College of Business Administration
Internship for Credit Information &
Application Packet
Office of Business Experiences 330.672.1285
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Table of Contents
I. Internship Application Checklist ... 2
II . About Internship-for-Credit Course ... 3
III. Student Eligibility ... 3
IV. Employer Eligibility ... 4
V. Obtaining an Internship Position ... 4
VI. Applying for Course Credit ... 5
VII. Request for Permission to Register for Internship Form ... 6
VIII. Prospective Internship Supervisor’s Form ... 7
IX. Internship Evaluation Form ... 8
I. Internship Application Checklist
Please use the checklist below to ensure you have completed all required portions of the application. Each of the items on the checklist should be submitted to the Office of Business Experiences (room 300E BSA or electronically as a PDF attachment to [email protected]).
______ Request for Permission to Register for Internship Form (page 6)
______ Prospective Internship Supervisor’s Form (page 7)
______ Resume
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II. About Internship-for-Credit Courses
All internship courses are controlled admission classes, requiring approval for registration, for students who are interested in obtaining career-relevant experience. The student must meet the criteria listed below to the
satisfaction of the internship coordinator or the chair of the department/major for which the student seeks internship credit. Some experiences may count for credit in the major, while others will allow the student to earn general elective credit, both of which count for credit toward the degree. Students should meet with an academic advisor (107 BSA or A310 BSA) to determine how an internship will fit into their curriculum.
The College of Business Administration offers for-credit internship course options in the following areas: Accounting (Undergrad & Grad)
Business Management
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Economics (Undergrad & Grad) Entrepreneurship
Finance
Marketing/Managerial Marketing MBA (see MBA packet)
Sales
General Business Experience
III. Student Eligibility
Each department/major has unique and specific requirements for enrollment in the internship course. In general, to receive major credit for an internship the student must be at least a junior (60+ credit hours) in good standing – have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA – and be declared in the major/minor for which credit is sought. It is typical that a minimum major GPA of 3.0 is also required. General elective credit is available to freshmen and sophomore
students, as well as juniors and seniors in multidisciplinary internships, through BUS 2/40192. Students should
seek guidance from the Office of Business Experiences (300E BSA) when assistance is needed in determining GPA or curricular eligibility.
Specific departmental/major requirements are as follows:
Department/Major
Available Internship Course #
Credit Hours for Internship Minimum Cumulative GPA Minimum Major GPA Prerequisites Courses Accounting (undergrad) ACCT 43092 3 3.0 3.0
All attempts count
ACCT 23020, 23021, and one other ACCT course at 30000 level
Accounting (graduate)
ACCT 63092 3 3.0
3.0
All attempts count ACCT 33012, 33010 or equivalent
Business Management
MIS 44192 3 2.5 2.5 MIS 24053, MIS 24163
Computer Information Systems
MIS 44292 3 2.5 2.5 MIS 24065
Economics (undergrad)
ECON 42292 3 2.25 2.75
ECON 32040, 32041, and one additional 30-40000 level ECON course
Economics (graduate)
ECON 62092 3 3.0 3.0 in MA coursework 4 courses completed in MAE program
Entrepreneurship
ENTR 47292 1-6 2.85 3.0
ENTR 27056, 27466; MKTG 25010; & 2 more courses at the 30/40000 level
Finance
FIN 46192 3 2.85 3.0
FIN 36053, 36054 and at least one of the following: 36058, 36059, or 46064
Marketing/Managerial Marketing
MKTG 45292 1-3 2.85 3.0
MKTG 25010 & at least 2 additional MKTG/MMTG courses completed prior to beginning internship
MBA
BAD 60092 See MBA application packet
Sales
MKTG 45192 3 2.25 2.25 MKTG 45047
General Internship in Business
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IV. Employer Eligibility
1. The position should be with an organization which typically hires college graduates into entry-level positions. That is, the responsibilities, supervision, and training provided to the intern should be comparable to that which new hires in the organization typically receive.
2. The employer can be either a profit or a non-profit. It must have an individual knowledgeable about the subject (i.e. finance, marketing) who is willing to function as the intern’s supervisor.
