डॉ. बी. आर. अम्बेडकर विश्वविद्यालय दिल्ली 
| Course Type | Course Code | No. Of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline Core | SDS2DS112 | 2 |
Semester to which offered: (I/ III/) Monsoon Semester
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Aim: In line with AUD’s commitment to the principle of ‘learning by doing’ MA Development Studies students are required to undertake a compulsory internship program of 4-6 weeks at the end of the second semester. It is worth 2 credits (counted in the third semester) of the total 64- credit MA program. The learning of the internship is consolidated through the electives students opt for in the third and fourth semesters. It is an endeavour to provide an opportunity for students to gain learning and practical experience from a wide variety of organizations and individuals, including NGOs, research institutions, consultancy organizations, activist groups, corporate groups, public sector organizations, and government agencies.
Brief description
AUD’s vision is to facilitate learning by building partnerships with the world of practice. The internship program of SDS has been designed keeping that in mind. The faculty is closely involved with the students and the partner organization in designing the exact nature of each specific partnership and internship arrangement. This enables the host institutions to build partnerships with the faculty and students in ways that suit their own long-term vision and immediate requirements. Some institutions may wish to invest in young minds wanting to explore their inner selves as well as social reality, while others may want a specific output delivered. A third category may want the AUD faculty to draw up a long-term research agenda in partnership with them, such that the internship is linked to their larger needs of research and practice. All these requirements are met through the internship programme depending on the kind of association the host institution intends.