AGEC Foundational Internship Syllabus - Fall Term 2006

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1 AGEC Foundational Internship Syllabus - Fall Term 2006 Name Office Phone Dr. Frank Dooley KRAN dooleyf@purdue.edu Amy Cochran KRAN cochrana@purdue.edu HOW YOU EARN YOUR GRADE The final grade of Pass/No Pass is calculated by the AGEC Internship Program Coordinator. Seventy percent is needed for a grade of Pass. Item Percent of grade Daily or Weekly Activity Log Report 25 Final Report and Oral Presentation (see below) 50 Term paper is due on September 1. Employer Evaluation see Appendix A 25 Total 100 COURSE ORGANIZATION Date Activity Aug 21 Organizational meeting set expectations, deadlines Complete the individual information sheet Take 3 minutes to introduce yourself to the class Aug 23 Discussion of your report Aug Reflection - How has the internship changed your perspective on college? Aug Reflection - In what skill areas were you well prepared for the internship? Where there other interns? How do you compare to them? Aug Reflection - In what skill areas, could you have used greater preparation for the internship? Where there other interns? How do you compare to them? Will this lead you to take different classes? Sept 1 3 Student reports each student will have 12 minutes to report on the internship, based on their term paper. Sept 6 3 Student reports 12 minutes per student Sept 8 3 Student reports 12 minutes per student Sept 11 3 Student reports 12 minutes per student Sept 13 3 Student reports 12 minutes per student Sept Reflection - What was the greatest value of the internship? Sept Reflection - What do you wish you had done, but did not? Or what would you advise other students do to before accepting an internship? Sept 20 Sept 22 Feedback session What we learned from you Course Evaluation and wrap-up Will you do another internship? With the same company? What have we accomplished in the internships?

2 AGEC Foundational Internship Information Sheet Name: Year in School: Sophomore Junior Senior Internship was with: Location of internship: Weekly reports were filed: Yes No Employer evaluation has been received: Yes No Final paper was turned in by September 1 Yes No

3 Internship Paper Assignment Each student seeking credit for AGEC 289 must prepare a comprehensive report describing the management strategies used by the company or organization where he/she spent their internship. The purpose of this report is to stimulate students to think more broadly about their internship experience rather than only considering the duties or assignments of the internship itself. Each internship differs somewhat, thus the following are general guidelines. A. Cover Page Student name, course title, your major, company name, job title of internship, dates of internship, location of internship, and internship supervisor. B. Internship Summary - (1 page) a summary providing highlights of what is presented in the full report. C. Table of Contents - (1/2 to 1 page as needed, on a separate page). D. Internship Learning Goals - (1 or 2 pages) A list of the learning goals that were set for the internship, and agreed to by you, the employer, and the Internship Coordinator. E. Job description - (1 page) a copy of the job description for your position. F. Company goals - (1 to 2 pages) a summary and explanation of the stated business goals of the cooperating employer. G. Company history (1 to 2 pages) a summary of key historical milestones for the company. H. Major Products and Services - (2 to 4 pages) A detailed description of the breadth and depth of the company s product and service mix. What are the major segments of customers served? Who are the major competitors? What is the growth opportunity for these products? I. Locations of Company Property - (1 page) Where are the company manufacturing and processing plants, warehouses and distribution centers, retail outlets, etc. J. Research and Development - (1 to 2 pages) what is the product life cycle for some of the company s main products? How does the company fund new product developments? How big is the product development group? Does the company have important patents? K. Organizational Structure - (2 to 3 pages) describe the type organizational structure of the company (centralized or decentralized, the number of divisions, line and staff functions, etc.). L. Human resources - (2 to 3 pages) How does the company manage human relations (centrally or at each location)? What is the educational background and work experience of the HR professionals in the company? M. Budgeting - (2 pages) describe the financial budgeting process for the company (are budgets driven from a corporate office or do they come from the field). N. Sales and Marketing Efforts - (3 pages) how does the company communicate with its customers? What is the company s value proposition? O. Supply Chain Management (2 pages) Does the company handle logistical functions internally or are these responsibilities outsourced to third-party-logistics firms? Does inbound logistics differ from outbound logistics? P. Summary of Firm Performance - (1 page) Provide an overall evaluation of how well the firm meets its stated goals.

4 Q. Reflection on This Firm and Industry - (2 to 3 pages) Begin with a discussion as to how the learning outcomes were achieved. Are you interested in pursuing a career in this industry or in this firm? Why or why not? R. Suggestions and Recommendations - (1 page) what are your suggestions and recommendations to other students who might wish to pursue an internship with your internship employer. Format: 8.5" by 11" white paper, single-spaced, 1-inch margins, and 12 point font. Number all pages. A modest use of color is acceptable. Figures or tables will not count as fulfilling the minimum requirements. Nevertheless, this report should include only a few figures or tables.

5 Supervisor s Evaluation of Student Performance Purdue University Agricultural Economics Internship Program We appreciate your cooperation in evaluating how our student performed in his or her internship with your firm. Your feedback is part of the information used to assign a grade of Pass/No Pass grade for the internship. More importantly, we will share your feedback with the student to identify areas of strength and those requiring attention in the student s continuing professional development. Thank you for your cooperation. Student s Name Job Title of Internship Position Starting Date Ending Date Company Name Location of internship Intern s Supervisor Title Phone Fax INITIAL vs. FINAL SKILLS 1. Was the student adequately prepared to work in your firm? Yes No Somewhat List the areas of adequate preparation and the areas where additional preparation would have improved the student s capability of working for you. 2. In your opinion, what are the student s areas of greatest strength and areas that need improvement? 3. Would you rehire this student for another internship or permanent position? Yes No Maybe 4. What recommendations do you have for us to include in this student s academic program to more adequately prepare the student for future professional roles?

6 5. Are you interested in having a similar person for another internship in your firm? Yes No Maybe 6. Do you have any additional comments: Rating: (check one) Personal Characteristics: Excellent Good Fair Unacceptable Cooperates with management Cooperates with other workers Willingness to work Dependability Honesty Shows initiative and motivation Appearance Accepts supervision Accepts constructive evaluation Punctuality and attendance Professional attitude Improvement in skills: Leadership ability Communication speaking Communication writing Learning new operations easily Adapting to a variety of jobs Overall skills for industry Potential for career in this professional industry Please return this form to: AGEC Internship Coordinator Krannert Building, Purdue University 403 W State Street West Lafayette IN Fax Signature / / Date Printed Name