Research Project for a Private or Public Company

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.

Knowledge - the student shall:

• have knowledge about real problems and the current situation related to Media, Information Technology and Communication in the workplace.
• get the opportunity to combine theory with empirical learning by investigating theoretical questions in light of real, practical examples.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

• carry out an independent research project for a client.
• develop skills related to how research and investigation on Media, Communication and Information Technology can be used effectively for different organizations and companies.
• develop cooperative skills and work in a project team.

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.