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Commerce Internship (CMCE20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Off Campus
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
General information: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/nd3j
Contact email: fbe-internships@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
General information: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/nd3j
Contact email: fbe-internships@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
General information: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/nd3j
Contact email: fbe-internships@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term - Off Campus Semester 1 - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| 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: 5 September 2024