MPI701 Business Practicum Program
How to Apply
Before a student can enrol in the Business Practicum unit, it is necessary to apply and be selected for the program. Students meeting the relevant selection criteria will be selected for an initial interview and discussion with the Unit Chair before permission to enrol in the unit will be granted. Unlike other postgraduate units, students cannot enrol directly into MPI701 (i.e. via StudentConnect) until a completed Application Form [83Kb] is submitted and approved. (A PDF reader is required. Adobe Reader is a good free program) Student may view the selection criteria by viewing the unit content section.
This unit is available for students enrolled in the following courses (including some combined degrees):
- M701 - MBA
- M731 - MBA International
This unit is currently available to on-campus and off-campus students residing in Melbourne or Geelong. The unit cannot be taken in the company of the student's normal occupation.
Three outcomes are possible for each application:
- Application approved
- Application not approved – application deemed not to have met the program's academic requirements. Reasons will be provided including feedback on action required to enhance application prospects in the future.
- Resubmission requested – modification to existing details or further information required. Students in this category will be strongly encouraged to resubmit and will be mentored by the Unit Chair during the process.
If the application is approved, the Unit Chair will match the student's skills and background with the host organisation's offer and preferences. An interview with one or more host organisations should be expected. Every effort will be made to ensure that the preferences of an accepted student are accommodated, but students should be aware that this may not be possible in every case. Students should always have an alternative plan to enrol in other units if a practicum placement cannot be arranged.
Once a student's application is approved by the Unit Chair, the student will receive an email notifying them of the outcome and advising that they will be contacted by the Faculty office with instructions to enrol online.
Students for whom this unit is part of a normal load can then proceed to add the unit via StudentConnect. Students for whom this unit is an overload in the trimester or are subject to other special approval requirements may need to have an Enrolment Variation form completed and submitted on their behalf by the Unit Chair.
Applicants should note that the Faculty reserves the right not to approve applications from students that are currently subject to Faculty Academic Progress and Discipline Committee restrictions or deliberations.
A number of practical considerations:
International students considering the Business Practicum unit may require a Work Permit depending on their visa status. This may apply even though the practicum is unpaid. Hours of work for the Business Practicum will count within your allowed maximum. Students should contact the Deakin International office on their home campus for further advice on visa policies and procedures.
Other forms of clearance for all participating students may be required such as a Police Check. This should be done in time for the practicum placement to proceed smoothly.
