Develop your business skills and expand your professional network through a uni-sourced, self-sourced, WorkHub, or international internship. This subject is available to students who have completed at least 100 credit points.
What is a Commerce Internship?
CMCE20001 Commerce Internship is a level 2 general elective subject for Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students. This subject enables you to gain valuable experience and explore your career path, while earning credit toward your degree.
By completing an internship, you will develop skills that are highly sought after by employers, build a professional network, and enhance your marketability in the job market. Internships can be completed during the summer break — often referred to as a Vacation Program — or part-time throughout the academic semester.
Subject details
Credit points: 12.5 (pass/fail grading)
Intakes: Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
Available streams: Self-sourced, Uni-sourced, WorkHub, International
To complete the Commerce Internship subject, you must:
- Be a Bachelor of Commerce student
- Have completed a minimum of 100 credit points of undergraduate study at the time of application
- Submit an application form for your chosen internship stream, receive an offer, and accept it by the specified deadlines
- Undertake a minimum of 90 hours with your host organisation within the teaching period
- Complete learning activities and assessment tasks within the teaching period to meet the intended learning outcomes
Attend an information session
Join us over lunch to learn more about the Commerce Internship subject and the application process. Hear from students who have recently completed their internships, have your questions answered, and ensure you're well prepared.
| Session | Date | Time (AEST) | Registration |
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| General Information Session | Tue 10 Sep | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Register for Tue 10 Sep |
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Compare our four internship streams to find the one that's right for you.
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Key dates: Summer 2024/25
The next Commerce Internship intake is the Summer 2024/25 teaching period. Detailed information for each stream is available above.
- Rolling applications
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Self-sourced internships (submit min. 3 weeks ahead of commencement)
- 19 August - 4 September
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Applications open (international internships)
- 9 September - 26 September
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Applications open (uni-sourced internships)
- 23 September - 25 October
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Applications open (WorkHub internships)
- 2 October - 16 October
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Interviews (uni-sourced internships)
- 22 November - 14 December
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Program delivery (international internships)
- 18 November - 28 February
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Teaching period
Maximise your success
| Internship Essentials Webinars | Date | Time (AEST) | Registration |
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| Research and Contact Employers | Tue 17 Sep Mon 7 Oct | 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Register for Tue 17 Sep Register for Mon 7 Oct |
| Develop Effective Applications | Fri 13 Sep Mon 30 Sep Mon 14 Oct | 10:30am - 11:30am 1:00pm - 2:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Register for Fri 13 Sep Register for Mon 30 Sep Register for Mon 14 Oct |
| Excel at Interview | Mon 23 Sep Fri 4 Oct | 1:00pm - 2:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Register for Mon 23 Sep Register for Fri 4 Oct |
We also encourage you to access the resources, tools, and services provided by the University's Careers team.
Internship requirements
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Student visa holders
If you hold a student visa, you must comply with the work restrictions of your visa.
- Work restrictions: You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying.
- Internship hours: Internships undertaken as elective subjects while your course is in session (while you are studying) may count towards your student visa work hour limits, even if your internship is unpaid.
For further details, visit the Working on a student visa webpage and the Department of Home Affairs website. Please note we are not able to provide you with personal visa guidance or advice.
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Unpaid internships
If you undertake an unpaid internship in Australia, you must follow the guidelines set out by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website for the guidelines.
Financial support
You can apply for an FBE Internship studentship grant valued up to $4000 AUD if you're undertaking an unpaid internship through the Commerce Internship subject. A studentship helps cover extra costs and compensates for lost income.
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Eligibility
- Enrolment in CMCE200001 Commerce Internship (self-sourced, uni-sourced, or WorkHub) with an unpaid internship.
- Identification in one or more of the following categories (based on data provided during enrolment):
- Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
- Resident of a low socioeconomic area
- Resident of a regional, rural, or remote area
- Disadvantaged financial background
- Graduate of an underrepresented school
Students with New Colombo Plan (NCP) funding for International Internships are unable to apply for an FBE Internship Studentship.
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Payment
- The maximum studentship value is $4000 AUD. The amount you receive will be based on the details provided in your studentship application form. If successful, you will receive a letter confirming the amount awarded.
- Payment is made in two parts: half before your internship begins and half after the census date.
- Payment must be returned if your internship is not completed.
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How to apply
After your enrolment is confirmed, submit a confidential Studentship Application Form. To support your application, provide evidence of financial impact such as payslips showing loss of paid work. If you are not employed, submit a personal statement detailing any changes in your circumstances that have affected your income.
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