The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organizations in an effective and responsible manner. In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organizations. It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development. Professional Internship Specialisation Provides students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in a public, private or not-for-profit organization. The unit set enables students to gain full-time work experience and is an important vehicle for students to develop professional networks, practice applying theoretical concepts and principles learned during their degree and develop skills and capabilities required to succeed in their chosen profession, as well as gain a better understanding of the nature of employment and professional conduct in their chosen industry and in an Australian business context. Learning Outcomes Apply discipline knowledge through the research, planning, design and implementation of a relevant work-based project in a professional environment. Demonstrate a capacity for working both autonomously and as part of a team with accountability and effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrate using initiative and personal and professional leadership in a professional environment. Illustrate evidence of professional conduct and effectively contributing to the work environment. Internship Requirement This internship program comprises two units. These units concentrate on the development and application of non-technical skills important to the students' chosen profession and developing an awareness of professional conduct within the Australian work context. Students will develop a professional portfolio which will help demonstrate to potential employers their developed skills and suitability for employment. The program also provides an opportunity for students to apply their disciplinary knowledge and demonstrate leadership and autonomy in the research, planning, design and implementation of a work-based project which is related to their postgraduate degree studies. During this internship, students are expected to demonstrate evidence of professional conduct, initiative and professional leadership at the standards expected by industry, as well as demonstrates a capacity to work effectively in a team-based environment. Employment Opportunities Opportunities for employment in entry-level management positions exist upon completion of this specialisation. Other Specialisations you can study in this course: Cyber Security Studies Entrepreneurship and Innovation Environmental Management Finance Health Care Leadership and Management Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Information Systems International Business Management of Occupational Health and Safety Marketing Project Management Supply Chain and Logistics Management