Practical training in Industrial Economics (IND560)

Content

In this topic learning takes place in a professional environment outside the university, for example in a company or as a part of an approved student project at UiS. The student must find the appropriate workplace on their own. The course aims to give students practical experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in selected issues related to practice. In cooperation with the student, workplace and lecturer, an agreement/contract and plan is deviced for how the internship and supervision is conducted. The evaluation will be made on the basis of a report from the student and a presentation. The report should contain a discussion of a specified issues related to the workplaces practices, a reflection on the students own contribution to the work Places activities, as well as documentation on the work performed and certified timesheets.

Learning outcome

The course is a supplement to other topics, and when the student has completed the course, the following objectives will be achieved:

Knowledge:

• Increased insight into selected topics and issues and in working life practical challenges.
• Knowledge of work tasks and methods in the institution

Skills:

• Increased ability in professional collaboration, as well as specialization in certain topics and present them in a convincing manner.
• Ability to solve given work tasks

General competence:

• Empowerment in theoretical and creative academic work.
• Ability to conform to requirements of the working situation

Required prerequisite knowledge

A minimum of 40 credits must be passed in accordance with the approved education plan.

Recommended prerequisites

Relevant knowledge relating to the workplaces practical needs.

Exam

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Knut Erik Bang

Course coordinator:

Sigbjørn Landazuri Tveteraas

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Method of work

Practical and /or theoretical work in external instituation under supervision according to agreement/contract.

Scope:

- A workload of 250-300 hours required in the company

Open for

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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