Obtaining
a university degree is a student's most important
step in gaining employment and launching a professional
career. Gaining valuable industry experience puts
the student an extra step ahead of other graduates
seeking employment. Employers value the extensive
work placements available within the degree programs
at Swinburne University.
Students
gain through:
Practical
application of academic knowledge
Exposure
to general business practices, including
communicating and presentation
An
understanding of the complexity of the
work environment (for example, relationships
with colleagues, an employer's expectations,
and working to real deadlines)
The opportunity to be involved with some of
Australia's leading employers
Increased confidence and maturity
Increased motivation on return to University
Earning an income
To Employers:
Swinburne
University offers employers in small, medium, and large
businesses:
The
opportunity to select the right student for
their workplace
Staff
flexibility: students free up staff to work
on priorities
Early
recruitment: the opportunity to recruit top
students before they graduate
Cost
effectiveness: no hiring costs or recruitment
fees
New
ideas: students with the latest concepts and
technologies
Opportunities
to consider collaborative projects for completion
by students in their final year
Regular
contact with IBL staff at Swinburne who provide
industry with the opportunity to have input
into curriculum development
