ORG474 Extended Internship in High-growth Economies (Autumn 2026)

• English fluency (written and spoken)
• Passed all courses in the first semester (30 ECTS), with an average grade of C or higher.
• Strong motivation and ability to work independently.

Upon completion of the course the student should:

• have advanced knowledge of market mechanisms and global trends influencing business operations
• be able to identify and analyze practical dilemmas in daily business operations
• understand organizational and cultural challenges in Nordic and international companies
• knowledge of sustainable business models and approaches to social and environmental responsibility
• ability to apply theoretical frameworks to propose solutions for real-world challenges under conditions of uncertainty and change
• have advanced knowledgeof differences in working contexts
• be able to critically reflect on personal learning and professional development

The internship provides an opportunity to work in a Nordic or international company in an international context and to gain deep insights into real-world business challenges. The course combines practical work with academic reflection. Students will get hands on experience with business analysis in a high-growth economy.Tasks will be agreed upon with the host company and should relate to core areas of business and management education, such as:

• Strategy and innovation
• Business and investment analysis
• Marketing and communication
• Sustainability and corporate responsibility
• Finance and management accounting
• Organizational development and HR

Internship in a company with supervision from both the company and the university. The placement requires mandatory online and physical sessions for experience sharing and reflections. By the end of the internship, the student will submit a written internship report (30-40 pages) focusing on:- Description of tasks and context- Analysis of key challenges anchored in theoretical foundations- Critical reflection on learning and professional growth

The workload of the internship program in the selected companies is minimum 650 hours. Daily working hours will be decided by the company in conjunction with the School of Business and Law.

The total workload, including the work in the selected company, supervision, preparing and writing the final paper, is approximately 830 hours (equivalent to 30 ECTS).

An individual internship report (30-40 pages) focusing on: - Description of tasks and context - Analysis of key challenges anchored in theoretical foundations - Critical reflection on learning and professional growth).

Assessment expression: passed / not passed. More information in Canvas.

Students will have to apply for admission for this course. The selection of candidates will be based upon grades, a motivation letter and interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Limited number of places available.

There is no possibility for a re-take of the internship ORG4xx Extended Internship in High-Growth Economies.