Internship Program
Jump start your career – get real industry experience working in an Australian organisation.
So …. just how do you get your career moving…….???
Set your self apart from your peers with on the job training, gaining additional skills and industry experience to compliment your Masters Degree. Through this unique world class program you can be placed into a City Based host organisation to work on a live project. Upon completion of your Masters, you will have industry experience, a validated referee and already be at an advantage compared those who are only just finishing their degree.
Program Overview
The Internship runs for 12 - 14 weeks during a normal trimester period, the Intern spending 20 hours per week with the host company. Working on a project set by the organisation resulting in not only adding practical experience to your theoretical knowledge, but experiencing first hand Australian Corporate life.
By interacting with various individuals and business units over the duration of the internship will give you a thorough understanding and Invaluable insight – which will enhance your career opportunities.
Because JCU Brisbane recognises employers highly value professional experience and demonstrable employability skills we have developed this program to give you - the student - the advantage.
Who can apply?
The internship program is available for high-achieving Masters students only. Students must have completed at least two trimesters at JCUB. Masters students can apply to do an internship in their last trimester at JCUB.
Internship prerequisites:
- enrol in the International Work Certificate Program
- GPA competitive basis – (<5.5 desirable)
- No academic misconduct reports
- No subject fails
Benefits of Internships Program
- Increased skills and knowledge
- Differentiate yourself ahead of your peers with demonstrated work experience within a chosen field.
- Greater confidence and enhanced self-esteem
- Increased personal and professional networks
- Access to opportunities that will contribute to personal and professional development
- Understanding of the professional, industrial and social contexts within today’s corporate business environment
- Increase capacity for team work and collaboration
- An ability for critical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills
- Development of organisational and personal management skills
For Further Information Contact
Leanna Tucker
Phone: +61 7 3001 7817
Fax: +61 7 3001 7899
Email: Leanna.Tucker@jcub.edu.au