Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Western Main Campus

Business Administration 4655Y

STUDENT WORK PLACEMENT - SHORT TERM


This course provides students with 10 weeks to 4 months (May to August) of practical experience relating to the student’s degree in an employment setting. During the work term, students complete a set of Learning Outcomes, a Mid-Point Reflection meeting, a Final SelfAssessment, and a Final Report. At the conclusion of the internship term, students will receive a pass/fail assessment from the Faculty Supervisor.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of HBA1 with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Career Management Essentials during HBA1. Approval of, and acceptance into, a Student Work Placement through Career Management.

Extra Information: Pass/Fail. Note: (1) There is no credit weight for this course, and it is not a requirement to complete the HBA program. (2) Students must be enrolled in a full course load (7.5 credits) in HBA1 and must return to full-time studies following the internship term. (3) International students who meet the requirements to participate in an internship term must secure a valid co-op work permit. (4) Funding is available to corporate partners in the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) which offers a wage subsidy to employers hiring interns.

Course Weight: 0
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: BUSINESS