Internship courses

About MBA - Master Of Business Administration (professional Internship Specialisation) in Edith Cowan University (ECU)

The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organizations in an effective and responsible manner.

In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organizations.

It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development.

Professional Internship Specialisation

Provides students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organization.

The unit set enables students to gain full-time work experience and is an important vehicle for students to develop professional networks, practice applying theoretical concepts and principles learned during their degree and develop skills and capabilities required to succeed in their chosen profession, as well as gain a better understanding of the nature of employment and professional conduct in their chosen industry and in an Australian business context.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply discipline knowledge through the research, planning, design and implementation of a relevant work-based project in a professional environment.
• Demonstrate a capacity for working both autonomously and as part of a team with accountability and effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate using initiative and personal and professional leadership in a professional environment.
• Illustrate evidence of professional conduct and effectively contributing to the work environment.

Internship Requirement

This internship program comprises two units. These units concentrate on the development and application of non-technical skills important to the students' chosen profession and developing an awareness of professional conduct within the Australian work context. Students will develop a professional portfolio which will help demonstrate to potential employers their developed skills and suitability for employment. The program also provides an opportunity for students to apply their disciplinary knowledge and demonstrate leadership and autonomy in the research, planning, design and implementation of a work-based project which is related to their postgraduate degree studies. During this internship, students are expected to demonstrate evidence of professional conduct, initiative and professional leadership at the standards expected by industry, as well as demonstrates a capacity to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities for employment in entry-level management positions exist upon completion of this specialisation.

Other Specialisations you can study in this course:

• Cyber Security Studies
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Environmental Management
• Finance
• Health Care Leadership and Management
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management of Occupational Health and Safety
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management

All applicants are required to have a minimum of three years appropriate and/or relevant supervisory or managerial experience if applying with a Bachelor degree. Alternatively applicants can apply with a Graduate Certificate of Business or a Graduate Diploma of Business, with equivalents considered.

English Minimum Requirements

Academic IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0

TOEFL: Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses

University of Cambridge (Cambridge English: Advanced): Post-2015: An overall score of 176, with no individual band less than 169

Other: Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable.

Edith Cowan University Highlights

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.

Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students

International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:

Edith Cowan University Application Process

Application portal: Online

Application fee: No fees

Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)

Supporting documents:

• English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
• Senior High school report
• Academic transcript
• Work experience
• Resume
• English language proficiency
• Interview
• Reference

English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)

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