Our History

Master Career Week was founded to give master students a focused, high-quality way to meet top-tier employers through hands-on bootcamps rather than crowded career fairs.

Today MCW brings together hundreds of students and dozens of companies across several intensive bootcamp days, plus an international business trip.

2019 — Building the foundation

The early editions brought together companies across finance, the Big Four, port and logistics, FMCG and data science. The International Business Trip to Dublin added an international dimension, with participants engaging with companies such as Google and Accenture.

Participating companies included: Accuracy, Alvarez & Marsal, Holland Capital, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Van Donge & De Roo, Portbase, MTBS, Unilever, Nestlé, AB InBev, Nielsen, Rijkswaterstaat, Capgemini, Google and Accenture.

2020 — Broadening our horizons

MCW expanded its range of bootcamps, welcoming companies from FMCG, finance, strategy consulting and data science. Leading consulting firms and established consumer brands helped students explore a wider range of career opportunities.

Participating companies included: Jumbo, AB InBev, L’Oréal, Unilever, Savills, UTR8, Duff & Phelps, Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, BCG, EY-Parthenon, Rijkswaterstaat, Nielsen, ITDS and Nederlandse Loterij.

2021 — Expanding industry connections

The 2021 edition continued to strengthen MCW’s industry coverage, with dedicated bootcamps in strategy consulting, data science, finance, FMCG and private equity. The programme offered students opportunities to connect with both established international firms and specialised investment companies.

Participating companies included: Bain & Company, OC&C, Monitor Deloitte, Roland Berger, Strategy&, Nielsen, IMCD, Nederlandse Loterij, Mendix, Alvarez & Marsal, KPMG, MTBS, STX Group, Unilever, Heineken, Ahold, L’Oréal, Holland Capital, MKB Fonds and Main Capital Partners.

2022 — Strengthening our partnerships

MCW continued to develop its sector-focused programme, covering strategy consulting, FMCG, finance, the Big Four, port and logistics, and data science. Corporate partnerships played an important role in delivering an engaging experience, while the International Business Trip to Prague extended the programme beyond the Netherlands.

Participating companies included: Bain & Company, OC&C, Roland Berger, Strategy&, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, FrieslandCampina, L’Oréal, Van Lanschot Kempen, STX, Accuracy, Hogenhouck M&A, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC, Shell, BP, MTBS, CEVA Logistics, Portbase, Mendix, ITDS, Axians, AB InBev and Accenture.

2024 — Embracing new opportunities

The 2024 edition reflected MCW’s continued evolution, with bootcamps spanning FMCG, financial advisory, business analytics, energy and logistics, and sustainable trading and investments. The International Business Trip brought an additional international perspective through connections with major financial institutions.

Participating companies included: Procter & Gamble, L’Oréal, Deloitte, Marktlink, Accuracy, BDO, Mendix, Portbase, Metyis, Shell, Bakker Barendrecht, MTBS, Rijk Zwaan, Olyx, STX, ACT, Robeco, the European Central Bank, Commerzbank and Allianz.

2025 — Connecting talent with tomorrow’s industries

The 2025 edition brought together a diverse range of organisations across corporate and investment banking, sustainable trading, data consulting and analytics, financial advisory, FMCG and supply chain, and energy and logistics. The International Business Trip further strengthened MCW’s international focus, connecting students with organisations in consulting, policy and diplomacy.

Participating companies and organisations included: ING, Van Lanschot Kempen, STX, Caely, Interfood, Mendix, TOPdesk, Metyis, Capgemini, Deloitte, Marktlink, Mount Consulting, Accuracy, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Rijk Zwaan, MTBS, Shell, Venturn, Van Oord, Wavestone, the OECD and the Dutch Embassy.

Each edition of Master Career Week builds on the achievements of the last. As industries evolve and new opportunities emerge, MCW remains committed to bringing ambitious students and leading organisations together through meaningful encounters, practical experiences and international perspectives.

The journey continues and so does our ambition to shape the next generation of business leaders.