The W. A. Franke
College of Business
PO Box 15066
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
(928) 523-3657
Internship FAQ's
Does
the Internship Coordinator find internships for students?
No. The Internship Coordinator for FCB is the
contact person within the college for internship information, referrals, and
advice. The Coordinator assists students with all the necessary internship
paperwork and is available throughout the semester of an internship to answer
questions about the final assignment. The Coordinator is also the initial
contact person for recruiters who have potential work opportunities. For
information about finding internships visit the Career Planning and
Internship/Job Search sections of the CDO website. Q: Where can I find
internship opportunities? A: Of course there are the usual classified newspaper
ads and job search websites, but there are also plenty of untapped resources
waiting to be found around campus. Start networking with friends, family,
instructors, advisors, student organizations, and former employers to gain
valuable information and referrals about open positions. The CDO sends out a
weekly email announcement of current internship and job opportunities. The CDO
also hosts a Career Exploration Day for students to interact with employers
looking specifically to hire NAU business students. The Gateway Student Success
Center holds fall and spring career days open to all NAU students. Be sure to
check for recruiters who will be on campus for interviews and information
sessions.
Where can I find
internship opportunities?
Of course there are the usual classified
newspaper ads and job search websites, but there are also plenty of untapped
resources waiting to be found around campus. Start networking with friends,
family, instructors, advisors, student organizations, and former employers to
gain valuable information and referrals about open positions. The CDO sends out
a weekly email announcement of current internship and job opportunities. The CDO
also hosts a Career Exploration Day for students to interact with employers
looking specifically to hire NAU business students. The Gateway Student Success
Center holds fall and spring career days open to all NAU students. Be sure to
check for recruiters who will be on campus for interviews and information
sessions.
What are
companies that hire interns looking for?
Employers are looking for dependable and
competent students who want to utilize and enhance the skills they learned
through coursework. Many employers use field-work experience and internships as
recruiting methods and view interns as potential permanent hires. Internships
provide employers with an opportunity to observe an intern’s work performance
before making a long-term offer.
How do I earn academic credit?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of
2.5 and be admitted to the Business Professional Program or pursuing a Bachelor
of Science in Computer Technology to be eligible to earn academic credit for an
internship. The internship job description must be approved by the department
prior to it being accepted for field-work experience. The Internship Coordinator
in the CDO is available for appointments to explain the paperwork process and
answer any questions. The internship course is graded pass/fail and the grade is
based on employer evaluations and a written assignment by the student.
Can I earn
academic credit for a job I already have?
Maybe. It depends whether or not the job
description meets the rigorous criteria to earn academic credit for an
internship. In addition you must meet certain qualifications to enroll in an
internship course. Work assignments must provide a significant learning
experience comparable to that of an advanced business course and must be
relevant to a students’ major. You CANNOT receive credit for a work experience
that you have done in the past.
Can I earn academic credit for an internship if I am an undeclared-business
student?
Students must be admitted to the Business
Professional Program in order to be eligible to earn upper-division academic
credit for internships. Additionally, the majority of employers would like to
hire students who are in their junior or senior year of college; however, some
employers do offer internships to sophomores and freshmen. Undeclared business
students can receive a maximum three academic credits for their internship
experience by enrolling in UC208. The hours earned will only count as general
electives.
How do Internship Employers
Contact NAU?
Interested employers contact the CDO Director or
Internship Coordinator and indicate available positions and the minimum
qualifications required to apply for openings. Many employers are presenters for
various Pathways activities throughout the semester. Employers also have the
option to hold info sessions for students to learn more about their companies
and internship/job opportunities. Contact the Gateway Student Success Center for
additional information about their interactive online recruiting system, Gateway
Connects.
