Internships & Academic Credit: The College at Brockport

Credit vs. Non-Credit and Paid vs. Unpaid

Determine whether you want to do an internship for credit, and if so, whether you need upper level business credit or general elective credit. If the internship is unpaid, you may be able to arrange part-time hours. Employers are impressed with students who are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to complete an internship.

The Business Department Internship Program for Academic Credit

BUS/ACC 498 internship credit counts as an upper level business elective for either three or six credits. To earn three credits, interns work a minimum of 120 hours and work 240 hours to earn six credits. The internship can be completed in either semester or summer break. BUS 498 is an academic course that is conducted via Angel.

Eligibility

The BUS/ACC 498 internship is open to all juniors and seniors majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or International Business. Students must have an overall 2.5 GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the major. Students can complete a maximum of two internship experiences for credit. Note, students may not use the same experience twice.

Application Process

Students interested in earning BUS498 credit should complete an internship application, print a DARS report, create or update a resume and submit all materials to the Department of Business Administration and Economics in Hartwell 110. Once you have been approved, and found an approved internship sponsor, you will be given a PIN# to register for BUS498 and receive an orientation packet with further instructions. The organization will also be required to complete an internship sponsor form if they are not on file with the department.

Requirements to Earn BUS498 Credit

This information is covered in the new intern orientation at the beginning of each semester. BUS498 internships earn a letter grade. The grade is based on the following: