• Gain practical experience relevant to the IBP competency profile by working for a public or private, profit or non-profit organization.
• Use the analytical skills learned in the BSc. IBP programme to perform the tasks assigned to the student, in a way that creates value for the host organization.
• Develop a balanced, critical and reflexive understanding of the host organization and its strategic positioning in the social, economic and institutional environment.
• Develop and address a research question based on a real challenge of the host organization. The research question should focus on the relationship between business and politics in an international environment.
• Address the research question and analyze the empirical evidence by drawing upon the theoretical literature covered by the IBP programme.
• Develop an analysis of the empirical evidence using methodologies taught in the IBP programme.
• Develop a well-reasoned conclusion and recommendation for the host organization, based on the analysis of original data collected through interviews and other sources within the host organization or outside of it.
• Ensure a logical and methodological coherence between the research question, 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.