End-of-Studies Internship
Objectives
The internship is the main bridge between, on one hand, the scientific courses, tutorials and labs and, on the other hand, the world of work. It has two major objectives. First, consolidate students’ ability to choose appropriate models, algorithms and computer resources to address real data applications and case studies, to realize proof of concepts and/or develop user solutions, and, finally, explain and provide appropriate arguments for the choices made. Second, place the students in total immersion in a professional environment, in autonomy, as part of a team, in interaction with specialists from the same or complementary fields. This final phase of the Master for Smart Data Science program involves a four to six-month paid internship, which can take place either in France or abroad, in either the professional world or academic/research laboratories. rnrn
Course outline
Students should be proactive and begin the search for an internship as early as possible to increase the chances of finding an interesting and relevant internship. Finding an internship is the exclusive responsibility of the student. ENSAI provides assistance in the search process. rnrnThis experience should allow for the student to apply the data-science and computer science theory and methods that they have learned during the 1st semester of coursework. Internship topics that are exclusively or almost exclusively oriented towards computer science tools will not be accepted. rnrnThe internship should allow students to meet at least two objectives: rnrn – A technical objective: a task is given and, applying theoretical knowledge and skills, the student attempts to complete the task using to the best of his/her ability the resources at his/her disposal. rn – A professional objective: the student is immersed in a professional context and must use the internship period to become more knowledgeable and at ease in such an environment, developing professional and personal skills to become a part of the team.
Prerequisites
Complete the previous teaching units from the Master’s program.