Applied Business Learning Experience (ABLE)
Announcements
Beginning
Fall 2011, students planning to complete an ABLE (490) course
will not be required to pay -in advance- the $15 fee to obtain
the ABLE handbook. Instead, the $15 fee will be imposed when
the student actually enrolls in the 490 course. An additional
line item will be on their bill indicating a course fee.
The process is now online!
Students will need to complete an online application via:
https://www2.salisbury.edu/able/app. Information on
how to use the online application was emailed to students' SU
accounts.
The previously used ABLE handbook is available in the "ABLE for Students"
section. Students may also stop in to Student Services (PH
132) to pick up a copy of the ABLE handbook-if they need
it-while supplies last.
Deadlines
Please note the following deadlines for students
to submit their online application if they plan to intern during a
particular semester:
- Spring 2012: January 10, 2012
- Summer 2012: May 2, 2012
- Fall 2012: August 27, 2012
Prior to enrolling in an ABLE (490) course:
Students enrolled in BUAD 300 are required to attend a
mandatory class meeting, titled "ABLE Introduction
Workshop" which explains the process for enrolling in
the 3-credit ABLE course. It will also provide students
with valuable information to help them when searching
for an internship.
After enrolling in an ABLE
(490) course:
All students will also have to complete a
MANDATORY Online Pre-Internship Seminar prior to
the first 490 class meeting. The
goal for this seminar is to better prepare you for your
internship experience by discussing what is expected of
you by your employer and in the 3-credit 490 course.
The online seminar will be in your 490 course in MyClasses and
will be available shortly after enrolling in the course. Completion of the online seminar will be recorded and
shared with your 490 professor.
For Students ABLE Internships:
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Facilitate the transition from business student
to business professional.
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Offer opportunities to apply academic education in a “real-world”
setting.
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Complement education with experience
resulting in a higher level of preparation for
entering the workforce.
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Develop professional demeanor and
networking skills.
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Allow discovery of how talents, personality and
approach to work play an important role in professional development.
For Employers ABLE Internships:
- Involve qualified business
students who want to learn and contribute to the success of your
business.
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Connect businesses with prospective
employees equipped to be successful in today's business environment.
- Allow leadership opportunities to help students
develop a sense of
respect for the business community and for industry professionals.
What is involved in an internship?
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Applied learning through an internship experience
at a work site
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A faculty guided graded 3 credit course
Who participates in an internship?
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Perdue School of Business majors
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Second semester juniors or above
When do students enroll in an ABLE (490) internship course?
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After being admitted to the Perdue School
of Business upper division program (completed the Gate
process)
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After successfully completing BUAD 300 which includes attending ABLE Introduction
Workshop (as part of BUAD 300)
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Second semester junior status or
first semester senior status is recommended
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Completed all 490/491
pre-requisites for declared major
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