Gain real-world experience by consulting Filuet on making better business decisions.

And get the chance to earn back your tuition fee and land a job at this company.

We know that the shift from student life to starting your career is not always easy. That is why we collaborate with real-world companies to bridge the gap between education and practice.

As companies are more and more focused on both education AND experience, these challenges are a great opportunity to gain experience, build your CV, grow your network, and kickstart your career.

You will be coached by industry experts, and will work in teams with 3 other ambitious students. 

Participation is free of charge! And in this challenge you even get the chance to earn back your tuition fee and land a job at the company.

The benefits in a nutshell

  • Online consultancy training program + certificate.
  • Weekly group coaching sessions.
  • Get the chance to earn back your tuition fee.
  • Great opportunity to kickstart your career at this organisation.

Through Master Challenge,
these students found their next career opportunity

Kasper Moes

“I have signed an employment contract with Filuet - the company I did the business challenge for during International Entrepreneurship. Really made the most out of this challenge!”

Michal Weiss

"Through Master Challenge I got in contact with GoSpooky. I worked on one of their challenges and I immediately liked both the product as well as the company. When they offered me to join their team, I didn't think twice to accept the offer."

Thomas Visser

"I'm very excited to start my internship at Post NL. Thanks to Master Challenge I got this opportunity, which will be a great start of my career."

ZEEMAN FUTURE CHALLENGE

Help Zeeman redefine their long term strategy

Powered by Master Challenge

  • Join the 4-week Zeeman Future Challenge November 7 - November 30
  • Spend 8-16 hours a week to consult Zeeman on redefining their long term strategy.
  • Gain relevant experience. Boost your consultancy skills. Grow your network.

Participation is free of charge

  • Join the 4-week Zeeman Future Challenge. November 7 - December 1
  • Spend 8-16 hours a week to consult Zeeman on redefining their long term strategy.
  • Gain relevant experience. Boost your consultancy skills. Grow your network.

About Filuet

Filuet provides leading international expansion solutions that enrich lives and businesses daily. They deliver a broad range of international expansion solutions in the e-commerce, retail, and direct sale realms. They are passionate about supporting their clients when expanding their global firms, helping them enter foreign markets with confidence.
Make sure to check out their website at Filuet.com.

Some numbers

  • Founded in 1992
  • 50+ offices in 19 countries
  • 400+ employees

Some numbers

  • Founded in 1992
  • 50+ offices in 19 countries
  • 400+ employees

Filuet's Challenge

Filuet is always on the lookout to innovate and improve their business. Next to that, they are also eager to meet ambitious talent like you!

During this challenge they want to pick your brain on certain topics. The want young talent to look at how they do business and more importantly how to improve that. Apply if you're up for this challenge!

Your text goes here. Always remember the engineers of the future will be poets.

Ready to help out Filuet improving their business?
By doing so you get the chance to earn back your tuition fee and land a job at the organisation.
Indicate your interest and we'll send you more information about the program.

The program in a nutshell

  • Starting date: November 14. Ending date: December 9.
  • Weekly time investment: 8-16 hours.
  • Includes both in person and online meetings with Filuet employees and coaches.

About the Zeeman Future Challenge

You and your team will help Zeeman with redefining their long term strategy. Zeeman identified four topics to focus on and is interested in getting fresh insights from talented university students like you. During the program you are guided by professionals and will get a consulting skills training

This program is jointly organized by Zeeman and Master Challenge.

The four topics 👇

  • Zeeman's Social Role towards customers
  • Zeeman's Social Role towards employees
  • Sustainable production and circularity
  • Last Mile Delivery

The process in 4 steps

Step 1: Indicate your interest in the program.
Just let us know whether you're considering joining this program by filling out the form on this page. We will then send you more information about the program.
Step 2: Sign up for the program.
If you really want to participate, you can officially apply. We will review your profile and if it's a fit, we will admit you to the program.
Step 3: Create your team and get matched to a topic.

When you are admitted to the program, we will invite you for the next steps. We will facilitate a team formation process and we will ask you to rank the topics that you would like to work on. We will then match the teams to the topics.

Step 4: Work on the project and receive training and coaching.

After the Kick-off day during you will start working on the challenge. We will coach you during the process through weekly 30-45 minute coaching sessions. You will also have weekly contact moments with a representative from the company. You will also follow the online consultancy training. You will end with a final presentation, where you share your main findings and the recommendations.

Receive more information about the Filuet Business Challenge.

Application Deadline = November 7

Limited spots available.

Participation is free of charge. And you get the chance to earn back your tuition fee and land a job at Filuet.

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Got questions?

How does such a program look like?
Each program consists of the following parts: 1) Data Collection, 2) Data Analysis, 3) Key findings & Recommendations. The scope of the analysis depends on the project. The final report is presented in the form of slides, where you effectively convey the key findings of the research.
How much time are students expected to work on a challenge?
In general, we ask you to spend between 8 and 16 hours a week on the challenge. This challenge lasts 3 weeks. From July 4 till 22.
Is participation really free?
Yes, it is. We will teach you the consulting skills required to deliver strong value to the companies. The companies pay a small fee to participate in a challenge. The value that they get is fresh insights and access to talent (you).
Who can join this program?
Feel free to apply if you study at one of the faculties at REC. We're looking for motivated and ambitious students, from any study background, who want to help companies make impact. Third and fourth year students have more chance of being admitted to the program.
How does the matching process between the student teams and the challenges work?
We will show you a list of all available company challenges, and then ask you for your motivation and your preferences. We will then use that to form the teams and to match the students to the challenges.
What kind of companies are submitting these challenges?
Most of the companies that join this challenge are based in the Netherlands. We recruit both large corporates as well as smaller organizations from any industry. The only thing they have in common is that they want to improve their sustainability.
How large are the teams?
Teams will consist of 4-5 members.
Can I submit to the program without a team?
Yes, that is no problem. We will organize a team formation phase, before the start of the challenge.
Are the team coaching sessions held via Zoom?
Ideally they are held off-line but if needed we move to Zoom.
Are the weekly meetings with the company held in person or via Zoom?
Up to you! Once you're matched with a company, please discuss how and how often you want to meet.
What are the deliverables to the company?
The deliverables are a presentation and a report. This contains your analysis, the key findings, the recommendations and an implementation plan.
Will I receive a certification upon completion?
Yes, upon completion of the program we will send you a certification. You can add this to your LinkedIn profile to showcase your experience and boost your employability.
What is the next step?
After indicating your interest we will send you more information. Explore that information and make up your mind whether you would like to apply.

A Filuet and Master Challenge collaboration

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The Structure

  • Weekly Assignments
    Watch the consultancy training videos and do the assignments so that you can deliver quality recommendations to the companies.
  • Weekly Coaching Sessions
    Present your progress, get feedback and make better decisions. 30 minutes per team.
  • Weekly Company Meetings
    Present your analysis, ask questions, get feedback, and share your workplan for the following week.