Business and Economics Internship
Gain industry experience and boost your CV while earning credit towards your degree. This subject is offered four times a year, in Summer, Semester 1 and Semester 2.
What will I learn through an internship?
The BUSA90525 Business and Economics Internship subject offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and test your chosen career path, whilst earning credit towards your degree. An internship will help you develop the skills employers are looking for, such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, creativity, work ethic, interpersonal skills, and time management.
Whether remote or in-person, an internship will help you to build a professional network and get an edge in the job market.
What's involved?
To complete this subject, you must:
- apply to have your self-sourced placement approved by the Faculty or be offered a university-sourced placement;
- work for a minimum of 90 hours at your placement within the chosen enrolment period;
- complete the pre- and post-placement assessment tasks within the enrolment period.
“Throughout the internship, I was able to consolidate knowledge from my Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Economics) and Master of Digital Marketing and apply them to create a real impact... Illume Foundation provided mentorship and facilitated workshops with start-up founders and guest speakers to deepen my understanding of startup culture in Australia and inspire my own start-up spirit. All in all, it was an insightful, unique and exciting experience that shaped both my career and life paths.”
- An Duong, Business and Economics Internship with Startup Gippsland
Internship requirements
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Entry requirements
Please refer to the Eligibility and requirements section of the handbook for more requirements.
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What is not a suitable internship?
The following situations are not suitable placements:
1. Working within your family business or where a member of your immediate family (parents, step-parents, spouse, partner or sibling) will be the work placement supervisor
2. Organisations with fewer than five staff employed
3. Retail assistant roles
4. Hospitality front-of-house roles such as bar attendants and waiters
5. A role within a workplace where you are currently employed, unless there is sufficient evidence that:
- the placement is substantially different from your current role;
- the placement will take place in a different department;
- you will be supervised by a different supervisor; and
- the area of work is related to your studies; -
Requirements for Master of Digital Marketing Students
- If you wish to complete an internship as a capstone subject, you must indicate this on the application form.
- The application will then be reviewed by the Subject Coordinator and your Program Director to assess if the proposed internship is suitable as a capstone subject. Upon approval, you can commence with the internship.
- If you are applying for University-sourced opportunities, you can only apply to the ones that are approved as capstones for the Master of Digital Marketing.
- Enrolment in BUSA90525 will not be counted as a capstone without prior approval from the Subject Coordinator and your Program Director.
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Requirements for International Students
- Unrestricted work rights for student visa holders will end on 30 June 2023. From 1 July 2023, work restrictions for student visa holders will be re-introduced and capped at 48 hours per fortnight. For more information see temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders.
- International students on student visas should ensure that they are compliant with the working hours' limitations attached to their visas. BUSA90525 Business and Economics Internship is an elective subject that may count towards your working hours, even if your internship is unpaid.
- For further information see the Department of Home Affairs website: Check visa details and conditions.
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Unpaid internships and the Fair Work Act
Students seeking to take an unpaid internship in Australia must meet the guidelines applicable to the guidelines set out by Fair Work Ombudsman. Please see the Fair Work website for guidance.
Key dates and available opportunities
Placements must be aligned within one of the teaching periods below. Applications must be submitted by the respective closing dates.
Note: You must submit your application at least 10 business days prior to the start date of your internship.
Please take note of the application deadlines as late applications will not be accepted.
Teaching Period | Application dates for self-sourced internships | Application dates for University-sourced internships |
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Semester 2, 2023 | Internship dates: Between 26/07/2023 - 20/10/2023 Applications open: Monday 17 April 2023 at 9am AEST Applications close: Friday 2 June 2023 at 5pm AEST | Internship dates: Between 26/07/2023 - 20/10/2023 Applications open: Monday 17 April 2023 at 9am AEST Applications close: Thursday 4 May 2023 at 5pm AEST Interviews with host organisations (indicative dates - shortlisted students only): 10/05/2023 -26/05/2023 |
Once a complete application is submitted for self-sourced internships, the application will be processed within 10 business days. If additional information is required, it will take longer.
Watch the information session recording for the Semester 2, 2023 intake of Business and Economics Internship that took place on Tuesday, 18th April.
