MGT 800 - Business Internship I

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 16
Course Type: Voc/Tech

One semester of successful on-the-job training with a cooperating employer. Emphasis must be specific to career goals. Work experience focus includes marketing, advertising, management, fashion, visual merchandising, selling, interior design or human resource management as determined by the program of study.
(This course is Pass/Fail.)
Corequisite: MGT 802
Competencies

Show an awareness of, and consideration for, the opinions and feelings of others; and develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, and superiors
Use effective expression in individual or group situations (includes gestures and nonverbal communications
Write clearly and effectively; using appropriate style, format, grammar, and tone, in informal and formal business communications
Demonstrate attention to, and convey understanding of, the comments or questions of others
Plan beyond the present to prepare for future challenges and opportunities; continue to broaden skills, interest, and experience
Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms in job-related activities
Utilize poise, self-confidence and style; dress and grooming, etiquette, voice quality, handshake, positive attitude, and facial expressions to communicate an appropriate business image
Take action to achieve goals beyond those called for; self-starting rather than passive acceptance
Process or generate information without overlooking important items or getting enmeshed in technicalities
Develop alternative courses of action and make decisions based on logical assumptions which reflect factual information
Display a wide range of behaviors and adapt to a variety of situations
Allocate time efficiently
Accomplish job duties and responsibilities effectively
Work a minimum of 240 hours
Obtain a satisfactory employer evaluation