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A Future-Ready Business
Is your company or organisation prepared for the economy of tomorrow?At RBS, we operate at the forefront of economic innovation, focusing on four key societal challenges:
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Purpose Economy
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Circular Economy
Developing new ways to reuse materials and products, creating value for businesses and society while driving behavioural change. -
Digital Economy
Accelerating the transition to a modern, digital world with cutting-edge digital skills, including the use of AI. -
Leadership in Transition
Innovative leadership is essential for building a future-proof economy.
We prepare Future Makers to help your organisation navigate and shape a sustainable and future-ready world.
“The students' achievement in quickly gathering relevant information within the complex environment of six hospitals deserves high praise. Their approach to refining the proposal when the original assignment proved unfeasible demonstrates their professionalism. This resulted in a practical end product that is already being used to improve processes within our organisations. Maasstad Hospital is already implementing concrete optimisations, while other hospitals are analysing the necessary steps. The students' work ensures that everyone makes effective progress.”
Paul van Weelden, Programme Manager for Climate Action in Healthcare and Circularity, City of Rotterdam
A broad perspective on your challenge: Students from diverse programmes.
Facing a complex challenge? In their third and fourth years, students from various programmes join forces in teams to tackle real-world business issues. Depending on the problem, we bring together students from specific disciplines. Each student contributes their unique knowledge and expertise, often leading to innovative and sometimes unexpected solutions.
Do you have a complex problem that you’re struggling to solve? Get in touch with us. Together, we’ll explore the expertise your project or organisation needs to take the next step forward
"We collaborated with two business administration students and one marketing student to explore how our company could become future-proof. Their diverse backgrounds complemented each other well, enabling them to conduct thorough research together. Thanks to their efforts, we are now considering adding new products to our range."
Ronald Pott, Manager Regulatory & QESH at Bioriginal
Together, we create impact
Year after year- 12 business programmes
- Approximately 11.000 students across RBS
- 350 partner companies
- 2.000 graduation projects annually
- 2.000 internships annually
- 175 complex projects in year 3, involving around 700 students from different programmes
"RBS students are working at Besi to address complex production and supply chain challenges. They combine the latest knowledge in supply chain management with strong analytical skills from the Netherlands to enhance Besi’s processes. Each project results in improved lead times, reduced inventory, lower (production) costs, better quality, and increased productivity for Besi through updated and improved processes, methods, models, and workflows."
Henk Jan Jonge Poerink, SVP Global Operations at Besi Apac Malaysia
Offering an internship or graduation placement
Are you looking for fresh ideas and new talent? Sign up to offer an internship or graduation placement today! Our students select opportunities that align with their ambitions and meet the requirements of their study programme.
What we ask for:
- A supervisor with relevant expertise at a minimum of bachelor's degree level.
- A team of at least 5 to 8 FTEs within your organisation, depending on the programme you are collaborating with.
How to sign up:
Visit Praktijklink, a web app where companies can offer internship and/or graduation placements to RBS students. Please note that the platform is not suitable for posting permanent, part-time, holiday jobs, or traineeships. For questions about these, you can contact us.
Research Projects
Our Research Centre Business Innovation conducts applied research in collaboration with SMEs, network organisations, research institutions, and governments.
Do you feel your company or organisation needs to adapt for the future but don’t know where to start? The Research Centre Business Innovation offers accessible, practical, and independent support to help strengthen your leadership. We use scientifically validated methods and work alongside students, lecturers, and other entrepreneurs to make this possible.
Share your knowledge with our students
There are many ways to share your expertise! Here are a few ideas:
Guest lectures
Would you like to inspire students with your professional experience?
Consider giving a guest lecture. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect directly with students and spark their enthusiasm for your field or organisation.
Company visits
Introduce students to your company culture, departments, and daily operations through a company visit. You have the freedom to design the day as you see fit, offering a unique insight into your business.
Interested in exploring one of these opportunities?
Get in touch with us — we’d love to hear from you!
Questions or need more information?
We’re happy to help! Contact our Connect department at: rbs-connect@hr.nl
Fresh ideas for collaboration
At RBS, we’re open to your innovative collaboration ideas. Whether it’s about training future employees or leveraging the knowledge our students already possess, we’re eager to hear from you! Let’s explore the possibilities together. Get in touch with us, and we’ll discuss your ideas and how we can bring them to life.
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Top 3 Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I offer a project to RBS at any time?
At RBS, education and research are organised in semesters, running approximately from September to January and February to June. These are the periods when our students typically work on projects.
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How much time will it take to supervise students?
Our students will need input from you, which requires time on your part as the client. The more effort you invest in guiding them, the more you will gain from the collaboration. Be sure to allocate enough time for this process. The exact time required depends on the nature of the collaboration. -
Do I need to pay students or RBS for the collaboration?
In The Netherlands, it is customary to provide students with an allowance for internships or project-based assignments, depending on the project’s scope and duration. Typically, this allowance ranges from €250 to €750 per student. While this may differ from practices in other countries, we believe that offering an allowance recognizes the commitment and contributions students bring to their work..
"The International Business interns who joined our procurement department were a pleasure to work with. Their strong academic foundation translated into a quick understanding of our processes, and their commitment to learning was evident in their proactive approach to tasks. They readily integrated into our team, demonstrating a willingness to contribute and learn from the cultural experience. It's clear that their International Business education instilled in them not only knowledge but also a valuable sense of curiosity and adaptability."
Ioanna Loakeimidou, Talent Attraction Specialist at Avery Dennison