Innovation and Enterprise Internship (BUSA90518)

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 only available to students admitted into the Master of Entrepreneurship.