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This minor provides students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable 'real-world' experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. It is an important vehicle for students to develop professional networks, practise applying theoretical concepts and principles learned during their degree, develop skills and capabilities required to succeed in their chosen profession, and gain a better understanding of the nature of employment and professional conduct in their chosen industry. The internship will be based on a program of work which provides a meaningful learning experience in an authentic context.
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All applicants are required to have completed 180 credit points of their relevant undergraduate degree prior to enrolling in this minor.
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The internship minor provides students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable 'real-world' experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation. The internship will be based on a program of work which provides a meaningful learning experience and enables students to develop professional capabilities and apply discipline skills in an authentic context.
Procedures will be in place to ensure that enrolled students have any necessary clearances in place prior to their internship. Students will be advised of these requirements during the recruitment process. The management of risk is addressed in the induction process and by the host organisation
Students are required to complete 450 hours in their internship. This is typically completed over two semesters (225 hours in one semester, followed by 225 hours in the following semester). A request can be submitted to the WIL team to complete both units (the full 450 hours) in one semester. Students may be required to attend on-campus or virtual preparatory, mid-point and end of semester seminars.
Enrolments to the Internship minor are by application only and entry requires students to participate in a recruitment and selection process. Internships and partners will be secured by the School of Business and Law Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team,or can be organised by the students themselves. Any opportunities secured by students will be vetted to ensure they can provide a meaningful learning experience.
Enrolled students will be issued with guidelines which outline the expected code of conduct and responsibilities.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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