Code of conduct
School of Business Masters project: Local Internship Student Code of Conduct
This document is for all students undertaking a School of Business Masters Project: Local Internship in the Academic Year 2024/25
Updated on 10 March 2025
Please read this document and ensure you understand what is expected of you when applying for and undertaking this internship.
If offered an internship, I agree:
- to inform the Careers Service at [email protected] immediately if I can no longer undertake the internship offered.
- to respond to initial contact from my Internship Supervisor, within 3 working days.
- to advise the Careers Service urgently if I have not received contact from the Internship Supervisor within the expected timeframe.
When undertaking my internship, I agree:
- to attend my internship as advised by the Internship Supervisor and adhere to working practices as directed by Internship Supervisor.
- to be reliable and committed to my internship.
- that it is my responsibility to manage my time and commitments.
- to act professionally and appropriately, follow all instructions given by the Internship Supervisor paying particular attention to confidentiality and data protection.
- that in any event that I cannot attend my internship as agreed I will inform my Internship Supervisor immediately and let them know why.
- to not undertake any tasks which I judge to be dangerous or inappropriate. I must take reasonable care and work in line with the Host Employer Health and Safety procedure. If I am unsure about any activity, I should consult my Internship Supervisor immediately.
- to consult the Careers Service immediately if I have any problems during my internship that cannot be resolved with my Internship Supervisor.
- that the University is not responsible for reimbursement of my travel expenses.
- to return any Host Employer property at the end of my internship.
- to inform the Internship Supervisor about any relevant additional support requirements as soon as possible.