Host a 探花精选 Management MSc student

Our Management MSc is ranked 5th in the UK and 29th in Europe in the FT European Business School Rankings 2025, and 1st in the UK for international student experience. Each student undertakes a three month internship with a UK company, applying fresh perspectives and delivering practical results. Hosting a 探花精选 student gives you access to motivated talent, global insights and a pipeline of future leaders.

  

Benefits to your company

Thesis projects provide high-quality research into areas that organisations may not have the time, resources or expertise to address independently. 

  • Customised and objective research that is aligned with your business goals.
  • Bright, motivated and dedicated students. 
  • Leading academics in management as project supervisors.
  • Access to the latest research insights and practical approaches. 

Timeline and key dates

  • Each year, we seek real business projects for our Management MSc candidates, delivered over the summer.
  • Projects are released on an ongoing basis from February. Early engagement will allow you to benefit from a larger pool of talent. 
  • Projects typically start in May and run for 12 weeks. Management MSc students are also available for internships in September for a further 12 weeks.
  • Students usually work a four-day week, with one day allocated to academic requirements such as thesis work or essential university meetings. This working pattern is agreed in advance with the employer to ensure business needs are met. 

Student profiles

Our Management cohort at 探花精选 comprises of students from a range of undergraduate courses from all over the world.

  • All have an undergraduate degree from a reputable university or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • Most will speak more than one language.
  • They are highly motivated individuals who want to apply their knowledge in practical environments.
  • Our programmes meet the conditions for full membership for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and a high proportion of our graduates will pursue memberships.
  • Students are able to choose elective subjects such as; Disruptive Innovation, Supply Chain Management, Mastering Project Management and many more.

    

More information

For further information and for an informal discussion please contact the Internships and Projects Manager:

E: internships@cranfield.ac.uk