Business internships
Want to gain real-world experience before you graduate?
Undertake a business internship and earn credit towards your degree!
The Business Internship program provides students with credit towards their degree, while they gain the experience and practical skills required by industry.
Internships completed as part of this program are generally unpaid and will typically involve 120 hours in the workplace. Internships can be undertaken during semester or in a more intensive block through the study breaks.
Program Overview
How the program works
The Business Internship Program offers students invaluable hands-on experience in their field of study while earning credits towards their degree. Fully supported by the Business Internship Team, the program collaborates closely with industry partners and students to create internship opportunities that benefit both hosts and interns.
Typically, students will complete 120 hours in the workplace over the study period. During this time, they will engage in meaningful work that allows them to apply and enhance the skills they have acquired throughout their studies. In addition to completing the required internship hours, students must also complete assessment items that reflect on their internship experiences.
The Faculty of Business and Law strives to provide as many students as possible with internship opportunities through our strong industry connections. However, due to the competitive nature of these placements, not all students can be guaranteed an internship.
Eligibility
To be eligible to undertake a credited internship you must:
- Be on ‘Good Standing’ with a minimum CWA of 60
- Have adequate space on your study plan to receive credit
- Be completing an internship that is within the scope of your academic studies
- Have completed a minimum of 300 credits if you are an undergraduate student or 100 credits if you are a postgraduate student
Need help finding an internship
If you need assistance securing a suitable internship the Business Internship Team can help you. Our dedicated team of consultants are constantly working on securing internship opportunities, they will work with you to identify and apply for suitable internship positions and will provide ongoing support throughout the internship experience.
While we can not guarantee all students will be successful in securing an internship our team of consultants will work with you to maximise your chances of securing a internship
Bring Your Own Internship
If you have secured your own internship and would like to apply to have it credited towards your degree you can submit a Bring Your Own (BYO) Internship application to the Business Internship Team. Before you apply please ensure your application meets the below requirements:
- Your placement meets the hours required (generally 120 hours)
- Your potential supervisor is willing to complete an appraisal of your performance
- The internship will be completed in a safe work environment (your internship cannot take place in a home office)
- The internship is related to your major/degree and will allow you to further develop the skills you have acquired through your studies
- You have all the required documents.[.pdf]
Please note: You must have your internship approved BEFORE you start your internship. We cannot credit internships that have already been completed or that you have already commenced.
Once received the team will review your application to ensure the internship is suitable and check your study plan to make sure you are eligible to undertake one of the credited internship units.
Key dates
Please note the following deadlines to apply for help in finding an internship:
Semester One, 2025:
- Last day for BYO applications:10th February 2025
- Last day for Facilitated placements:17th February 2025
Semester Two, 2025:
- Last day for BYO applications: 7th July 2025
- Last day for Facilitate placements:14th July 2025