1. INTERNSHIP Summer 2017

2. Requirements Should be a Business major Junior standing
Have completed by the end of Fall at least:
38 credits (if admitted as sophomores)
68 credits (if admitted as freshmen)
Completed (by the end of Spring or taking it in the summer after working hours):
FINA 210
INFO 200
MNGT 215
MKTG 210

3. Guidelines Duration: 8 weeks (during Summer Session)
Between May 18th and August 25th
Work week: not less than 5 working days
Working Hours: as per the host company (not less that 6 hours/day)
Supervision:
AUB: OSB Faculty Mentor
Company: Work Supervisor
Grading: based on evaluations of direct work supervisor and OSB mentor
The internship grade is included in the overall average

4. How to start ? Prepare your CV
Solicit your own internship through personal effort:
Networking is the #1 way to find opportunities
Talk to senior students or alumni
Talk directly to employers (Job Fairs)
Browse the internet & apply online (through companies website)
Check the list of previous host companies and their contact details on OSB website
Start looking for an internship Now! Don’t postpone

5. What to prepare ? Personal Profile Letter of intent
OSB can provide letters for Embassies in order to facilitate visa issuance
OSB can provide Verification Letters to the companies if needed. To request this letter go to the Undergraduate Student Service Office (OSB 113A)
Bring Name of the contact person
Bring Position of the contact person
Bring the company’s name

6. Registration Step 1: Step 2:
Make sure to fill the following form:
Step 2:
Provide an acceptance letter

7. Deadline
Deadline for securing an internship: April 15th, 2017

8. Payment of fees May 15th – June 14th
Internship, BUSS 245 is a One-Credit course

9. Common Questions What if I do not have an internship by April 15th?
You might have to postpone your internship until the summer of 2018
What if the company does not confirm acceptance by April 15th?
Stress the deadline to the host company (University requirement - April 15th)
Can I work for a family business?
We look at case by case basis
Can I do my internship in two different companies?
Yes, Minimum of 4weeks/company & one acceptance letter/company
How many courses I am allowed to take with the internship?
one (3-credit) course, in addition to 0-credit workshops after working hours

10. Important dates to remember
Deadline for securing an internship and providing OSB Undergraduate Program Office with official acceptance letter from host company
April 15th
Payment of Fees
May 15th – June 14th
Start/end of Internship (duration: 8 weeks)
Between May 18th - August 25th

11. For more information Contact:
Ms. Farah Ismail, Mr. Kassem Abed Al Nabi or Ms. Nour Labban
OSB Undergraduate Program Office
OSB, Ground Floor 113-A