16. Professional experience program
Opportunities are available for students studying a Bachelor of Commerce degree to gain valuable employment experience with a large range of employers.
There are several ways in which students can participate in professional experience programs, these include:
industry year
The industry year component of the professional experience program's activities generally targets students with between 12-18 months remaining in their degree(s) and recruits them to commence work in positions the following year for a period of 12 months.
vacation employment program
Eight to 12 weeks paid industry placement offered during the summer break, usually offered to penultimate year students.
graduate employment program
Employers come onto campus to recruit final-year students for graduate positions. Activities include employer information sessions, distribution of recruitment literature and application forms, careers fairs and on-campus interviews.
international employment program
Information about employers and work opportunities for international students studying at the University of Melbourne.
management field project
Students learn to apply project management skills by conducting a major project in the workplace (40 hours) and by the theoretical setting-up of their own business ventures.
student workplace projects
An experiential learning placement initiative for University of Melbourne students from all disciplines and year levels. It has been designed to enhance networking, explore work issues and monitor current labor market demands for new graduates.
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