College of Business & Economics

Business Excellence (BUSX)

Professional Experience (BUSX 460)

As part of the Business Excellence program, the Professional Experience course (BUSX 460) focuses on a successful transition from classroom to career. All students complete an internship while concurrently enrolled in the course. Through self-assessment, students develop a portfolio that demonstrates their knowledge, skills and attitudes and their commitment to lifelong career development.

To enroll in the Professional Experience (BUSX 460) course, students must meet the following criteria:

Senior standing (at least 90 units)
Completion of the following courses: BUSX 301, FIN331, MNGT 361, and MKTG 341
Successful completion of an information session

Enrollment in the course is contingent upon approval of the student’s internship.

Important Dates

Internship approval deadlines for Professional Experience spring 2013-fall 2013.

May 8: Deadline to have internships approved for summer 2013 term

Aug. 7: Deadline to have internships approved for fall 2013 term

Information Sessions

March 7: 2-3 p.m.

March 11: 9-10 a.m.

March 29: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

April 3: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

April 16: 2-3 p.m.

May 2: 10-11 a.m.

All information sessions take place in Stephens Hall Room 310.

Experience Accounting

What's it like to intern for one of the "Big Four" accounting firms? This student shares her experience interning at Ernst & Young for the Professional Experience (BUSX 460) course.