Students

The SME Portal gives entrepreneurs access to the knowledge of Maastricht   University. Knowledge of academic staff members, but equally important:   knowledge that you, students, have to offer. Through the SME Portal you will   meet (Eu)regional entrepreneurs and will contribute your expert knowledge in   order to solve their current problems or questions.

Click here to register at the SME Portal!

We offer:

- Research assignments
- Consultancy projects
- Internship opportunities

You can:

- Put theory into practice
- Get acquainted with the field of consultancy
- Add relevant work experience to your CV
- Benefit from flexible working hours
- Work besides your studies, during summer break or in between BSc and MSc
- Earn good money

Examples of assignments include:

- Market and business analyses
- Communication and business plans
- Market research
- Image research
- Export research/foreign investments
- Logistic issues
- Selection and assessment of personnel
- Assignments in the field of organization psychology, such as rehabilitation and
  reduction of absence through illness, stress, safety, integrity and coaching
- Neuromarketing, for example testing the effectiveness of commercials
- Labour law issues
- Futures studies, for example with regard to ageing of the population

Students who went before you:

- Sophie Dia, Marketing student. "Working for the SME portal was a great learning experience for me." Read more >
- Myrelle Bullens, Master student in Strategic Marketing, "I really liked the flexibility of the work". Read more >
- George Chioran, Finance student. "Finally I see theory applied to practice!" Read more >
- Annelies van der Jagt, Organizations student. "Conducting supervised research for a SME is great!" Read more >
- Pieter Giesbertz, Master student in Molecular Life Sciences. "Valuable for personal and professional development!"
  Read more >

Do you possess other potentially relevant knowledge for entrepreneurs?
For example a thesis about a relevant topic for SMEs, or a useful ICT Tool you developed. Then contact the SME Portal!
We can provide information about your expertise to entrepreneurs via our website or mailings.

Do you want to learn more about entrepreneurship?
Maastricht University wishes to promote entrepreneurship among students, not only by means of the SME Portal
that allows you to conduct research and consultancy projects for SME companies, but also by providing training and education in that area.
Is your interested in entrepreneurship sparked? Then perhaps a Bachelor or Master programme in Entrepreneurship is
something for you. Or maybe you want to start your own business... More information? Click here.

Find us on facebook!
Click here and join the SME Portal Maastricht University group on facebook where you can share your thoughts, questions or suggestions with fellow students!

News!
The winning teams of the International Marketing Team present their findings! The SME Portal played an active role in contacting the companies to participate. Read more >