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.
It 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:
- Career Compass Starter Workshops:
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.
- Internship Requirement:
Students are required to complete one type of internship, which can either be a credit-bearing OR a non-credit-bearing internship. 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 links for more information:
- For credit bearing Business Internship, please click HERE.
- For Work-Study Internship Programme (WSIP), please click HERE
- For non-credit bearing Internship, please 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 program 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.