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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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.
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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