Internship

If you are currently employed, you can consider making a Work Based Learning application. WBL requires you to identify a business problem at your workplace and use your university learnings to create a solution to the business problem, and provide deliverables, or tangible outcomes, that prove the solution is real and enduring.

For example – an Information Systems student working in a wholesale fruitier might identify waste as an issue for the business.  The project is creating a system for better stock control, reducing waste & saving money.  The deliverable is the system/user manuals, staff training documents etc.

Eligibility:

• You must have been working with you current employer for a minimum of six months, and for at least 18 hours per week (on average)
• You must remain employed for the duration of the unit
• The identified business problem must fall outside the scope of your current duties (as outlined in your position description)

Before you begin your application, you will need to have answers to the following questions. Please ensure you map out your project in detail and include timelines where possible to support your application:

• What is the business problem, and how is it currently impacting your organisation?
• How will the organisation benefit from your project?
• What are the key deliverables that you will produce at the end of your project?

You must submit an application via our online application system, InPlace at least 10 Deakin working days before your project starting date. You must be approved and enrolled all prior to beginning your first day of the project.