Internship- School of Business- HSU

Internship Application/Contract

Purpose

The purpose of the Internship Program at the HSU is to provide students with a hands-on, practical, business-world experience in their field of study. The School of Business at HSU is dedicated to providing students with the highest quality educational experiences in business concepts and skills that are needed to meet the challenges of today’s complex and changing environment. Also, it focuses on the development of leaders with entrepreneurial capacity to effectively initiate, manage, and implement change in a dynamic business environment. The Internship Program is a valuable tool to help achieve this mission.

Student Benefits
Applying academic knowledge and skills to a practical work experience.
Interacting and communicating with business professionals.
Gaining self-confidence.
Building a network of professional contacts.
Three-hours of class credit toward your Business degree.
Possible future employment opportunity.

Employer Benefits
Provides a pool of prospective employees already oriented to your organization.
Provides competent, motivated temporary help during peak periods, for special projects, or for vacation replacements.
Exposes personnel to current academic concepts and curriculum.
Increases visibility of your company when interns return to the classroom.
Provides valuable work experience for the next generation of business professionals.
Contributes to society by supporting higher education and the learning process.

Student Responsibilities
Spend at least 100 hours working on intern project(s).
Complete the set of student requirements as listed below.
Complete an evaluation form at the conclusion of the internship.

Employer Responsibilities
Provide a meaningful, practical work experience that utilizes the educational expertise of the student.
In consultation with the Internship Director, complete a Job Description form which specifies the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Complete a performance evaluation form at the completion of the internship.

Business Student Intern Requirements

Undergraduate Students

Students are expected to complete the following activities during the internship and spend at least 100 hours working on intern project(s):

1. Provide the Director with a folder containing student's home/cell phone, work phone, and Internet numbers (and any change in such) and one page report on intern project(s).  This is due no later than the third week of the semester.
2. Provide the employer and Director with internship work schedule.
3. Report to work on time and appropriately dressed. 
4. Report once each month to the Director (in person, on phone, on Internet, and/or FAX) about the intern project. 
5. Turn in a 10-15 page typed Final Internship Report, other material from firm, and a Final Evaluation signed by the employer 4 days BEFORE final exams begin.  The Intern Final Report sections should follow the outline listed below, which should include:                 

• Introductory statement about internship, location, and intern supervisor's name and phone number.                 
• Overview of company's mission, product line, sales estimate, number of employees, facility location(s), and corporate headquarters (3-4 pages). Include information about the company such as profit sales, stock price, etc.  You may use company literature (annual report) to get this information.
• Description of intern's department including organizational chart and information on unit's duties (1-2 pages).                 
• Description of project assignments of intern including training sessions and work activities (4-5 pages). 
• Copy of typed thank you letter sent to Intern Supervisor. 
• Summary of what intern gained from internship learning experience (3-4 pages) to include:
  *  How did your course work benefit your internship?
  *  What did the internship add to your knowledge of your desired field of study?
  *  Based on your internship, is there anything that you believe should be added to the course work that would have better prepared you for this internship?  (Explain)
• Summary Schedule of dates and total time worked on internship.

   6.  Provide employer with catalogue and other materials about HSU academic programs.  (This information is available from
        the Director.)
   7.  Provide Director with performance evaluation from supervisor.    

Graduate Students  

In addition, the graduate student will do an industry analysis for the respective organization, and at the conclusion of the internship, the graduate student will make a formal presentation to the Graduate Council with regard to the overall internship experience, professional knowledge gained and how the experience fits in with the other components of the MBA program.                                                      

Special Case Allowances

In rare cases special allowances are made for senior and graduate students to intern in organizations where they are currently employed. The requirements for such cases are above and beyond the jobs and tasks normally performed by the employee.

It will include the "normal" undergraduate/graduate requirements plus a special project of SUBSTANCE (100 HOURS) AND OF A PROFESSIONAL NATURE. The project should be worked out between management and the intern and approved by the director.

 
EXAMPLE: An intern employed by a Doctors' group in Hot Springs is doing a feasibility study involving the establishment of a branch office in Hot Springs Village.  This would be complete with location analysis, cost projections, and market analysts. This is above her "normal" job.

NOTE: Information on internships and programs is maintained in a binder, titled Current Job Openings, Internships, Summer Jobs, Workshops,  located on a table outside MO 310.  It is updated weekly.  We will post any internships that come to our attention so you may have all the information we can provide to assist you in your search for a quality internship experience.

For Questions Contact:
Dr. Nathan Campbell
Internship Coordinator
Mooney Hall, Rm. 317B
Phone:  870-230-5312 
email:  campben@hsu.edu

Nancy Holland, Administrative Assistant
Mooney 310
School of Business
Henderson State University
(870) 230-5380     email: hollann@hsu.edu

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Send comments and suggestions to: Nancy Holland
Henderson State University School of Business
Phone: 870-230-5380  Fax: 870-230-5286