BUSA 410: Experiential learning topics (3 credits)

Overview

Do you want to earn credits during your summer internship? Enroll in BUSA 410: Summer Internships in Management. This course helps you maximize your internship by teaching key transferable skills, guiding you to recognize and leverage networking opportunities, and enhancing your professional and self-awareness.

Course structure

We will meet in person in early May for an all-day kick-off session. This session will include individual and group activities, as well as panels featuring industry managers and recent alumni.

Between May and August, several online workshops will be scheduled during evenings and weekdays. Each workshop will cover content review, time for reflection, and a check-in with the instructor. We will share the workshop schedule before the start of the semester.

We will conclude in late August with a final in-person wrap-up session, where everyone will come together to reflect on our individual and collective learnings.

Course objectives

This course has three overarching objectives:

• Bridge the theory/practice gap
• Build self-awareness to help your professional growth
• Build skills to help you succeed in your internship

How to register

This course is currently at capacity. If you are still interested and would like to be added to a waitlist, please contact leigh.korey [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Summer%20Internships%20in%20Management) (Leigh Korey).

FAQ

1. When can I register?

You can register in March when registration for Spring/Summer courses open.

2. What if I can’t attend the in-person sessions?

If you’re interested in taking this course but are not sure you will be able to attend the in-person sessions, reach out to leigh.korey [at] mcgill.ca (Leigh Korey).

3. Do I need to find my own internship?

Yes, you will be responsible for finding your own internship. However, please note that Career Management is there to help you! See here for more resources.

4. What are the time requirements for the internship?

Your internship must last at least 8 weeks of full-time work, or 16 weeks of part-time work. You may have an internship that lasts longer than this as well.

You will have to provide proof of employment by the first day of class (e.g. a contract or offer letter).

5. What if I quit my internship or am fired?

If it is before the add/drop deadline, you will be asked to drop the class or find another internship. Otherwise, it will be handled on a case-by-case basis, depending on how much of the course has already been completed.

6. What if I am in a different time zone for my internship?

The workshops will be held in the evenings and on weekend mornings to accommodate the different time zones.