October 3, 2013 SULIMAN S. OLAYAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

INTERNSHIP SUMMER 2016

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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 2

GUIDELINES

REQUIREMENTS• Should be a Business major• Junior standing• Have completed by the end of Fall 15-16 at least:

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): FINA 210 INFO 200 MNGT 215 MKTG 210

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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 postpone4

HOW TO START ?

• Personal Profile

• Transcripts

• Letter of intent

• Verification Letter from OSB – Undergraduate Student Service

Office (OSB 113A) Bring Business card of your contact(s)

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WHAT TO PREPARE ?

• 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:

1) Log to OSB website: http://www.aub.edu.lb/osb/osb_home/Pages/index.aspx 2) >> Academic Programs >> Undergraduate Program >> The Internship >> http

://sblocal.aub.edu.lb/careercenter/3) Select OSB Students - Intern4) 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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ONLINE REGISTRATION

• Deadline for securing an internship: April 29th, 2016

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DEADLINE

• Acceptance Letter (on company letter head) including the following:Student NameThe 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 availableThe e-mail, phone, fax, and address of the company and the

direct supervisor

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DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

• All internships are considered approved unless notified otherwise

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ACCEPTANCE

• 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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ASSIGNING MENTORS

• May 17th – June 2nd • BUSS 245 is a One-Credit course

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PAYMENT OF FEES

• 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 (University requirement - April

29th)

• 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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COMMON QUESTIONS

• Online registration on OSB Career Development Center February 3rd – February 15th

• Deadline for securing an internship and providing OSB Undergraduate Program Office with official acceptance letter from host company April 29th

• Payment of Fees May 17th – June 2nd

• Start/end of Internship (duration: 8 weeks) Between May 16th - August 26th

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Contact: Miss Farah Ismail or Miss Youmna Hourani

OSB Undergraduate Program Office OSB, Ground Floor 113-A Email: sbstserv@aub.edu.lb

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FOR MORE INFORMATION