How does the Faculty of Business and Economics help you build real-world experience?
With a degree from the Faculty of Business and Economics and Melbourne Business School your career options are broad and adaptable. Alongside your core studies, you can tailor your degree through a wide range of opportunities, including for-credit subjects, co-curricular programs, industry events, and university-wide resources.
Our for-credit subjects incorporate industry-partnered learning, giving you exposure to real-world challenges and professional ways of working. You’ll learn from academics who bring current industry experience into the classroom, helping you connect theory with practice.
Our co-curricular programs, including case competitions and business innovation challenges, will enable you to build critical skills such as leadership, communication, problem-solving, and professional confidence. Through targeted training sessions and networking opportunities, you’ll develop practical skills alongside industry and academic knowledge.
By engaging in these experiences during your studies, you won’t just learn more about your discipline; you’ll learn how it’s applied in practice, ensuring you graduate better prepared to navigate an evolving world of work.
Explore opportunities in FBE
For BCom students
Explore the range of employability experiences available in the BCom.
For MBS students
Discover what’s available to you as part of your MBS graduate degree.
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Opportunities to boost your employability
Whatever your goals, we’re here to help you identify the right opportunities and confidently translate your experiences into the attributes and skills employers are actively seeking.
Real-world experiences and capability building
A co-curricular recognition program builds your skills and recognises capability with verified digital credentials.
Beginner friendly entrepreneurship competition for groups of 2-6 students.
Paid on-campus internships.
Students@Work program for flexible on-campus casual employment.
Experience new cultures, develop valuable skills and prepare for a global future.
Exclusive job listings for UniMelb students.
Solve a real-life business challenge and win an 8-week paid internship at Bupa.
Fund your idea and help improve the university or the wider community.
Networking and mentoring
Connect with UniMelb alumni for career insights.
Grow your network and develop career confidence.
The University’s centre for innovation and entrepeneurship.
Expand your network and strengthen learning strategies with other students.
LMS module with tips for successful mentoring relationships.
Explore a wide range of clubs, connect with others and get involved on campus.
Meet other graduate students and get involved in groups that match your interests and goals.
Leadership and volunteering
Mentor new students and gain leadership skills.
Become a student delegate and develop professional skills while improving the University.
Lead programs and events on campus.
Volunteering opportunities for students.
Help new students settle in and grow your leadership skills.
Make an impact and contribute towards the international students’ community.
Expand your leadership skills through participation in workshops, focus groups, interviews and surveys.
Translate your experiences and get support
You can access a range of supports including career readiness tools and planning, assistance preparing for job applications, interviews, placements and settling into a new job, as well as workshops and personalised career advice.
Workshops and events
Events to secure internships and part-time work.
Workshops for graduate job readiness.
A week of events and activities to build your employability.
English practice and cultural exchange sessions.
Programs designed for graduate students with tools and resources for your career.
Digital tools and resources
AI resume review & scoring tool.
Free online learning modules to explore career options and prepare for job applications.
Interactive tool to assess career readiness and plan actions.
The Wellbeing Hub has a range of resources to help you enhance skills, build resilience and connect with others.
Advice and help
20-minute tailored career planning sessions.
Peer help with resumes, interviews and job search.
Support and employment opportunities for students living with disability illness and injury.