• gain practical experience relevant to the IBP competency profile by working for a public or private, profit or non-profit organization
• To secure experience of the Danish or international labour market outside of CBS so as to apply the skills addressed in IBP courses
• identify International Business and Politics-related challenges or issues within the organization or the context within which it is situated and, on the basis of this, pose an appropriate research question(s) place the identified issues within the relevant academic literature
• select, adapt and apply relevant theories and methods
• show an awareness of the methodological and theoretical choices involved and of relevant problems in the philosophy of science.
• reach a clear and well-reasoned conclusion based upon research, analysis and findings
• ensure a logical coherence between the research question(s), analysis and conclusion

The eligibility of proposed internships is evaluated by the supervisor and the Study Board on the basis of two criteria:

1. The relevance of the host organization.

In line with the focus of the study program, the activities of the host organization must be related to one or more of the IBP core areas. The core areas of the IBP programs are politics, business and management and economics.
 

2.The relevance of the internship position.

The student’s responsibilities during the internship should be related to the IBP competency profile. The application for pre-approval should show how the internship will address the competency profile and provide a basis for a report that will meet learning objectives listed below.