Internship Project Unit (HIT9326) |
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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 will participate in a wide range of organisational projects in 2009. Project areas include: system design and development, research and development, web development, business analysis, testing and user liaison.
Student Testimonials
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.
Vizia Daniel Devarapalli
Master of Technology (Information Technology)
Looking back over my last 3 months, I have no doubt that the opportunities I was given through my internship at Capix technologies were far beyond those of a "typical" internship. A good internship experience can be very significant for someone's career - it can teach you things that years of studying simply cannot. This was my experience. Theory differs from practice, and working with people is something you are not taught directly while you are a student. That is why practice is so important, especially for an IT student like me. When I finished my internship, and returned to my faculty, everything was very different for me. I understood things better, and the knowledge I gained from literature finally took on a practical form. I don't think that words are enough to best describe my experiences.
In the course on my internship, I learnt what it is like to actually work in Information Technology. The hands-on, real world experience that I've gained through my internship at CAPIX has proved to be invaluable. Internship at Capix has presented me with the opportunity to acquire IT skills that I have not previously been exposed to. From the very beginning of my time working at Capix, I was considered a part of the staff and expected to perform at a professional level. The atmosphere in the organization itself was motivating and cooperative. It was the perfect setting for me to 'learn-by-doing' and I am pleased to say that I believe my work at CAPIX was as contributory as it was educational. I feel that this internship has surely put me ahead of others who have not had similar experiences, when being considered for future positions in my career. Heartfelt Congratulations to the team at Swinburne who relentlessly keep working on providing the best of opportunities to students through internship
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 2, 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 29 June, 2009)
- Be available to meet your host organisation in the 2 weeks prior to semester 2 (commencing Mon 10th August, 2009)
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 22nd - Thursday 25th June 2009.
Application Procedure
- Enrol in the Internship Project Unit (HIT9326) by Friday 29 May, 2009
- Register for the Professional Employment Program by Friday 29 May, 2009 . Application details are available here.
- Apply for an Internship Project interview by completing this online Application Form. Applications must be received by Friday 29 May, 2009 .
- Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 29 June, 2009. Applicants will be notified of interview details by email
Special thanks to the following organisations who have hosted our Internship students:
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Contact
All enquiries should be directed to:
Justine Koster
Manager, Student Project & Internships
Ph: (+61 3) 9214 4749
Fax: (+61 3) 9214 5320
Email: jkoster@swin.edu.au
More Information
View further details on the Internship Project Unit
View further details on the Professional Employment Program