Discover the EMA Internship subject at UniMelb. This page provides key information on timelines, eligibility, and how to organise your internship.
Complete an internship as part of your studies
Internship (MGMT90131) is available for students that are currently completing The Executive Master of Arts. This page contains the information you need about enrolling and finding an eligible internship.
About the Subject
This subject requires students to complete a 20-day internship with an organisation, where you'll contribute to meaningful tasks and complete a project developed in collaboration with your host and the Subject Coordinator. The internship lets you apply and build on your EMA coursework in a real-world setting, while gaining valuable skills in project management, communication and professional practice. You'll be supported throughout the experience and have the opportunity to grow your professional network.
Attend an Information Session
Please check this page for updates on the next information session.
During the session, you will learn about the subjects in more detail and review the application and approval process. There will also be a time for questions at the end.
We encourage students to attend and by registering you will receive a copy of the recording. Interested students can contact ema-internships@unimelb.edu.au if they would like a copy of a previous information session.
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| Recording link | Watch the information session here (sign in required) |
Enrolment and Prerequisites
Students need to be in the second half of their course to be eligible for this subject.
Students can submit an application form to register their interest in the subject and an outcome will be provided in line with the key dates listed on this page. Applications for Semester 1 2026 will open in September.
You cannot self-enrol in this subject and we advise that you add the subject as 'planned' on your study plan to ensure you have space.
Timeline: Semester 2 2026
- April
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Applications open.
- May 31
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Applications close.
- June 3
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Enrolments commence. Students can't be enrolled in Semester 1 before this date and the process can take 7-10 days.
- June 15
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Earliest date that internships can start. You need to be enrolled and an agreement in place before your first day.
- July 27
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Semester 2 starts.
- October 23
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Semester 2 ends. Internship hours need to be completed by this date.
Internship Process
Students need to complete all steps in the process to ensure that they are enrolled and their internship is approved.
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Apply
Apply for the subject before the deadline.
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Enrol
Once you receive your approval email you can complete the enrolment modules on canvas. After 7-10 days, you will be automatically enrolled in the subject.
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Submit
When you have secured an internship you need to submit the details of your internship by completing a 'Risk Assessment Form'. This form and instructions will be provided to students after they are enrolled.
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Sign
Once your internship has been approved by the subject coordinator you will receive a copy of the internship agreement to complete. This needs to be completed and signed before you start your internship.
Finding an Internship
Students are responsible for securing their own 20-day internship. All internships need to be confirmed by the start of the semester, or you will be asked to withdraw and enrol in a different subject. This requirement is to ensure that there is no delay in your course progression.
Once enrolled, you can submit the details of your internship to be approved by the subject coordinator and complete an internship agreement. Consider the following when selecting an internship:
- Must be a new opportunity (not your current role).
- Internship must start and end within approved dates.
- Must have clearly defined roles and a supervisor.
- Have a clearly defined project that you can work on throughout the internship.
- Internships can be completed within Australia or internationally.
Please be aware that due to the complexity of assessing the appropriateness of an internship we cannot list all criteria that may apply to obtain approval.
Preparing for your Internship Search
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Careers Team
We recommend students access The University resources to discover their career readiness. At a minimum, students should update their CV and Cover Letters to prepare for internship applications.
Read moreLMS and Opportunities.
Once enrolled you will be added to an internship community on Canvas with additional resources. The LMS will also contain a list of available internship opportunities that you can apply for.
Start your Internship Search Early
Finding an internship can take time and will often require multiple applications. We recommend starting your search as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of finding a good opportunity.
Contact us
The Experiential Learning Team manages the enrolment and application process and can also offer guidance with your internship search. If you have any questions not addressed on this page, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.