Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
In-Company Work Placement
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish,
Teaching staff
Introduction
The Master’s programme has a strong professional orientation, and therefore internships in companies and organisations are a key component of the programme.
The aim of the internship is to support students’ transition into the labour market by helping them integrate into a professional environment and apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during the programme to a variety of professional contexts. Internships also foster the development of a range of skills, competencies, attitudes and professional abilities.
Students complete an internship course as part of their Master’s programme. The programme includes a minimum of 9 ECTS credits (225 hours) of internship experience during the second semester of the academic year, from January until the end of June at the latest.
The Faculty will guide students so that they can meet their academic requirements while completing their internship. The time spent within the host organisation will provide students with practical knowledge and experience in their field and will contribute to their professional development and future employability.
Students are also expected to respect the agreements reached with the host organisations and to fulfil their commitments responsibly and professionally. In the event of any disagreement or difficulty within the organisation, students should contact their university internship supervisor or the directors of their Master’s programme.
Students will be monitored both by the University and by their supervisor within the host organisation. This supervision will take place on an ongoing basis and will include different reports and a meeting with the university supervisor. Each student will receive individual follow-up, with particular attention paid to the tasks carried out during the internship and to the development of their professional competencies.
Pre-course requirements
Students must be officially enrolled in the course.
Minimum compulsory duration: 225 hours (9 ECTS credits).
Objectives
- To apply acquired knowledge and be able to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader or multidisciplinary contexts related to the student’s field of study.
- To integrate knowledge and deal with the complexity of making judgements based on information that may be incomplete or limited, while also considering the social and ethical responsibilities associated with the application of such knowledge and judgements.
- To possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in the development and/or application of ideas, often within a research context.
- To communicate conclusions, as well as the knowledge and reasoning underpinning them, clearly and unambiguously to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- To work effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams and to adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- To demonstrate organisational and work-planning skills and sufficient flexibility to adapt plans to new situations.
- To generate new ideas and critically evaluate alternatives involving multiple criteria and stakeholders.
- To communicate effectively in a professional context.
- To reflect and think critically in interdisciplinary contexts.
- To propose improvements within organisations based on the knowledge acquired.
- To demonstrate sensitivity to ethical, personal, social and environmental values in decision-making and in interactions with others.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- C100 - Diagnose root causes of inequality and apply theoretical and empirical development frameworks.
- C101 - Apply international cooperation models and NGO/development- entity governance frameworks.
- C102 - Manage social entities financially: budgeting, fundraising and social finance.
- C103 - Apply impact investment instruments and social-impact measurement methods.
- C104 - Design and manage community- development and social-innovation projects.
- C105 - Lead intercultural cooperation and ethical/sustainability practice (ESG) in diverse contexts.
- C106 - Build resilient teams for social impact and exercise stakeholder advocacy.
Learning outcomes of the subject
Students will acquire the professional maturity required to operate effectively in a workplace environment and will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom.
Students will develop the professional maturity required for their future entry into the labour market.
- Apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom to a professional environment.
- Develop the professional maturity involved in carrying out work within an organisation.
- Develop professional skills and abilities.
The internship will enable students to explore the practical functioning and impact of organisations working in the fields of cooperation, development and the social economy. Students will acquire management, financial and organisational competencies applicable to the management of non-profit organisations and transformative projects, helping them to understand the dynamics and challenges faced by these organisations.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Required Materials
Student Internship Report
The Student Internship Report is a formal document that should be approached in a similar way to an executive report and should be suitable for professional presentation by the student.
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the organisation, the sector and the tasks carried out during the internship, as well as identify and reflect on the learning acquired throughout the placement.
Students will assess a range of competencies and commitments, reflecting on their own strengths and areas for improvement. They will also propose an action plan aimed at supporting their personal and professional development.
Company Supervisor’s Report
The company supervisor will prepare an internship follow-up report assessing the student’s performance in relation to the relevant competencies. The supervisor will also provide a personal assessment of the student’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
- 10% Continuous assessment: attitude, follow-up and proactivity.
- 40% Student Internship Report.
- 50% Company Supervisor’s Report.