Internships | School of Business and Economics
Students from the School of Business and Economics (SBE) bring with them an international perspective on, and profound knowledge in, the fields of econometrics, business Intelligence and data science, business economics, labour economics, organizational studies, learning and development, consultancy, management, fiscal economics, international business and emerging markets.
Partner with us
Get in touch with the SBE Internship Office for more information or an appointment to discuss what our students can contribute to your organisation:
- internshipoffice-sbe@maastrichtuniversity.nl
- T 0031 (0)43 388 3721
Internship possibilities for bachelor students
More information on our BSc programmes.
| Curricular internship: a non-mandatory internship for 4 to 14 weeks. Possible as of the second year. |
| Extracurricular internship: a non-mandatory internship for 2 to 6 months. Possible as of the second year. |
| Emerging Markets internship: a mandatory internship for 4 to 6 months. Generally taking place from February to June in the third year. |
| Thesis Research Project for Business Engineering students: a mandatory internship with a minimum duration of 3 months. Generally taking place from February to June in the third year. This internship enables students to write their thesis and do an internship at the same time. |
| Business Analytics internship: a non-mandatory part-time internship for 14 to 16 weeks. Generally taking place from February to May in the third year. |
| Economics & Management Information (EMI) internship: a non-mandatory internship abroad for 18 to 26 weeks. Generally taking place from September to January in the third year |
Internship possibilities for master students
More information on our MSc programmes.
| Thesis Internship Programme: a non-mandatory part-time internship for 3 to 6 months. Students can start in February or September. This internship enables students to write their thesis and do an internship at the same time |
| Extracurricular internship: a non-mandatory internship for 2 to 6 months. Possible after completion of the master programme, generally starting in February or July. |
What can you expect from SBE students?
- they combine strong academic knowledge with a hands-on mentality, allowing them to transition smoothly from their study to your organisation;
- Problem-Based Learning teaches our students the practical application of theory and provides them with excellent analytical, project management and communication skills. This allows them to tackle real-life issues, and work effectively in teams;
- working in our International Classroom, they learn to collaborate with people from different cultural backgrounds and approach issues from a variety of perspectives. This makes them well-prepared for the rapid changes in today’s globalising labour market;
- our students and graduates are up to speed with the latest techniques and developments in your field.
What do we expect from you?
- you need to arrange a workplace for our students according to the standards and norms of your organisation;
- you are required to support the student when needed. The required support depends on the internship type;
- before the internship begins, SBE requires a signed UM Internship Agreement between your company, the student, and the Dean of SBE. This agreement addresses the concept of ‘duty of care’ for our students and comprises all the required legal regulations;
- in accordance with Dutch law, you are liable for damage to, or damaged caused by, our students during their internship. Students are not allowed to intern at organisations that do not provide the necessary insurances.
- to foster equal opportunities for all students, SBE encourages providing appropriate financial remuneration to students. Without such support, only those from wealthier backgrounds may be able to commit, while others may be forced to continue working in a student job.
What companies say about our students
- "The student was professional and eager to learn. We loved having her in the team, she provided a fresh perspective, came prepared, and was easy to work with." – Medtronic, Thesis Internship Programme
- "It’s been rewarding to see how quickly EM interns from SBE adapt, engage, and grow. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, proactiveness and collaborativeness reflect the strength of the programme and the quality of its students." – Holland House Chile, Emerging Markets Internship
- "The student has been a very autonomous, proactive, and enthusiastic, always eager to learn more, especially in connection with the context of their thesis. Her openness, curiosity, and professional attitude allowed her to make meaningful connections beyond her core assignment.” – Solarec, Business Engineering Internship
