Boost your employability skills with a business internship
During your internship you'll learn invaluable on-the-job skills you can only earn through a work experience opportunity. You'll also gain industry experience that can help get your foot in the door and launch your career. You'll be rubbing shoulders with professional, like-minded people and have the opportunity to learn from their experiences.
Not only that but you will earn credit points towards your degree, put your internship on your resume and maybe even land a real job!
Getting prepared
Assess your
eligibility
Have you completed 120 credit points in a single degree or 160 credit points in a double degree?
You must be at least halfway through your degree before you can apply and enrol in an internship course. Some internship courses have additional prerequisites you need to fulfil before you can enrol, read the course description carefully.
Prepare your application
Applying for an internship is just like applying for a real job. It follows a real-world, competitive recruitment and selection process—placement is not always guaranteed. As part of the application process you will need to provide a copy of your resume and for some roles a tailored application/cover letter. You should also scrub up on your interview skills as you will likely be interviewed by the internship provider before they choose whether to accept you as an intern.
Take a look at our to familiarise yourself with the application process.
We recommend you complete the BusinessPLUS program before you decide to apply for an internship, to help get you job-ready.
Apply for an internship placement
The first step is to submit an application via You will then need to submit your resume and Health and Safety Induction Training in order to see all the internships available for the Trimester.
It's a good idea to look at the listing like a job ad. They all have position descriptions and the desired skills/ attributes our industry partner is looking for to fulfill the role. We strongly recommend you choose an internship placement that fits well with the subjects you have studied as well as your career interests.
Select your internship preferences
Carefully review and read through the internship opportunities and select a maximum of 5 preferences.
Things to consider when selecting internship opportunities are:
- does the opportunity match your studies/career goals?
- is the organisation accessible to you?
- does the organisation align with your values?
Once your preferences are submitted, wait for the organisation to contact you for an interview.
Key dates for Trimester 2, 2025
Round 1 Applications Open
9am Monday 3 March 2025
Round 1 Applications Close
5pm Sunday 23 March 2025
Round 2 Applications Open
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Round 2 Applications Close
Sunday 11 May 2025
Trimester 2 commences
14 July to 10 October 2025
Key Dates for Trimester 3, 2025
Round 1 Applications Open
9am Monday 14 July 2025
Round 1 Applications Close
Sunday 3 August 2025
Round 2 Applications Open
9am Monday 18 August 2025
Round 2 Applications Close
Sunday 14 September 2025
Trimester 3 Commences
3 November to 6 February
How to apply
To apply for an internship please submit an application form as per the steps below.
1. Log into Sonia Online
2. Go to Forms tab
3. Select ''Griffith Business School Student Internship Application Form' in the drop down list
4. Select edit and complete the form
Don't wait for us, bring your own (BYO) internship!
This is your chance to approach your 'dream' business and pitch an internship opportunity to them. Once you've got their interest and go ahead, we'll help you make your dream a reality. BYO internships is a great way to assert yourself and take charge of your career trajectory.
Want more information?
Read through our dedicated sharepoint page to see frequently asked questions, book a 20 minute consult with one of the team, general application tips, upcoming deadlines and other opportunities on offer!
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Courses
Undergraduate | ||||
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Course | Interest area | Credit points | Location | Start |
Internship Courses | ||||
Business (All) | 10 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2, T3 | |
Business (All) | 20 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2, T3 | |
Other WIL Courses | ||||
Co-Design Incubator - 3002GBS | Business (All) | 10 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2, T3 |
Business (All) | 10 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2, T3 | |
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2, T3 | |
Business (All) | 10 | Online | T2 | |
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2 | |
Work Integrated Learning – Parts 1-4 | Accounting, Finance and Economics | Online | T1, T2 | |
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | T1, T2 | ||
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | T1, T2 | ||
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | T1, T2 | ||
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | T1, T2 | ||
Work Integrated Learning II – Parts 1 and 2 | Accounting, Finance and Economics | Online | T1, T2 | |
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | T1, T1 | ||
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | T1, T2 | ||
Postgraduate | ||||
Courses | Interest area | Credit points | Location | Start |
Internship Courses | ||||
Business (All) | 10 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2, T3 | |
Business (All) | 20 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2, T3 | |
Business (All) | 10 | Online | T2, T3 | |
Other WIL Courses | ||||
Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | Nathan | T1, T2 | |
Tax Clinic - 7000AFE | Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10 | Gold Coast, Nathan | T1, T2, T3 |
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Student success stories
Nathan Brierley
Bachelor of Commerce
“When I was going to job interviews, I was able to draw on my Department of State Development internship experience and it helped me a lot,” he says. “The internship was the course I got the most out of at university, in terms of preparing me for the workplace. The job that I did at the Department was CG modelling, which makes up a lot of what I do for my career now.
“With the skills I learnt through the internship program, I was able to leverage that in the interview process to get the job I have now.”
Alvin Yap
Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of International Business
“I was so grateful to be working alongside people with Games experience and getting to learn from them. I learned so many transferable skills while working on the Commonwealth Games that it’s opened my eyes to what I can do after I graduate. You can’t really learn how to become a leader from books, you have to learn from experience and that’s what Griffith Business School gives: opportunities and experiences to get better at these skills.”
Emily Hayward
Bachelor of Business
“An internship is the most important thing you can do while studying,” she says. “To stand out in interviews you have to have relevant work experience, which could be an internship, tutoring or research assistant work … Relevant experience puts weight behind your resume. Your grades prove that you know the theory, but your experience in the field proves that you understand the application and adds value to you as a future employee.”
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