Industry Partners Power Students to Career Success

At ICMS, education meets industry. Through the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, students enrolled in ICMS degrees gain practical experience with leading companies across various industries.  

These professional placements provide students with opportunities to develop skills, build confidence, and establish professional connections. 

Many ICMS graduates have been offered roles at the companies where they completed their WIL placements, reflecting the value of their practical experience. 

“While on placement, many of our graduates have impressed their team and employers enough to be offered ongoing roles,” says Rowan Courtney-O’Connor, ICMS President and Managing Director. 

“This reflects ICMS’s commitment to preparing students for employability.” 

Employability is a key focus of ICMS degrees, emphasising technical skills, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and career growth. 

ICMS students studying a bachelor’s or master’s degree gain up to 600 hours of industry experience during their studies, helping them develop practical skills and industry insights. 

ICMS professional placements provide a platform for students to pursue their career ambitions, with many gaining practical experience with well-known global brands. 

Marketing student Bianca Gonzalez Soto gained international experience with Under Armour, while Laura Smith (pictured) launched her motorsport career with Supercars. 

Property alumna Katyia Doughan turned her placement at CBRE into a full-time role, and fashion students Lucinda Hickson and Indigo Kelly gained valuable insights into the retail industry at The Iconic. 

These are just a few examples of how ICMS students have leveraged their placements to gain valuable experience and pursue career opportunities. 

Sport

ICMS Sports Management students might gain experience with organisations such as: 

• Waratahs Rugby 
• Football Federation Australia (FFA) 
• Parramatta Eels 
• Supercars 
• Sydney Football Club 
• Sydney Swans 
• Cronulla Sharks Rugby League Football Club 
• FIFA Women’s World Cup 
• National Rugby League (NRL) 
• Nine Wide World of Sport 
• Surfing NSW 
• Sydney Roosters 
• Australian Rugby Union 
• Swimming Australia

This list represents just a selection of the many organisations ICMS students collaborate with.

Fashion

Fashion and Global Brand Management students have stepped into the world of luxury and style with professional placements at: 

• Christian Dior 
• Fendi 
• Giorgio Armani 
• Arms of Eve 
• The Iconic 
• Aje 
• Under Armour 
• R.M.Williams 
• Bvlgari 
• Richemont Australia 
• Showpo 
• Carla Zampatti 
• Bassike 

These are just a few of the many opportunities available to ICMS students in the fashion industry.

Hospitality

Past ICMS Hospitality Management students have gained experience at: 

• Marriott 
• Park Hyatt Sydney 
• Qantas Lounges 
• W Hotel 
• Langham Sydney 
• Club Med Head Office 
• Capella Hotels 

These placements are just some of the many opportunities available to ICMS students in the hospitality sector.

Events

ICMS Event Management students can gain insights with organisations such as: 

• International Convention Centre 
• Sydney Film Festival 
• The Event Space 
• Ci Events 
• Luna Park 
• Club Med Head Office 
• SailGP 
• Sydney Venue and Events 
• Major corporate event planners 

This list highlights just a few of the many organisations ICMS students work with in the events industry.

Business and Entrepreneurship

Business and Entrepreneurship students have gained valuable experience with placements at: 

• Allianz 
• Australian Defence Force 
• Blackmores 
• Chobani 
• Coca-Cola Amatil 
• Deloitte 
• Heinemann Australia 
• IAE Global/Eduhouse 
• Moët Hennessy 
• Nova Entertainment 
• NRMA 
• Optimum Insurance 
• Tag Heuer 
• Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd 
• Witchery Head Office 
• World Business Forum (WOBI) 

These are just some of the many organisations where ICMS students have gained practical experience.

Accounting

Accounting students sharpened their skills with placements at: 

• ANZ Bank 
• Optimum Insurance 
• Australian Unity 
• BNP Paribas 
• CPA Australia 
• BT Financial Group 

This list represents just a selection of the many opportunities available to ICMS accounting students.

Property

Property students gained experience with global leaders such as: 

• CBRE 
• Colliers International 
• Knight Frank 
• Savills 
• Cushman & Wakefield 
• JLL 

These are just a few of the many organisations ICMS property students collaborate with.

Marketing

Marketing students have previously collaborated with brands such as: 

• Benefit Cosmetics 

• Kinship Digital 

• BT Financial Group 

• MAXMEDIALAB 

• Jellyfish 

• Momentum Media 

This list highlights just some of the many marketing opportunities available to ICMS students.

International Tourism

International Tourism students have gained insights into the travel industry with experience at: 

• Tourism Australia – NSW 
• Qantas Head Office 
• Flight Centre Head Office 
• Viking Cruises 

These are just a few of the many organisations ICMS students work with in the tourism industry.

Information Technology

Information Technology students might have worked with tech companies such as: 

• Toyota Finance 
• Benefit Cosmetics 
• People 2 People 
• MMMigration 
• SAP Australia 
• Atlassian 
• Oracle

This list represents just a selection of the many opportunities available to ICMS IT students.

Fuelling Industry-Ready Success

ICMS’s industry partnerships provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience and develop their careers. 

Prior to securing their professional placements, students participate in employability workshops and work one-on-one with Work Integrated Learning consultants to prepare for their placements, as well as employment after graduation. 

With more than 1,000 industry partners, students across all specialisations can be placed in roles that complement their academic learning through practical application. 

These placements help students develop skills, gain experience, and build networks to launch their careers. 

At ICMS, industry and education work together to create opportunities for students. 

Disclaimer: Placement opportunities and career outcomes are subject to individual performance, program requirements, and industry availability. ICMS does not guarantee employment or specific placement outcomes. Employment statistics are based on the ICMS November Graduate Survey 2023, which surveyed graduates in the labour force. This excludes individuals not in the labour force, including those unable to work or choosing not to work.