Course

Experiential Learning & Internship

Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Experiential Education
Course code
COBA 4885
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
25
Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Field Experience
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their classroom learning as an intern in an actual business environment. The Experiential Learning & Internship course involves ongoing consultation between the student, the instructor, and the employment supervisor. Students interested in taking this course should visit this website: https://mycareer.douglascollege.ca/home.htm. It has the most up-to-date information on the steps for getting into this course and for the timelines (NOTE: It can take more than one semester before the student can enroll in the course. Thus, connecting with the Career Centre as soon as possible is very important.)

As an intern, the student is assigned tasks and challenges appropriate to a junior employee in a studies-relevant role. The experience provides an opportunity to apply theory and knowledge in a relevant work situation, and it enables the student to integrate their knowledge with actual practice as it applies in the hosting firm. The internship experience is designed to provide the student with practical experience in solving real-world problems. This course is intended for students in selected Commerce and Business Administration programs.
Course content
  1. In consultation with the instructor and work supervisors, students will prepare for their experiential learning in the internship, by:
    • Defining the scope of the work to be accomplished,
    • Identifying documentation needs and a means of meeting those needs, and
    • Identifying how to accomplish the learning outcomes of the course. 
  2. In consultation with their instructor, and as needed, the work supervisors, students will track learning from the internship in support of the course learning outcomes.
  3. Students will receive and reflect on feedback from their work supervisors and instructor on the work progress and the learning experience.
  4. Students will assimilate their learning and achievement of the learning outcomes and present their learning in a final portfolio and/or presentation. 

**Prior to enrolling in this course, students will work with the Career Centre via the CareerHUB to do all preparatory work. Once the preparatory work is complete, students will enroll in the course, and once in the course, the above items will be addressed. 

Learning activities

Students will work with the instructor and/or work supervisor to define the work project, engage in the work, and achieve the learning outcomes of the course.

Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a Mastery/Non-Mastery course. To achieve a Mastery grade, the student must demonstrate mastery in the following:

  1. Pre-work preparation, documentation, and assessment,
  2. Tracking of work experience,
  3. Employer feedback and evaluation, with student follow-up on action items,
  4. Presentation and/or portfolio to summarize learning, and
  5. As needed, other activities in support of the learning objectives.

 

Learning outcomes

The fundamental objectives of this course are to develop the capability:

  • To interpret concepts learned in commerce and business courses as they relate to the business environment.
  • To examine the workings of business situations, and to analyze the culture of the business world.
  • To evaluate jobs in industry and, through this, to align personal career goals.
  • To develop and refine skills and knowledge specific to the student’s chosen career path.
  • To work independently in a professional environment.
Textbook materials

Any materials needed will be provided by the instructor.

Requisites

Prerequisites

9 credits towards Certificate, Diploma, Post-Degree Diploma, or Post-Baccalaureate Diploma;  

or  

60 Credits towards a bachelors;  

or  

Approval of the program coordinator/department chair.

Note: International students are required to get a Co-op Work Permit. Please enroll in the Career Centre Business Internship via CareerHUB to find out more and start the Co-op Work Permit process.

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers to Other Institutions

Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.

Institution Transfer details for COBA 4885
Capilano University (CAPU) CAPU BADM 1XX (3)
Coast Mountain College (CMTN) CMTN BADM 1XX (3)
College of the Rockies (COTR) COTR MGMT 208 (3)
Coquitlam College (COQU) No credit
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) No credit
LaSalle College Vancouver (LCV) LCV RS 299 (3)
Northern Lights College (NLC) No credit
Simon Fraser University (SFU) No credit
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) No credit
Trinity Western University (TWU) No credit
University Canada West (UCW) No credit
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) No credit
University of Northern BC (UNBC) No credit
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) No credit
University of Victoria (UVIC) No credit
Vancouver Community College (VCC) No credit

Course Offerings

Fall 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
0
Currently enrolled
0
Remaining seats:
0
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N4309
Times:
Start Time
15:30
-
End Time
18:20
Building
Online
Room
ONLINE
Times:
Start Time
15:30
-
End Time
18:20
CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
0
Currently enrolled
0
Remaining seats:
0
On waitlist
0
Building
Anvil Office Tower
Room
722
Times:
Start Time
11:30
-
End Time
14:20
Building
Online
Room
ONLINE
Times:
Start Time
11:30
-
End Time
14:20