Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module adds to knowledge obtained in 1st and 2nd Semester
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Deep knowledge of the subject matter in the specific area of
the project
Skills
- Evaluate the concepts, theories and methodologies applied in
the solution of the problem
- Account for the choices made during the solution of the problem
and substantiate that these are made on a high professional
level
- Assess and evaluate the limitations of the concepts, theories
and methodologies applied in the solution of the problem.
- Plan, execute and report an extensive individual research
project within an agreed time frame
- Write a well-structured project report, written with clear
arguments including the following elements:
- Develop and delimit an original formulation of the problem
being investigated,
- Critically explore and apply relevant theories and analytical
approaches to the problem under investigation,
- Assemble and process valid and reliable data, relevant to the
problem and sub-problems under scrutiny,
- Make a thorough, systematic, and comprehensive analysis of the
problem under investigation
- Conduct technological development and research, and solve
complicated technical problems using scientific methods
Competences
- Analyse and solve an actual problem of industrial relevance
through application of systematic research and development
processes, including advanced analytical, experimental, and/or
numerical methods and models.
- Work together with a manufacturing or service organisation and
to identify operations and/or supply chain management problems and
finally develop data driven and robust solutions using
technologies.
- Operationalize theoretical contributions in a practical
setting
- Compare and critically evaluate the results of the project in
relation to existing knowledge and accepted theories within the
subject area
- Consider economic and other consequences of the proposed
solutions
- Communicate a balanced view of the results and conclusions of
the project in well-organized written and oral
presentation
Type of instruction
The student is included in the company’s daily work and carry
out independent project work on an industrial problem relevant for
the company. Concurrent to the work in the company, the student
makes a project report, which is evaluated after the ending of the
internship.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 30 ECTS course module the expected workload
is 900 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Academic Internship |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
ECTS | 30 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |