Business School

Industry Experience Program (Self-Sourced)(COMM2222)

Group student photos

Internships are an effective way to stand out in a competitive job market. Prospective employers are looking for graduates who can easily transition into the workplace, so the experience gained via internships is invaluable.  

COMM2222 is a unique model that allows you to gain recognition for a self-sourced internship. Explore with no limits and engage in an experience that will amplify your knowledge.  

In this course you are required to combine practical work experience with five academic workshops and formal assessment tasks throughout the term. 

Internships need to fit into an academic term to be eligible for course credit so there’s just a few things to check before you submit an application for the course. A self-sourced internship is eligible if the position is relevant to your degree, and approved by the UNSW Business School. 

Things your employer should know:

  • This is an academic course and you will need to complete academic assignments and workshops on top of your practical work
  • You are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours in placement during the term period
  • You are required to have at least one 30-minute meeting a week with your supervisor

Your company must agree to abide by the UNSW Work Integrated Learning Core Terms here and they are required to approve your placement before you are enrolled in COMM2222.

Make sure you let your supervisor know they will receive an email from the Business Connect platform where they need to sign in and complete the WIL Agreement to approve your placement for you to be eligible for COMM2222.

If your employer has any questions about the process, they can contact engagebusiness@unsw.edu.au

  • Placement and Application closing dates

      

    Commencement

    Completion

    		 Applications are due by:
    Term 3 2023 11th September 17th November 28th August, 5pm
    Summer Term 2024 2nd January 2nd February 4th December, 2023

  • Let’s see. You’re eligible for this program if you: 

    • You’ve completed a minimum of 72 UOC by the commencement of this course 

    • You have room in your degree for this course 

    • You are in good academic standing 

    • You have achieved a score in yellow or green zone for your “LinkedIn profile” on the Career AI platform (Aspire module).

    • You have completed Career Accelerator: Essentials (Login using student-enrolment key: Career_Accelerator) OR COMM1999 myBCom First Year Portfolio

    • You have not completed COMM3101 and COMM3202

    • You are not enrolled in the Co-op Program 

    Important: The position must be relevant to your degree and approved by the UNSW Business School as meeting the relevant learning outcomes for the unit of study. 

    This course may count as a UNSW Business School Free Elective OR as a major elective within some majors. It is your responsibility to ensure this course will count within your program requirements. It’s recommended you refer to your program handbook and the progression plans to understand your current progression and program. 

  • Applications must be submitted by the required deadlines – please check the ‘Important dates’ section above to find out when your application is due. 

    Making an application is easy, to have your internship considered login to Business Connect with your UNSW zID.

    Your application must include:

    To view a more detailed user guide for the application process please click here.

  • Assessment is satisfactory (SY)/unsatisfactory (FL) according to the standard UNSW scale.

    • Goal setting and preparation 20%
    • Reflective Journal 30%
    • Final report 50% (including 10% initial scope) 

Questions?

Please consult the most up to date UNSW Handbook for full course details.

For further enquiries, please email us.