The University of Tennessee - Martin

Mission of Internship Program

The College of Business and Public Affairs Internship Program provides students with supervised practical experience related to their field of study while obtaining UT Martin course credit.  This program gives the students the opportunity for professional fieldwork and helps them as they contemplate careers in business.

Objectives

For the students:

1. Acquaint students with individuals employed in their prospective occupation or profession.
2. Allow students to learn and participate in their professional field and to assist them in determining whether the selected area in compatible with their goals.
3. Provide students with insights into the practical aspects of an organization through observation and participation in daily activities.
4. Encourage students and faculty to exchange information with business professionals and relate academic knowledge to the practical application of business principles.

For the company:

1. Provide potential long-term employees and an opportunity to determine whether students are compatible with the company.

2. Provide temporary employees for special projects and assignments.
3. Provide a low-cost training program for potential permanent employees.

4. Provide access to bright students, fresh from an educational environment, who can provide new ideas and viewpoints.

Student Selection Criteria

1. Demonstration of academic achievement.
2. Demonstration of capacity for leadership.
3. Demonstration of the potential for future professional growth.
4. Demonstration of commitment to a career in the area of the internship.

Specific internship requirements are determined collaboratively among the selected student, a representative of the organization, the internship coordinator, and a faculty member.  The internship coordinator will forward the resumes of prospective interns to the company representative for selection.  If the student is currently an employee of the organization, the internship must go beyond the scope of the student's current responsibilities.  Ultimately, the assignment must be at a level that requires the integration of classroom knowledge into the work environment.

Student Requirements

Students wanting to participate in the College of Business and Public Affairs Internship program must provide the following :

1. Resume
2. CAPP Report
3. Faculty Reference
4. Application (to be completed at REED center)