IB9CA-30 Internship
Introductory description
The Internship module is an alternative to the Research Paper/Dissertation and applied route optional core modules for students wishing to add a work placement into their course. The internship would be between 6 and 12 weeks and would fall anytime in the period after all modules are complete, and before the final project is submitted in September. Students can undertake their internship in the UK or overseas.
Module aims
The aim of the module is to document the learning from a student's period of work in a company of their choosing, either in the UK or overseas. It aims to develop students' ability to conduct a critical evaluation of their own personal experience during their work placement, including how to reflect on their own challenges, development and skill acquisition. Students are expected to identify and appraise sustainable practice (environmental, social, and governance) within their internship.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The syllabus is student-led, requiring reflection on personal experiences and reference to research in relevant areas such as learning styles, team dynamics and (if working overseas) intercultural competencies.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Contrast subject knowledge with an evaluation of practices observed during the internship
- Critically evaluate the business practices of the chosen company
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Research element
Students will be expected to engage with relevant research in their written report.
Interdisciplinary
Dependent on the internship
International
Students can choose to work with a company in the UK or overseas and are instructed to reflect on intercultural aspects.
Subject specific skills
Appraise and self-reflect on contribution to the organisation and decisions made during the internship
Reflect on whether alternative approaches/ decisions could have led to improved outcomes for the organisation
Transferable skills
Written communication skills
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 4 sessions of 1 hour (1%) |
| Project supervision | 2 sessions of 1 hour (1%) |
| Fieldwork | 54 sessions of 1 hour (18%) |
| Private study | 180 hours (60%) |
| Assessment | 60 hours (20%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
Self directed learning
Costs
| Category | Description | Funded by | Cost to student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field trips, placements and study abroad |
Students are expected to cover costs for transportation and accommodation at the location of their chosen company. |
Student |
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment component |
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| Midterm assignment | 20% | 12 hours | No |
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Mid-term update report (statement of problem or observation and committing to an area for investigation – e.g. how is the organisation using new technologies for financial applications?) |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Final reflective report | 80% | 48 hours | No |
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Final reflective report - reflection on company practice and students' own contributions, including, where the challenges and problems are, and what the literature says about these |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
via my.wbs
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 1 of TIBS-G5N4 Postgraduate Taught Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation