Applying for Internships

You can choose to pursue a non-mandatory internship as part of your career transformation.

Key MBA Internship Programs

Here are some links to get you started:

• A list of our key companies and their 2022 internship processes. You will receive regular updates for the 2024 internship deadlines throughout the first semester.
  
• The top 100 MBA recruiting companies worldwide and their 2023 internship processes by Workmaze.
• Specific guidelines for students who want to apply to investment banking – link to Ferdinand’s guide
  

Other Ways to Find an Internship

Internship programs are not the only way to secure an internship. Many students network directly with companies and with alumni to create their own opportunities that suit their career transition.

As soon as you arrive on campus, HEC Talents will help you to clarify your career direction and create an action plan. During the first few weeks of the program, you will be able to meet with your HEC Talents coach, and you will learn more about yourself through MBTI. You will also attend industry related fast tracks to understand more about sectors and put the final polish to your CV if you are planning to apply for an internship.

You can also choose to discuss aspects of your career with your HEC Talents coach. The key is to take the time to really understand yourself and your motivations for a particular sector, role and company to effectively target your efforts and enable you to tell a compelling story about your career aspirations.

MBA Internship Day

The next MBA Internship Day is tentatively scheduled for January 25-26, 2024, when several companies will come to campus and present their internship opportunities.

Internship Timelines

September MBA Intake

There are two periods during the MBA program when our September students typically can pursue an internship.

• Spring/summer (mid-April to end of August) – anything between 10 weeks and 5 months, depending on elective choices and other criteria. A typical period is June to beginning of September
• Winter, after MBA Specializations – between January and end of April

 

January MBA Intake

There are two periods during the MBA program when our January students typically can pursue an internship.

• Summer, post exams – typically around 10 weeks (July to September)
• Winter, after MBA Specializations – between January and April