{"id":27,"date":"2018-10-23T02:30:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T15:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.ugie.monash-ie.me\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:01:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:01:46","slug":"about-the-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/about-the-program\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Industry Experience Projects from the Faculty of IT at Monash University connect final-year Information Technology students with businesses through a work-integrated learning program, where students develop tailored systems under both academic and industry guidance. As an academic team from the Faculty of Information Technology with extensive industry experience and strong mentoring skills, we have successfully overseen more than 800 projects, ensuring a smooth process and delivering high-quality outcomes that meet your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1In-GYOAYVfLU9NuNxsXVAD8FEkvJ2UG5Wl4_-EroH2M\/present\">The IE Program Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-us\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have some questions about the IE project, can our student teams help you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:fit-ug-ie+enquiries@monash.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:fit-ug-ie+ugenquiries@monash.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monash Undergraduate IE Team<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-us\">Student project showcase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js is-open\" data-initially-open=\"true\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-270\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><strong>&gt; Danube Travel Agency &#8211; IE Project Showcase<\/strong><\/button><div id=\"ac-270\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Danube-Travel-Agency-_-Undergraduate-Industry-Experience-Studio-Project-unit-_jGXoE7_FJ8.png\" src=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Danube-Travel-Agency-Undergraduate-Industry-Experience-Studio-Projects.m4v\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-271\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><strong>&gt; Orbis Advisors &#8211; IE Project Showcase<\/strong><\/button><div id=\"ac-271\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Orbis-Advisors-_-Undergraduate-Industry-Experience-Studio-Project-unit-OosS-cYDd3E.png\" src=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Orbis-Advisors-Undergraduate-Industry-Experience-Studio-Projects.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-272\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><strong>&gt; SEMM &#8211; IE Project Showcase<\/strong><\/button><div id=\"ac-272\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEMM-_-Undergraduate-Industry-Experience-Studio-Project-unit-3AAmH6UhVZ4.png\" src=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEMM-Undergraduate-Industry-Experience-Studio-Projects.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-273\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><strong>&gt; 48 Degrees &#8211; IE Project Showcase<\/strong><\/button><div id=\"ac-273\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/48-Degrees-_-Undergraduate-Industry-Experience-Studio-Project-unit-kHQCjlaHPic.png\" src=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/48-Degrees-Undergraduate-Industry-Experience-Studio-Projects.m4v\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"developing-essential-skills\">Developing essential skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IE projects are team based, with students typically working in groups of  four. Teams manage their project through the development stages, not only enhancing their technical skills, but also developing the essential &#8216;soft skills&#8217; that are so highly regarded by employers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>time management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>developing project documentation to a professional standard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the ability to present work to academics and other stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the ability to work as part of a team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a capacity to deal ethically and competently with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, they transition to being  independent learners: all necessary skill not only for the IT profession but for all walks of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Council Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are proud to collaborate with local councils across Victoria to deliver projects that benefit our communities and give our students real-world experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our current council partners include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glen Eira City Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monash City Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater Dandenong Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knox City Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kingston City Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port Phillip City Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stonnington City Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quotes-from-clients\">Quotes from clients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;<em><em>[Our team&#8217;s] work on the CPNAT App not only represents incredible progress for community <\/em><\/em>health, but also holds promise for improving access to care and advancing health equity worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We could not recommend the IE program more!&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Brendan Shannon, Monash CPNAT, 2025<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I found this program to be valueable because it gave me a team that I could work with to build a foundation for the business&#8217;s software&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Umar motani, Party Higher, 2025<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;<em><em>Give the students a chance to improve their process. It\u2019s a win-win for both students and the business.<\/em><\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<cite>Lifestyle Protection, 2025<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;<em><em>Working with the team from Monash has been a great experience \u2014 they\u2019ve added real value to our business while we\u2019ve had the opportunity to support their growth. A true collaboration.<\/em><\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<cite>Interpreting and Translation Services, 2025<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"540\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540;\" width=\"960\" controls src=\"https:\/\/pgie.infotech.monash.edu\/ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ugie_client_24_1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em><em>We couldn\u2019t be more impressed by the team\u2019s drive to leverage technology for social good. Their work on the CPNAT App represents incredible progress for community health, and shows great promise in improving access to care and advancing health equity worldwide.<\/em><\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<cite>Monash CPNAT, 2025<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recognition\">Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The undergraduate IE program receives many nominations for programs that enhance learning award, and the staff involved in the delivery of the program received many nominations for teaching excellence awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Digital Disruptor Awards &#8211; Australian Computer Society<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ICT Educator Of The Year &#8211; Gold Disruptor of 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICT Educator Of The Year &#8211; Gold Disruptor of 2017<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s Award &#8211; Monash University<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Award for Programs that Enhance Learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Industry Experience Projects from the Faculty of IT at Monash University connect final-year Information Technology students with businesses through a work-integrated learning program, where students develop tailored systems under both academic and industry guidance. 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