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2B.7 Curriculum of the fourth year of study at IHM
Team leader Year 4: Mrs. P. Nairn
The educational program of the fourth study year has been reserved completely for the
industrial placement. This compulsory practice year consists of two parts: the industrial
placement itself and the project integrated in this practice period.
The period consists of 42 weeks practise with a study load of 60 EC, including 240 SLH for the
project.
Industrial Placement
Team leader Mrs. P. Nairn
Study load 1680 hours (15% to be reserved for the project)
European Credits 60
Entry level IHM students:
120 EC‟s
Foundation year certificate
All 2 nd year credits with the exception of the progress test.
8 company presentations (2 nd year) and 2 guest lectures
(2 nd year)
Fast track and (MHS) short track routes have different criteria.
Please check with the coordinator or refer to the Industrial
Placement module book
Module content The industrial placement provides a way for the student to
experience the major field of study prior to graduation. It is an
excellent way to build on the knowledge and skills gained during the
first 3 years of the curriculum. During this period the competencies
as outlined in the domain competences and industrial placement
objectives are assessed. Internships provide the student with a
chance to put theory into practice and to gain "hands-on"
experience that will be of benefit in a managerial role once (s)he
has graduated.
The student is able to discover the complexity of real life situations,
but also to appreciate the effect of his/her own behaviour and work.
Further, it is a strategic avenue for the student to becoming
employed by the company following graduation.
The industrial placement also enables the student to establish an
industry network.
The 10-month internship is spent in leading hotel organisations or
related organisations around the world. A limited number of
students may do their internship in the humanitarian field or the
cruise industry if they have completed their minors in these areas.
During the placement, the student will complete an individual
Management Project commissioned by the host company. For the
project, the student will need to use the research skills developed
during the writing of the Hospitality Research Project in
the third year. The project should include a literature review,
problem statement and questions, a description of the methods
used, research results and conclusions and recommendations for
the company. At the end of the placement, a presentation of the
project should be given to the Management of the host company.
The project provides additional information for placement mentors
and lecturers on trends and developments in the industry which can
be used in updating and revising the curriculum.
Educational methods Traineeship
Assessment Introductory meeting, four progress reports and one final report,
competence assessments by host company, the Management
Project report, completing the required number of weeks & an
evaluation of the entire placement period. The Management Project
proposal is approved by the placement company, the IHM
placement mentor and a second assessor. The final Management
Project report is graded by the company but the final grading rests
with the placement mentor and 2nd assessor.
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