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Work Experience Milestone

The Work Experience Milestone (WEM) is an integral component of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) curriculum at NUS Business School. This requirement applies to all students under the revised BBA curriculum from cohort 2024/25 and onwards, including those from the 2023/24 cohort who have opted into the revised curriculum.
This programme serves as a crucial requirement for graduation, aimed at ensuring that students possess the necessary skills and experience to successfully transition into the workforce.

The primary objective of the WEM is to equip students with workplace-ready skills. The practical exposure prepares students to meet the challenges of the professional world, enhancing both their employability and professional development.

Components of the Work Experience Milestone

STR1000 and STR2000: These workshops are designed to provide foundational career development skills. They cover essential topics such as career planning, resume crafting, interview preparation, and networking strategies. By participating in these workshops, students gain insights into career management and self-presentation, which are critical for securing internships and job placements.

The Career Compass Starter Workshops are conducted by the BIZCareers Office to help students prepare for their internships and careers. For more information, please click here.

Students are required to complete one internship, which can be either credit-bearing OR non-credit-bearing. This component is crucial as it provides students with hands-on experience in a real-world work environment, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to practical situations. Through internships, students can develop professional skills, build industry connections, and gain insights into potential career paths.

Please refer to the following information:

Internships have always been a crucial learning and equipping experience for every NUS Business School student. From January 2022 onwards, the following 4 types of full-time internship courses are available on a pass/fail basis:

Course Information

1) Business Internship I – BI3704

  • 4 Units
  • Minimum 8 weeks/300 hours
  • Typically from May to July
  • For business/accounting/real estate related internships

2) Business Internship II – BI3708

  • 8 Units
  • Minimum 16 weeks/600 hours
  • Typically during the Semester (eg: early Aug – early Dec or early Jan – early May)
  • For business/accounting/real estate related internships

3) Business Internship III – BI3712

  • 12 Units
  • Minimum 24 weeks/900 hours
  • Typically during the Semester (eg: Jan – June or June – Dec)
  • For business/accounting/real estate related internships

4) Business Internship IV – BI3003

  • 4 Units
  • Minimum 8 weeks/300 hours
  • Typically from May to July
  • For non-business/accounting/real estate related internships

Business Internship Course Guidelines

Click here to download the guidelines relating to the above courses and underlying processes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Click here to download the FAQ list.

Submission Deadlines

Internship Period/Work Term Closing Date*

AY26/27 Semester 1

 6 July 2026

AY26/27 Winter Vacation

 6 November 2026

AY26/27 Semester 2

 6 December 2027

AY26/27 Summer Vacation

 6 April 2027

*Please submit your EL Placement as soon as you have secured an internship for credit-bearing. Late applications will not be entertained.

  1. Students are absolutely not allowed to embark on a BI course in their final graduating semester. For example, students should not plan to take BI course in the Special Term that they are going to file for graduation, etc.
  2. Internships should not overlap with your final exams.
  3. For Semester 1 internships that commence in May/Jun, please submit your EL Placement before Week 2 of your internship period or by the closing date, whichever is earlier.

With effect from Semester 2, AY2025/2026 onwards, students will not be allowed to read the FSP course concurrently with full-time internships (both credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing).

The Work-Study Internship Programme (WSIP) is a credit-bearing programme that blends classroom learning with hands-on industry experience. While you gain foundational knowledge in your courses, you will learn to apply them in 32 to 40 weeks’ structured work placements with approved host organisations who partner NUS Business School in this programme. WSIP participants are required to return to campus to attend one assigned course that relates to both the major and WSIP. This integrated approach not only develops in you industry-relevant skills and workplace readiness, but also. paves you towards a possible entry-level employment after graduation if you perform well in the WSIP.

Why join WSIP

  • Apply classroom concepts to real projects and problems
  • Build practical, in-demand skills that employers value
  • Gain early exposure to a prospective profession, workplace applications, culture, and best practices
  • Establish your professional network with mentors and peers
  • Be academically mentored by an assigned faculty member
  • Strengthen your portfolio and enhance employability
  • Gain total course credits between 20 and 24 units (WSIP and assigned course) while you work towards a prospective first employment, integrating your working experience with your academic progress

Who should apply

Motivated undergraduates who are firm with their decisions to pursue prolonged industry exposure, hands-on learning, and have an early headstart on their career development alongside their studies.

Typical commitment

  • Working hours: Full-time employment only,
  • Duration: 32 to 36 weeks (start in Dec to end by Aug/Sep of every year depending on the WSIP host organisation’s operational requirements
  • Stipend and WSIP terms/ conditions: Terms differ by organization; details will be provided in each placement listing

How to apply

  1. Refer to publicity emails from BIZCareers for application details.
  2. Prepare your cover letter, resume, and latest transcript for the application.
  3. Prepare for interviews with the recruiters and hiring managers.
  4. If required, reach out to BIZCareers for assistance in interviews or career advisory.
  5. Submit your experiential learning applications in the school portal after you have secured an offer.
  6. Submit your academic roadmap for review by the school

Student support (optional)

  • Pre-placement briefing and workplace readiness resources
  • On-placement supervision and check-ins
  • Post-placement reflection to capture learning and outcomes

For more information on Non-Credit-Bearing Internship option, click here.

Students must have completed the requirements of the Work Experience Milestone (WEM) before applying for graduation (Application for Graduation – AFG).

In summary, the Work Experience Milestone is a strategic initiative within the NUS BBA programme designed to enhance students’ career readiness. By mandating participation in career workshops and internship, the milestone not only enriches students’ academic experience but also significantly contributes to their professional development.
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