BUA 3392 - Business Co-Op

Credits: 3 hrs

Business Co-op offers students an opportunity to prepare for their chosen careers by combining academic theory and actual work experience. Generally, the work experience is to be full-time paid work for approximately 15 weeks. The cooperative education staff, the employer’s supervisor, the student and the director of co-ops of the Department of Business must agree on the employment terms and the learning experience to be gained. The academic grade is the responsibility of the director of co-ops of the Department of Business with due consideration given to the report of the employer’s supervision of the student. The student may enroll in this course in two non-consecutive semesters for a total of 12 credit hours. Prerequisites: Approval of the director of the co-op of the School of Business and Economics and the staff of cooperative education of WSSU and senior standing.