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Queen Mary Business School Micro-Internship Programme

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Queen Mary Business School Micro-Internship Programme
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Gain real-world experience, develop professional skills, and work directly with industry partners through Queen Mary Business School's Micro-Internship Programme.

Delivered on the Practera experiential learning platform, this short, intensive virtual internship enables students to work in teams on a live business challenge set by an external organisation. Over the course of the programme, students collaborate to research, analyse and develop solutions to genuine business challenges, receiving feedback from employers throughout the experience.
Students typically commit around 25-50 hours over two to four weeks, working remotely alongside peers while developing skills in project management, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, research and professional consultancy. Projects span a range of areas including marketing, sustainability, growth strategy, AI, innovation, data analytics and social impact.

The programme offers students:

  • Experience of working on a real industry project.
  • Direct engagement with employers and industry professionals.
  • The opportunity to apply academic knowledge to practical business challenges.
  • Development of professional skills highly valued by graduate recruiters.
  • A meaningful work-based learning experience that can be included on a CV and LinkedIn profile, and discussed at interviews.

By combining direct employer engagement with flexible, technology-enabled delivery, Queen Mary Business School Micro-Internships gives students an accessible way to gain valuable workplace experience, apply their learning to real business challenges and build confidence for their future careers.

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How to apply

  1. Complete the application form before 11:59pm on Friday 9th May.
  2. Receive confirmation of your place -via an email from Practera
  3. Join the Practera-hosted Orientation and meet your team.
  4. Engage with your Industry Client and work on your project.
  5. Attend weekly team meetings and receive feedback from your professional mentor.
  6. Deliver your final presentation and submit a tailored research report.

FAQs

You need to complete your application form by 11.59pm on Friday 2nd of June 2025. You will then receive an email from the university confirming your place or letting you know if you have been placed on the waiting list.

You will receive a digital badge to add to your LinkedIn upon full completion of the industry project.

No, but we will consider your project preferences where possible. We ensure clients submit projects that are interesting and achievable within the programme timeframe. All projects fall into one of the 5 business areas: Growth Strategy, Digital Marketing, Sustainable Impact, International Business or AI Strategy.

No, all teams will be assigned to allow for diversity.

No, you will not be paid to work on this project. This is first and foremost a learning experience.

It is fine to take part in the project if you have a part-time job. You will need to make sure you can commit 50 hours over the 3 weeks. Coordinate with your team to ensure that you’re able to attend meetings and contribute equally to all deliverables.

The orientation and briefing sessions are compulsory. Students who do not attend will be removed from the programme, unless you have emailed Practera ahead to inform them of a valid reason.

Following confirmation from the university of your place on Queen Mary Business School in Action, you will receive a welcome email and calendar invitations from Practera. You will be onboarded on to the platform two weeks ahead of Orientation to complete your enrolment.

There will be lots of different projects. They may be connected to Growth Strategy, Digital Marketing, Sustainable Impact, International Business or AI Strategy. The projects are structured in a way where you do not need specific technical knowledge. You will specify your preferred choice in your application form.

There will be opportunities to connect with industry partners both in the UK and abroad, and companies taking part range from charities, start-ups to major corporate businesses.

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