ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS

Academic internships can help launch your career, drive your professional aspirations and develop your leadership skills. Our strong industry network connects you with employers across Australia and provides you with access to a broad range of work experience opportunities. We pride ourselves on thoroughly preparing you for entry into the workplace. Opting for an academic internship will improve your industry knowledge and provide you with the tools you need to contribute effectively in a professional environment.

BENEFITS OF AN INTERNSHIP
>  GAIN REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH WORKPLACE RESPONSIBILITY. 
>  IMPROVE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK AND TIME MANAGEMENT. 
>  EXPERIENCE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THEORY TO ENSURE YOUR CHOSEN CAREER PATH IS RIGHT FOR YOU. 
>  IMPRESS PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS WHILE ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY. 
>  START BUILDING A NETWORK OF INDUSTRY CONTACTS TO ACCELERATE CAREER PROGRESSION.

ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY
Relevant work experience is one of the first things prospective employers look for. An academic internship is a highly valuable addition to both your degree and your professional resume. Through an academic internship, you will gain exposure to a professional environment and experience the day-to-day operations of a business.

HOW IT WORKS
Our academic internships can be undertaken as elective subjects if you are studying a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or a Master of Business Administration. Placements are arranged by Careers Central and will be determined via a job interview process with both Kaplan Business School and the host company. Alternatively, we can support you to source your
own internship with a business. Internships are unpaid and the electives are assessable as part of your degree. To be eligible, your grade point average as a minimum must be a Pass. 
* Based on students who completed an academic internship between September 2017 and June 2018.

STRUCTURE
The academic internship is structured so that 20% of your final mark will be determined by a rating assigned to you by your host employer. Every internship also includes an academic component. There are several assignments that are set for you throughout the trimester, such as a learning contract and reflective journal, which also serve as great opportunities to consolidate your learning in the workplace.

WHO CAN SIGN UP? 
Our academic internships can be undertaken as elective subjects if you are studying one of the following programs: 

• Bachelor of Business – Course CRICOS code 067756B. 
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting) – Course CRICOS code 085958J. 
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality & Tourism Management) – Course CRICOS code 085961C. 
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing) – Course CRICOS code 087660M. 
• Bachelor of Business (Management) – Course CRICOS code 085959G. 
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration – Course CRICOS code 078566F. 
• Master of Business Administration – Course CRICOS code 078565G. 

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
The academic component of an internship means it is not enough to just turn up for work. You need to also submit (and successfully pass) the assignments that are set for you. There are several of these throughout the trimester, such as a learning contract and a reflective journal. Indeed, 20% of your final mark will be determined by a rating assigned to you by your host employer, which is why it’s critical you perform at your best while you’re in the workplace.
In addition to the ongoing support you’ll receive from the internship intermediary and our own Work Integrated Learning Coordinator, you will also have access every week to a dedicated online lecturer. This lecturer will be regularly posting a range of resources on MyKBS to further assist you to excel in the workplace and in this subject. This curriculum will include communication skills, critical thinking, teamwork, time management, self-management, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Once your application for an internship has been approved and a host employer for you has been found, we recommend you immediately access the subject outline. That outline will clearly state the learning outcomes for this internship and an overview of the assessment requirements. One week prior to the start of the trimester, you will also have access to the comprehensive assessment briefs, which will detail what (and when) you’re expected to submit your assignments online. It’s important you ask your lecturer for clarification if any of those documents seem unclear.

INTERESTED? 
If you would like more information about our Academic Internships

• 3 years of Post Study Work Opportunity

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Overseas qualifications will be assessed for equivalence in Australia at the time of application using the Country Education Profiles (CEP) online tool. The academic entry requirements for our courses vary by nationality.

NON-AWARD PATHWAY COURSE
Postgraduate Qualifying Program

An Advanced Diploma/Associate degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course); OR
A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
Students must reach the admissions standards set by the Academic Board, which are currently:

Diploma

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV or equivalent.
Bachelor

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV or equivalent.
Minimum ATAR of 55 or equivalent.
INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Global

Equivalent Academic Requirement - Diploma

Equivalent Academic Requirement - Bachelor

International Baccalaureate Certificate

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 20

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24

General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels)

Successful completion of Cambridge International or Edexcel GCE with a score of 4 from 1 Advanced Level plus 1 AS Level or 2 Advanced Level subjects.

Successful completion of Cambridge International or Edexcel GCE with a score of 5 from either 1 Advanced Level plus 2 AS Level or 2 Advanced Level plus 1 AS Level subject.

Countries and Regions

Equivalent Academic Requirement - Diploma

Equivalent Academic Requirement - Bachelor

Australia

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent schooling such as a Certificate IV

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (Minimum ATAR of 55 or equivalent)

Brazil

Successful completion of Diploma de Ensino Medio or equivalent

Successful completion of Diploma de Ensino Medio or equivalent

Cambodia

Successful completion of the Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with a C grade average

Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program or one year of university

Chile

Successful completion of Grado de Bachiller

Successful completion of Grado de Bachiller

China

Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with 70% average

Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with 70% average

Colombia

Successful completion of Bachillerato

Successful completion of Bachillerato

Czech Republic

Successful completion of Vysvedceni o maturitni zhousce

Successful completion of Vysvedceni o maturitni zhousce

France

Successful completion of French Baccalaureat

Successful completion of French Baccalaureat

Germany

Successful completion of Abitur

Successful completion of Abitur

Hong Kong SAR

Successful completion of Senior Secondary (Secondary 4 to 6)

