Knowledge

The student...

can demonstrate knowledge of relevant work methods and professional practice in his/her own academic field
can demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of Norwegian culture in business, management and organisation, and can compare and contrast different national cultures in both theory and practice
understands challenges and opportunities in cross-cultural work environments and in cross-cultural teams, both in theory and in the student's own practice
can demonstrate knowledge of relevant methods to facilitate understanding and effective communication across cultures
knows how message, tone and style should be adapted to different situations, communication channels, contexts and cultures
knows what characterizes effective written and oral business messages in English
has knowledge of ethical challenges in international business and organisations

Skills

The student...

can solve professional tasks in practice within the student's field of study, as well as participate in, and conduct, academically-oriented projects
can employ methods, relevant course syllabus and other relevant tools/academic sources to solve relevant research questions based on the student's own practical internship experience
can reflect on current operative challenges and topics related to his/her own bachelor programme, field of study and in the internship organisation
can analyse and communicate challenges in cross-cultural meetings between people in international business, and can contribute to solving such challenges and facilitating good communication in communities of practice and in the management of cross-cultural teams
can produce effective and professional business messages in English, such as informative, negative and persuasive messages, within a range of practical genres (emails, letters, reports and proposals, oral presentations, relevant digital and social media), and can use this knowledge in practice during the employment in the internship organisation
can discuss ethical challenges and decisions in international organisations

General competence

The student...

can reflect upon the student's own academic and personal development in the internship organisation
can use new and current knowledge in relation to other courses in the student's bachelor programme
can communicate professionally in English with customers, partners and colleagues in an international context
can employ effective oral and written communication strategies in situations which are relevant for work in organisations with English as a corporate language
has relevant knowledge of cultural differences, traditions and structures which may influence communication, cooperation and ethical decision making in international business and in cross-cultural work environments

Subject description IIN2100

International Internship