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sandwich course

 
 
noun [C] UK

Definition

a college course consisting of periods of study with periods of work in business or industry between them so that students get practical experience: If you have relevant industry experience through a sandwich course, use it.
(Definition of sandwich course noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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