Benedictine University
COURSE SYLLABUS – Spring 2015
ACCT 297; BSCI 297; FINA 297; MGT 297; MKTG 297; BALT 297:
Internship
Instructor: Mr. Richard Cali,
Office: Scholl Hall, Room 154
Phone: (630) 829-1932
Fax: (630) 829-6226
E-mail: rcali@ben.edu
Office Hours: by appointment
Course Description
(From the BU catalog) Practical experience in business related fields under the supervision of the
program advisor.
Course Prerequisites
 Students must be enrolled as a BU undergraduate or graduate student and have a good
academic standing in order to qualify for academic credit for an internship
 Normally students who are full time undergraduates participate in internships during their
senior year. However, sophomore or juniors are eligible and should consider internships as
early as possible.
 Student must understand the policies and expectations of the internship course
o Students should be able and willing to exemplify the Benedictine University values
of integrity, citizenship, excellence and continuous learning as a representative of all
the students at the University.
 Students must have the internship approved by the internship advisor Mr. Cali, their
academic advisor, and the on-site business practitioner who will be overseeing the
internship prior to registration for an internship. A job description from the internship
site is required along with the intern’s supervisor’s contact information.
 A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is required in order to register; the PIN can
only be obtained from Mr. Cali after an internship is approved.
o Students can register for one of the following courses: ACCT 297, BALT 297, FINA
297, MGT 297, MKTG 297, or BSCI 297.
o Each academic credit hour requires 50 hours of work experience to be completed.
Students may enroll in anywhere from a minimum of two semester hours to a
maximum of six semester hours at any internship during a semester or summer.
BSCI 297 has a minimum requirement of one hour.
 An initial meeting to discuss expectations is required within one week of registering for
the internship.
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Benedictine University
COURSE SYLLABUS – Spring 2015
ACCT 297; BSCI 297; FINA 297; MGT 297; MKTG 297; BALT 297:
Internship
Course Objectives and Expected Student Outcomes
The general objectives of this course are geared toward each student being able to:
1. Perform at a responsible performance level at a business related internship site; this will be
evidenced through an evaluation by the onsite business practitioner who oversees the
internship.
2. Demonstrate an ability to learn new business related skills; this will be demonstrated
through the completion of a weekly personal journal.
3. Apply skill sets acquired in courses to support a business internship at a business-related
site. This will be evidenced through a paper that is due at the end of the internship period.
4. Identify questions and concerns that pertain to the business site; this will be evidenced
through regular contacts with the internship advisor.
5. Analyze the strategic long-term purpose for the employer and then recognize the fit of the
intern responsibilities at the employer; this will be evidenced through a paper at the end of
the internship.
Student Responsibility
1. Arranging the internship: Students can identify potential internships for academic credit
through the College of Business Weekly Internship Bulletin Posting on D2L, the Career
Development office located in the Krasa Center or personal contacts.
2. Registering for the internship: Each academic credit hour requires 50 hours of work
experience to be completed. Students may enroll in anywhere from a minimum of two
semester hours to a maximum of six semester hours at any internship during a semester or
summer. BSCI 297 has a minimum requirement of one hour.
For example, a student must work 300 hours to earn six hours of credit. (Up to 12
semester hours may be earned at two different internship employment sites during two
different semesters or summers.) Completing course evaluation requirements: Each of the
academic course evaluation requirements must be properly completed in order to earn
a passing grade for the internship.
3. Students must provide the following in order to obtain approval and register for an
internship:
a. Students advisor approval via email
b. Job Description created by the internship site
c. Supervisor title and contact information
d. Specific course and number of credit hours
4. In order to receive academic credit for the experience Students are responsible for tuition
costs related to the number of credit hours registered. For further information on tuition
costs and payment arrangements, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (630) 8296503 or via email to sar@ben.edu.
5. Students are required to meet with the Internship Advisor within the first two weeks after
registering to review the syllabus.
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COURSE SYLLABUS – Spring 2015
ACCT 297; BSCI 297; FINA 297; MGT 297; MKTG 297; BALT 297:
Internship
Course Evaluation Requirements
Grading Basis
% of Course Grade
Evaluation by the internship employer-supervisor and a student
self-evaluation (Mid Term & Final) ------------------------------------30 %
Bi - Monthly student journal----------------------------------------------------- 20 %
Time Log --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 %
Questionnaire, Hand written Thank you note, two-minute elevator speech,
Revised resume -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 %
Final typewritten paper ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 %
Student to faculty contact initiated by the intern
via email or by appointment every two weeks ----------------------------- 15 %
100 %
Grading:
A = 90 - 100 %
B = 80 - 89 %
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 - 69 %
F = below 60
Note: Final grades will be full letter grades only
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COURSE SYLLABUS – Spring 2015
ACCT 297; BSCI 297; FINA 297; MGT 297; MKTG 297; BALT 297:
Internship
Internship Requirements
Direct student-faculty advisor contact is required twice a month or every two weeks and must
be initiated by the intern via email or by an office appointment. (Up to 10% of Grade)
It is mandatory that students provide a status of the internship with a journal and time log to
Mr. Cali every two weeks. Student’s final grade will be lowered by 15% plus a reduction in
points at the discretion of Mr. Cali for the Journal and time log grade portion, if this portion of
the course is neglected.
