Guide to Developing a Required Business Internship Program (BIP)

Authors

  • Khushwant K.S. Pittenger Ashland University

Keywords:

internship, experiential learning, co-op education, business education, business internships

Abstract

Internships are becoming increasingly important for business education.

Author Biography

Khushwant K.S. Pittenger, Ashland University

Professor, Business Management

Jepson Endowed Chair; Academic Director - Business Internships

Dauch College of Business & Economics

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2018-03-12