Construction Management Internship: A key opportunity for assessment and continuous curriculum improvement

The internship is an integral part of most Construction Management curricula. Studies have noted the importance and reciprocal value of internships for the student, the employer, and the academic program. However, to date, no studies have specifically outlined the value internships provide to the CM...

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Published in:The American professional constructor 2022-10, p.6-20
Main Authors: Vaux, James S, Dority, Bree, Vaux, Dana E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accreditation
Best practice
Colleges & universities
Construction management
Curricula
Employers
Internships
Qualitative analysis
Students
Supervisors
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Summary:The internship is an integral part of most Construction Management curricula. Studies have noted the importance and reciprocal value of internships for the student, the employer, and the academic program. However, to date, no studies have specifically outlined the value internships provide to the CM program for assessment and evaluation. This paper examines the value of the CM internship as an indirect measure to assess and incorporate change into program curricula. With 10 years of qualitative and quantitative data collected from CM student interns, industry employers, and university internship supervisors, this study supports that CM internships are a valuable tool for program assessment and support best practices for the development of an internship program.
ISSN:0146-7557