Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title ACCT 2850: Accounting Internship

Catalog Description

Credits 1-4 (variable)
Hours/Week Varies
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements Signed internship agreement
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

Work experience program designed to help accounting students apply classroom information on the job. Designed to make the work experience a learning experience so that the student will be able to better understand the practical application of accounting techniques. Completion of one semester of Accounting, Business, or Economics courses is recommended.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

May, 2023

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Employment opportunities in the fields of auditing, bookkeeping, taxation, business consulting, and accounting information systems.
  2. Experience on-the-job training in an accounting setting
  3. Professionalism in the workplace
  4. Human relations in the workplace

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Develop an awareness of the scope of jobs available within the field of accounting, as well as to explore and acquire competencies directly related to these jobs.
  2. Acquire experience in accounting by means of on-the-job training.
  3. Develop a professional approach to the world of business.
  4. Demonstrate effective communications skills among course participants, supervising faculty, and accounting personnel.
  5. Apply knowledge learned in college course work to the work experience.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None