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865-0800-00L 25 Credits NDS D-GESS
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Project Assignment

Projekteinsatz

Only for MAS in Development and Cooperation
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Abstract

MAS ETH D&C students complete project assignments at renowned organizations in international cooperation. The goal is to get to know the complex working reality of the modern development cooperation on site, and to gain relevant work experience.The assignment has a performance component and a learning component.The duration of the project assignment is between 8 and 10 months.

Objective

- Apply knowledge acquired during the semester to a specific project setting - Get to know the complex interdisciplinary and intercultural working reality - Gain experience in project-based collaboration with different social stakeholders - Gain professional experience in international cooperation

General Information

Language
German
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Projekteinsatz
On-the-job Training in einem Entwicklungsland, 8-10 Monate
No time listed 625 h semesterly

Offered In

  • MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation and a Master's level or equivalent level of education as recognized by ETH. PhD students doing empirical research in development cooperation may be admitted "sur Dossier".)