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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SUMMARY
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:
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Acquaint
students with individuals employed in their prospective occupation
or profession.
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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.
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Provide students
with insights into the practical aspects of an organization through
observation and participation in daily activities.
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Encourage
students and faculty to exchange information with business
professionals and relate academic knowledge to the practical
application of business principles.
For the company:
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Provide
potential long-term employees and an opportunity to determine
whether students are compatible with the company.
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Provide
temporary employees for special projects and assignments.
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Provide a
low-cost training program for potential permanent employees.
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Provide access
to bright students, fresh from an educational environment, who can
provide new ideas and viewpoints.
Student Selection Criteria
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Demonstration of
academic achievement.
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Demonstration of
capacity for leadership.
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Demonstration of
the potential for future professional growth.
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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.
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