MBA Leadership Development Program (LDP) Internship - Summer 2025

MBA Leadership Development Program (LDP) Internship - Summer 2025

The world needs solutions, and we need you!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.

At BASF, we are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes our employees' well-being and development. Our dedication has been recognized through various awards and accolades. In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine. Fair360 (formerly Diversity Inc) also ranked us 22 on their Top 50 Companies List, and we were named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista. For the 10th consecutive year, we are proud to have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, earning the 2023-2024 “Equality 100 Award" as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Come join us on our journey to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future!

Where the Chemistry Happens…

BASF's Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. Our MBA LDP internship is a precursor to our rotational program, which combines hands-on experience, both technically and strategically, with unparalleled networking opportunities designed to accelerate your career development at BASF.

Program Summary:

We offer students the opportunity to spend a summer working at one of BASF’s US locations. This program also offers graduate students the ability to apply their education and background to challenging assignments to build general management skills.

• As a highly motivated graduate student, you will participate in a 10- to 12-week internship at one of BASF’s US locations.
• Your ability to be mobile is critical as US locations include, but are not limited to, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana.
• Interns will complete various projects, designed and planned to enhance your career development and deliver immediate value to BASF.
• Projects may include preparing operational plans, market research, break-even analysis, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Successfully engaging across the business throughout your internship will expand your network, allow you to grow personally and professionally, and learn a variety of valuable skill sets.
• Upon completion of the internship program, you will have the opportunity to present your summer project to other interns, BASF employees, and senior leaders.
• All interns will be assessed throughout the summer for a full time offer for our 2-year rotational program.

Visit our booth! BASF will be recruiting and interviewing in person at the following conferences:

• National Black MBA - September 17 – 21, 2024 (Washington, DC)
• Prospanica – October 29-31, 2024 (Orlando, FL)

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You…

• Enhanced career and leadership development, and the opportunity to explore possible career tracks within the company
• Development of your expertise and the ability to network at senior levels throughout BASF and establish mentoring relationships that could span across your whole career

To learn more about our programs, visit: www.basf.com/universitycareers

Formula for Success...

• 1st year MBA students pursuing a career in General Management with an interest in the Manufacturing/Chemical industry

• Graduation date must fall between December 2025 – August 2026

• Minimum of 3 years' work experience & maximum of 6 years' work experience

• Undergraduate Business or Technical Degree preferred

• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. during and upon placement from the program. All internships are in-person/hybrid.

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship

• Demonstrated previous leadership & academic achievement

• Ability to work in a technical environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong project management experience

Privacy Statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.