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Individual Internship Guidelines
College of Management
Note: Students doing these internships must also complete the form entitled “College of Management
Internship Form” and submit it along with the Academic Internship Agreement form or the application
will not be processed.
1.
Types of Internships: An internship can be used to achieve the following types of competences:
A.
in a business area for which there is a parallel COM course;
B.
in a business area in which there is no parallel COM course;
C.
an elective, not to be counted toward fulfilling major requirements
2.
Internship content: Minimum internship content requirements are:
A.
at least 160 hours per four semester credits (for undergraduate level) or at least 80 hours
per two semester credits (for graduate level) of on-site experience at the internship site
and/or involvement in the internship project; and
B.
independent, self-directed, self-originated reading or study on major theories relevant to the
competence title, appropriate to the level of learning (lower-division or upper-division--see
Note below); and
C.
independent, self-directed, self-originated work which combines practical application with
theoretical components.
An internship must contain all three components (2A, 2B, and 2C) in order to be approved.
Note on determining appropriate level work. Sometimes the subject matter is inherently lower or
upper division. However, in general, lower-division work is typically at the introductory or beginning
level; upper-division work is typically at the intermediate or advanced level; and graduate work is
typically at the managerial level. So, for example, the following competence statement would not
be approved:
Organization Management-6XXXX, MBA Course--”Knows and can apply the theory of organizations
at the introductory level.” In this case, the word “introductory” should be changed to “managerial.”
The bibliography and theoretical work and evaluation must reflect the difference.
3.
Other Guidelines: Other guidelines that should be followed are:
A.
Development:
1.
If the internship is a competence for which a parallel COM course exists, the student
must demonstrate that knowledge gained from the internship experience will be at
least equivalent to that of taking the course. This may involve a pre- or post-test
covering the necessary areas of the topic. The testing, if necessary, will be conducted
by the appropriate COM curriculum unit.
2.
If the internship is a competence for which no parallel COM course exists, the
student must demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical components of the
topic.
It is the responsibility of the appropriate COM curriculum unit to ensure this criterion
is met.
3.
If the internship is a competence for which a parallel COM course exists, the student
must have taken the prerequisites, when appropriate, or receive COM Curriculum
Coordinator consent.
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The student’s internship must fulfill any requirements and/or guidelines set by the
appropriate COM curriculum unit or the COM faculty liaison.
Students may not receive credit for more than two internships at the same site.
Students may not use more than two internships as electives towards a major in the
College of Management. Internships in excess of two can be counted towards
graduation or towards fulfillment of nonmajor requirements.
B.
Approval:
1.
Students must complete the Academic Internship Agreement (AIA) form online or as
an electronic attachment and additional COM form, including sign-off by the COM
internship liaison, before the start of the internship fieldwork. (The Internship Office,
located in the Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship (ICES) staff will
get this signature--this is not the responsibility of the student. To contact the
internship office email to [email protected] or call 651 7931285. No application will be considered for work already begun or completed.
2.
In order for an internship to be approved, the student must submit the COM
additional form, which includes a bibliography of readings, along with the Academic
Internship Agreement. Students needing assistance with their bibliography and/or
completing this additional form can consult the on-site evaluator or the appropriate
COM faculty liaison.
3.
The student cannot be related, by marriage or otherwise, to either the on-site
supervisor/evaluator or the Metropolitan State faculty liaison.
4.
A student can do up to two internships at a site. However, there must be new,
college-level learning and an approved Academic Internship Agreement for each four
semester (undergraduate) or two semester (graduate) credits. The contact hours
must increase appropriately (320 for eight undergraduate semester credits; 160 for
four graduate semester credits). In addition, the student must fulfill the
reading/study component for each internship, using a different body of literature for
each; and complete item B1 for each competence.
C.
Evaluation:
1.
All internships will be graded S/N (Satisfactory/No Credit) only...no letter grades.
2.
Evaluation of the student’s learning must include a written component. Example, the
student may write a research paper as part of the internship, write a summary
describing how the internship experience met the stated competence requirement,
or take a written test. The form of the written evaluation should be discussed
between the student, site supervisor and faculty liaison before approval. However,
evaluation of learning cannot consist of only site performance evaluation.
3.
Evaluation of the on-site work component of the internship will be done by both the
on-site supervisor and a Metropolitan State COM faculty (community or resident)
unless otherwise stated by the appropriate COM faculty liaison.
4.
The faculty liaison, in the appropriate COM curriculum unit, is responsible for
evaluating the academic or theoretical portion of the competence. The
implementation of this policy may vary by curriculum unit; for example, some
curriculum unit coordinators may require a curriculum unit review of the written
component prior to the evaluator signing the Learning Evaluation (LE) form.
5.
Evaluation of the student’s learning must include a log of readings and an annotated
bibliography which must be submitted to the Metropolitan State COM faculty liaison.
