IS-302 Internship (Autumn 2021)

• have practical skills and experiences in various aspects related to information systems, procurement, development, introduction, training ++
• develop an understanding of what is expected of knowledge and practical skills in a job situation
• Understanding the interaction between organisation, finance, informationystem and Employees

The purpose is to give the student insight and understanding of a specific organization's needs and processes related to an IT-related project. Projects are related to work, to the acquisition, use of an information system, including system development,, procurement, operation or maintenance of various types of IT and information systems..

The projects can be carried out in public or private sector organisations. It is also possible to carry out projects in the voluntary sector. By working for a long time on a specific task in an organization, the student should gain insight into practical problem solving in a job situation. The content of the course is determined by the organization's needs and in accordance with the agreement entered into between the organization and the Department of Information Systems.

The content of the project shall be academically relevant to the bachelor's programme in IT and information systems. Examples of current tasks include:

• various activities related to system development including from reparation of business plan to implementation, and coursing end users
• business case
• develop spec.
• analysis and design
• programming
• installation, operation and maintenance of systems, databases, networks and similar

It is set up that the student is in an organization one and a half days a week throughout the semester. The projects are individual. In special cases - if the project allows this - two students can work together. This must be clarified with the course responsible in advance and will require a greater scope on the project.

The Department of Information Systems cooperates with a number of companies and organisations. The students are responsible for finding an organization to work in. If the Department of Information Systems receives a request from companies for relevant candidates, this will be communicated through relevant channels. It is important to look for internship well in advance of the start of the course (preferably 1-2 months in advance). In cooperation with the internship and the Department of Information Systems, space is allocated on the course of practice.

There is limited organized teaching in the subject. There are mandatory collections with emphasis on the exchange of experiences between the students, and individual guidance will be offered. In the latest collection, students present their projects to clients and other interested parties.

The standard scope of work is 270 hours.