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Internship I (MGMT90130)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
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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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students are required to apply for permission to enrol into this subject prior to commencement of the internship. Students should make this application via the online application form:
Applications will be reviewed in three rounds:
- Round 1 (Summer and Semester 1 availability): closing 31 October
- Round 2 (Semester 1 availability): closing 31 January
- Round 3 (Semester 2 availability): closing 31 May
Students will receive outcomes within two weeks of the closing date for the relevant round. For further information including FAQS on the Application and Selection Process see:
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90128 | Project Management | September (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90131 | Internship II |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
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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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Internship planning assessment tasks, due within 2 weeks of commencing the internship placement
| Early in the teaching period | 30% |
A project report, due within two weeks of the conclusion of the internship placement.
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
A reflective assessment task, due within two weeks of the conclusion of the internship placement
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: Completion of requisite 20 days placement at host organisation | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Elizabeth Lakey Coordinator Megan McIntosh Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 20 days full-time equivalent placement. Academic supervision and seminars before, during and after the placement of approximately 1-2 hours or as negotiated between the student and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Megan McIntosh Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 20 days full-time equivalent placement. Academic supervision and seminars before, during and after the placement of approximately 1-2 hours or as negotiated between the student and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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.
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024