Q: When do students do their Work Attachments (WA)?
A: Students typically commence WA from their second year of studies.
Q: What is WA?
A: WA is a signature programme of the SUSS undergraduate curriculum, where students perform a minimum 24-week (except ECE students where they perform 12 weeks of WA) of Work Attachment at Industry Partners' Organisation (Host Organisation) during their second or third year of studies, in either the Summer or Winter windows.
Q: When is the WA period?
A: There are two windows where students can perform their WA; generally from May to the following January and November to the following July. The upcoming WA windows are:
| Duration | Start Period | End Period | Student Majors | Year of Studies |
|---|
Summer
WA: 6 months (minimum) | Beginning May | Mid Jan | BA, FIN, HRM, ICT, MKT, PSS, SCM | 2nd, 3rd |
Winter
WA: 6 months (minimum) | End Nov | End Jul | BA, FIN, HRM, ICT, MKT, PSS, SCM | 2nd, 3rd |
Q: When do Accounting Students perform their WA?
A: From September to following July (Single window).
Q: Is CPF contribution required?
A: With effect from 1 January 2018, organisations which host students, who are Singaporeans/PRs on WA and internships approved by SUSS Office of Career Development are exempted from making contributions to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and Skills Development Levy (SDL).
Q: Does host organisation need to purchase insurance for students on WA/internship?
A: Students are covered by SUSS's existing insurance scheme (see Student Insurance Scheme). The host organisation may provide further coverage for the student, or where it is an OWA and/or travelling is required during the WA.
Q: Does host organisation need to purchase insurance for students on Overseas WA/internship?
A: SUSS partners with International SOS ("ISOS") for the provision of, inter alia, emergency medical and repatriation services for SUSS students who are on overseas study missions or programmes, hence students on OWA should only purchase ISOS-supported travel insurance cover.
Q: Can students perform a shorter WA with HO?
A: Yes. Students have the option to do a 'Stack-up' WA which must be a minimum of 8 weeks per Stack-up. Alternatively, students can opt for an Internship with the company of any duration.
Q: Can students perform a longer WA with HO?
A: Yes. Students have the option to do a longer WA as long as it does not affect their school curriculum.
Q: Is there a standard number of Annual Leaves students are entitled to?
A: As per MOM Guidelines: "For internships that Students undergo as part of their academic course requirements in schools, they will typically not be subjected to the legal provisions in the EA and WICA". Hence, this is up to host organisation's discretion.
Q: Is there a standard remuneration for students?
A: We leave this up to the company's discretion, following the competitive market practice.