Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Facts and Rankings
100% of ICMS degree students graduate with real workplace experience
At the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS), industry placements aren’t an add-on, they’re central to the student experience and a defining strength of our degrees.
Through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, every degree student completes structured professional placement subjects (internships) that translate academic knowledge into real-world impact and career momentum.
ICMS connects students with some of the world’s most respected employers, giving them firsthand experience in diverse industries and professional settings. These include Atlassian, Deloitte, ANZ, CBRE, SAP, Georgio Armani and Tourism Australia.
With more than 10,000 graduates, all completing Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), ICMS has built strong industry connections over many years, supported by more than 10,000 industry partners.
Feedback from host organisations consistently highlights the professionalism, initiative and tangible business value students bring to their teams. Graduates often transition directly into employment through these partnerships, equipping them with confidence, capability and a competitive edge in the job market. In fact, 76% of students receive a job offer from their professional placement.
What our industry partners are saying about ICMS students
Penny LLC
At Penny LLC, an intern was instrumental in developing forecasts and go-to-market strategies that were “key to us moving to the next phase.”
Solar Cloud
Solar Cloud commended their student’s “strong analytical skills and innovative thinking”.
Benefit Cosmetics
A supervisor at Benefit Cosmetics called their intern “the best I’ve ever had".
LVMH
LVMH noted their fashion intern “gave great insight to the industry”.
Supercars
Supercars praised a sports management intern’s “strong work ethic”.
Ubisoft
A student at Ubisoft was praised for going “above and beyond” to actively engage with the community.
Sydney Harbour Marriott
A student at the Sydney Harbour Marriott was nominated for ‘Star of the Month’ and recognised as a future leader.
SFR Business in France
SFR Business in France noted that their student’s performance on key metrics was “above what we expected”.
Neon Model Management
Neon Model Management celebrated an intern for “bringing the best energy".
GWS Giants
GWS Giants said: “ICMS students are often the best we come across. We’ve had several go from interns to full-time employees at the Giants."
Just Global
Just Global praised the WIL program: “Since partnering with ICMS, it has been a great resource for us to find enthusiastic talent looking to get into their first marketing role."
Students Share professional placement highlights
Laura Smith: Supercars
“My experience in my WIL placement as a partnerships intern at Supercars has been the most incredible introduction into the sport business workplace I could ask for. I love coming to work each day and being surrounded by a fun, passionate, and hard-working team, and that I am constantly learning new things every day.”
Amy Edwards: Sydney Swans
“Through hard work and determination (during my internship) I was offered a full-time role at the Swans. After a year of successfully executing events and match days, I was offered a promotion. I now look after all corporate VIPs on match days and have my own events which I look after from conception to execution.”
Annelise Grosman: Just Global
“Not only did ICMS provide me with the knowledge to take into my career, but the college also led to the job I currently hold at Just Global. I joined the team during my Work Integrated Learning placement, and this turned into a permanent role."
Gabriel de Sousa: FIFA Women’s World Cup
“I was working for media operations with FIFA for my first internship, and because of that I managed to get a job during the FIFA Women’s World Cup as a Brand Ambassador."
Bianca Gonzalez Soto: Under Armour
“No day is the same. I go from DMing elite athletes to sending PR boxes for campaigns we’re doing or even doing visual merchandising, which I never thought I would do. Working on a brand campaign was definitely a highlight. I was shooting behind-the-scenes content and working with talent. It was a great opportunity that I never thought I would have.”
Angelika Auerbach: Cartier in Frankfurt and Elena Velez in New York
"Looking back, those placements didn’t just give me work experience – they gave me direction. They planted the seed for what I’ll be stepping into after I graduate. I’ll always be grateful that ICMS gave me the freedom and trust to shape my WIL experience into something so globally meaningful."