Internship Program
What is an internship?
An internship is the supervised placement of a student in a profit or not-for-profit work setting for a specified period of time. Internships carry academic credit and can be paid or unpaid. It is a learning and working experience that is structured with learning objectives. When you leave Radford, your marketability will be enhanced with an Internship.
What are the prerequisites for Davis College of Business and Economics course registration?
You must be a declared business major, Junior or Senior in good standing, with a GPA of 2.5, and the majority of business core classes completed. You must have completed the introductory course(s) for your major to qualify. This is a senior level course for business majors. The courses are: ACTG 490, ECON 490, FINC 490, MGNT 490, MKTG 490. You cannot register for the course online.
What is the process for applying for an internship?
The basic process is:
- turn in the application to the Davis College of Business and Economics (Amy McEldowney in Kyle 366D)
- meet with respective faculty course advisor
- decide on desired objectives
- determine possible sponsors
- interview
- agree with sponsor on learning objectives
- sign all contracts
- bring documentation to be registered
- begin journal
- employer will be contacted for evaluation of your work habits/abilities
- complete projects
- turn in project for grading
Typically, an internship course requires a journal, reflective paper and portfolio. Your respective intern faculty advisor will discuss learning objectives and course requirements with you. Reflection on your experience will illuminate your strengths and weaknesses. You will have the opportunity to capitalize on your strengths, and improve on your weaknesses before you leave Radford University.
You will not be registered for the class until all paperwork is signed and approved. If your internship is unpaid, you cannot begin work until all paperwork is signed. This is a violation of labor laws.
The Davis College of Business and Economics does NOT give internship course credit for work and or experiences you have already gained. You must discuss learning objectives with the course faculty advisor prior to accepting a position for course credit.