Internship and Consultancy Project
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
MNX5020
course title in Estonian
Tööpraktika ja konsultatsiooniprojekt
course title in English
Internship and Consultancy Project
course volume CP
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ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
not
assessment form
Pass/fail assessment
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
HAAM02/25
yes
Structural units teaching the course
MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
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course aims in Estonian
Õppeaine eesmärgiks on rakendada ülikoolis omandatud teadmisi ja oskusi reaalses töökeskkonnas olemasoleva olukorra analüüsimiseks, arendusvaldkondade määratlemiseks ja vajalike muudatuste osas soovituste tegemiseks.

course aims in English
The internship enables the student to apply the knowledge and skills acquired at the university to analyze the current situation in the real work environment, to define areas for development, and to make recommendations for necessary changes.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Õppeaine läbinud üliõpilane:
- tunneb lähemalt ühe organisatsiooni toimimist talle seatud põhiülesannete ja elluviidavate poliitikate kontekstis;
- on suuteline iseseisvalt läbi viima auditi, et kaardistada organisatsiooni toimimise ja rolli teostamisega seonduv hetkeolukord, tuvastada võimalikud probleemkohad ning teha ettepanekuid nende parendamiseks (eristada saab siin organisatsiooni, poliitikavaldkonna või teenuse auditit);
- oskab koostada analüütilist kirjalikku teksti, mis loob ühe praktilise kaasuse põhjal seoseid avaliku halduse teooria ja praktika vahel;
- on teadlik ja suudab auditi teostamisel kinni pidada oma töökohaga seonduvatest eetilistest aspektidest;
- oskab auditi tulemusi argumenteerida ning on vajadusel valmis tulemusi avalikult esitlema, sj organisatsiooni esindajatele.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
A student who has completed the internship:
- knows well the functioning of an organization in the context of its core tasks and policy-making and/or implementation system;
- can independently carry out a consultation project (audit) in order to map the current situation related to functioning and performance of the organization, identify possible problem areas and make proposals for their improvement (an audit of the organization, policy area, or service can be distinguished here);
- can compile analytical written text, which creates connections between the theory and practice of public administration on the basis of one practical case;
- is aware of the ethical aspects of his/her workplace and is able to observe these while conducting an audit;
- is prepared to publicly present the shortcomings observed during the placement and defend the proposed recommendations in relation to working processes, policies, and public services.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Õppeaine läbimise eeldus on vähemalt 5 nädala pikkune töökogemus avalikus sektori, mittetulunduslikus või rahvusvahelises organisatsioonis, mille tulemina valmib kas vastava organisatsiooni, poliitikavaldkonna või avaliku teenuse audit (peamiste probleemide, väljakutsete tuvastamine ja lahenduste pakkumine) ning mida üliõpilane peab olema valmis vajadusel kaitsma avalikult (sealjuures tööandjale).
brief description of the course in English
A precondition for completing the internship is employment in the public sector, non-governmental or international organization for at least 5 weeks that results in either an audit of the respective organization, policy area, or public service. The student must be prepared to defend the audit publicly (including to the representatives from the internship organization).
type of assessment in Estonian
Õppeaine arvestamise aluseks on kirjaliku auditi koostamine ning tööpraktika sooritust tõendava dokumentatsiooni esitamine. Hindamine toimub vastavalt kinnitatud praktikajuhendile.
type of assessment in English
The basis for evaluation of internship is a written audit and submission of documentation in relation to internship. The evaluation of internship takes place according to the directive of internship.
independent study in Estonian
Kirjaliku auditi koostamine vastavalt nõuetele, analüütiliselt ja argumenteeritult, sh on loodud seosed omandatud teoreetiliste teadmiste ja praktiliste oskuste vahel.
independent study in English
The written audit must meet the set requirements, be analytical and argumented well, including the connections between public administration theory and practice.
study literature
Praktikajuhend
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
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session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
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lectures
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practices
0.0
practices
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exercises
0.0
exercises
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lecturer in charge
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LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
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language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 autumn
Külli Taro, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
Estonian
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    2024/2025 spring
    Külli Taro, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
    Estonian
      Internship and Consultancy Project ENG.pdf 
      2024/2025 autumn
      Külli Taro, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
      Estonian
        2023/2024 spring
        Külli Taro, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
        Estonian
          2023/2024 autumn
          Külli Taro, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
          Estonian
            2022/2023 spring
            Külli Taro, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
            Estonian
              2022/2023 autumn
              Külli Taro, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
              Estonian
                2021/2022 spring
                Margit Kirs, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
                Estonian
                  Internship and Consultancy Project ENG.pdf 
                  2021/2022 autumn
                  Margit Kirs, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
                  Estonian
                    Internship and Consultancy Project ENG.pdf 
                    2020/2021 spring
                    Margit Kirs, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
                    Estonian
                      Internship and Consultancy Project ENG.pdf 
                      2020/2021 autumn
                      Margit Kirs, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
                      Estonian
                        Internship and Consultancy Project ENG.pdf 
                        2019/2020 spring
                        Margit Kirs, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
                        Estonian
                          Internship and Consultancy Project ENG.pdf 
                          2019/2020 autumn
                          Margit Kirs, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
                          Estonian
                            Internship and Consultancy Project ENG.pdf 
                            2018/2019 spring
                            Margit Kirs, MN - Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance
                            Estonian
                              Internship and Consultancy Project ENG.pdf 
                              Course description in Estonian
                              Course description in English