Course Work
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business interns will complete specific, outlined coursework to receive academic credit for the internship. The coursework must be completed during the internship work period. Because all assignments are completed and submitted using Blackboard, it is important to have reliable internet access during the internship.
During the first few weeks of the internship course, interns define and submit learning objectives for approval. The learning objectives should include new or expanded responsibilities or learning opportunities beyond those experienced during previous periods of employment. Well-defined objectives will serve as a basis for a fair and adequate evaluation and assessment of progress during the internship. Students participating in the Introductory Internship (BUS 2250) will complete three learning objectives. Students participating in the Advanced (BUS 4250) or Graduate Internship (BUS 6250) will complete five learning objectives.
Mid-way through the internship, interns will receive a progress check from an internship coordinator. If the internship is in Cache Valley or along the Wasatch Front the visit will be made at the work site. In these cases, the internship coordinator will travel to your work site to meet with the intern and the work supervisor. Most visits are brief, lasting approximately 20 minutes. If the internship is outside of Cache Valley or the Wasatch Front, the progress check will be made via a conference call. During the progress check the student intern, the work supervisor, and the internship coordinator will discuss the progress being made toward accomplishing the learning objectives.
At the end of the internship, the intern and the work supervisor will complete a formal evaluation of the accomplishments made during the semester. The intern will also submit a 3-5 page final writing assignment detailing the completion of the learning objectives.