The Master Project in Industry is an exclusive six-month research-focused internship during the final semester of the Master Technology & Entrepreneurship (MTE) program. This unique opportunity allows students to apply their skills in real-world business environments, collaborating with industry partners to address complex challenges in technology and management. This project offers invaluable hands-on experience while providing companies with fresh insights and innovative solutions.
Duration | Dates | Location
- Duration: The Master Project in Industry spans six months.
- Session Dates:
- Spring Session: Begins at the end of February
- Fall Session: Begins at the end of July
- Requirements: The project takes place during the final semester of the MTE program, typically following three semesters of coursework. It starts upon the successful completion of the Master’s cycle or conditional admission to the Master’s project.
- Location: The project must be carried out in a non-academic organization, such as a company or public organization, either in Switzerland or abroad.
Project definition and supervision
The Master Project in Industry offers flexibility in defining the research topic, which can be proposed either by the company or the student.
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Project Scope: The chosen topic must be relevant to the content of the MTE studies and should include a research or innovation component, rather than solely focusing on operational tasks. This approach guarantees that the project contributes valuable insights and advancements to the field.
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Student Responsibilities: Students are tasked with identifying the research topic, proposing a methodology, and planning the deliverables.
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Supervision: Each project benefits from dual supervision by both a company supervisor and an academic supervisor. This collaborative oversight ensures that students receive comprehensive guidance and support, bridging academic theory with practical industry applications.
Validation of the Master project in industry
- Thesis Submission: Students must submit a written Master thesis at the conclusion of the project.
- Oral Defense: A successful oral defense of the thesis before a jury is required to complete the Master in Management, Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
- Additional Information: More details are available to current students on Moodle in the “MGT-599” section.
How to find a Master project
Students can explore various channels to secure a Master Project, including the IS-Academia internship portal, job boards, LinkedIn, and other resources provided by their Internship Coordinator.
Previous MTE Master Projects
Example of positions
- Data Analyst
- Business Strategy Analyst
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Product Development Intern
- Operation Analyst
- AI/Machine Learning Engineer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Project Management Intern
- Marketing Analyst
- and more…
Example of sectors and industries
- Food & Beverage
- Medical Technology
- Startups & Entrepreneurship
- Aerospace & Space Research
- Luxury Goods & Jewelry
- Management Consulting
- Software & Technology Solutions
- Renewable Energy & Sustainability
- Venture Capital & Investments
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
- Consumer Goods
- Banking & Finance
- Precision Engineering
- Consumer Electronics
- Pharmaceuticals & Health Products
- Data & Digital Marketing
- Energy & Utilities
- Manufacturing & Industrial Solutions
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CONTACT
Ms Haoua Mahmoudi | MTE Internship & Mentoring program Coordinator
[email protected] | Odyssea Building, EPFL