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Business & Economics Internship (BUSA90518)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
January
Master of Entrepreneurship:
Prof Colin Mcleod
colin.mcleod@unimelb.edu.au
Master of Enterprise/Master of Supply Chain Management:
Prof Daniel Samson
d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Master of Entrepreneurship:
Prof Colin Mcleod
colin.mcleod@unimelb.edu.au
Master of Enterprise/Master of Supply Chain Management:
Prof Daniel Samson
d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
June
Master of Entrepreneurship:
Prof Colin Mcleod
colin.mcleod@unimelb.edu.au
Master of Enterprise/Master of Supply Chain Management:
Prof Daniel Samson
d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Master of Entrepreneurship:
Prof Colin Mcleod
colin.mcleod@unimelb.edu.au
Master of Enterprise/Master of Supply Chain Management:
Prof Daniel Samson
d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will enable students to undertake professional work experience at an industry partner’s premises and to conduct an individual, client-based project which could involve critical analysis of a topic, research, development and/or the solution of a real business problem. During the period of work experience, students will be introduced to workplace culture and be offered the opportunity to strengthen their employability. Rigorous planning and scheduling of the project, time management, written and verbal technical communication, interpretation of results and team work will be required. The project will involve a mixture of on- and off-campus work. Students may be required to undertake preparatory seminars covering topics that will include professional standards of behaviour and ethical conduct, working in teams, time management and workplace networking.
The Faculty of Business and Economics will work with the industry partner to deliver the subject content. All assignments and grading will be co-ordinated by FBE.
This subject is intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply their business knowledge in an industry setting, under the joint supervision of an industry and academic mentor. Selection into his subject is based on academic merit, demonstrated motivation to benefit from the program (and bring benefit back to the University) and timely submission of application. The subject co-ordinator will have final approval of all selected students. There may be further eligibility criteria as requested by the industry partner.
NOTE: This subject is available in the Master of Entrepreneurship, Master of Enterprise, or Master of Supply Chain Management programs.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Plan and conduct an independent project within an industry setting
- Appreciate how management and business operate
- Demonstrate enhanced ability to undertake independent research
- Have developed improved self-reflection and practical skills for future career pathways and employability
- Demonstrate enhanced communication skills via contributions during the program and delivery of a formal presentation upon return.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills through interaction with staff at the host organisation and academics
- Project management skills, including an enhanced capacity for accurate scoping of projects, the development of approaches and timelines to address complex business issues and the execution of the required approaches and tasks within the timelines set
- Research, problem solving and critical thinking
- Documentation preparation and presentation skills through assigned tasks and the practicum exercise
- Interpersonal skills through the project exercise and assigned tasks
- Demonstrate key attributes sought by employers including interpersonal skills, time management, commercial acumen, initiative, and independent learning.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is available to students in the Master of Enterprise, Master of Supply Chain Management and Master of Entrepreneurship only.
Students must receive permission from the subject coordinator and the relevant program director before they can enrol into the subject. Students must organise their own work placement, which must be approved by the subject coordinator prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students must have completed at least 50 points of their degree at the time of application and received approval from their program director and the Deputy Dean (MBS)
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
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Semester 1 and 2:
- 500 word project plan. Due date to be set in consultation with host company and academic supervisor (10%)
- 20 minute presentation to host company and 1000 word report. Due date to be set in consultation with host company and academic supervisor (40% = 30% presentation and 10% report)
- 3000 word project report. Due date to be set in consultation with host company and academic supervisor (40%)
- 500 word reflective essay. Due date to be set in consultation with host company and academic supervisor (10%)
January and June:
- 500 word project plan. Due date to be set in consultation with host company and academic supervisor (10%)
- 20 minute presentation to host company and 1000 word report. Due date to be set in consultation with host company and academic supervisor (40% = 30% presentation and 10% report)
- 3000 word project report. Due date to be set in consultation with host company and academic supervisor (40%)
- 500 word reflective essay. Due date to be set in consultation with host company and academic supervisor (10%)
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator Colin McLeod Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 January 2018 to 27 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 12 January 2018 Census date 19 January 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 March 2018 Assessment period ends 30 March 2018 January contact information
Master of Entrepreneurship:
Prof Colin Mcleod
colin.mcleod@unimelb.edu.auMaster of Enterprise/Master of Supply Chain Management:
Prof Daniel Samson
d.samson@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 1
Principal coordinator Colin McLeod Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Master of Entrepreneurship:
Prof Colin Mcleod
colin.mcleod@unimelb.edu.auMaster of Enterprise/Master of Supply Chain Management:
Prof Daniel Samson
d.samson@unimelb.edu.au - June
Principal coordinator Colin McLeod Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 June 2018 to 24 July 2018 Last self-enrol date 2 July 2018 Census date 13 July 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 August 2018 Assessment period ends 24 August 2018 June contact information
Master of Entrepreneurship:
Prof Colin Mcleod
colin.mcleod@unimelb.edu.auMaster of Enterprise/Master of Supply Chain Management:
Prof Daniel Samson
d.samson@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Colin McLeod Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Master of Entrepreneurship:
Prof Colin Mcleod
colin.mcleod@unimelb.edu.auMaster of Enterprise/Master of Supply Chain Management:
Prof Daniel Samson
d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 9 April 2024