Internship

An internship module offers you the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real working-world scenarios and gain valuable experience that will accelerate your professional development and help your career in the future.

During your studies at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), you will undertake an integrated practical internship in the third term of your programme. During this time, you will take the first steps towards your desired field of work and have the opportunity to reflect on your projected career path.

Eligible Programmes

From 1st January 2025, students pursuing the Professional Masters programmes have the option of completing a professional training module during their studies.

The Cualificam accreditation process has been instrumental in establishing the mandatory internship module at BSBI. Previously, BSBI students in Berlin, Barcelona, Hamburg and Paris completed placements voluntarily and were not academically recognised or credit-bearing. Embedding work experience into the curricula has not been a priority for BSBI, with the majority of BSBI students having previous work experience due to the average student age of 26. However, with a younger cohort in the master’s degree programmes mentioned above, the mandatory internship module should address students’ learning and employability needs.

Your mandatory internship module is fully accredited and offers 12 ECTS credits. The minimum duration of the module is 300 hours (12 weeks or three months) otherwise spent in the industry or working on your professional project.

The maximum number of hours you can work during your internship module is 30 hours a week, and the number of ordinary working hours must not exceed nine hours a day. Your internship must take place in the country of your studies and can only be pursued in your third semester.

How to Apply?

Please note that a BSBI Careers Advisor is responsible for your mandatory internship module. You can contact the Careers Service at careerservice@berlinsbi.com.

Alternatively, visit the BSBI JobTeaser Portal at https://berlinsbi.jobteaser.com/en/job-offers. Here, you can click BSBI Filters, then select Mandatory Internship Offers and choose the location of your campus – Germany, France or Spain. The generated job listing will contain the degree course(s) employers are open to applications.

Career Support

To increase your chances of securing a valuable training experience with an attractive host organisation, speak to the Careers Service early (at least one semester before your mandatory internship/professional project module is due to start). BSBI Careers Advisors will work with you on your application documents and advise you on the best-suited organisations for your professional needs.

Visit the Careers Service website.

Careers & Employability Partners

BSBI actively works with over 50 organisations in Germany, France and Spain, which host our students on internships during their studies. Some of the host organisations are listed below. The BSBI Careers Service has led the process of establishing these partnerships. Students can find available placement offers on the BSBI JobTeaser online portal. Every internship/professional project module is overseen and supported by a module supervisor from the faculty, and an extensive assessment process is in place to safeguard your learning outcomes.

  • Berlin Partner
  • EY
  • Marriott Berlin
  • Personio- The People Operating System
  • The Ritz - Carlton
  • Studydrive
  • Jobteaser
  • Europe Language Jobs
  • QCells
  • Deutsche Bank