Does every Supply Chain Management (SCMN) Major have to participate in an approved internship to graduate?

• Yes, every supply chain major is required to complete an internship. The internship must be pre-approved and retro-active credit will  NOT be granted. While participating in your internship you must be registered for the SCMN 3910 or SCMN 3920 course and receive a passing grade in the course to complete the internship part of the curriculum for graduation.

• In extenuating circumstances, students are able to participate in a practicum option to replace a traditional internship experience. For more information on this option please contact Mrs. Bess (joshlyn@auburn.edu; 334-844-2457).

When should I plan to do my internship?

• Most of our students intern during their junior year. This allows you to have valuable experience to help you navigate securing a full-time position early during your senior year. We strongly encourage students to complete the internship AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. We strongly advise you NOT TO WAIT UNTIL YOUR LAST YEAR OR LAST SEMESTER. If you put off your internship this puts you at a significant disadvantage among your colleagues at understanding what type of full-time role you would like to pursue as well as having less industry experience to reference on your resume and during interviews.
• We do have many students who are able to secure and complete two internship opportunities prior to graduation. Please note the pre-requisite courses for SCMN 3920 (the internship course for credit) are the following: SCMN 2150 (Operations), SCMN 3710 (Logistics), CTCT 3250 (Excel course) and highly recommended is SCMN 3810 (professional development)

Can I only complete my internship in the summer?

• You can complete your internship any academic semester – Summer, Fall or Spring.

Paperwork deadlines for each semester:

Interning in Summer semester – all paperwork due by April 1^st

Interning in Fall semester – all paperwork due by July 1^st

Interning in Spring semester – all paperwork due by November 1^st

I already received and completed an internship but have not enrolled in SCMN 3920 can you give me credit for this internship?

• We cannot give credit retroactively. All internships must be pre-approved by submitting an offer letter, job description and application for enrollment in SCMN 3920. In addition, you must be enrolled in SCMN 3920 while you are actively participating in your internship opportunity.

Can I enroll for the SCMN 3920 course before or after my internship?

• No, you must be enrolled in the SCMN 3920 course while you are actively participating in your internship experience.

I have an internship, but I am not able to enroll myself in SCMN 3920, what should I do?

•  Mrs. Bess is the only one who can enroll you in the course once you have submitted all required documents and your internship has been approved. If you have any questions about your enrollment in SCMN 3920 contact Mrs. Bess (joshlyn@auburn.edu; 334-844-2457).

I have a part-time job and lots of previous work experience can that count for my internship credit?

•  If you have work experience that is great, definitely include this on your resume! For the internship for credit as part of the supply chain management curriculum, the opportunity:
  • must occur during your time as a Supply Chain student at Auburn
  • must be pre-approved
  • must be a supply chain specific role that utilizes the skills, knowledge and theory you have learned in the classroom.

Are there assignments in the SCMN 3920 course?

• Yes, there are assignments in the SCMN 3920 course. We will review these in-depth during the mandatory orientation meeting that takes place prior to the start of the semester that you will participate in your internship.
• Brief overview: Periodic check-in surveys, Weekly/Monthly detailed journals describing your work experiences, periodic mandatory zoom conference calls, an evaluation submitted by your supervisor, an updated resume submission to include your internship experience, and a final internship report

Are there any tuition fees associated with the SCMN 3920 course?

• SCMN 3920, the Supply Chain internship course for academic credit, is a 3 hour course. All associated tuition rates and fees will apply while enrolled in the course. Please remember to take this into account when planning what semester to complete your internship requirement. To calculate what your tuition rates will be for 3 hours of SCMN 3920 in your desired internship term, use this link https://auburn.edu/bannerappdev/tuition/ .
• Students may be eligible for a waiver from the student services fee and on-campus dining fees during their internship. Professional development fees must still be paid even while away from campus. If you are not taking any other classes during the semester you complete your internship and are enrolled in SCMN 3920, you should be able to exempt the student services fee.
• All financial aid, scholarship, and billing questions should be directed to:

Student Financial Aid Office

203 Mary Martin Hall; 334-844-4635; https://www.auburn.edu/administration/business-finance/sfs/

Are there pre-requisite courses required before taking SCMN 3920?

• The pre-requisite courses for SCMN 3920 are the following:
  • SCMN 2150 – Operations: Management of Business Process
  • SCMN 3710 – Logistics: Management of Fulfillment Process
  • CTCT 3250 – an Excel course
  • SCMN 3810 – SCMN Professional Development *strongly recommended 
• If you are missing any of these pre-requisite courses but you would like to still pursue an internships or are offered an internship please reach out to Mrs. Bess (joshlyn@auburn.edu; 334-844-2457).

