t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e in no case before the second semester of the junior year. The internship may be arranged with the assistance of the major internship advisor and the Chair of the Division of Business Administration. An agreement is drawn up and approved by the student, the proposed employer, the major internship advisor and Division Chair. Internships require a minimum of 55 hours of on-the-job work for each hour of credit. Evaluation is made by the major internship advisor and the Division Chair in consultation with the employer. Prerequisites: Completion of junior year and permission of Division Chair. MK391 Internship in Marketing 2–3 credits May be taken when an unusual level of job responsibility, such as being in sole control of a business for an extended time, or other unique learning opportunity is encountered which would warrant additional credit above that granted for MK390. The granting of more than 3 credits for one internship will be a rare occurrence. In some instances, when deemed appropriate by the department head and the Division Chair, a second internship, which is entirely different than that pursued under MK390, may be taken. Prerequisite: MK390. MK395 Advanced Internship 4 credits The Advanced Internship follows the same guidelines as the MK390 Internship. However, research criteria (applicable to each internship situation) provided by the internship advisor are also included for an additional 1 credit. Students who elect the Advanced Internship must also meet Divisional Honors requirements. MK474 Marketing Management for a Green Economy 3 credits Business organizations are quickly developing green business strategies, while consumers are increasingly demanding quality products that ensure a healthy planet. The course presents product, pricing, distribution and promotional strategies that are applicable to green marketing initiatives and that balance business profitability with buyer affordability. Prerequisites: MK201, senior class standing, Marketing major or minor or permission of instructor. Spring MK495 Senior Independent Project 4 credits The student will develop a project arranged with the assistance of the major advisor and the approval of the Chair of the Division of Business Administration. Projects include a thesis, business plan, or other significant research project. Prerequisites: declared major in the Business Division, senior class standing and permission of Division Chair. MK299, 399, 499 Independent Study in Marketing 2–3 credits each Offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalog listing of approved courses. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the Division Chair. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study. A “Proposal for Independent Study” form may be obtained from the Registrar or from the office of the Division Chair. Independent Study courses are assigned numbers of 299, 399 or 499, depending on the level of the course. BA280, 380, 480 Small Business Advisory Groups 1 credit each Team projects that assist small businesses in southern New Hampshire in solving real business problems. Working with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a team of six students develop business plans, web sites, advertising campaigns, marketing strategies, financial analyses, or any other material that will help small businesses that are just starting up, or with their problems/opportunities. SBDC is a non-profit organization associated with the State of New Hampshire, the Small Business Administration and the University of New Hampshire.
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