Pre-Study Internship Undergraduates
Why we expect you to complete a pre-study internship
A pre-study internship, preferably in the field of social or ecological work, should primarily contribute to making the necessary break from school and taking on initial socio-political responsibility. Raising awareness of the needs of people in need should shape future founders and decision-makers in influential positions at an early stage. Social entrepreneurship, as promoted by Zeppelin University, can only be practiced successfully if the actors involved have an understanding of the socio-political reality and recognize the importance of non-profit companies in society and the economy.
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The aim of the pre-study internship is therefore to gain an overview of the field of activity of relevant institutions and to get to know an organization by way of example. This includes an understanding of business models, processes, culture and management behavior as well as the attitudes of employees.
The length of the internship is six weeks of 240 hours each (this corresponds to eight working hours per day). The internship can also be completed part-time and will be extended accordingly. You can also combine several internships (e.g. two three-week internships), but they must all be completed at the same institution.
Type and duration of the internship
The length of the internship is six weeks of 240 hours each (this corresponds to eight working hours per day). The internship can also be completed part-time and will be extended accordingly. You can also complete several internships (e.g. two three-week internships), but they must all be completed at the same institution.
Please note: Students starting the Bachelor's program in Corporate Management & Ecnomics must complete this internship in the non-profit or social sector.
Please note: Ideally, you should have completed your pre-study internship before starting your studies. However, your application will not suffer any disadvantages if you are unable to upload proof of your internship at the time you submit your application. If it is not possible for you to complete the pre-study internship before starting your studies, you have the option of doing it during your studies.
No ECTS points are awarded for the pre-study internship as part of the degree program. In principle, the recognition of proven pre-study internships is decided on a case-by-case basis.
Non-recognized fields of activity Pre-internship Bachelor
The following cannot be claimed as a pre-study internship:
- Activities in the context of school attendance (student co-administration, party organization, excursion organization, etc.)
- A combination of several short internships
- Internships in parental companies
- Vacation jobs that do not involve taking on social responsibility
Criteria for recognition are the social commitment of the activity and previous organizational experience in the broader sense. A voluntary social year, a voluntary ecological year and a federal voluntary service or similar formats are recognized as a pre-study internship.
Recognizable fields of activity Pre-internship Bachelor
The following areas are listed as examples for completing a pre-study internship for the
- Bachelor in Communication, Culture & Management | CCM
- Bachelor in Politics, Administration & International Relations | PAIR
- Bachelor in Sociology, Politics & Economics | SPE
The type of activity in the pre-study internship is freely selectable with the exception of the above-mentioned "non-recognized fields of activity". Activities in non-profit work areas such as social work, art and culture, politics, administration, association and lobbying work, voluntary ecological, cultural, political or social year are desirable.
Students at our university are active in numerous (start-up) projects of a social nature and are always on the lookout for new talent. You can find more information on current projects at ZU with the opportunity to participate as part of a pre-study internship on the Student Projects homepage.
Further information
Contact applicant counseling and selection procedure
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