Course content

The students are to work on a topic connected to media, communication and information technology in a relevant firm. The report is to be written based on an assignment given by the firm. The topic is to be developed in cooperation with the firm, the student group and supervisor. The residency is more of a research oriented than a practical insight into tasks and processes. Students are not primarily to take part in every day routines in the residence firm, but rather be given the possibility of observing and participating in a few of the processes that are of importance to the work students are to carry out for the firm. Concerning matters of confidentiality, students are subject to the same regulations as the remainder of the employees. The research results are to be offered to the firm by the report the students have produced.

Learning outcome

The students are to work on a topic connected to media, communication and information technology in a relevant firm. The report is to be written based on an assignment given by the firm. The topic is to be developed in cooperation with the firm, the student group and supervisor. The residency is more of a research oriented than a practical insight into tasks and processes. Students are not primarily to take part in every day routines in the residence firm, but rather be given the possibility of observing and participating in a few of the processes that are of importance to the work students are to carry out for the firm. Concerning matters of confidentiality, students are subject to the same regulations as the remainder of the employees. The research results are to be offered to the firm by the report the students have produced.

Learning methods and activities

The practical subject aims to give students insight into genuine and current situations and problems connected to media, information technology and communication in working life, seen from a research perspective. The course aims to give students the possibility of combining theory and empirical learning by studying theoretical approaches to problems based on practical situations.

Compulsory assignments

• Seminar, included presentation of the report

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

See formal requirements.

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the Master Program in Media, Communication and Informationtechnology

Course materials

To be given at the start of the course

Credit reductions