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Industry-Based Learning (IBL)

IBL is a renowned program which allows undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake full-time, paid employment in an area relevant to their studies. Swinburne is proud of partnering with industry since 1963 to offer students IBL opportunities. Usually offered through 6 or 12 month placements, IBL students are equipped to make a valuable contribution to your organisation.


Industry Placement (IP)
IP is a partnership between industry and the university, designed to offer high achieving Design, and Film and Television students, the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional workplace environment. Whether you are based nationally or internationally, are a small or a large organisation, an IP student can bring fresh perspectives and new ideas into your work environment.

Capstones
Capstones connect organisations that require assistance with a short term project, with a cohort of final year undergraduate students who will tackle these challenges with innovative and creative solutions. Capstones not only allow students to apply their academic knowledge to authentic real-world scenarios but are also a very useful resource for industry. Capstones are offered across all disciplines.

Internships
Internships develop students’ professional and practical skills, encouraging them to apply skills and knowledge acquired through study in a real-life environment. Students are placed with an employer to work on a research project or undertake work experience under the guidance of industry and academic supervision, generally for two or three days a week throughout the university semester.

Overseas Internships
IAESTE can help you find a student for a short or long term placement within your organisation, whether you are based in Australia or overseas, IASTE is a program based on reciprocal exchange, so for every overseas student placed in Australia, an Australian-based student is placed in an overseas organisation

Other Opportunities for Engagement

Research Partnerships
A research partnership with Swinburne will provide you with access to expertise, facilities, resources, training and research networks. Swinburne has a reputation for excellence in applied research in partnership with industry, business, government and not-for-profit organisations.

Training Executive Education
Swinburne is one of Australia’s leading workplace training and development providers. We work with you to provide customised training and a business development plan to enhance your workforce capability.