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FAQ's
RECRUITMENT
Why should I recruit Accounting, Business Administration, and/or International Business students from SUNY Brockport?
- Our programs are accredited by AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International. SUNY Brockport is only one of ~40 undergraduate-only programs to achieve this distinction. AACSB holds strict guidelines for quality with respect to faculty, instructional resources, curriculum, students, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- The only SUNY business program accredited by the Treasury Management Council.
- In a study of 70 business programs, SUNY Brockport ranked:
- 1 st in quality of faculty and instruction
- 1 st in developing effective team/communication skills
- 2 nd in overall satisfaction with program
INTERNSHIPS
What are the benefits of hosting a student intern?
- Internship sponsors have the opportunity to design a project or assign tasks that will enhance the mission and goals of the organization. There is no better way to assess potential employment prospects than to have them working within your company. Additionally, sponsoring companies benefit from heightened visibility among our business students– providing a cost effective advertising tool for you.
How can I get an intern?
- Complete a sponsorship application. We do review the information to ensure the position is one that will provide
learning opportunities for our students. We do not approve applications when
students will be used strictly in a clerical role or one that could be done
by someone with a high school degree. We want the interns to contribute to
your company by using their college education.
After approving the application, we ask for a more detailed job description. These listings are accessible to program staff and our students. The Program Coordinator will often recommend potential “matches” to students who are seeking an internship or the students browse the listings on their own. Once an opportunity is identified the student will either call the contact person or send a cover letter and resume directly to the person listed in your application. Top
Who supervises the intern?
- The company is asked to designate a supervisor at the time they submit an
application. Ideally, the role or project the intern works on will allow them
exposure to multiple people within the organization but we feel it is important
that one individual serve as the supervisor throughout the internship. We also
ask for the contact information of the supervisor in case the Internship Program
Administrator or Faculty Advisor needs to reach them.
The supervisor is responsible for writing a job description for the internship, giving direction to the student, and providing appropriate feedback. The supervisor is also asked to review certain reports that the student must submit to the internship office. At the end of the internship, the supervisor is required to fill out an evaluation form on the student. Top
How many hours a week can an intern work?
- Generally our students do 3-credit internships, which require 120 hours of work. This works out to 10 hours a week for twelve weeks. For 6-credit internships, students would spend a total of 240 hours working with you, or roughly 20 hours a week for twelve weeks. Top
Is there a financial obligation in getting an intern?
- Many companies we work with offer paid internships but our program is designed so that students receive academic credit for completing their internship, so a salary is not required. The students receive a letter grade for the internship. If a company is offering a position that is unpaid, we do encourage them to pay interns a stipend or at a minimum, an amount that is roughly equivalent to travel expenses to and from the internship site. Top
What if the intern is not doing a good job?
- Our program is restricted to upper level students.
It is important
to us that both the student and the sponsoring company see a return on their investment. We encourage and coach our interns to treat this opportunity just
like they would a full-time job.
The designated supervisor is expected to outline the responsibilities and clarify questions or concerns the intern has along the way. We require a job description so that these expectations are in writing and we highly recommend you review them with the intern on their first day. Frequent feedback (and constructive criticism when necessary) should also be given. There is a formal evaluation process at the end of the internship. Throughout the course of the experience, we encourage both company representatives and interns to contact the Internship Program Administrator or Faculty Advisor should a problem arise. Top
Is there a deadline for requesting an intern?
- Applications are accepted year-round. Internship timeframes correspond with the fall and spring semesters, and the summer session. It is best to apply early, preferably at least the semester before you would like the intern to begin work. Top
How do I get more information about the internship program? Please contact:
Mr. Jeffrey Taylor, Director of Business Career Services
Office: Hartwell Hall Room 110
Telephone: (585) 395-5459
Email: jdtaylor@brockport.edu
Fax: (585) 395-2542