I am getting a Supply Chain Management degree, but I do not actually want to work in a Supply chain role full-time after graduation. Can I get an internship role that better associates with my career goals and therefore is not a supply chain internship role?

• The Supply Chain curriculum requires direct experience in a supply chain role to receive credit for internship and be approved for the SCMN 3920 course.
• If you do not want to work in the supply chain field upon graduation we strongly encourage you to meet with Mrs. Warren, your academic advisor, to discuss switching to a major that more closely aligns with your long-term career goals.
• If you still would like to purse a supply chain management degree, but do not want to work in a supply chain role upon graduation we strongly recommend that you plan to complete a supply chain internship and SCMN 3920 early in your academic career. This will allow you to participate in an additional internship for experience in the specific area that interests later in your academic career.

I have applied to so many internship opportunities online, but I never hear anything back, what should I do?

•  Your chances of landing an interview increase tremendously if you are able to communicate with a person at the company either in-person or virtually.
• make sure that your resume has not errors and is updated
• make sure that your professional branding matches from your resume to your linked in profile to your handshake profile
• Every time that you send an application online without talking to someone at the company, spend time on LinkedIn researching people that you can find that currently work for the company
  • Try to find someone with an Auburn connection at the company and reach out to them on LinkedIn to let them know that you are excited about the opportunity and submitted an application. Ask if they can help direct you to the correct person in the company to follow-up with concerning your application. If they have their business email listed publicly you can also send them an email.
  • Also, try to find people in the company that have “recruiter” or “campus recruiter” in their title and send them a message on LinkedIn as well. If they have their business email listed publicly you can also send them an email.
  • If no one responds to your messages you are no worse off than when you started.

If I cannot find an internship, but I have finished all of my required coursework can I go ahead and graduate?

• You have to complete your internship and corresponding SCMN 3920 course to be eligible to graduate with a Supply Chain Management degree.
• You need to speak with Mrs. Bess (joshlyn@auburn.edu; 334-844-2457) as soon as possible for guidance.

I did not do an internship and have accepted a full-time job offer can I go ahead a graduate?

• You have to complete your internship and corresponding SCMN 3920 course to be eligible to graduate with a Supply Chain Management degree.
• You need to speak with Mrs. Bess (joshlyn@auburn.edu; 334-844-2457) as soon as possible for guidance.

I am in ROTC and will be commissioned as an officer upon graduation, do I still need to do a supply chain internship?

• We are aware that you have training one summer. However, we have been able to work around this training requirement with many students who were able to participate in traditional internship experiences. Please reach out to Mrs. Bess (Joshlyn@auburn.edu; 334-844-2457) as soon as possible to create a plan for you.
• If there is not a way for you to be able to complete a traditional internship opportunity we do allow for the completion of a practicum experience which includes enrollment in SCMN 3910.

I am a student athlete and have to train throughout every semester, do I still need to do a supply chain internship?

• We have worked with student-athletes that were able to participate in traditional internship opportunities. However, we are aware that this is difficult with year-round athletic training schedules.
• We do allow for a practicum experience which includes enrollment in SCMN 3910. Please reach out to Mrs. Bess (Joshlyn@auburn.edu; 334-844-2457).

What is the Internship Practicum option?

• The practicum option is only available to students with extenuating circumstances that prevent them from participating in a traditional supply chain internship.
• The practicum option is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• This course option requires advanced departmental approval.
• Due to faculty and project availability, SCMN 3910 is not offered each term.
• SCMN 3910 is a one credit hour course. The SCMN professional experience requirement for graduation may be met with the successful completion of 1 credit hour in SCMN 3910. However, the course may be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
• You must complete a supervised field activity in conjunction with a Supply Chain management faculty member in order to gain practical experience.
• You must fill out and submit the application for SCMN practicum.
• The pre-requisite requirements for SCMN 3910 are the following:
  • SCMN 2150 – Operations: Management of Business Process
  • SCMN 3710 – Logistics: Management of Fulfillment Process
  • CTCT 3250 – an Excel course
  • *Strongly recommended SCMN 3810 – SCMN Professional Development
• If you are seeking to participate in the Internship Practicum option (SCMN 3910) please contact Mrs. Bess as soon as possible (Joshlyn@auburn.edu; 334-844-2457

 

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