Business Practicum

Faculty of Business and Economics students:

Students enrolled in an approved FBE/MBS graduate degree are eligible to apply. Please check the University of Melbourne handbook (click on Further information > Related Handbook entries. If your course is not listed, you will need to seek approval from your Program Director) or with Course Planners at Stop 1 if you are unsure whether the GBP can be taken as part of your current degree.

Please note that students undertaking the Master of Commerce (Finance) are generally ineligible to apply, due to limited elective options available in the course.

Non-Faculty of Business and Economics students:

If you are enrolled in a course that requires you to obtain written approval from your Program Director, please follow the below process:

1. Find the name and contact details of your Program Director. Their contact details can be found on the handbook entry for your enrolled course.
2. Email your Program Director

   To include in your email:
   - Student ID number
   - Full name
   - Enrolled course
   - Subject code/name you’re seeking approval for (e.g. BUSA90485 Global Business Practicum)

3. Forward approval email to mbs-practicums@unimelb.edu.au

Students who have already completed the Global Business Practicum subject (BUSA90485) may submit an expression of interest to participate in the Business Practicum, but will be placed on a waiting list and only offered a place based on availability.

Due to limited spaces, entry into the Business Practicum is competitive. Selection is based on a WAM for all postgraduate subjects successfully completed at the selection date, and is contingent on permission from the Subject Coordinator.

The minimum WAM requirement for the subject is 70% and the Selection Committee considers the following when allocating places:

• academic performance
• an overall match of skills, experience and interests to the available projects.

Students enrolled in a MBS program or eligible non-MBS program must have completed a minimum of 50 points of their program at the time of application.

Before applying, you should ensure there is space in your study plan for this subject. You can do this by adding the subject as ‘planned’ although this is not a requirement at the time of application.

At time of application:
Students are required to submit an updated CV to their application. The selection committee will use your CV to assess your suitability for the subject.

If you receive an offer:
Students who receive an official offer for the Business Practicum must also submit their CV with evidence that the CV has scored a 'green' rating on the University of Melbourne's Smart Resume platform. View the sample CV guide and find out more about preparing your CV.

The Careers & Employability Team has produced a video which demonstrates how to use the Smart Resume platform and its Smart Editor tool to achieve a green zone rating. Access the video on the Resources page in MBS Career Elevation.

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Question 1:
In your view, what positive impact should professional management consultants aspire to have on business and society? (max 200 words)

Question 2:
What capabilities and experiences will you personally contribute to your Graduate Business Practicum team that will create value for your consulting client. (max 300 words)

Question 3:
What personal development and growth outcomes do you aim to achieve by completing a Graduate Business Practicum subject. (max 300 words)

We recommend you take some time to consider these questions and prepare your answers before you commence your application.

There are a number of FBE Travel Grants valued at $2,000 for eligible students* to support travel to Sydney for the Business Practicum subject.

These grants will help you to make the most of these amazing study experiences by contributing to many of the costs associated with participating such as the BP Program Fee (accommodation), flights and in-country costs.

Successful recipients will receive the FBE Travel Grant in two parts - a Faculty subsidised BP Program Fee (no requirement for you to pay the BP Program Fee cost upfront), with the remainder of the $2000 to be paid to the student as a grant.

There is no separate application for the FBE Travel Grant, all eligible applicants will automatically be considered.  However, please note that the strength of your BP application may be considered in the selection process.

Please note, students are only eligible for one FBE Travel Grant during their degree. If you have previously received an FBE Travel Grant, you can still participate in the program with a program fee paying place.

_{*Eligibility is based on the data students provided at enrolment. Students are eligible if they meet one or more of the following specific categories: Recognition as an Indigenous Australian, home address is in a low socioeconomic area(as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) and resident of a regional, rural or remote area of Australia.}

Yes, there is a full selection process to determine your eligibility and suitability for the program. Selection is not based on existing consulting experience.

No, Business Practicum participants enrolled in the summer or winter intake will not be permitted to enrol in any other subjects that run in the same period as the Business Practicum intake. Both summer and winter intakes are intensive and will require 100% commitment from students.

No, students are allocated to teams and companies with specific projects. However, students are given the opportunity to advise their areas of interest which we endeavour to consider when allocating teams. Students will not be allocated to a project where they do not have the technical skills required. Most projects are multi-disciplinary.

Exchange students can apply, and if they meet the criteria be interviewed. However, they will be placed on a waitlist and only receive an offer if there is spare capacity in the section.