Executive Internship

The Executive Internship Program seeks to provide students who are coming to the end of their studies with a challenging 'real world' public policy experience. An internship placement may be in any organization that has an involvement with public policy. Most students seek a placement in a government department or community sector organization. An increasing number of placements are also being undertaken in the private sector.

For postgraduates, an internship facilitates high-level skill development and networking. It enables students to broaden their expertise and experience, leading to enhanced career opportunities. The internship is an exciting and rewarding experience - and it's a great way to earn 25 credit points! It counts for the equivalent of two normal subjects.

Organisations are expected to provide a mentor to supervise and monitor the student's professional development.

Internships are required to work approximately 200 hours in an organization, usually two days per week over a 12 week semester or 4-6 weeks full time during semester break.

Examples of previous internships include:

• assisting in the preparation of legal cases at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
• investigating the use of the internet for policy design within the Department of Premier and Cabinet
• conducting research into marine waste reception at ports and marinas in Port Phillip Bay on behalf of the Environmental Protection Authority
• educational policy analysis for a State Shadow Minister
• organising meetings with the members of the UN Security Council for the Global Policy Forum, New York
• evaluating progress in the implementation of a corporate plan at Radio Australia

For more information, please contact the Internship Co-ordinator, Dr Lauren Rosewarne on 8344 9468 or email lrose@unimelb.edu.au.