Bahir Dar University

College of Business and Economics

Department of Management

Internship Report on ------------------- Organization/Company

By
Name of the Student
ID No.

(Date, Month & Year of Submission)

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 Content of the Report
The part of an internship report is categorized under the following ways.

I. PRELIMINARY PART: The first part includes:

1. Title Page
Make sure that it includes the following
a. University, College and Department Name with logo,
b. Name of the organization
c. Name of the internee and Student ID
d. Submission date, month and year of the internship report
2. Acknowledgment
In this section you acknowledge the help and support of all the people who helped you in completion of
your internship and internship report.
3. Executive Summary
Executive summary previews every section of the report in a short form. It can be called as micro
image of the report. It helps the reader to get a quick glance at the report before reading it in
detail. Everything important that you have done, discovered and concluded should be mentioned
but briefly and concisely.
4. Table of contents
List the important headings and sub headings in the report with page numbers. Also make a
separate list of tables and figures in the table of contents if you have used any.

II. MAIN PART: The main part includes:

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background of internship: Overview of the Organization. It includes
a. Starting and ending date
b. Departments the internee assigned
c. Brief history/introduction of the organization
d. Mission of the organization
e. Competitors and any other important issues
f. Organizational Hierarchy chart
a. Number of employees
b. Main offices
c. Introduction of all the departments
d. Comments on the organizational structure
1.2. Objectives of internship
This part states clearly and briefly the objectives (purposes) of the internship report.
1.2.1. General objectives
The general objectives indicate the objectives of the internship
1.2.2. Specific objectives
The specific objectives imply those related to the topic (which is stated in the title of the internship) to be
analysed.
1.3. The significance of Internship
It indicates the possibility of usage or implementation of the internship program or possible contribution
for the student and for the organization.

2. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNSHIP

This section describes the reality of internship implementation which comprises:

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2.1. Activities conducted

This part describes the implementation/major activities of internship conducted by the students.
It is expected that the activities are valid to their focus of study (study concentration). For
example, a student majoring in management should focus his/her activities within the
management sphere in the company. Here the student is expected to write the activities done by
him/her during the internship.

2.2. Evaluation of the internship result

Evaluation on the result of the internship program is the assessment of the problem and solutions
used in solving for the problem when the student is conducting the internship program. If there is
no single problem found during the internship, the student does not need to state any problems;
nevertheless, he/she should support the strength and weakness points of the internship
object/spot based on the analysis result and comparative study towards the theories gained in
lectures/classes. This element includes:

2.2.1. Problems/challenges/constraints

Problems stated in this section are the obstacles met by the internship object/spot in trying to
achieve its goals or the potentials that have not been developed by the object/spot. For example
some of the problems during internship period can be:

 Lack of feedback: Full-time employees are typically scheduled for performance evaluations.
These evaluations are particularly helpful as they provide insight into an employee’s
strengths, as well as what aspects of their role can be improved.
 Unfamiliar office culture: It takes time to understand the organizational culture since it
varies from office to office. While some have a rigid structure, others are flexible and trying
to observe organizational structure during the first weeks of socializing poses a challenge.
 There's not enough work: As surprising as it may sound to some people, this could pose
one of the top internship problems. You expect you’d be given loads of tasks, but there isn't
enough work assigned to you.

2.2.2. Problem solving

Problem solving is the actual steps taken to tackle the existing problems or to take advantage of
the undeveloped potentials by taking the object of internship into consideration. If no problem;
write strength and weakness

2.3. Strengths and Weaknesses

2.3.1. The strength of the company’s operational practices

This section focuses on the strengths of practices conducted by the company/institution observed
by the internship students. The strengths are explained in a complete and detail way, and if it is
possible, equipped by photos and/or videos or films about the implementation technique of the
work practice held/observed by the students in the internship object. Next, these strengths are

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compared with the theories acquired during the lectures/classes and explain their relevance with
the practices in the object of internship.

2.3.2. The weakness of the company’s operational practices

This part describes any practices performed by the company which is considered not effective
enough. It is advisable that the students provide photos, and/or videos/films about the practices.

2.4. Learning Experience/Reflection on the internship

It is related to the experiences gained during the internship program in the object/spot of
internship. It is expected that these experiences can support the students’ maturation and self-
development process.

Note: Students are expected to collect information from various sources such as interaction with
the organization’s personnel (managers, internship supervisor, colleagues etc.) and company
website, documents, brochures etc. but it is necessary to mention the sources of information in
report. Thus, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of what was observed - Make judgments clearly
connected to observations made. Evaluation answers the question, “What is your opinion about what
you observed or experienced? Why?

 Consider: In what ways this learning experience will serve you in your future?
Remember your report attempt to:
 Analyze your own performance as a learner
 Evaluate your gains in understanding and completing tasks
 Verbalize how you feel about your learning
 Make connections with other experiences, ideas
 Demonstrate transfer of learning
 Integrate the concepts taught in courses
3. CONCLUSION
In this section you are required to describe the organization according to your evaluation/assessment in
the light of critical theoretical backgrounds.
4. SUGGESTION/RECOMMENDATION
In this section you are required to suggest solutions for all the problems or discrepancies (you have
pointed out in the analysis) found in the organization.

III. SUPPLEMENTARY PARTS: The final parts of an internship report include:

References & Sources

In this section, provide all the references and sources in APA format that you have used for data
collection in your internship report.
Annexes
At the end of your report, attach all of the supportive material you have used for the preparation of your
report, like brochures, forms, newsletters, interviews, questionnaires, news reports, articles, features,
columns etc.

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 Bahir Dar University
College of Business and Economics
Department of Management

Internship supervisor Evaluation

The purpose of this internship program is to produce practically oriented graduates that meet the required
job-related competences of their future employers. Additionally, it serves as a linkage between the
University and various partners. Hence, as a supervisor, you are encouraged to discuss your responses
with the student in a positive and objective manner, just as you would review job performance with your
employees/colleagues.

Dear supervisor, you are provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which you are going to assess
the student’s performance during his/her internship program based on a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means
that the student needs much improvement in his/her performance and 6 means that the student’s
performance is outstanding. Put “X” for the number that correspond your assessment.

Internship Company Name ……………………………………………

Student’s Name: ………………………………………………………………

No Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Organizes work well/attends regularly
2 Completes assigned tasks on time
3 Has initiative/resourcefulness
4 Accuracy of work
5 Adapts to working conditions
6 Has ability to get along with others at work
7 Has ability to communicate with superiors
8 Follows up on assignments
9 Has ability to apply theory in practice
10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Overall supervisor’s comment on the student, if any

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Name the Field Supervisor: ……………………………………Signature …………… Date

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 Thank you very much for providing this valuable practical training to our students. We look forward to
have stronger relationship with you in this noble effort. Please return the filled format sealed and
enclosed.

Form to be filled by the Student After the end of the Internship

This internship Strongl Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly

y agree disagree
Given me the opportunity to explore a career field
Allowed me to apply classroom theory to practice
Helped me develop my decision-making and
problem-solving skills
Expanded my knowledge about the work world prior
to permanent employment
Helped me develop my written and oral
communication skills
Provided a chance to use and develop leadership
skills
Expanded my sensitivity to the ethical implications
experienced in the work place
Made it possible for me to be more confident in new
situations
Given me a chance to improve my interpersonal skills
Helped me learn to handle responsibility and use my
time wisely
Helped me clarify my career goals

Name the Field Supervisor: …………………………………………………………

Signature ……………

Date ……………