ACCT 490 - Accounting BBA Internship

3 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Attend Mandatory Internship Workshop at least two semesters prior to your desired internship course semester. The required internship workshop and approval process can be found at:https://my.davenport.edu/internships

This bachelor-level internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. 150 hours of career-related work time shall be required for the 3 credit course pursued. Internship hours will be scheduled in partnership between the student and the site and reported via weekly reports filed by the student in the academic course. Students will be supported to identify site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the internship site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course. Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and minimum major GPA of 2.3; all Foundations of Business courses completed; and at least 18 credits in the major, including ACCT 302, ACCT 315 and ACCT 320