University-sourced internships
Available internships for Semester 2, 2023:
Accounting
BlueRock - Accounting Intern
BSA Partnership - Undergraduate Accountant Intern
Deloitte - Audit Financial Services Intern
FTI Consulting - Forensic Accounting Intern
FTI Consulting - Restructuring Intern
Grant Thornton Australia - Audit Intern
JLGM & Co - Accounting Intern
Life Space Group - Accounting Intern
Morris Cohen Glen & Co - Accounting Intern
Stannards Accountants and Advisors - Undergraduate Accountant Intern
SV Partners - Accounting (Insolvency) Intern
Business and Management
Anvarta - Research Intern
Asialink Business - Business Advocacy Intern
Australian Red Cross Society - ESG Data Analyst Intern
CapFeather Global - Associate Intern
CSIRO - Business Development Intern
Curve Tomorrow - Business Analyst Intern
Curve Tomorrow - Project Coordinator Intern
iGroup Australasia - International Business Management Intern
Keylead Health - Business Analyst Intern
Right Lane Consulting - Consulting Intern
RSM Australia - Innovation Intern
Skyline Education Foundation Australia - Policy Officer Intern
T2 - Business Analyst (Technology) Intern
Telix Pharmaceuticals - Business Development Intern
Tentacle - Business Analyst Intern
The Advanced Genomics Collaboration Illumina - Genomic Innovation Project Intern - ID predict project
The Advanced Genomics Collaboration Illumina - Genomic Innovation Project Intern - Liquid Biopsy project
The University of Melbourne - Research, Innovation & Commercialisation - Market Intelligence Intern
UN Global Compact Network Australia - Business and Human Rights Intern
UN Global Compact Network Australia - Environment and Climate Change Intern
UN Global Compact Network Australia - Stakeholder Engagement Intern
UN Global Compact Network Australia - Sustainability and Governance Intern
Vygo - Operations Intern
WeGuide - Customer Success and Project Manager Intern
Finance
Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens - Finance Intern
Everything is Awesome - Investment Intern
Frais Capital - Wealth Management Intern
JANA - Investment Research Intern
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands - Finance Intern
Oscar Oliver Capital - Finance Intern
Sayers Group - Strategy and Deals Intern
Sheraton Melbourne Hotel - Finance Intern
Telix Pharmaceuticals - Finance Intern
The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne - Finance Intern
The Westin Melbourne - Finance Intern
The Westin Melbourne - Revenue Management Intern
Human Resources
BlueRock - People and Culture Intern
HRL Technology Group - Human Resources Intern
JANA - Human Resources Intern
L'Oréal Australia & New Zealand - Human Relations Intern
ManpowerGroup - Health Safety Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Intern
ManpowerGroup - Manpower Professional (Government Recruitment) Intern
ManpowerGroup - Talent Solutions Intern
Sheraton Melbourne Hotel - Human Resources Intern
The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne - Human Resources Intern
Marketing
align.me - Marketing Intern
Clutch Industries - Loyalty Program Marketing Co-ordinator Intern
De Bortoli Wines - Marketing Intern
Exergenics - Marketing Intern
Far More - Digital Marketing Assistant Intern (pre-approved as Master of Digital Marketing capstone)
iGroup Australasia - Marketing Intern
JANA - Client Development and Marketing Intern (pre-approved as Master of Digital Marketing capstone)
ManpowerGroup - Social Media Marketing Intern
Oscar Oliver Capital - Marketing Intern
TBH Pets - Marketing Intern
Telix Pharmaceuticals - Corporate Comms, Investor Relations and Patient Advocacy Intern
The Clutch Hub - Sales and Marketing Intern
Thrive PR - PR and Communications Intern
How to apply
The process to apply for a self-sourced internship and a University-sourced internship differs. Please follow the steps for your selected internship prior to lodging your application.
Preparing for your internship
The University offers a range of resources, workshops, and information sessions to assist you with preparing a quality CV, strengthening your interview skills and much more. Places are limited so book your spot early.
- Improve your employability skills by attending one of our FBE skills workshops. Sessions will be advertised in your weekly MBS Newsletters, but you can also access recordings via the Canvas Community.
- Attend Student Services workshops and information sessions (apply the 'Careers & Employability' filter).
- Use tools to build your skills in job seeking, resume building, interview performance and more with EmployMe.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I've found a placement opportunity myself and am ready to apply for the Business and Economics Internship subject. What do I need to do now?
If you have secured your placement and agreed on your start and end dates, you are ready to apply. Before submitting your application, ensure you have all your documentation - some may require action such as sign-off from your host company.
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Does my internship have to be within the teaching period of the semester?
Yes, due to the assessments that are part of the subject, your nominated internship must take place within the semester's teaching period. Any additional hours are acceptable if the assessment is completed by the end of the selected teaching and assessment period; however, this is subject to approval.
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How much does the Business and Economics Internship subject cost?
The cost of the Business and Economics Internships Subject is a standard University subject fee.
Interstate/Regional/Overseas placements may also incur additional travel and/or accommodation fees and expenses.
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How soon can I start my internship once enrolled into BUSA90525?
If your application is successful, at least five business days are required between enrolment and your internship start date, for the timely completion of pre-placement modules.
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Can I complete an internship placement while enrolled in an intensive Graduate Practicum subject?
No. A student cannot be enrolled in BUSA90525 while completing an intensive subject. Please refer to the Handbook for the Business Practicum and the Global Business Practicum.
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Why can't I see a University-sourced opportunity on SONIA or Careers Online?
Opportunities will only be visible on SONIA and Careers Online when the applications are open - please refer to Key dates and available opportunities.
Each opportunity has a maximum number of applications that can be submitted. Once an opportunity has reached this maximum, it will no longer appear for you to select in SONIA.
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Can I complete Business and Economics Internship at the same time as BUSA90485?
As BUSA90485 Global Business Practicum is an intensive subject where students travel overseas, if your internship crosses over with the overseas travel component, it may not be possible to do both BUSA90525 and BUSA90485 at the same time.
You can complete these subjects in different semesters.
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Do my self-sourced documents have to be submitted in English?
Yes, your self-sourced documents need to be submitted in English. Please also submit your documents in their original language including any official company logos, seals or letterheads.
Contact us
Students can email FBE-internships@unimelb.edu.au. Please include your student ID and that you're enquiring about BUSA90525.
If you are an organisation looking to get involved, please find further information here.
Further information
View the subject in the Handbook.
Read about the experiences of MBS students who completed the Business and Economics Internship in Student Stories.