Transcript INTERNSHIP SUMMER 2016 October 3, 2013 SULIMAN S. OLAYAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

INTERNSHIP
SUMMER 2016
SULIMAN S. OLAYAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
October 3, 2013
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GUIDELINES
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Duration: 8 weeks (during Summer Session)
 Between May 16th and August 26th
• 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
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REQUIREMENTS
• Should be a Business major
• Junior standing
• Have completed by the end of Fall 15-16 at least:
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38 credits (if admitted as sophomores)
68 credits (if admitted as freshmen)
• Completed (by the end of Spring 15-16 or taken it in the summer
after working hours):
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FINA 210
INFO 200
MNGT 215
MKTG 210
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HOW TO START ?
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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 company website)
• Check the list of previous host companies and their contact details
on OSB website
• Check the list of internships that will be posted on OSB Career
Development Center (Only one can be selected)
• Start looking for an internship Now! Don’t postpone
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WHAT TO PREPARE ?
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Personal Profile
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Transcripts
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Letter of intent
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Verification Letter from OSB – Undergraduate Student Service
Office (OSB 113A)
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Bring Business card of your contact(s)
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Online registration is mandatory (independent from AUBsis)
Between February 3rd – February15th
OSB will send an email to all eligible students to register online
To register online:
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Log to OSB website: http://www.aub.edu.lb/osb/osb_home/Pages/index.aspx
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>> Academic Programs >> Undergraduate Program >> The Internship >>
http://sblocal.aub.edu.lb/careercenter/
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Select OSB Students - Intern
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Choose a username and a password and register
Completing the online application is mandatory, if you do not
register you will not be able to officially register for your
internship
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DEADLINE
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Deadline for securing an internship: April 29th, 2016
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DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
• Acceptance Letter (on company letter head) including the
following:
 Student Name
 The beginning and the end dates of the internship period (Any
8 weeks between May 16th and August 26th )
 The department joined and the name/title of the direct work
supervisor if available
 The e-mail, phone, fax, and address of the company and the
direct supervisor
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ACCEPTANCE
• All internships are considered approved unless notified
otherwise
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ASSIGNING MENTORS
• Beginning of May, students will have an academic mentor
• Students should check with their respective mentors for further
instructions before the start of the internship
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PAYMENT OF FEES
• May 17th – June 2nd
• BUSS 245 is a One-Credit course
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COMMON QUESTIONS
• What if I do not have an internship by April 29th?
 You might have to postpone your internship until the summer of 2017
• What if the company does not confirm acceptance by April 29th?
 Stress the deadline to the host company
29th)
(University requirement - April
• 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
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
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Online registration on OSB Career Development Center
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Deadline for securing an internship and providing OSB
Undergraduate Program Office with official acceptance letter from
host company
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April 29th
Payment of Fees
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February 3rd – February 15th
May 17th – June 2nd
Start/end of Internship (duration: 8 weeks)
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Between May 16th - August 26th
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact:
Miss Farah Ismail or Miss Youmna Hourani
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OSB Undergraduate Program Office
OSB, Ground Floor 113-A
Email: [email protected]
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