Management Consultancy Projects
Collaborate with hotel school students
Are you open to a fresh perspective on your company or organization? Are you looking for innovative ideas? To keep our programme challenging and up to date, we like to join hands with companies and organizations in the hospitality industry and beyond. This provides great opportunities for both you and our students.
Every year, in February and September, our fourth year students start their management project. This is the first part of the HMSM graduation programme. Students take on the role of (junior) hospitality consultant. For 20 weeks, they will work as a team on a management issue provided by you as an organization or company. The students conduct practice-oriented research and then provide well-founded, realistic advice. They acquire both practical and strategic problem-solving skills that are characteristic of successful professionals - such as teamwork, working under pressure, collaborating with various stakeholders, etc. At the end of the project, they present their acquired knowledge and advice and reflect on the process and the learning outcomes.
We strive for the best possible match between student and project, so that the student can further specialize in the direction he/she wishes.
What’s in it for you?
- Tailor-made advice
- Fresh input from young students
- Up-to-date knowledge of trends, developments, and access to all available knowledge within the field: possible within projects or via a collaboration with the research centres
- Become more well-known amongst talented ‘young professionals’ who are building their network for the future and looking for job opportunities
- Expansion of your own network and name recognition
What’s in it for us?
- Challenging education
- Good relationship with the professional field, and a way to stay up-to-date with what is happening within the hospitality industry.
- Recognition and strong reputation. Not only for our education but also for our students who will be looking for a challenging and inspiring job in the future.
- Possibility for students to specialize within the broad sector of hospitality: students choose their own study path.
Possible topics
Examples of assignments are elaborating on a business case, developing hospitality concepts, advising on a future-proof employee life cycle, or drawing up a marketing or communication plan. Issues concerning growth strategies, (inter)national expansion or brand positioning can also be addressed.
Previous clients
Hotel Management
Hilton, Marriott, Event Hotels, Penta Hotels, European Hotel Capital, Postillion Hotels, The Usual Hotels, LBG Group, Odyssey Hotel Group, Van der Valk
Foodservice
Vaeshartelt, Bidfood, Douwe Egberts, Foodservice Instituut Nederland, Sligro, Ghost Kitchen, Citesta’s, Vitam, Holland Foods, Novish, Smaakcentrum Limburg
Horizons in Hospitality
Erasmus MC, Envida, Brightlands, ABN Amro, C2B MVV, Grausbouw, Start the Shift, AZC Maastricht, The Recharge Club, Bolt21, Provincie Limburg en diverse gemeenten
Successful project for Van der Valk Exclusive
A surprising and inspiring concept for Van der Valk Exclusief: Hospitality Meets Latin Vibes in Maastricht
Five students were given the exciting challenge by Van der Valk Exclusief to develop an innovative F&B concept for their new hotel along the Maas River, located in the iconic former Vodafone building in Maastricht.
This creative group presented a surprising and inspiring concept to bring the vibrant influences of South and Central America to Maastricht. From colourful interiors and flavourful dishes to exotic drinks and a guest journey full of unique experiences—everything fits perfectly.
What makes this concept so special?
- A place for guests and locals: you will feel right at home without the typical ‘hotel bar’ vibe.
- Business meets leisure: the perfect blend of efficient service and high-quality offerings, ideal for business guests.
- Easily accessible: the restaurant and bar have separate entrances, making them true hotspots in Maastricht.
- Stories that connect: thoughtful storytelling brings exotic influences to life throughout the entire guest journey.
- The students not only inspired with their creative ideas but also impressed with a solid business case. They received great praise from the client.
The assignment
The assignments can relate to all areas of hospitality, linked to the three HMSM profiles: Hotel Management, Foodservice and Horizons in Hospitality (aimed at organizations where hospitality is not the core business, but where it can make a difference, such as healthcare institutions and retail). The assignment will be provided by you as organization. At the end of the project, they present their acquired knowledge and advice and reflect on the process and the learning outcomes.
Investment for your organization or company
A time investment (consultation moments with students) that is appropriate for the assignment and the willingness to provide the information necessary to carry out the assignment;
A financial investment of € 2.950 per project; a sum that is comparable to the average internship fee for one student. In principle all costs are covered in this contribution.
Interested?
Are you interested in a management consultancy project for your organization, and in working together with our students? Let us know! Fill in the contact form and we will be in touch with you to discuss the possibilities.
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