Information Systems: International Practical Placement

The course comprises practical placement in the area of information systems, involving business analysis or systems development in the public ot private sector. This course requires students to acquire knowledge of another country than where they normally study. Students are responsible for arranging their practical placement. Duties should include varied tasks at a workplace. With the support of a workplace supervisor, students perform qualified tasks and participate in the daily work. The tasks must be related to the students' studies and offer the opportunity to use and develop knowledge and skills previously acquired in the subject of Information Systems. Student and supervisor draw up a plan for the training with due regard to the guidelines above. Students should be given the opportunity to perform tasks according to special instructions. The course comprises the following components: 1) Introductory seminar (or equivalent for distance students) 2) Practical tasks in an organisation 3) A Final seminar (video conference for distance students) Students document their experiences in a report (around 15-20 pages, and present it orally and discuss it in the concluding seminar.