the business site; this will be evidenced through regular contacts with the internship advisor.
  5. Analyze the strategic long-term purpose for the employer and then recognize the fit of the intern responsibilities at the employer; this will be evidenced through a paper at the end of the internship.

Student Responsibility

  1. Arranging the internship: Students canidentify potential internships for academic creditthrough the College ofBusiness Weekly Internship Bulletin Posting on D2L, the Career Development office located in the KrasaCenter or personal contacts.
  2. Registering for the internship: Each academic credit hour requires 50 hours of work experience to be completed. Students may enroll in anywhere from a minimum of two semester hours to a maximum of six semester hours at any internship during a semester or summer. BSCI 297 has a minimum requirement of one hour.

For example, a student must work 300 hours to earn six hours of credit. (Up to 12 semester hours may be earned at two different internship employment sites during two different semesters or summers.) Completingcourse evaluation requirements: Each of the academic course evaluation requirements must be properly completed in order to earn a passing grade for the internship.

  1. Students must provide the following in order to obtain approval and register for an internship:
  2. Students advisor approval via email
  3. Job Description created by the internship site
  4. Supervisor title and contact information
  5. Specific course and number of credit hours
  6. In order to receive academic credit for the experienceStudents are responsible for tuition costs related to the number of credit hours registered. For further information on tuition costs and payment arrangements, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (630) 829-6503 or via email to .
  7. Students are required to meet with the Internship Advisor within the first two weeks after registering to review the syllabus.

Course Evaluation Requirements

Grading Basis %of Course Grade

Evaluation by the internship employer-supervisorand a student self-evaluation(Mid Term & Final)------30%

Bi - Monthly student journal------20 %

Time Log ------5 %

Questionnaire, Hand written Thank you note, two-minute elevator speech,

Revised resume ------10 %

Final typewritten paper ------20%

Student to faculty contact initiated by the intern

via email or by appointment every two weeks ------15 %

100 %

Grading:

A = 90 - 100 %

B = 80 - 89 %

C = 70 – 79%

D = 60 - 69 %

F = below 60

Note: Final grades will be full letter grades only

Internship Requirements

Direct student-faculty advisor contact isrequiredtwice a month or every two weeksand must be initiated by the internvia email or by an office appointment.(Up to 10% of Grade)

It is mandatory that students provide a status of the internshipwith a journal and time log to Mr. Cali every two weeks. Student’s final grade will be lowered by 15% plus a reduction in points at the discretion of Mr. Cali for the Journal and time log grade portion, if this portion of the course is neglected.

Bi - Monthly Student Journal(Up to 20% of Grade)

The journal is a summary of the work performed each 2 week period during the internship. The journal need not be lengthy but it should include the kinds of tasks being performed during each 2 week period of time.

• Journals must be provided either electronically or as a hard copy in a MS Word document with students name,course number, and 2 week date range.

• The journals should be submitted via email twice a month along with the time logs on the 1st and 15th of each month. Journals must include the types of tasks performed and should be submitted via email to r hard copy.

Time Log (Up to 5% of Grade)

A time log must be submitted via email carbon copying your supervisor or hard copy signed by a supervisor. The time log must include specific dates worked and also specify the number of hours worked during each weekincluding the total hours. Time logs are due every two weeks along with the working Journal..

Points will be deducted when journals or time logs are late.

Evaluations of the Internship by the On-site Intern Supervisor(Up to 30% of Grade)

The Employer Evaluation Formsare due mid internship and the week before Finals. A form is provided to the intern for the employer supervisor to complete. Negative comments will affect the grade for this component. A rating of average or above is required in order to earn good grade for this grade component. The form may be submitted via email from the supervisor directly to the internship advisor. Your supervisor may contact Mr. Cali directly at with any questions during the internship or regarding the completion of the evaluation form.

The internship advisor or a representative from Benedictine University will visit the employer on site whenever possible.

Internship Requirements– Continued

Exit Interview should be scheduled the week of finals our earlier.

Balance of deliverables below is due at or before the exit interview. Items 1-4 are worth up to 10% of your grade. Item # 5 is worth up to 20% of your grade.

  1. Questionnaire

A type written questionnaire with answers is required. The questionnaire is provided on D2L. Many students answer the questions while on the internship which helps them organize the final paper.

  1. Hand Written Thank You Note

A hand written thank you letter will be reviewed at the exit interview and sent to the employer as part of the internship. A copy is required to be turned in at the exit interview.

  1. Two Minute Elevator Speech

A type written two minute elevator speech is required and will be reviewed at the exit interview. The advisor will suggest ways to improve it for your practical use for networking and employment improvement.

  1. Internship Resume Content

A copy of a resume with the internship experience included is required. It will be reviewed at the exit interview. The advisor will suggest ways to improve it for your practical use for networking and employment improvement.

  1. Paper (20%)

A formal paper describing the internship experience is required. It will be reviewed at the exit interview.See paper guidelines below.

Internship Requirements – Continued

The Final Paper (Up to 20% of Grade) Due at or before the Exit Interview

• The final paper should include details concerning the nature of the firm providing the internship.

• The paper should focus upon the specific location at which you worked. Describe the work environment and the internship responsibilities.

• The purpose of the paper is to integrate the internship with college course work completed. For example, what computer skills were essential? Which courses and how did they help complete the tasks and responsibilities of the internship? What skills did you feel you were lacking? What skills did you feel you did not receive from your Benedictine course work?Did you feel comfortable in the internship? Did you enjoy the internship? Do you have any recommendations for future interns at this site?

• The final paper is due the week of Finals or during the exit interview. A late paper will be penalized for each day that it is late. Papers should be submitted via email to and hard copy delivered to Adriane Ruiz to be placed in Mr. Cali’s mailbox located in Scholl Hall 158 (Undergraduate Business Office).

Paper Format Requirements –

  • The paper length should be six to eight double-spaced typewritten pages regardless of the number of credit hours.
  • Font – Times New Roman – no smaller than 11 Pt., no larger than 12 Pt
  • Double-spaced.
  • Left and right margins must be no smaller than 1 inch and no wider than 1.25 inches; top and bottom margins should be set at 1 inch.

Other Policies and Important Syllabus Notes

Academic Dishonesty

Dishonesty, including plagiarism and any copyright infringements, will not be tolerated. This includes not listing sources on a List of Reference page. If deemed appropriate by the instructor, a grade reduction could be imposed as a minimum. Dishonesty could result in failing the course or expulsion. This policy applies to material used for grading purposes and does not include notes taken inclass sessions.

Electronic Devices Policy

Does not apply to this course

Technology Requirement

Students are expected to use word processing software when preparing assignments. Students will use Benedictine University databases and various web sites for research.

Special Needs

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability, you may be eligible for reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Academic Resource Center in Kindlon Hall, Room 249. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The University will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or a degree program.

Academic Accommodations for Religious Obligations

A student whose religious obligation conflicts with a course requirement may request an academic accommodation from the instructor. Students must make such requests in writing by the end of the first week of the class.

Mission Statement

Benedictine University dedicated itself to the education of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. As an academic community committed to liberal arts and professional education, distinguished, and guided by its Roman Catholic tradition and Benedictine heritage, the University prepares its students for a lifetime as active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders in the world community.

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Mr. Richard Cali: Internship Syllabus2014 SummerSemester