Professional Placements (Work Integrated Learning)
Graduate with more than a degree: Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program
ICMS’s vision is to be ‘Australia’s leading industry-focused university college’. A central element in achieving this vision is through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) professional placement program, which is exemplary in the Australian tertiary sector.
All our bachelor’s and master’s degrees include professional placements (also known as internships) for two study periods, which is a minimum of 600 hours. We work closely with each student to find an industry partner that best suits their unique interests, skills and talents. It could be with a local business, an interstate organisation, or even a workplace that’s based overseas.
Our WIL program gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in a practical environment, improve employability, and make valuable industry contacts. For many students, these professional placements lead to employment post-graduation. At our November 2024 graduation, 96% of ICMS students were employed in their field of study, with many asked to stay on with the organisation they did their placement with.
At ICMS, you’ll graduate with more than a degree because preparing students for personal success in their professional life is our highest priority.
What is WIL at ICMS?
Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program sets students up for career success, preparing them for future management and leadership roles. All ICMS bachelor’s and master’s degrees offer two trimesters of professional placement subjects through our WIL program. This results in academic credit when completed successfully.
How does WIL work?
First, the ICMS Professional Placement Preparation Program gets students ready for an industry placement that aligns with their career goals. It also equips them with the tools needed for future job searches and networking. Next, students complete their professional placement subjects over two trimesters. This helps them graduate with a distinct edge over other graduates.
Our network of industry partners
ICMS works with more than 1,000 industry partners each year, putting us at the forefront of industry-focused higher education in Australia. The ICMS team vets each industry partner before we work with them to ensure they can provide a safe and valuable professional placement experience for our students.
Become a WIL Partner
We’re always looking for new industry partners to join our WIL program. If you’re in an industry that aligns with one of our study areas, join us in helping shape the leaders of tomorrow. Taking on a WIL professional placement student has many benefits, from increased productivity to mentorship opportunities.