Industry Training (Work Integrated learning)
Testimonials
Aleksandra Shcherbakova
Master of Management
“I have met some truly impressive talents and kind personalities among our lecturers."
Angelica Balajadia
Master of Management
“I have found my people here, I have networked here. I am open to doors opening and so many doors are opening already."
Wiranpatchara (Sandy) Wongchanapai
Master of International Business
"Whilst studying at ICMS, I was able to have a strong work/study life balance".
Cameron Colvin
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"My work experience boosted my confidence and allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings."
Taylor McLeod
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
“The small, intimate environment in my lectures makes me feel like I am being heard and that I am getting the most out of my studies."
Julie Williams
Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
"I chose ICMS because they have provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career through their many industry partners".
Keegan Du Preez
Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
"ICMS is realistic. They understand the realistic expectations of various markets. It’s not just textbook knowledge, especially compared to every other competitor".
Michaela Mayes
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"ICMS' Work Integrated Learning gave me the ability to gain real life experience before I even graduated".
Alana Williams
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
“I worked full time whilst studying, with ICMS allowing for such a great work to study ratio and balance, where I was flexibly allowed to do both.”
Juliette Wilson
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"I think the biggest thing is that you get a personalised experience, and you’ll be treated like a person, not a number".
Calum McKnight
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
“Very quickly, ICMS gave me a circle of friends who are pretty driven – but who also like to have fun – and when I see where they are now it’s pretty exciting and it drives me further.”
Ewan Metcalfe
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
"Through being at this college and the geographical location, it always reminded me to stay grounded, keep working hard to further improve my life and stay happy".
At ICMS we believe that the best learning experience combines practical ‘real-world’ experience with a strong academic foundation.
All our degrees include Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects in which students undertake a placement with an industry partner (also known as Industry Training or Internship). At ICMS our undergraduates undertake a placement with an industry partner (also known as a Professional Placement or an Internship) within their chosen industry – giving our students a distinct edge over other graduates. Your placement is facilitated by our dedicated ICMS on-site WIL team who provide coaching and guidance throughout.
Your WIL subjects give you a unique opportunity to:
- prepare for your future career in your chosen field of study
- create a great first impression within your chosen industry
- develop strong professional and career networks
- demonstrate and further develop your real-world employability
- explore your chosen industry to best inform your future career decisions
Postgraduate students also benefit from a placement with some of the most respected companies in Australia with up to 600 hours of industry experience offered alongside coursework studies in our Master’s courses.
We believe that’s why 90% of our students graduated with a job in their field in 2018.*
ICMS has over one thousand internationally recognised, supportive industry partners.
Our students have the opportunity of working with the teams at: Alceon, Sydney Northern Beaches Surf Lifesaving, SouthsCares, Flight Centre, Channel Seven, Meriton, CBRE, ICC Sydney, Athletics Australia, Accor Hotels, ShangriLa Hotels, Dockside Group, BridgeClimb, Lakeba, CI Events, The Star, Sydney Film Festival, Fairfax Events, Northern Beaches Council, Optimum Insurance, Ubisoft, HostPlus, ANZ, Sydney Swans, Menulog, Western Sydney Giants, Loreal, Panthera, WOBI, Bosch, Hamilton Island, One and Only, Heinemann, Disney or Merivale – to name just a few.
*Internal Graduate Survey, 2018