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Commerce Internship (CMCE20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Off Campus
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable (login required)(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
For all application enquiries contact: FBE-internships@unimelb.edu.au
For academic enquiries please contact the subject coordinator, Sharon Soltys: ssoltys@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
For all application enquiries contact: FBE-internships@unimelb.edu.au
For academic enquiries please contact the subject coordinator, Dr Sharon Shan: sharon.shan@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
For all application enquiries contact: FBE-internships@unimelb.edu.au
For academic enquiries please contact the subject coordinator, Dr Sharon Shan: sharon.shan@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Summer Term - Off Campus Semester 1 - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject involves the completion of a professional work placement (internship) in the on-campus "WorkHub", or an approved host organisation in Australia or overseas.
All placement options allow students to immerse in a professional workplace, engaging and learning from different stakeholders, using business software for real job tasks in their field of study, and participating in career and professional development training. Throughout the placement, students, in addition to learning and performing tasks to meet the host’s expectations, are required to take ownership to plan, manage and report their industry learning experience and achievements, fostering a mindset and skills for independent and life-long learning. This subject aims to enhance students specialised industry knowledge and adaptability for future careers.
The on-campus WorkHub provides a modern collaborative and supportive office environment for students to complete internship tasks in groups, and connect with industry professionals both on-campus, virtually, and at the host organisation.
Students opting to a traditional internship will complete internship tasks in an approved host organisation which can be either a university-sourced or self-sourced organisation. Self-sourced internships can be based in Australia or overseas. All host organisations must be assessed and approved for credit.
All students are required to complete at least 90 hours of internship. Internships may be paid or unpaid, provided they comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 and relevant workplace safety legislation. Detailed procedures and application dates can be found on the FBE Internship Website
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify professional and career development needs and goals, and actively monitor and review your progress;
- Apply a broad range of business and economic knowledge and skills to perform tasks in a workplace setting;
- Demonstrate the use of interpersonal and communication skills to establish collegial working relationships and build a professional network;
- Reflect on the application of disciplinary knowledge, technical and professional skills during the internship to continually advance self-competence in the area of practice; and
- Analyse your professional identity and career interests to design a career and professional development plan for the future.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in a professional workplace and to work with and interact with a wide range of people inside and outside their host organisations;
- Flexibility, adaptability, time management and organisational skills as a result of their participation in the workplace;
- Understanding of organisational culture and ethics, safe work practices, and the diversity of workplaces;
- Analytical, problem-solving, research and report writing skills;
- Ability to manage and plan work;
- Capacity for lifelong learning, self-reliance, and professional development; and
- Demonstrate key attributes sought by employers including interpersonal skills, time management, commercial acumen, initiative, and independent learning.
Last updated: 22 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of undergraduate study
AND
Permission from the Subject Coordinator via a selection process.
There are limited university-sourced internships available and entry into the subject is competitive. Selection for university-sourced and self-sourced internships is determined via an application process and is contingent on permission from the Subject Coordinator.
This subject has special entry requirements including strict application deadlines. See the Commerce Internship webpage for further information and how to apply.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 22 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Internship Plan
| Week 2 | 15% |
Reflection Exercises
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 60% |
Mock Interview (3-min video presentation)
| Week 14 | 25% |
Participation in a minimum of 90-hours at the work placement to pass the subject.
| Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 22 April 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Sharon Soltys Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Workplace Attendance: minimum 90 hours (7.5 hours over 1-day per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 November 2023 to 25 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 December 2023 Census date 5 January 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2024 Assessment period ends 8 March 2024 Summer Term contact information
For all application enquiries contact: FBE-internships@unimelb.edu.au
For academic enquiries please contact the subject coordinator, Sharon Soltys: ssoltys@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 1 - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Sharon Shan Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Workplace Attendance: minimum 90 hours (7.5 hours over 1-day per week for 12 weeks) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
For all application enquiries contact: FBE-internships@unimelb.edu.au
For academic enquiries please contact the subject coordinator, Dr Sharon Shan: sharon.shan@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Sharon Shan Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Workplace Attendance: minimum 90 hours (7.5 hours over 1-day per week for 12 weeks) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
For all application enquiries contact: FBE-internships@unimelb.edu.au
For academic enquiries please contact the subject coordinator, Dr Sharon Shan: sharon.shan@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 22 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is available to Bachelor of Commerce students. You must receive permission from the subject coordinator before enrolling in the subject via an application process. Information on how to apply can be found on the Faculty of Business and Economics Internships website.
Last updated: 22 April 2024