The aim of internships is to enable students to gain practical experience in organizations related the policies and politics of the green transition. The intership can take place in the public sector (civil service & state administration, local government, non-governmental organizations, etc.), non-profit sector or private companies delivering public sector-relevant services. In the course of their internships, students are to learn and rehearse practical skills as well as gain access to data for their diploma theses. Department of Public and Social Policy or Department of International Relations take great care of helping to broker top employment opportunities for its graduates. To this end, it maintains and continues to expand a network of partner organisations to which students have access during their studies in the form of compulsory work placements and internships. These include the most prestigious and useful public administration organisations, non-profit organisations, think tanks and corporations from the private sector.
The internship takes place in winter or summer semester. The minimum duration of the internship is 100 hours. However, longer periods or longer internships can be arranged and accepted. Students search for an appropriete organization with help of both departments. Students can arrange an internship with any organization as long as it meets the general criteria of the field. A bilateral agreement can be concluded with the relevant organisation, which is signed by the Dean on behalf of the Faculty. If an agreement with a partner organisation is required, a minimum of 14 days should be allowed for the agreement to be processed. However, the agreement is not a requirement. In the absence of an agreement between the faculty and the partner organisation, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that he/she receives a confirmation letter and evaluation report signed by a representative of the receiving institution.
Last update: Novotný Vilém, PhDr., Ph.D. (27.12.2023)
Literature
The course has no required readings. There are a few publications recommended to student's attention: Hrdličková, A.: Professional practice in the environment of higher education. Masaryk University; 2013. Mikušová Meričková, B. - Stejskal, J.: Theory and practice of public economics. Wolters Kluwer; 2014. Peková J. - Pilný, J. - Jetmar, M.: Public sector-governance and financing. Wolters Kluwer; 2012. Rektořík J. - Hyánek, V. - Škarabelová, S. - Lukášová, R. - Winkler, J. - Jurajdová, H., Fojtíková, J., Prouzová, Z.: Organisation of the non-profit sector. Basics of economics, theory and management. Ekopress; 2010. Veselý, A. - Nekola, M.: Policy analysis in the Czech Republic. Policy Press; 2016.
Last update: Novotný Vilém, PhDr., Ph.D. (23.12.2023)
Syllabus
Summary of the procedure: a) Student chooses the internship in consultation with his supervisor and the course leader. b) The course leader approves the internship. c) Student arranges the internship independently or (if required by the partner organisation) an agreement is signed between the Faculty of Social Sciences and internship provider in 4 copies (see form 17 at https://fsv.cuni.cz/studium/formulare-navody/formulare-bc-mgr), which are then submitted to the departmental secretariat. In the event that the agreement with the faculty is required, students should allow approximately 14 days for processing before the start of the internship. d) The student completes the internship of at least 100 hours. e) Within 14 days of completing the internship, the student will submit an Internship report to the course leader along with a signed evaluation from the internship provider.f) Student will attend a final meeting to present and discuss his/her experience from his/her internship.
Last update: Novotný Vilém, PhDr., Ph.D. (27.12.2023)
