Effectiveness of Summer Internship In Indian Management Education

Journal Title: IOSR journal of Business and Management - Year 2018, Vol 20, Issue 8

Abstract

One of the most efficacious and effective models of experiential learning in Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs is undoubtedly ‘student internship’. It requires a coordinated and concerted effort on the part of all the stakeholders, namely, employer, student and faculty to make any internship effective. This research paper gauges the effectiveness of the summer internship in PGDM programs. Thepros and cons are elaborated from the perspectives of the three stakeholders, and an overall assessment is conferred. The purpose of this research is to conduct a gap-analysis by answering the following twofundamental questions: 1. What are the goals laid out by PGDM interns before starting their internships? 2. What is the extent to which these goals are achieved? The research paper concludes by recommendingsteps that can boost the rigour of summer internships in general.

Authors and Affiliations

Prof. Dr. Savitha G R, Prof. Dr. Jai Raj Nair

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  • EP ID EP412400
  • DOI 10.9790/487X-2008064648.
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How To Cite

Prof. Dr. Savitha G R, Prof. Dr. Jai Raj Nair (2018). Effectiveness of Summer Internship In Indian Management Education. IOSR journal of Business and Management, 20(8), 46-48. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-412400