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Internship II (MGMT90131)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Students enrolled in this subject will complete a four-week (full-time equivalent) internship with an external organisation. Students will be supervised by the Subject Coordinator in collaboration with a designated party at the host organisation. Students will work across a range of tasks relevant to the organisation’s objectives, and will develop and complete a specific project in discussion with the host organisation and the Subject Coordinator. The Internship experience will enable students to extend and apply the knowledge acquired through the EMA, will provide students with a valuable professional experience, and will extend their professional networks. The internship will facilitate the application of knowledge acquired through coursework to a professional workplace.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- work effectively in a professional environment;
- apply and extend knowledge obtained through prior completion of EMA subjects in a professional setting;
- learn to work autonomously on a range of tasks;
- develop project management skills; and
- effectively communicate results of the project to the host organisation and to an academic audience.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- advanced communication skills (written and verbal) appropriate to professional contexts;
- project management skills, including scoping projects, developing timelines and meeting deadlines;
- task management skills;
- research and critical thinking skills as applied to a professional context; and
- interpersonal skills, including the capacity to work effectively in a professional setting.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission from the internship coordinator is required to enrol in this subject.
Students are required to apply for this subject in the semester prior to commencement of the internship, via the online application form: https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90129 | Group Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
MGMT90130 | Internship I |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
MGMT90164 | EMA Special Project |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Students undertaking an internship with a host agency may be required to satisfy a number of requirements, including:
- undergoing a recent National Police Record Check
- holding a valid Working with Children Check for the relevant state/territory
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Internship planning assessment tasks, 3,000 words (30%), due within 2 weeks of commencing the internship placement.
- An Internship project report, 5,000 words (50%), due within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the internship placement.
- A reflective assessment task, 2,000 words (20%), due within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the internship placement.
- Hurdle: Completion of requisite 20 days placement at host organisation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 days full-time equivalent placement. Academic supervision and seminars before, during, and after the placement of approximately 1 to 2 hours or as negotiated between the student and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 days full-time equivalent placement. Academic supervision and seminars before, during, and after the placement of approximately 1 to 2 hours or as negotiated between the student and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
Permission from the internship coordinator is required. Students are required to apply for this subject in the semester prior to commencement of the internship, via the online application form:https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Students are required to apply for this subject in the semester prior to commencement of the internship, via the online application form: https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
Students enrolled in this subject will complete a four-week (full-time equivalent) internship with an external organisation. Students will be supervised by the Subject Coordinator in collaboration with a designated party at the host organisation.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation EMA 200 point program - full time over 2 years Major EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years Informal specialisation EMA 200 point program - full time over 1.5 years - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022