Academic Credit Requirements


To receive academic credit, students will need to do the following:

    1. Experience Information Sheet
    2. Student Contract
    3. Master Agreement

  • Add class using MyMAP after we have received and reviewed the above requirements and you have been authorized to add either BUS M 199R or 496R

Internships must meet the following requirements:

  • Internships must apply to your major, incorporate classroom learning, and require higher level reasoning skills
  • Interns must have an employer supervisor to train, mentor, and evaluate them
  • Interns must work at least 50 hours for every credit hour they are taking
  • Internships must be completed within the semester you are registered

Overview

The Marriott School encourages all students to add value to their academic education with an internship related to their major. As students receive hands-on work experience within the internship, they are able to assess their interests, gain confidence, and develop professional skills. Many students have found that internships are the best route to full-time employment following graduation.

Internships may be part-time or full-time, with the length varying from five weeks to one year. The majority of students do internships within the United States, but interest and opportunities in international work experience is steadily increasing.

Registration

Business majors who have completed their integrated core will register for BUS M 496R and will receive a letter grade for the class. All other business majors including pre-management students and non-business majors will register for BUS M 199R for pass/fail credit. As such, approval for 496R would be tougher to get than for 199R.

International Student Registration

All international students must be at the university for nine months before they may apply for curricular practical training (CPT). Following this application in the International Services Office, students may locate an internship experience that is closely related to their field of study. If students are paid a wage in the internship, they must be registered for the internship class.

For academic credit, students must receive an employer prepared letter stating the nature of the internship with duties and responsibilities, and dates when the internship begins and ends. Once the Marriott School Internship Office receives this letter, a second letter will be prepared by the Marriott School Internship Office stating how the internship relates to the student’s field of study.

The two letters must be taken to the International Services Office (1351 WSC (801) 422-2695 ) for final approval, students then will register for internship credit through the university system. During fall and winter semesters, international students may not work over 20 hours. Spring/Summer employment may extend beyond 20 hours.

International Internships Registration

International studies and internships are encouraged by the university. The Marriott School Internship Office and Global Management Center Office provide assistance in locating international experiences, as well as the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies.

When students find a business related international internship experience that will occur during fall and/or winter semester, they should receive approval to defer from their undergraduate office. If students desire academic credit, they may come to the Marriott School Internship Office. A contract will be prepared and signed, then delivered by the student to the Kennedy Center. There the students will be assisted through the registration process, and will receive guidance on preparing for their international experience.

Liability to the Company/ Health Insurance

Brigham Young University provides a liability policy for each intern in the amount of $1,000,000. This policy underwrites the negligent acts or omissions of an intern who might cause damage or harm to the experience provider.

Upper Division Elective Credit

Students may petition through the Undergraduate Management Office to have BUS M 496R take the place of one upper division elective course. The internship must be a strong learning experience in business, and very closely related to the student’s emphasis. Students doing upper division elective credit must complete the course in one semester. The internship class may automatically count for upper division credit for students in Business Management and Entrepreneurship emphases.

Late Registration

Students who find an internship after the add/drop date in the semester may petition to receive credit through the Marriott School Internship Office. However, it should be noted that the chances of us approving the petition to add/drop the class after the deadlines are minimal.

T-Grade

Students are strongly encouraged to complete the course work within the semester they register. However, when internships begin midpoint or later in the semester or are extended beyond the expected date of completion, students may petition to receive a “T” grade (a temporary holding grade) which allows them to extend assignments into the following semester. All “T” grades will be changed to a letter grade no later than the semester following the semester they register for the internship class. All petitions must be received by and sent to us at msm_internship@byu.edu before the last day of classes for the semester/ term that the student is registered for.

Petition Process

Issues that require students to petition for exception to the internship requirements:

  • Extending assignments into the following semester.
  • Adding or dropping the internship class.
  • Doing less than the required number of hours in the internship.
  • Upper division elective credit’see the Undergraduate Management Office.
  • Other

Students may call 422-4573 to have a petition form sent by email or fax, or they may come by the Internship Office, 460, TNRB. After petition forms have been submitted to the Marriott School Internship Office for consideration, students will be notified by email or telephone as soon as a decision has been determined.

Professional Conduct
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Be punctual
  • Show initiative by volunteering for assignments if your work is completed
  • Accept criticism as a way of learning
  • Be cooperative
  • Ask questions
  • Keep a sense of humor and do not be afraid to let it show
  • Be patient. Do not expect too much too soon
  • Dress in a professional manner and be well groomed
  • Maintain consistent communication with your supervisor

Note: If you have concerns regarding your responsibilities, we expect you to communicate clearly with your supervisor. If problems persist, please contact the us. Where there is not inadequate communication, interns should request regular visits with their supervisor. Clearly stated expectations, both from student and supervisor, ensure a more satisfying internship for everyone concerned.

Unanticipated Termination Procedures

If you must drop for whatever reason, the same principles and rules apply as those found in the BYU registration instructions under tuition, and discontinuance.

If the company terminates your employment for performance reasons, the same principles and rules apply as above. However, if you are terminated for reasons other than performance, please contact the Marriott School Internship Office.

Income Tax

If you will be paid for your internship, it will be necessary to follow federal and state tax guidelines in paying income tax.