Effective Term: 200930 INB 5109 - Master of International Business Administration Internship

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
H. Wayne Huizenga School
of Business and Entrepreneurship
Masters Programs

INB 5109 - Master of International Business Administration Internship


I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
M.I.B.A. Internship (3 Credits): The Huizenga School fosters learning through the application of classroom theory in the workplace. M.I.B.A. students have the option of participating in the Internship Program for academic credit. In conjunction with our corporate partners, students work under supervision developing their managerial capabilities. The minimum requirement for the internship is completion of 200 hours of work during one term.

M.I.B.A. students take this course as a 3 credit substitute for INB 5830, International Supply Chain Management.

Course registration for internship is done through the Huizenga School Office of Academic Advising, not online, after conferral with the M.B.A./M.I.B.A. Intern Program Office. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: Full matriculation, good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, good financial standing with the University, and completion of a minimum of 18 GPA credit hours in M.I.B.A. program.
VISA REQUIREMENTS: International students with a U.S. student visa are eligible for an internship (paid or nonpaid) after completion of 18 credits. Approval by the NSU Office of International Students is required (Curricular Practical Training).


II. PREREQUISITES
Not required

III. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the internship, students will have enriched and supplemented their academic studies and life experiences. Students profit greatly from the opportunity to observe and use the theories under study in their MIBA Program. Working under an assigned, experienced corporate mentor, students are guided in everyday work duties as well as given the larger picture in the company and field of their chosen internship. In addition, they gain experience necessary to obtaining a desired position upon graduation.


RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

1) To provide the academic foundation for students to work at optimum performance.
2) To help all students in their search for intern positions. Current approved intern position openings are posted on the Huizenga School website. However, selection is at the discretion of employers, and permanent employment opportunity is not a guarantee.


IV. COURSE MATERIAL
  1. Required Materials

    1. Textbooks
    2. NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED


    APA Manual
    Effective October 1st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

    NSU Bookstore
    Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.


The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.