TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MGT 6689
Management Internship
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
Description
Independent study of a practical problem or project, pertinent to a management concentration,
taken in a field setting. A formal written paper or report on the problem or project will be
submitted according to the guidelines set forth by the instructor. A verbal presentation and/or
oral examination covering problem or project research and findings/results is required. No more
than one internship may be used as the MSM “select one” elective. The course may not be
substituted for a required course.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate competence in an advanced application of management skills to a real-world
setting.
2. Communicate the results of the experience effectively in written and oral form.
Purpose
To broaden knowledge and understanding of concepts, processes, and practices relevant to the
profession of management by applying them to a field setting. Internships typically require the
fulfillment of 80 on-the-job work hours and up to an additional 40 hours of outside work as
necessary to complete a management project for the sponsoring organization. A report is
typically presented to the instructor at the end of the term. Project content and the nature and
format of the report are typically outlined in detail in a Memorandum of Understanding between
the cooperating University entity and the appropriate manager in the sponsoring organization.
MSM unspecified elective.
Approved Texts
As deemed appropriate.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: MGT 6689
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Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
Troy State University Faculty Handbook (2001): Section 3.8.2.8 [extract]—22 essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
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d.
e.
f.
g.
Course title
Course number
Term
Instructor
Prerequisites
Office hours
Class days, times
h.
i.
j.
k.
Classroom location n. Grading methods,
Office location
criterion weights,
Office telephone
make-up policy,
Course description,
mid-term grade
objectives
reports
l. Text(s)
o. Procedure, course
m. Other materials
requirements
p. General supports
r. Additional services u. Cheating policy
(computer works,
(Americans with
v. Specialization
writing center)
Disabilities Act,
requirements
q. Daily assignments,
other statements)
(certification,
holidays, add/drop s. Absence policy
licensure, teacher
& open dates, dead t. Incomplete-work
competencies)
day, final exam
policy