3. The student must work between 150-300 hours (300 hours required for accounting). The preference is that the intern should be paid at least the prevailing minimum wage, with the possibility of exceptions.
4. A supervisory representative of the employing firm must provide a formal job offer, in writing, as well as confirmation that he or she is willing to evaluate the intern’s performance.
5. The student must obtain the internship coordinator’s approval prior to commencing employment, as NOT
ALL POSITIONS WILL BE APPROVED.
V. Obtaining an Internship Position
The student is responsible for securing an appropriate internship, although assistance may be provided by the
Department, the Office of Business Experiences or by the Career Services Center. Allow plenty of time to search for an internship and recognize that many hiring processes begin several months/semesters before the internship begins. During your search:
Tap into your own network (parents, peers, friends of parents, parents of friends, past employers, faculty, etc.).
Research available internships posted on the Business Experiences listserv and Experience Job and Internship Board.
Have your resume critiqued. Participate in a mock interview.
Familiarize yourself with for-credit internship eligibility and curriculum requirements.
Internships, specific to business majors, are posted regularly on the Business Experiences listserv by the Office of Business Experiences. Undergraduate majors are automatically added to the list at the beginning of each semester. Graduate students may request to join the list by emailing [email protected].
Students are encouraged to create an account on the Kent State Experience Job and Internship Board available via http://www.kent.edu/career. A resume must be uploaded to complete registration. Resume critiques and mock interviews are available in the Career Services Center (261 Schwartz Center), and are highly recommended. Academic advisors (undergraduate- 107 BSA; graduate- A310 BSA) can assist you with determining your eligibility by way of assisting with GPA calculations, verifying course prerequisites, and translating curriculum requirements. The Office of Business Experiences (300E BSA) provides assistance with all internship applications.
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VI. Applying for Course Credit
1. THE APPLICATION: To obtain admission to register for an internship in the College of Business
Administration, the student must submit the completed which includes the ‘Request for Permission to Register Form’ (page 6), a current resume, completed ‘Prospective Internship Supervisor’s Form’ (page 7), and a proposal to the Business Experiences Manager (room 300E BSA or electronically as a PDF attachment to [email protected]) prior to commencing your internship experience.
The proposal is to be written by the student applying for credit and must describe:
i. The job itself, including specific projects you will be working on during the internship.
ii. The specific conditions of the job, including the planned beginning and ending dates, the hours per week, the salary, and the reporting relationships
iii. How you found the internship
iv. Why you applied for this particular internship
v. How the position is expected to enhance your career objectives
NOTE: The student must obtain the internship approval prior to commencing employment, as NOT ALL POSITIONS WILL BE APPROVED.
2. APPROVAL PROCESS: The completed application will be forwarded to the appropriate department/major internship coordinator or department chair for review. Within 5-7 business days the application packet
will be returned to the Business Experiences Manager with notification of approval status. The student will then be notified of his/her approval status via email (at the kent.edu email address). If your experience has been approved, you will also receive notification that you are eligible to register for the course credits via Flashline. The approval process can take up to two full weeks, so you should apply prior to commencing
employment and well in advance of the semester start when possible.
Faculty Internship Coordinator Contact Information
Department Name Office Email Phone
Accounting Mr. John Rose 556 BSA [email protected] 330-672-1108
Business Management Dr. James Smas A415 BSA [email protected] 330-672-1155 Computer Info Systems Dr. Alan Brandyberry A425 BSA [email protected] 330-672-1140
Economics Dr. Richard Kent 480 BSA [email protected] 330-672-2366
Entrepreneurship Julie Messing 320 BSA [email protected] 330-672-9430
Finance Dr. David Dumpe 408 BSA [email protected] 330-672-1203
Internship in Business Mrs. Yvette Clayton, MBA 300E BSA [email protected] 330-672-1285
Marketing Dr. Pamela Grimm 536 BSA [email protected] 330-672-2170
MBA Internship Felecia Urbanek A310 BSA [email protected] 330-672-1236
Sales Ms. Ellen Daniels 537 BSA [email protected] 330-672-1271
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VII. Request for Permission to Register for Internship Form
SECTION I (for assistance with this section, meet with an academic advisor in 107 BSA)
Student Name: Banner ID: 8____________________________ Email: ________________________ Phone: ___________________
Local Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Student Major(s): (circle) ACCT BMGT CIS ECON ENTR FIN MKTG MMTG OPMG MBA MSA MAE Class Standing: FR SO JR SR GR | Total Hours on Transcript: | Cumulative GPA: MAJOR GPA:______ | I am seeking credit during (choose 1): Fall Spring Summer, 20___ | not for credit ___ If seeking credit, please list the course for which you are seeking credit (listing found on page 3):
Major Courses Completed
Note: Accounting students should also list the classes they are currently enrolled in. Course Number and Title Grade Course Number and Title Grade
Ex: MKTG 35035 B+
SECTION II - REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
1. Complete the above information, have your supervisor complete the Prospective Internship Supervisor’s
Form and give it to you/return it to the Office of Business Experiences and prepare your proposal and resume
(Details on page 3).