Bi - Monthly Student Journal (Up to 20% of Grade)
The journal is a summary of the work performed each 2 week period during the internship. The
journal need not be lengthy but it should include the kinds of tasks being performed during each 2
week period of time.
• Journals must be provided either electronically or as a hard copy in a MS Word document
with students name, course number, and 2 week date range.
• The journals should be submitted via email twice a month along with the time logs on the
1st and 15th of each month. Journals must include the types of tasks performed and should
be submitted via email to rcali@ben.edu or hard copy.
Time Log (Up to 5% of Grade)
A time log must be submitted via email carbon copying your supervisor or hard copy signed
by a supervisor. The time log must include specific dates worked and also specify the
number of hours worked during each week including the total hours. Time logs are due
every two weeks along with the working Journal..
Points will be deducted when journals or time logs are late.
Evaluations of the Internship by the On-site Intern Supervisor (Up to 30% of Grade)
The Employer Evaluation Forms are due mid internship and the week before Finals. A form
is provided to the intern for the employer supervisor to complete. Negative comments will affect the
grade for this component. A rating of average or above is required in order to earn good grade
for this grade component. The form may be submitted via email from the supervisor directly to
the internship advisor. Your supervisor may contact Mr. Cali directly at rcali@ben.edu with any
questions during the internship or regarding the completion of the evaluation form.
The internship advisor or a representative from Benedictine University will visit the employer on
site whenever possible.
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Internship Requirements – Continued
Exit Interview should be scheduled the week of finals our earlier.
Balance of deliverables below is due at or before the exit interview. Items 1-4 are worth up to
10% of your grade. Item # 5 is worth up to 20% of your grade.
1. Questionnaire
A type written questionnaire with answers is required. The questionnaire is
provided on D2L. Many students answer the questions while on the internship
which helps them organize the final paper.
2. Hand Written Thank You Note
A hand written thank you letter will be reviewed at the exit interview and sent
to the employer as part of the internship. A copy is required to be turned in at
the exit interview.
3. Two Minute Elevator Speech
A type written two minute elevator speech is required and will be reviewed at
the exit interview. The advisor will suggest ways to improve it for your
practical use for networking and employment improvement.
4. Internship Resume Content
A copy of a resume with the internship experience included is required. It will
be reviewed at the exit interview. The advisor will suggest ways to improve it
for your practical use for networking and employment improvement.
5. Paper (20%)
A formal paper describing the internship experience is required. It will be
reviewed at the exit interview. See paper guidelines below.
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COURSE SYLLABUS – Spring 2015
ACCT 297; BSCI 297; FINA 297; MGT 297; MKTG 297; BALT 297:
Internship
Internship Requirements – Continued
The Final Paper (Up to 20% of Grade) Due at or before the Exit Interview
• The final paper should include details concerning the nature of the firm providing the
internship.
• The paper should focus upon the specific location at which you worked. Describe the work
environment and the internship responsibilities.
• The purpose of the paper is to integrate the internship with college course work completed.
For example, what computer skills were essential? Which courses and how did they help
complete the tasks and responsibilities of the internship? What skills did you feel you were
lacking? What skills did you feel you did not receive from your Benedictine course work?
Did you feel comfortable in the internship? Did you enjoy the internship? Do you have any
recommendations for future interns at this site?
• The final paper is due the week of Finals or during the exit interview. A late paper will be
penalized for each day that it is late. Papers should be submitted via email to rcali@ben.edu
and hard copy delivered to Adriane Ruiz to be placed in Mr. Cali’s mailbox located in
Scholl Hall 158 (Undergraduate Business Office).
Paper Format Requirements –
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The paper length should be six to eight double-spaced typewritten pages regardless of
the number of credit hours.
Font – Times New Roman – no smaller than 11 Pt., no larger than 12 Pt
Double-spaced.
Left and right margins must be no smaller than 1 inch and no wider than 1.25 inches; top
and bottom margins should be set at 1 inch.
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COURSE SYLLABUS – Spring 2015
ACCT 297; BSCI 297; FINA 297; MGT 297; MKTG 297; BALT 297:
Internship
Other Policies and Important Syllabus Notes
Academic Dishonesty
Dishonesty, including plagiarism and any copyright infringements, will not be tolerated. This
includes not listing sources on a List of Reference page. If deemed appropriate by the instructor, a
grade reduction could be imposed as a minimum. Dishonesty could result in failing the course or
expulsion. This policy applies to material used for grading purposes and does not include notes
taken in class sessions.
Electronic Devices Policy
Does not apply to this course
Technology Requirement
Students are expected to use word processing software when preparing assignments. Students will
use Benedictine University databases and various web sites for research.
Special Needs
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability, you may be eligible for
reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact
the Academic Resource Center in Kindlon Hall, Room 249. All students are expected to fulfill
essential course requirements. The University will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a
course or a degree program.
Academic Accommodations for Religious Obligations
A student whose religious obligation conflicts with a course requirement may request an academic
accommodation from the instructor. Students must make such requests in writing by the end of the
first week of the class.
Mission Statement
Benedictine University dedicated itself to the education of undergraduate and graduate students
from diverse ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. As an academic community committed to
liberal arts and professional education, distinguished, and guided by its Roman Catholic tradition
and Benedictine heritage, the University prepares its students for a lifetime as active, informed and
responsible citizens and leaders in the world community.
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