International students who are interested in gaining real-world, working experience  have two options that they can consider, viz., a regular internship via Career Practical Training (CPT), or an internship through the Cooperative Education and Intern Projects program (Co-op) The latter is also open to domestic students. Both options require the student to have completed two semesters of full-time study. Details of both programs are provided below.

Curriculum Practical Training - Internship Project Requirements

Students who elect the CPT option will be required to enroll in a 3-credit MGT 800 Special Problems course.  Alternatively, a student may opt to undertake a 6-credit Masters thesis. The independent study required with these options is the basis for the academic credit associated with the "curriculum practical training".

As part of the approval process for a CPT assignment, a faculty advisor and an industry (work) supervisor is assigned. The student is required to write a project paper and present it at the end of the term to a group consisting of the Program Director, assigned faculty supervisor, and other students who took CPT in the same term, and the associated project advisors.

Student project deliverables:

1. Written proposal for the topic of the project within 2 weeks of starting the CPT assignment. The proposal will be reviewed by the industry supervisor and the academic project advisor. Sign-off by both is required.
   
   
2. Written project plan for the project work including work items and due dates. The project plan will be reviewed by the industry supervisor and the academic project advisor. Sign-off by both is required.
   
   
3. Interim report of progress on the written project 6 weeks after the start of the CPT project.
   
   
4. Final written project paper and oral presentation to the faculty (see above) in the 13the week of the CPT project (end of term).
   
   
5. Grade assigned by the faculty project advisor on a per-term basis.

For more information about the CPT program visit International Student and Scholar Services. Information on Internship opportunties is available through Career Services.

Download: CPT Proposal, CPT Project Plan, CPT Presentation Example

Graduate Cooperative Education Program

Graduate students in the  MSM program are now eligible for participation in the Graduate Cooperative Education Program.

To qualify, you must be full time and have met the folowing requirements:

• Completed two full-time semesters of study prior to the co-op work term.
• Completed two courses from the concentration core set, e.g.,  from Pharmaceutical Management
• Obtained a 3.5 GPA in courses taken towards your MS degree at Stevens
• Passed the English Competency Examination (if required) 

Applicants interested in a Co-op assignment in Spring 2010 must forward the following documents to the  MSM Program Coordinator, Antonella Bove (above@stevens.edu) by August 31, 2009: 

• A completed CPT form from the International Student Advisor
• A recommendation letter from the MSM department
• A short statement of purpose that describes your reason for seeking employment through the co-op program and how it will help you in your career advancement 

Participation and Course Requirements:

• Attend all work place preparation meetings conducted by the Office of Cooperative Education: Introducing Meeting, Resume Writing, Interviewing Techniques, Making the most of your Co-op Assignment, and Ethics in the Work Place from an IT Perspective.
• Be available to interview for positions identified by the Co-op Staff.
• All Cooperative Education positions are full-time work for the duration of one semester or two consecutive semesters. Work Terms available: spring, spring/summer, summer/fall & fall.
• Upon acceptance of a position the Office of Cooperative Education will enroll you in D701 and you will be charged an administration fee of $350.00 (currently) for the semester.
• Participate in a mid-term visit at your work site with you, your manager, faculty advisor and co-op staff member.
• In order to receive a pass/fail grade on your transcript for zero credit you and your manager must complete and sign: the learning Agreement, Snap-Shot and End of Term Assessment forms.
• All positions will be generated by the Co-op Office.

A student may take no more than two graduate classes while on co-op assignment. A student may choose to participate in a second co-op work term after completing an additional semester of full-time study, however student participation in co-op cannot be the reason for a program extension. Co-op graduate students may not be eligibale for graduate assistantships, on campus employment or receive support from the college or the university while on a co-op work team.

 Download: Graduate Co-op Education Application