HKDSE Minimum 8 points - Only points gained in category A and C subjects will be considered

Hungary

Successful completion of Erettsegi

Successful completion of Erettsegi

India

Successful completion of Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects

Successful completion of All India School Certificate (CBSE) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects

Successful completion of Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an overall of 55% in 4 core subjects

Successful completion of Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects

Successful completion of All India School Certificate (CBSE) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects

Successful completion of Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an overall of 60% in 4 core subjects

Indonesia

Successful completion of SMA3 with an average grade of 7.0 in 4 subjects

High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a C grade

Italy

Successful completion of Diploma di Esame di Stato/Maturita

Successful completion of Diploma di Esame di Stato/Maturita

Kenya

Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) awarded with C grade average or higher

Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) awarded with C grade average or higher

Korea

High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a ‘C’ grade average in 4 academic subjects or CSAT 270 or High School Graduate Equivalency Test average above 70

High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a ‘C’ grade average in 4 academic subjects or CSAT 270 or High School Graduate Equivalency Test average above 70

Laos

Upper Secondary School (Baccalaureate) mark average 6 in 4 academic subjects

Successful completion of recognised foundation studies program or 1 year of university studies

Lithuania

Successful completion of Svidetel’stvo Srednew Obrazovanii, Attestat ob okonchanii polnoj srednej shkoly or Attestat Zrelosti

Successful completion of Svidetel’stvo Srednem Obrazovanii, Attestat ob okonchanii polnoj srednej shkoly or Attestat Zrelosti

Malaysia

STPM with 2 passes or Senior Middle 3 (SM3) passes of 70% or above in 4 academic subjects or equivalent

STPM with 2 passes or Senior Middle 3 (SM3) passes of 70% or above in 4 academic subjects or equivalent

Mauritius

Successful completion of Cabridge Higher School certificate / GCE A level with 2 or more passes in the GCE A level exams and minimum grade of E – aggregate score of 2

Successful completion of Cambridge Higher School certificate / GCE A level with 2 or more passes in the GCE A level exams and minimum grade of D – aggregate score of 6

Mexico

Successful completion of Bachillerato / Preparatoria

Successful completion of Bachillerato / Preparatoria

Nepal

Successful completion of Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with an overall of 55% (Year 11 + 12)

Successful completion of Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with an overall of 60% (Year 11 + 12)

Peru

Successful completion of Secondary education (Certificado de Deucadion Secundaria Comun Completa)

Successful completion of Secondary education (Certificado de Deucadion Secundaria Comun Completa)

Philippines

Successful completion of Senior High School Diploma (Academic track) with an overall average of 75% (2018 and onwards)

Successful completion of Senior High School Diploma (Academic track) with an overall average of 80% (2018 and onwards)

Poland

Successful completion of Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Oglnoksztalcacego (Certificat of Matriculation of the General Lyceum)

Successful completion of Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Oglnoksztalcacego (Certificat of Matriculation of the General Lyceum)

Russia

Successful completion of Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) with a GPA of 3.0

Successful completion of Attestat o Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) with a GPA of 4.0

Singapore

2 passes in the Singapore ‘A’ levels

2 passes in the Singapore ‘A’ levels

Slovakia

Slovakia Successful completion of Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske

Successful completion of Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske

Spain

Successful completion of Curso de Orientaion universitaria / Titulo de Bachillerato

Successful completion of Curso de Orientaion universitaria / Titulo de Bachillerato

South Africa

South African National Senior Certificate (2008 and onwards) or Senior Certificate with minimum average mark 40%

South African National Senior Certificate (2008 and onwards) or Senior Certificate with minimum average mark 50%

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a minimum grade of S in three Academic Subjects

Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with a minimum grade of S in three Academic Subjects

Taiwan

Successful completion of Senior high school with 60% average

Successful completion of Senior high school with 70% average

Thailand

Successful completion of the Matayom 6 with GPA of 2.0

Successful completion of the Matayom 6 with GPA of 2.0

Venezuela

Successful completion of Bachillerato

Successful completion of Bachillerato

Vietnam

Successful completion of vocational Education Graduation Diploma or a Diploma of General Education with GPA of 6.0

Successful completion of vocational Education Graduation Diploma or a Diploma of General Education with a GPA of 6.0

POSTGRADUATE COURSE
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma

An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent);
OR
A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).
Master

A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course);
OR
An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following means:

an English test score using one of the following English language tests as approved by Kaplan. Proof of English language proficiency, evidenced by one of the tests listed in the table below, must be completed within two years prior to commencement of the course.
Undergraduate ? Diploma and PQP

Undergraduate ? Bachelor

Postgraduate

Academic IELTS

Overall 5.5, no individual band score under 5.0

Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading

Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic)

Academic Score of 42

Academic Score of 50

Academic Score of 50

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

46

60

60

KITE (Kaplan International Test of English)

Score greater than 396 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing

Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing;

Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing;

CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL)

162

169

169

Cambridge Proficiency

162

169

169

Duolingo English Test

Overall score of 90

Overall score of 100

Overall score of 100

General Certificate of Education (GCE)

GCE Ordinary Level - Grade C in English Language or English Literature

GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature

GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature