EXTR-6000 IES Externship

This course provides graduate International Executive Studies students with an opportunity to integrate academic theory with practical work experience. Students can choose one of the following options: 1) new work experience (students reflect on a current paid or non-paid position that may include participation in a current job, job shadowing, or a new internship experience; 2) past work experience (students reflect on a previous job or internship experience and analyze how that experience connects to their academic program and coursework). Each option requires students to describe process changes, procedural innovations, and/or other enhancements applicable to their current or past employers based upon what they have learned through the course curriculum. Students may enroll in only one section of this course per term. This course may be repeated unlimited times and must be taken concurrently with courses related to program requirements. Prerequisites: none.