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2025/2026  BA-BSOCV2401U  Internship, 30 ECTS

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Internship, 30 ECTS

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 30 ECTS
Type Elective
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Global Relations
Course coordinator
  • Alfred Reckendrees - Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL)
Main academic disciplines
  • Management
  • Organisation
  • Sociology
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 26-05-2025

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Learning objectives
  • Gain practical experience relevant to the Soc competency profile by working for a public or private, profit or non-profit organization.
  • Use the analytical skills learned in the BSc. Soc 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 a research question based on a real challenge of the host organization. The research question should focus on the relationship between business and society..
  • Address the research question and the empirical evidence by adequately drawing upon concepts, theories, and methods introduced in the Soc programme
  • Reflect on the chosen concepts, theories, and methods in relation to the chosen topic and general social, economic, environmental, organisational, or political challenges
  • Develop a well-reasoned conclusion and recommendation for the host organization, based on the analysis of original data collected within the host organization or outside of it
  • Present the analysis in a clearly formulated and accessible form, meeting academic writing standards, particularly regarding structure, correct citation and referencing.
Prerequisites for registering for the exam (activities during the teaching period)
Number of compulsory activities which must be approved (see section 13 of the Programme Regulations): 1
Compulsory home assignments
As a prerequisite for participating in the exam the student has to deliver a two to three pages long paper. in which the student develops a theme and an academic hypothesis for their internship report as well as suggestons of how to approach the chosen topic in terms of theory and methods.
Examination
Internship (30 ECTS):
Exam ECTS 30
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations.
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 40 pages
Assignment type Report
Release of assignment Subject chosen by students themselves, see guidelines if any
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Winter, The hand-in deadline:1st March
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Description of the exam procedure

Internships require pre-approval by an Soc faculty supervisor and the Study Board prior to the start of the internship. Before applying students are asked to read the Soc course description and the internship page on MyCBS carefully.

 

A 30 ECTS internship requires a minimum of 750 hours (20 weeks) documented employment.

 

Please note that it's only possible to take one internship. Students should therefore decide whether it should be for 7.5, 15 or 30 ECTS.
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

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 programme, the activities of the host organization must be related to one or more of the Soc core areas. The core areas of the Soc programme are sociology, business and management, business and politics.

 

2.The relevance of the internship position.

The student’s responsibilities during the internship should be related to the Soc 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.
Research-based teaching
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
  • Classic and basic theory
  • Methodology
Research-like activities
  • Development of research questions
  • Data collection
  • Analysis
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
  • Students conduct independent research-like activities under supervision
Description of the teaching methods
Supervision from a CBS faculty member and supervisor from the organisation
Feedback during the teaching period
Report and research paper supervision should always be a two-way process. Students are encouraged to seek feedback on their work by maintaining contact with their supervisor on a regular basis and preparing in advance for supervision sessions by drawing up an agenda listing questions or issues for discussion.
Student workload
Internship and Preparation time (readings, report preparation etc.) 750 hours
Exam (incl. finishing the report and actual exam period) 74 hours
Last updated on 26-05-2025