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Work integrated learning, generally referred to internship programs in university undergraduate degrees provides graduates with real-life learning before they face the real world as an Information Technology graduate. This paper presents and discusses the process of managing work integrated learning in the IT undergraduate program at RMIT University. It also highlights the benefits and challenges to students, coordinators and the industry.
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Poppins, P., Singh, M. (2005). Work Integrated Learning in Information Technology Education. In: van Weert, T., Tatnall, A. (eds) Information and Communication Technologies and Real-Life Learning. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 182. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25997-X_25
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