An internship can occur in one of three ways:

1. Internship Host initiates the internship and begins a competitive search for the appropriate student for the position.
2. Student initiates the internship search and secures the position.
3. Student initiates the internship opportunity with their current employer, but this opportunity must be significantly different and include a higher level of responsibility than the student’s current responsibilities.

In any case, it is the student’s responsibility to secure a suitable internship and seek approval through the Internship Coordinator.

Enrollment in ACCT 476V, ECON 467V, FIN 476V, MGMT 467V, AND MKTG 467V is limited to those who have had prior approval from the College of Business Internship Coordinator.

Internship Qualifications

1. To qualify for 3 hours college credit, a minimum of 135 hours must be worked.
2. The job duties should be of a nature equivalent to an entry level position for a business graduate.
3. The internship must be supervised and the supervisor must be willing to evaluate a student’s work at least two times during the internship position. One evaluation should be made at the midpoint of the internship and the second at the end of the internship.
4. Internships must be approved in advance by the Internship Coordinator. Credit will not be granted on a retroactive basis.
5. Students who have been employed by the Internship Host for more than three months will not be eligible for an internship for credit unless the student’s job description has changed significantly to include a higher level of responsibility.

Academic Qualifications

1. Have at least 60 credit hours and have completed all College of Business lower-level core courses.
2. Have an overall GPA of 2.75 and have earned a C or better in all business courses completed.
3. Have completed MGMT 3153, Organizational Behavior
4. Business Administration majors: Have completed at least one upper-level course in the internship area, in addition to Organizational Behavior
5. Marketing majors: Have completed MKTG 3013, Principles of Marketing Management, and one other upper-level marketing course, as appropriate for the particular internship experience.
6. Accounting majors: Have completed Accounting 3003 (Intermediate I) and either ACCT 3023 (Cost Accounting I) or ACCT 4013 (Tax Accounting I) as appropriate for the particular internship experience.

Approval Process for Entrance into the Internship Program Once the student has secured the internship, the following procedures should be followed:

1. Provide the name of the host organization, supervisor(s), and contact information to the Internship Coordinator.
2. Submit the following to the Internship Coordinator
   1. copy of your current resume
   2. an updated degree plan signed by you and your faculty advisor
3. Work with your internship supervisor to complete the Site Information Form. This will require a brief summary of the responsibilities of the position, including a description of daily responsibilities or the nature of the project for the internship period. This summary should define learning goals for the internship which should be tied to the mission, student learning goals, and degree programs of the College of Business.
4. Define the start and end date of the internship.
5. Schedule appointment with Internship Coordinator to submit the Site Information Form and to discuss internship responsibilities, credit requirements, and obtain final approval.
6. Enroll in the appropriate CRN for the Internship course.

Student Responsibilities during the Internship

1. Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude at all times as you are a representative of UA Fort Smith and the College of Business.
2. Abide by all company rules, regulations and policies.
3. Maintain confidentiality of organization, company and/or client information.
4. Set a work schedule and keep the work schedule. Inform your supervisor in a timely and professional manner if you must miss work.
5. Keep the Internship Coordinator informed of any change in work status or job duties / responsibilities.
6. Remain drug/alcohol free while engaged in the duties of the internship.

Requirements to Receive College Credit for Internship

1. Provide periodic email briefings to the Internship Coordinator, which will include a description of your daily activities and responsibilities, what you have learned, training sessions attended. It is recommended that you keep a daily log of activities and hours worked.
2. Prepare a typed Internship Analysis at the end of the internship experience. This Analysis should address the following:
   1. Primary Job Duties and/or descriptions of major projects
   2. Critique of the internship program
   3. Critique of your performance
   4. Analysis of how this internship enabled you to meet the learning goals as defined in the Site Information Form.
3. Request that your supervisor complete the Intern Evaluation Form at the midpoint and final week of the internship. The Intern Evaluation Form should be (e)mailed to the Internship Coordinator by the Internship Supervisor.
4. Complete a Student Evaluation of Internship at the end of the internship.
5. Write and send a letter of appreciation to the Internship Supervisor.

For additional information, please contact:

Julie Wright, Internship Coordinator
College of Business
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
5210 Grand Avenue, P.O. Box 3649
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913
jwright@uafortsmith.edu
Phone: 479.788.7821
Fax: 479.788.7818

1. College of Business Internship Agreement & Site Information