We welcome your engagement through our Internship Program
The Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management's Internship Program seeks to integrate undergraduate and postgraduate students into real workplaces via industry-based work internship experiences.
The Program strives to deliver meaningful and beneficial outcomes for both students and businesses. The Department has a dedicated team that manages the program from start to finish and tracks student progress to ensure success.
Why choose an internship?
Credit towards your degree
Gain experience in the real world
Open up a world of opportunity
Make lifelong connections
Become an intern
How to apply for an internship
To apply for an internship you must enrol in one of these courses through myGriffith. Once you enrol the registration process for an internship placement will begin. Note: eligibility criteria applies.
Internship are available to eligible student only and most opportunities are located in Brisbane and Gold Coast areas.
Partner with us
Are you seeking to engage an intern student?
Our dedicated team will work with you to recruit an enthusiastic and talented student that can meet your business needs. The team will guide and assist you at every stage of the program to ensure beneficial outcomes.
Student success stories

Rebecca Dodds-Gorman
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management
“Undertaking an internship or work experience is a great way to get practical experience in addition to my degree qualification. It is definitely who you know, but you’ve also got to back it up with what you know, and that comes from theoretical and practical application of skills and knowledge”.

Brendon Ranson
Bachelor of Business
"My host organisation welcomed me with open arms. They gave me so much exposure to all areas of HR and have kept me highly engaged and on my toes. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants exposure and experience in their field of study. It will be an enjoyable experience and something you will not regret."

Rebekah Nickelson
Bachelor of Business
"My internship experience was a great eye-opener into the world of corporate event fields. I highly recommend the THS Internship program. Throughout my experience I was exposed to the glamorous and not so glamorous side of the Events Industry and I've loved every part of it. Being an intern allowed me to put my learned skills in the classroom into action in the workforce, while being supported by Moonie and her colleagues. A great program overall!"

Christopher Barnes
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce
“The internship experience allowed me to gain practical and technical experience using key property data reporting and analytics programs. I was able to develop strong knowledge on commercial real estate in Gold Coast region and learn practical industry terminologies which enables to be more competitive candidates in my future employment activities. The experience also enabled to improve my communication and interpersonal skills which are essential to be successful in my chosen career field!"
Frequently asked questions
BusinessPLUS
BusinessPLUS program designed to help you get a headstart on your work experience and career through a range of co-curricular and professional opportunities. The program provides you with a structured plan of activities to complete over the course of your degree, supporting you to explore your career options, develop skills sought by employers, and graduate with an edge in today’s competitive job market.