Work Integrated Learning at MIT
Work Integrated Learning is part of every MIT undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree. You’ll complete an industry-based project, using what you learn in your degree to develop solutions, strategies, plans or proposals.
These experiences help you develop practical skills, work with others and see how work is done in your chosen field.
What you’ll gain
Practical experience
Apply what you learn in your degree through an industry-based project.
Professional skills
Develop creativity, communication, problem-solving and project-management skills.
Show employers what you can do
Graduate with project experience and examples of your work that you can include in job applications and talk about at interviews.
Experience what it’s like to work in your field
See how work is done in a professional environment, take part in projects and gain an understanding of your chosen field.
Work Integrated Learning options
All MIT undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees include an industry-based project. Depending on your degree, you can also take part in an internship or workplace simulation while studying.
Industry-based projects
Work on a project related to your field, using what you learn in the classroom to develop solutions, strategies, plans or proposals.
Case studies
Explore a business, technology or community situation, analyse the available information and develop recommendations or proposed solutions.
Workplace simulations
Take part in a scenario designed to reflect professional work in your field, make decisions and develop an outcome.
Internships
Gain experience in a professional workplace while studying.
Student story
Thomas Eastwood | Bachelor of Networking
As part of his capstone project, Thomas completed a placement with the Victorian Government. The placement gave him experience he could highlight on his résumé and helped him secure employment in the field after graduation.