Choose the Internship

From the Bachelor in International Business to the Programme Grande École, as well as some of our University Master’s programs, internships give you the opportunity to explore different industries and careers while strengthening your employability.

Internships are an integral part of your education at EM Strasbourg. These professional experiences, which vary in length and format, are integrated into your academic journey and allow you to develop and enhance your skills.

An Internship: Hands-On Experience in the Professional World

An internship gives you the opportunity to explore the professional world at your own pace. By gaining experience in a variety of industries and roles, you can begin to build your career path.

The Benefits of an Internship

Gain experience and discover different industries and career paths.
Receive compensation if your internship lasts more than two months.
Expand your international experience by completing an internship abroad, even for just a few months.
Develop professional skills that are valued in the job market.

Explore Our Programs That Include One or More Internship Periods

Bachelor of International Business

Year 1 (BAI1) | Introduction to the Business World Internship | 2 months (optional)
Year 2 (BAI2) | Sales Internship | 2 to 4 months
Year 3 (BAI3) | International Assignments Internship | 5 months

→ At least 9 months of internships in France or abroad, integrated into the Bachelor’s program from the first year

Programme Grande École

Year 1 (PGE1) | Introduction to the Business World Internship | 2 months
Year 2 (PGE2) | Sales or Business Development Internship | 2 months
Year 3 (PGE3) | International Assignments Internship | 3 months (optional)
Year 4 (PGE4), Flexibility Track | Advanced Technical Skills Internship | 3 months (optional)
Year 5 (PGE5), Flexibility Track | Final Internship | 6 months

→ At least 10 months of internships in France or abroad, integrated into the Programme Grande École from the first year

Master's Programs

Master of Finance and Audit | 4 months + 4 months
Master of Management - Student Track | 3 months

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FAQ - Completing an Internship

An internship allows you to apply what you have learned, explore different professional environments, and develop practical skills. It is also an opportunity to test potential career paths and build an initial professional network to help you enter the job market.

Yes, absolutely—and it is even recommended for your third-year internship in the Bachelor of International Business and Programme Grande École.

This flexibility is one of the key benefits of an internship: you can gain international experience even during a short placement while broadening your cultural awareness and strengthening your language skills.

In France, internships lasting more than two months must legally be compensated. The amount varies depending on current legislation and the host company’s policies. Internationally, compensation depends on the host country and the organization offering the internship.

An internship offers greater flexibility: you can gain experience in different settings, explore multiple industries, go abroad more easily, and try out various roles before committing to a long-term contract. It is ideal for exploring and refining your career plans, especially if you have not yet settled on a specific industry.

Most EM Strasbourg programs include one or more mandatory internships as part of the curriculum. The duration varies depending on the degree program. Internships are an essential step in developing professional skills and gradually preparing students for the workplace.

Testimonials

“During my six-month internship at CANAL+, I had the opportunity to write and conduct interviews with several artists. This was not included in the internship description, so I was pleasantly surprised when my manager told me I would be meeting several well-known personalities!”

Yves, student in the Programme Grande École, interning at CANAL+

“EM Strasbourg was a real advantage when I was looking for my internship because it is an excellent international business school! I really enjoy what I do, so you could say that EM Strasbourg helped me find my path, and my internship confirmed my career choice.”

Lilian, student in the Programme Grande École, interning at BGL Luxembourg