Business and Management Internships: Improving Employability through Experiential Learning

Internships are the primary form of experiential learning in business schools, providing practical insight and enhancing employability. This book offers resources to maximize the internship experience, including business education, skill development, and employment outcomes. It can be used as a companion text for students and practitioners in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 102 pages
Publication date: 23 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Research indicates that internships are the predominant form of experiential learning employed in business schools across the globe, offering invaluable practical exposure to job roles for students and bolstering their employability. This comprehensive book offers valuable resources that practitioners and students can utilize to optimize the overall internship experience. It elucidates the principles of business education, internships, skill development, and employment outcomes, providing practical guidance for maximizing the benefits of these experiences. Additionally, the book includes material to assist in the development or enhancement of internship programs, ensuring the creation of a high-quality internship course. With its inclusion of quizzes and short activities, this book serves as a valuable companion text for students participating in internships, as well as a guide for business school practitioners seeking to design their own internship program and course content.

Business schools are increasingly prioritizing experiential learning and encouraging faculty to integrate internships into their existing curriculum. This book, spanning theory, history, and practice, is an ideal resource for students pursuing internships for academic credit and serves as a valuable guidebook for business school practitioners seeking to establish or enhance their academic internship programs. By leveraging the insights and practical strategies presented in this book, practitioners can create immersive and impactful internship experiences that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their future careers.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 175 x 246 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367493332