HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIPS

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2 Study in australia HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIPS scu.edu.au/studyabroad CRICOS Provider: 01241G

3 Study Abroad Hospitality Internship in Australia Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Sydney. The University operates The Hotel School Sydney in partnership with Mulpha Australia. Southern Cross University has a dedicated team of staff at SCU International who are committed to assisting international students. The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management is a pioneer of tourism education in Australia, with many years of accumulated knowledge and experience in delivering world-class tourism, hospitality and events courses that accommodate the changing needs of 21st century students. SCU understands the importance of integrating classroom study with practical experience and places a high value on the workplace component of a student s education. The success of these courses is built on the strong internship partnerships developed with industry over the last 20 years. The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is instrumental in a very high graduate employability rate with 97 per cent of internship organisations expressing their willingness to offer graduates ongoing employment*. The major component of the WIL program is an industry internship. Students undertaking an internship complete a minimum of 450 hours during a 14-week placement with a tourism/ hospitality organisation. Additionally, authentic and individually tailored assessments provide students with an opportunity to apply concepts and principles of business management to a workplace setting in the tourism/ hospitality industry. *School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Work Integrated Learning Office Supervisor Evaluation Analysis (2011). SCU s Study Abroad Hospitality Internship program consists of two components: One week orientation, Gold Coast Interactive and experiential sessions regarding: Professional practice The Australian tourism and hospitality industry Intercultural communication Career development Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate Industry field trip to Byron Bay Social activities 14-week internship placement Paid internship position at a tourism/hospitality organisation in a premier tourism location (such as Uluru, Kakadu National Park or the Great Barrier Reef) Onsite staff accommodation (additional cost) Advice, academic supervision and mentoring by our award winning WIL team^ Ongoing support and feedback on career development Access to CareerHub, the University s employment and career information website ^SCU s Tourism WIL Team won an Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2011).

4 The Study Abroad Hospitality Internship program offers you the chance to: Apply university studies to the workplace Develop an international network Build valuable hands-on skills and experience Gain a competitive advantage in the global job market Test career choices Live and work in a world-renowned tourism Improve your intercultural communication skills destination. Program key dates August 2015* Arrive Gold Coast August 2015* Orientation week August 2015* Depart Gold Coast for placement 24 August 2015* Commence 14-week placement, ending mid to late November January 2016 Arrive on the Gold Coast January 2016 Orientation week January 2016 Depart Gold Coast for placement 25 January 2016 Commence 14-week placement, ending early May August 2016 Arrive on the Gold Coast August 2016 Orientation week August 2016 Depart Gold Coast for placement 22 August 2016 Commence 14-week placement, ending mid to late November. *Applications must be received by 2 March 2015 Includes: Tuition during week-long orientation on the Gold Coast Five nights accommodation, some meals and activities at the Gold Coast and Byron Bay during orientation Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate Assistance with gaining a paid industry placement (approximate hourly rate AUD16 AUD22) 48 SCU credits and academic transcript on successful completion Academic support and mentoring throughout the internship placement. Not included: Internal transport within Australia from the Gold Coast to the industry placement Living expenses during orientation. Accommodation and living expenses during the internship placement.

5 How to apply 1. Check with your home institution Contact your home institution and request approval to take part in the internship program at Southern Cross University and check to see whether you are eligible to receive credit for the internship. 2. Check the entry requirements Students must have successfully completed the first two years of a related tourism, hospitality or business program. Students may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5. Current resume. Summary Study Abroad Hospitality Internship program Location: Gold Coast (orientation) Duration: 16 weeks CRICOS: G Program Fee: AUD $ Fees are in Australian dollars and are correct at time of publishing (July 2014), and are subject to change. Students will be required to pay for Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of their visa in advance. In addition to the fee shown above, students may also need to pay additional non-tuition fees of approximately $ Complete the International Application for Admission form scu.edu.au/international/apply Complete your International Application for Admission and attach all supporting documents to avoid delays including: certified copy of academic transcripts, English language test results, current resume. 4. Send your completed application to: E: [email protected] 5. Accept your offer To accept your offer, you will need to follow the instructions. scu.edu.au/international/accept Once Southern Cross University has processed your application you will receive information from your home institution. Important information For information about Refunds (Refunds and Remission Policy), student visas, or about arriving in Australia, refer to SCU International at scu.edu.au/international/apply Enquiries: Karen Jessen Manager Study Abroad Southern Cross University T: E: [email protected] This information set out in this publication is an expression of intent only and should not be taken as a form offer or undertaking. The information contained in this publication is correct at time of printing and the University reserves the right to make alterations to any information contained within this publication without notice. Copyright Southern Cross University July School of Tourism & Hospitality Management CRICOS Provider: 01241G SCU5057