MGMT 490
Management Internship
Syllabus and Contract Form – Spring 2010
Instructor: Kristi Lewis Tyran
Contact Information:
(360) 650-2078
kristi.tyran@wwu.edu
Note: this syllabus is also available on my
homepage: www.cbe.wwu.edu/kristityran
The Management Internship Course (MGMT 490) provides an
opportunity for students to gain practical experience in a professional work
setting as part of their academic program in the Management Concentration at
Each internship is customized to suit the needs of the organization and the student. The Internship is most valuable to the student intern if a variety of duties related to management and leadership are assigned and if the intern is considered a “professional” in training. Students are encouraged to seek internships where they manage projects, facilitate research efforts, plan and implement an event, or coordinate efforts and tasks of others. A contractual agreement is entered into by the student, the organization supervisor, and the faculty supervisor (sample attached). This contract includes a job description, work schedule, evaluation procedures, and the amount of financial remuneration offered to the student (if any).
Department
Policy on Internships
· Organizations must meet certain criteria before they can be considered as an internship site: (1) the organization must be a licensed business, registered non-profit organization, or division of a public enterprise, operating from a building in an area zoned for business/commercial purposes; (2) the on-site supervisor must have qualifications that are commensurate with his/her role as business professional and mentor.
· Students may not do an internship provided by a relative or in a company owned by a parent or relative.
· Students may not do an internship in their place of present employment unless they are (1) formally transferred to another department, which is (2) separate from the department in which they are employed, (3) the department is under the direction of a different supervisor, and (4) the internship is directed by a person who is a professional manager.
· Students may not receive retroactive credit for internship work performed.
Student
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Internship credit a student must:
1. have been accepted as a CBE Major *;
2. have a 2.80 or better GPA in the Major;
3. have completed MGMT 313 (Teamwork Basics) **
* Preference will be given to Students concentrating in Management.
** Note: Additional preparation or prerequisites may be required for some internships. For example, a student planning an internship involving detailed project management may be required to complete OPS 461 “Project Management” prior to beginning the internship.
Internship
Requirements
Preliminary
Steps:
1.
Meet with your major faculty advisor and the
internship faculty advisor to discuss your career goals and the type of
internship that is best suited to helping you meet these goals.
2.
With the assistance of the faculty internship
advisor, determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria noted above.
3.
SELECT AN INTERNSHIP. Your are responsible for finding your
internship, although I will determine whether this internship meets
departmental standards (see Department
Policy on Internships). Check with
me, the
4.
COMPLETE INTERNSHIP CONTRACT FORM (attached).
This must be completed and signed by the student, me, and the
organization supervisor by April 6, 2010. You are responsible for
insuring that each of the signatories to the contract receives a copy. Several days may be required to complete
this form to the satisfaction of all parties involved, so make sure and allow
time for this process. Without this contract, you will not receive
credit for the internship.
Before the Internship Begins:
1. SUBMIT FORMS. The Internship Contract form and a copy of your transcript, demonstrating that all eligibility requirements have been met, must be submitted to me prior to beginning the actual internship. In some cases, these forms must be submitted prior to course registration.
2. REGISTRATION. Once I approve and sign the Contract, I will give you approval for taking the course. Once I have approved the internship, the Chair of the Department must also provide approval. Once both approvals have been granted, permission to register will be provided by the Department Administrative Manager. Registration is by Instructor Approval only.
During the
Internship:
1.
INITIAL
MEETING WITH ORGANIZATION SUPERVISOR.
An initial meeting will be arranged during the first two weeks of the
internship so that the instructor, student, and the on-site internship
supervisor can review the Contract. This
is an informal, “get-to-know” meeting. Subsequent
visits may be arranged to discuss your progress. If an in-person meeting cannot be arranged,
then all parties must communicate via telephone.
2.
DAILY
JOURNAL. Keep a journal record of tasks
performed each day you are “on the job”.
Include copies of all work performed.
This journal will assist you in preparing your portfolio assignment (it
is sometimes difficult to recall what happened several weeks ago, but this
journal will keep it fresh!).
3. WEEKLY MEETINGS WITH INSTRUCTOR. Please prepare for these meetings by setting an agenda. At least 24 hours prior to each meeting, send your agenda and a project update memo via e-mail. During the meeting, we will go over your agenda and your project progress. These memos and meetings keep me up-to-date and allow you to voice any concerns or questions regarding the internship. Bring your journal and samples of your work to these meetings. Failure to meet with me may result in a grade of no credit.
4. CRITIQUE SESSIONS WITH ORGANIZATION SUPERVISOR. Make sure you and your organization supervisor establish regular weekly meetings for the exclusive purpose of critiquing your performance. These sessions will also allow you to discuss opportunities for making your internship of maximum benefit to you.
5.
MIDTERM
EVALUATION FROM ORGANIZATION SUPERVISOR
A formal letter should be submitted to me midway through the
internship. The letter should confirm
that you satisfactorily completed 80 hours of internship under his or her
direct supervision. The letter should also
evaluate your performance relative to the goals/learning objectives set out in
the internship contract.
After
the Internship:
1. FINAL LETTER OF EVALUATION FROM ORGANIZATION SUPERVISOR. A formal letter should be submitted to me at the end of the internship. This letter should confirm that you satisfactorily completed 160 hours of internship under his or her direct supervision. This letter should also mention the quality of the work completed relative to the objectives stated in the internship contract.
2. FINAL REPORT (PORTFOLIO OF WORK PERFORMED). You must submit a professional, concise document to the organization supervisor and to me at the end of the internship that describes the internship activities and responsibilities. This report should communicate to a potential employer what skills you have developed during your internship. Please see the MGMT 490 Portfolio Assignment for more information on this assignment (available on the course web site).
3. GRADE FOR THE INTERNSHIP. The grade received is based on [a] the weekly meetings with me, [b] the final portfolio, and [c] the two letters of evaluation submitted by the organization supervisor.
Date____________
INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT
between
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
and
Name of Organization______________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Internship Supervisor______________________________________________________
Title_________________________________ Telephone_____________________
Email________________________________ Fax___________________________
The organization agrees to accept as a student intern for (Quarter/Year)____________:
Student Name ________________________ ____ ID#__________________________
Current Address__________________________________________________________
Telephone_________________________ Email_________________________
Faculty Advisor: Kristi Lewis Tyran Title: ___Associate Professor
Address:
MS 9075, WWU,
Email :____kristi.tyran@wwu.edu_ Fax: ___360-650-4844
Work Schedule
Start
Date __________ End Date
___________ Hours/Week
__________
Internship Contract (cont.)
Please attach a typed job description.
Financial Assistance provided to student
(if any) ____________________________
Scheduled Meetings with Faculty Member
______________________________________
Scheduled Meetings with on-site Supervisor
_____________________________________
Midterm Evaluation __________________ Final Evaluation _______________
Letter Letter
Due Date for Final
Report_________________________________________________
Signatures:
_______ _________________________________
(date) (student intern)
_______ _________________________________
(date) (organization supervisor)
_______ _________________________________
(date) (faculty supervisor)
_______ _________________________________
(date) (department
chair)