Course # / Title:	MBU/SNG/EIS 2000 (For all majors within CEMB)
Semester:	Fall 2008
Instructors:	Meredith Kendall Valdez & Jamie Stamey
Instructor Contacts:	valdezm@mail.belmont.edu stameyj@mail.belmont.edu
Course Credit:	0 Credit
Class Location:	Neely Dining Hall & Beaman A&B
Meeting Time(s):	Wednesday (2:00-3:15) specific dates in syllabus

Educational Objectives of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business: 1) To provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical education that emphasizes leadership, innovation, private enterprise and entrepreneurship. 2) To equip students with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, accept responsibility, make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work environments. 3) To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of ethical Christian principles.

Course Description: Music Business Internship Lab (0). Prerequisites: MBU 1110, MBU 1380 and sophomore standing or 12 hours of credit in residence at Belmont for transfer students. Internship lab is a computer/lecture-centered, career-oriented course covering basic business communication skills and music industry administration. Interviewing skills, internship expectations, career-building methodology and networking techniques in the music business are also covered. 

Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate:

• An understanding of basic job search skills and strategies
• An understanding of the job search uniquely related to the entertainment industry
• An ability to communicate and network effectively with the entertainment industry
• An ability to prepare professional job search correspondence
• An ability to display successful interview techniques
• A knowledge of resources and information that Belmont provides to be utilized in the job search process
• A commitment to ethical and professional behavior in the workplace
• An understanding of personal strengths and goals

Performance Criteria: Students will:

ú Exercise networking skills through interaction with industry leaders

ú Complete professional quality documents including cover letter, resume, and professional references

ú Complete a profile on Career Connector

ú Locate available internships and/or jobs through the Career Services database (Career Connector) and networking opportunities

Honor Code: It is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code. “In affirmation of the Belmont University Statement of Values, I pledge that I will not give or receive aid during examinations; I will not give or receive false or impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation of reports, or in any other type of work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis of my grade; I will not engage in any form of academic fraud. Furthermore, I will uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by the spirit and letter of this Honor Pledge.”

Accommodation of Disabilities: In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University will provide reasonable accommodation of all medically documented disabilities.  If you have a disability and would like the university to provide reasonable accommodations of the disability during this course, please notify the Office of the Dean of Students located in Beaman Student Life Center (460-6407) as soon as possible.

Course Requirements:

1. Attendance: Attendance is required at every class. Missing a class may result in failure of the class unless approved by the instructor.

2. Materials: Job Choices magazine (distributed the first day of class)

3. Assignments: R‚sum‚, Reference Page, Cover Letter, Surveys, Completion of Profile on Career Connector

4. Testing: There will be no tests.

5. Basis of grade evaluation: Course is a pass/fail course. In order to pass, students must successfully complete all homework assignments. Failed assignments will be returned to the student to be redone once. If an assignment is not passed the second time you will not pass the class.

Class Schedule:

August	27	W	Introductions: Syllabus review and internship guidelines; how to find/register for an internship (Career Connector database); Resumes, Cover Letter, Reference page and Interview Tips Location: Neely Dining Hall Assignment: Prepare a resume, cover letter, and reference page and email to stameyj@mail.belmont.edu by September 10^th. Career Connector Profile must also be completed.	Read pages 32-52 in Job Choices. Complete your profile on Career Connector. Bring questions for guest speaker!
September	17	W	Guest Speaker Location: Beaman A & B	Read pages 22-23 & 58-59 in Job Choices
October	27	M	Internship Fair Location: Maddox Grand Atrium	Bring copies of your revised resume!
October	29	W	Guest speaker Location: Beaman A & B	Bring questions!
November	12	W	Guest Speaker Location: Beaman A & B	Bring questions!