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GEST-S538

Field project

academic year
2024-2025

Course teacher(s)

Hugues PIROTTE (Coordinator) and Olivier WITMEUR

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

Unknown

Course content

During the second year, most master programs include field projects or other forms of seminars where students work in teams on concrete economic or business problems. These projects provide practical experience and allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. Students engage with real case scenarios and collaborate directly with companies to address actual business challenges.

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

· Develop teamwork and collaborative problem-solving skills.

· Apply theoretical concepts to practical economic or business challenges.

· Enhance research and analytical abilities.

· Gain experience in interacting with real companies and understanding their operational dynamics.

· Produce a comprehensive report or presentation based on the project findings.

Teaching methods and learning activities

· Supervision and guidance by a professor.

· Team-based project work on real-world problems.

· Regular progress meetings and feedback sessions.

· Direct interaction with companies to gather data and insights.

Contribution to the teaching profile

This integrative project contributes to all programme learning outcomes, particularly:

- Master and apply key economic and management concepts, frameworks and theories in a professional context to identify a business opportunity and create a relevant innovative solution for it

- Display critical thinking and develop autonomous learning strategies and techniques

- Work and communicate effectively as part of a team in an international and multicultural environment

And according to the project:

- Integrate sustainable development into problem analysis

- Demonstrate work ethics to foster a socially responsible behaviour in the workplace

Other information

Campus

Solbosch

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

  • Other

Other

· Based on the quality and comprehensiveness of the final report and presentation.

· Assessment of teamwork and individual contributions.

Language(s) of evaluation

  • english

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