BUS 290 - Internship in Business

3 Credits, 9 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 9 lab periods

Supervised work experience in the business environment. Includes the application of business administration, marketing, or management processes and skills. Also includes critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, soft skills, leadership, and oral/written communication skills.

Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to apply academic-specific and cumulative knowledge acquired in the student’s major in a work place setting.

Outline:

Observing and Performing Business Activities
1. Determine business activities in relation to learned concepts
2. Apply the concept in the workplace environment
Performing Professional Management Skills
1. Prioritize tasks
2. Find realistic solutions
3. Meet deadlines
Teamwork
1. Identify teamwork concepts
2. Apply teamwork concepts to accomplish the Plan
Demonstrate Critical Thinking Skills Applied to the Plan
1. Problem solving
2. Personnel management
3. Leadership
4. Soft skills
Interpersonal Communication in the Business Environment
1. Oral communication
2. Written communication
3. Email etiquette
4. Telephone etiquette

Effective Term:
Spring 2020