MPI701 Business Practicum Program
Benefits
For Host organisations (Practicum Providers)
Practicum students are a no cost resource for the host organisation. In return for hosting a student, a business host organisation will have access to the observations, research and contribution of a senior MBA student of the Faculty. Host organisations will also gain exposure to current knowledge, theory and practice through their interface with the student.
Projects of benefit or interest to the host organisation can be undertaken at no direct cost with all final project reports made available after assessment by the Faculty. Project requirements are negotiable (i.e., between student, host organisation and Deakin) and students will be required to prepare and submit a written report.
For Students
Business Practicum will enable students to:
- Gain business experience relevant to their specialisation or intended future employment and career.
- Gain an understanding of the Australian business workplace environment and consolidate the link between theory and practice.
- Further develop the following skills by applying them in a workplace:
- Critical analytical skills
- Research and information retrieval skills
- Logical critique skills
- Verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
For Deakin Graduate School of Business
The Practicum Program also provides an opportunity for the Deakin Graduate School of Business to foster and strengthen its contacts with business, government and community organisations. The program also provides an opportunity for the School to showcase the skills and attributes of its students.