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6.
4.
The student will not receive academic credit until these deliverables are reviewed
and approved by the COM faculty liaison.
Examples of Acceptable COM Internships:
A.
An internship could involve a “real or organization based” project from the student’s
employment site or volunteer involvement.
B.
An internship could involve other students in a group project.
C.
An internship could continue to further phases of a total project and result in more than one
competence. For example, implementation of a business plan might result in an internship in
Project Implementation. Evaluation of the results, following chronologically from the
implementation phase, might result in an internship in Project Evaluation. The body of
literature in the two areas are distinct.
D.
An internship in International Business: Environment and Operations might consist of the
following: Perform necessary analysis and prepare a business plan for a small business to
begin exporting in the EEC. Prepare a written or oral presentation for company officers and
Metropolitan State faculty. Student would also demonstrate a knowledge and understanding
of the basic elements of international business.
NOTE: Just performing work, having regular work performance reviews, reading training manuals or
company personnel manuals will not be adequate to receive college-level credit for an internship.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Academic Internship Agreement (AIA) form must be submitted and approved
before you begin your internship. You will not be registered for the internship until you have received
email approval notification from the Internship Office. Students must be registered within the semester
of the Academic Internship Agreement approval date or they may be required to reapply for the
internship. Check current Class Schedule for last day to register for the semester.
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College of Management (COM)
Internship Information
NOTE: This is only for students doing College of Management internships.
Information requested in this form must be completed and accompany the Academic Internship
Agreement form when submitted to the Internship Office for approval of the internship. The Academic
Internship Agreement will be returned if this form is not completed.
Student Name _____________________________SSN# (or student ID) _____________
Internship Title_____________________________________________ Date ________
(1) List specific activities that you will be responsible for during the internship.
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d.
e.
(2) List specific Learning Outcomes that will result from your internship. A Learning Outcome is a
statement of what you [the learner] should be able to do as a result of having completed the
internship. Refer to page 27 to help you write learning outcomes.
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b.
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d.
e.
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(3) Submit a bibliography of readings that you will study as part of your internship learning. List a
minimum of ten (10) readings (e.g. books, journals, trade publications, etc.), in APA citation format.
Readings should directly relate to your learning outcomes.
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(4) At the end of your internship, you will submit a written paper to the site supervisor and College of
Management curriculum unit faculty liaison. This paper should be:
a. approximately 10 pages in length
b. word-processed and double-spaced
c. contain citations where appropriate
d. an integration of the knowledge gained from your internship activities and your readings as
they relate to your stated learning outcomes.
e. written using the following format (adapted from Kolb Experiential Learning Model):
i. Describing what you did during your internship – this section will summarize the
activities you listed in Item 1 (above) and any additional activities that occurred
during your internship (Maximum of 2 pages in length)
ii. Describe what you learned from your internship – this section will address the
learning outcomes listed in Item 2 (above) and other learning that may have occurred
during the internship (3-5 pages in length)
iii. Describe the relationship between what you learned or experienced and the theory
contained in the bibliography of readings listed in Item 3 (above). You will want to
explore theories, principles, and/or models that help you explain or provide a
framework for what you did and what you learned during your internship. (3-5 pages
in length)
iv. Describe how you will use or apply knowledge gained from your internship to other
situations. (2-3 pages in length)
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What is the difference between a Competence Statement and a Learning Outcome?
A competence statement is at a broader level (maybe an overall course) whereas a learning outcome
statement is more specific in nature. A Learning Outcome specifies what learners will know or be able to do
as a result of a learning activity. This may be best illustrated by the following example from the College of
Management’s Organization Behavior course.
Example:
Competence Statement:
Knows the principles of organizational behavior well enough to analyze organizational situations, diagnose
problems, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully attain the competence will be able to:
 Understand and effectively communicate the influence of individual differences on behavior in
organizations.
 Understand and effectively communicate the effect of groups on behavior in organizations.
 Understand and effectively communicate organizational culture and processes and their effect on
behavior in organizations.
 Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills by applying key organizational behavior concepts
to cases and first-hand experiences in organizations.
How do I write a Learning Outcome? Since the learner's performance should be observable (what is the
action?) and measurable (what is the result?), the verb chosen for each outcome statement should be an
action verb which results in overt behavior that can be observed and measured. Sample action verbs
include: compile, create, plan, revise, analyze, design, select, utilize, apply, demonstrate, prepare, use,
compute, discuss, explain, predict, assess, understand, compare, rate, critique.
Other Sample Learning Outcomes:
 Design a recruiting and retention process for not-for-profit organizations
 Create a business plan for a small business
 Collect and analyze financial data used to make investment decisions
 Analyze the competitive environment of a firm using Porter’s Five Forces Model
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