BUSI 400 - HRM Internship Development Course

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): CITA 110, BUSI 337, BUSI 347, BUSI 357, BUSI 367. HRM Internship Development course should be taken the last semester of Junior year in preparation for summer HRM Internship Practicum

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

The Internship Development course is designed to include tools and exercises to help HRM majors to clarify academic and professional priorities to empower them to explore hands on internships. The course is designed to support students before their internship practicum course. Students are expected to complete the Internship Development course prior to the start of the internship. Business faculty will work with students to identify goals for internships, desired learning outcomes, and to approve the internship practicum. Students will consider their interest in the field of Human Resources and work with the course instructor /internship advisor to obtain an approved internship in Human Resources or Business Management.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Develop an understanding of the process of preparation and presentation of a job internship.
Gain experience in resume and cover letter writing.
Student will create a working resume that is written and designed by the student.
Student will create a working professional cover letter that can be individualized for each internship application
Students will develop a set of goals for their internship
Student will demonstrate an understanding of work (internship) etiquette.
Students will prepare for an internship through an assessment of strengths and weaknesses.
Students will identify their internship and professional goals while exploring networking opportunities.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of organizational and corporate culture through clear oral and written components.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of professional etiquette and ethics with use of office technology.
Learn how to present themselves and their work in a professional environment.
Cultivate a relationship with a firm in order to secure an internship for credit.
Gain permission and support of a university faculty member who will act as mentor during the internship process.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of the evaluation and reflection component of the internship experience.