If you have any further questions about a Business Internship, feel free to set up an appointment with Dr. Batra. To do so, please contact Karen Davis in 301 Eberly, at 724-357-2522 (phone), or at kjdavis@iup.edu.
Am I qualified to do an internship?
To participate in an internship experience, you must be at least a junior and have completed 57 credits. In addition, you must meet departmental requirements regarding GPA and prerequisites.
When can I do an internship?
An internship can be done in Fall, Spring, or Summer.
How many credits will my internship be?
You can do an internship in multiples of three credits. Internships are available for three, six, nine, or twelve credits. Some variation exists at the departmental level.
Am I allowed to take an internship for no credit?
There are no zero-credit internships. You must register for credits when you do an internship.
Are internships paid or unpaid?
Internships may be paid or unpaid. When selecting an internship site, your primary criterion for screening a site should be the quality of the learning experience.
How long does it take to get an internship?
It takes approximately six weeks to locate an internship site. You should try to locate an internship site the semester before you plan to do the internship. If you are looking for a Fall internship, you should make arrangements the previous Spring or Summer. If you are looking for a Spring internship, you should begin preparations in the previous Fall. If you are seeking a Summer internship, you should make arrangements in the Spring.
How much work am I responsible for during an internship?
Forty hours of work must be completed for every credit hour. For a three-credit internship, 120 hours of work in the major area must be completed; for a six-credit internship, 240 hours; for a nine-credit internship, 360 hours; and for a twelve-credit internship, 480 hours. Some variation may exist at the departmental level.
How can I prepare for an internship experience?
The one-credit Self Marketing class [MKTG 351] helps you to prepare for an internship experience. If you have not taken this course, you are strongly advised to do so before seeking an internship. Two versions of this course are available: traditional classroom (sections 1 and 2) and on-line/distance education (section 801). The Business Internship Office in 301 ECOBIT is also available to assist you with your internship needs.
