Ripneet Singh
Master of Information Technology
I chose to undertake the Internship Project Unit and was matched to a position relevant to my MIT studies in a small software company, (Momentum Technologies).
Working within a team I helped create a new graphic user interface for a video streaming product designed for a client . My role was both fresh and challenging and I soon found myself enjoying the work very much. On completing the Internship Project Unit I was offered full-time ongoing work with Momentum Technologies which I gratefully accepted.
I congratulate Swinburne on their IT Master courses and particularly the new ICT employment programs designed for international students. They have worked for me!
Ankur Kalavadia
Master of Information Technology
I am studying the ICT Internship Project Unit as part of my Master of Information Technology studies. I am now undertaking an industry project with Catalyst Design Group within their web design and production area.
The opportunity to learn from Catalyst is a great experience with excellent opportunities to make contacts and gain first-hand understanding of business and technology.
Overview
The Internship Project Unit (HIT9326) is a final semester unit in the Master of Information Technology and Master of Technology(IT), with a value of 12.5 credit points. Whilst the unit involves regular weekly classroom activities, part of the project activity will be undertaken at an industry site for 2 days per week over the semester.
The Internship Project aims to assist you to further develop your professional and personal skills and encourage you to apply practical skills and theoretical knowledge in an IT industry context. While undertaking the unit you will keep a reflective journal and undertake a presentation on completion of the Unit.
Students participated in a wide range of organisational projects in 2008. Project areas included: system design and development, research and development, web development, business analysis, testing and user liaison.
Entry Requirements
Students enrolling in the Internship Project Unit will be expected to possess strong communication skills as well as having technical and theoretical knowledge applicable to the IT industry. If you are wishing to enrol in this unit for semester 1, 2009 you must meet the following prerequisites:
- Be in your final semester of the Master of Information Technology (I091) or the Master of Technology (Information Technology) (I061)
- Maintained a credit average in your Masters program
- Have completed the 4-day Professional Employment Program (PEP) run by the Faculty of ICT
- Submit a formal application and undertake an interview, which will assess your suitability and motivation for the Unit. (Note: Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 8th December 2008)
- Be available to meet your host organisation in the 2 weeks prior to semester 1 commencing (from Mon 16th February 2008)
Note: Student’s undertaking the Internship Unit will need to first complete a 4-day Professional Employment Program which aims to create a solid understanding of the IT industry in Australia offering methodologies and stages to being recruited by an organisation. The Program will run from Monday 1st - Thursday 4th December 2008.
Application Procedure
- Enrol in the Internship Project Unit (HIT9326) by Friday 7 November, 2008
- Register for the Professional Employment Program by Friday 7 November, 2008.
Application details are available here.
- Apply for an Internship Project interview by completing this online Application Form. Applications must be received by Friday 7 November, 2008.
- Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 8 December, 2008. Applicants will be notified of interview details by email
Special thanks to the following organisations who have hosted our Internship students:
- ANZ Banking Group
- Australian air Express
- Box + Dice Software
- CA (Pacific)
- CAPIX
- Catalyst Design Group
- FinPa New Media
- Global Reviews
- Itcom Australia
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- Infoxchange Australia
- Jeppesen
- Look Software
- Momentum Technologies
- NEC Australia
- Procept
- Quality Systems International
- Realestate.com.au
- Wage Easy Software
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Contact
All enquiries should be directed to:
Jenny Baldwin
Manager, Student Project & Internships
Ph: (+61 3) 9214 4749
Fax: (+61 3) 9214 5320
Email: jbaldwin@swin.edu.au
