Course ID: | ENTR 4800. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. |
Course Title: | Internship in Entrepreneurship |
Course Description: | Intended for Entrepreneurship Program students who show interest
in an area of study and wish to pursue a discipline of practical
and applied experience in greater depth. Students must be
directed by a department chair and sponsored by an approved
entrepreneurial business. |
Oasis Title: | ENTR Internship |
Nontraditional Format: | Internship. |
Prerequisite: | ENTR 5500 or permission of department |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. |
Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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Course Objectives: | This course is designed to reinforce classroom theory, offer
practical experiences, on-the-job training and exploration of
opportunities in entrepreneurship. This course fulfills the
following specific objectives:
• To help students compete more effectively in starting and
running the entrepreneurial enterprise.
• To enable interns to have the opportunity to assist in leading
a successful business.
• To improve student’ professional skills while understanding
the structure and operation of an entrepreneurial enterprise. |
Topical Outline: | Assignment Guidelines
1. One-page summary of internship
2. Journal of daily activities
3. Employer Intern Evaluation Form (supplied by instructor)
4. Research paper analyzing employer and tasks
1. One-page summary of internship – Your one-page summary should
describe the internship firm and the interns’ goals and duties
before the start of the internship. List the following: your
name, company name, location of internship, dates worked, short
description of major activities, any training on special
projects, techniques or methods not previously encountered.
2. Journal of Daily Activities – a daily written record of on-
the-job activities must be completed by each intern. Be sure the
dates of entry are kept in chronological order. The journal
should focus on your major activities, any new skills learned,
and contact information for professional networking. The journal
will be a reference for the research paper and journal.
3. Employer Intern Evaluation Form – An evaluation form will be
mailed to your supervisor near the end of the term in which you
are enrolled. The completed form must be returned directly from
your supervisor to the internship instructor.
4. Research paper - the research paper is to be based on your
work experience, description of major activities and special
projects. It should be typed and 10-15 pages in length. Include
a title page with your name, student ID number, email address,
supervisor name, company name, and the dates of your internship.
Describe your internship experience in great detail. Discuss
the employing firm’s structure, strategic plan, prospects for
the future, and your assessment of the firm’s future growth.
Describe your responsibilities and their outcomes. Discuss
potential career opportunities at the firm. |