2. Bring or email these documents to the Office of Business Experiences (Room 300E BSA) for evaluation.
3. Within 10 Business days you will be notified of your approval status via email. The Business Experiences Office will retain the original form.
4. Note that the usual rules and deadlines regarding registration activities and payments apply to the internship.
For approval, it is necessary to meet the student and employer eligibility requirements and to have an acceptable proposal.
UNDERSTANDING OF COMMITMENT
I have read the “Internship Information and Application Packet” and I understand the process and requirements for approval, registration, and completion of the course.
Student signature: Date:
For official use only
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VIII. Prospective Internship Supervisor’s Form
College of Business Administration(A formal offer letter detailing position requirements and supervisor information may be substituted for
or submitted with this form.)
Prospective Intern’s Name:
TO THE PROSPECTIVE SUPERVISOR: For the student to receive academic credit for this internship, s/he
needs your agreement to evaluate internship performance at the end of the internship period. Please fill out the information below and return to the intern for inclusion with the application for credit.
The final evaluation entails completing a written letter of evaluation and completing the Internship Evaluation
Form (page 8). These may be turned in by the intern (if in a sealed envelope) with the final report, or may be sent
separately to Business Experiences Manager, Office of Business Experiences, College of Business Administration, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242. Both must be received at least 10 days prior to the end of the semester in which credit is to be earned.
PROSPECTIVE SUPERVISOR INFORMATION
Name: Title: Day Phone: Email: Name of Firm: Firm Address:
Planned Start Date for Internship: Planned End Date for Internship: Hours per week for Internship: Hourly Wage for Internship:
Detailed Description of Internship Activities/Responsibilities (attach additional documents if needed):
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IX. Internship Evaluation Form
College of Business Administration
(Supervisor should keep this form and return it at the completion of the student’s internship)
Intern’s Name _______________________________ Firm’s Name ________________________________
Supervisor’s Name ___________________________ Date_____________ Supervisor’s Phone Number ( )______________________
Please write in each blank the number (from the following scale) that best indicates the quality of the intern’s performance.
Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Unacceptable Not Applicable
5 4 3 2 1 NA
____ Appropriateness of the intern's demeanor, conduct, and dress for the workplace ____ Ability to understand the work to be performed
____ Ability to learn procedures, systems, etc. within an acceptable time ____ Punctuality in duties assigned
____ Ability to communicate in written form ____ Ability to communicate verbally ____ Presentation skills
____ Ability to integrate with and work as part of your team(s)
____ Handling of contacts both within and outside the department/company ____ Business knowledge and technical knowhow
____ Problem solving skills ____ Initiative
____ Teamwork skills
____ Creativity in performing assignments ____ Overall evaluation of the student intern Additional comments:
Supervisor’s signature __________________________________
In addition to this form, please provide the intern with a written letter of evaluation. The letter and the evaluation form must accompany the intern’s report. Thank you for your assistance.
Both the letter (addressed to the intern’s academic supervisor) and the form should be placed in a sealed envelope and given to the intern for inclusion in the intern’s report.
Office of Business Experiences |College of Business Administration |Kent State University |Kent, OH, 44242 Fax: 330.672.3381 | [email protected]
