CSUSB, College of Business and Public Administration

Intern Guidelines - Need an Internship?

To find out how our program works, YOU MUST READ THE OVERVIEW AND STEPS BELOW! The 575 internship course is only a part of our internship program (which is why we have a separate 575 course forms web page). It's not hard, but rather simple to follow. Good luck!

CSUSB Students

BRIEF OVERVIEW:

First, see if you're eligible to participate in an internship (review FAQ section).

You must also meet the 575 internship course requirements (see the FAQ section).
Have a resume and cover letter ready to e-mail in response to an internship opportunity.
Know where to search for internships, and how to prepare for an interview.

When you've obtained an internship, submit by e-mail the two start-up forms below with a brief description to your Faculty Coordinator to be enrolled.
While you wait for approval, complete first 3 forms under the 575 Course Form section. Once approved, your department secretary will enroll you.
Attend the required one-hour internship orientation scheduled every quarter.
Finally, make brief internship presentations in your other business courses that quarter.

I GOT AN INTERNSHIP!

SO, HOW DO I GET ENROLLED IN A 575 COURSE?

START HERE!

To obtain approval to be enrolled in a 575 course, complete the two forms below and attach to an e-mail to your Faculty Internship Coordinator. See STEP THREE for e-mail information. Also, deliver copy of forms to the CBPA Internship Office in JB105. Keep a hard copy of agreement to review remaining steps to follow.

STEP ONE: Student Agreement Form in Word or Student Agreement Form in PDF

STEP TWO: Student Reporting Form [Word] or Student Reporting Form [PDF]

STEP THREE: E-mail Information How to Register Fact Sheet in PDF

E-mail your Faculty Internship Coordinator for approval to be enrolled. Include:

(a) Subject Line: Last & first name; request to be added to ___ 575 course, qtr & yr.

(b) In message give: Class level, GPA, grad. qtr & yr, & last 4 digits of your Coyote ID#.

Submit this e-mail with the above two forms, or you can deliver them with printed copy of e-mail.. Approval takes about a day or two.

MBA & MPA STUDENTS: check with the MBA/MPA Office to first obtain eligibility approval.

WHAT'S NEXT?

STEP FOUR: (a) 575 Course Forms - (b) Blackboard

(a) 575 Internship Course Forms: While you wait for approval and to be enrolled, go to 575 Course Forms page and complete the first three course forms. These forms along with the instructions are available under the "Sample" Blackboard course too. Review the complete 575 Course Forms section to know what to do and when to submit your 1-page mid-term report, classroom presentations, etc.

Remember to submit a copy of the three BEGINNING 575 course forms to your Faculty Internship Coordinator, and to the CBPA Internship Office soon after you've been enrolled, but no later than the census date for that quarter.

(b) Blackboard: Once enrolled in a 575 course, you'll have access to "CBPA Internships" on Blackboard when the quarter starts. In the meantime you can visit our SAMPLE format by typing "muser" in the username and password boxes. Check it out!

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

STEP FIVE: Attend the next quarterly Internship Orientation. Go to Upcoming Events & Announcements section for the next date, time & location. Students enrolled in a CBPA 575 internship course are required to attend. This is a one-hour session covering the Internship website, Blackboard, internship forms, Q&A time.

STEP SIX: Internships Do's and Don'ts [PDF]. Read guidelines before you start your internship.

WHAT OTHER FORMS MIGHT I NEED TO COMPLETE?

STEP SEVEN (a): Below are sample/optional forms available for your use.

Journal Form [Word] Good practice-some depts. may require this with report)
Confidentiality Form [Word] (use only if your host site requires this form)
International Student Letter [Word] (may need this when doing a paid internship)

I'VE SUBMITTED THE BEGINNING FORMS, WHAT'S NEXT?

STEP SEVEN (b): You're all set. Most of you will have already started your internship assignment, and have gone through a brief orientation at your work site. Great! Remember to journalize your activities. See also Host Tips section for helpful information.

Obtain regular feedback from your supervisor to assure you're on the right track. Have a sit down brief meeting mid-way through your internship to review how things are progressing, and discuss what remains for the second half of your internship period.

REPORTS, ENDING FORMS & CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS

Submitting paperwork graphic Student presentation picture

STEP SEVEN (c): Go back to the 575 Course Forms section when you need to complete the following: (1) course reports (mid-term and final report), along with ending forms; (2) information on making the required classroom presentations (during 7th or 8th week of the quarter); (3) completing our short survey.

We hope you have a fantastic, exciting, learning opportunity through your internship experience!