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MEET THE WORLD IN YOUR CLASSROOM!

 

For more than half a century, the Maastricht School of Management has fostered international cooperation through education, technology and research. With over 2500 students graduating in more than 30 countries annually, the Maastricht School of Management is the largest and most globally active business school in the Netherlands.

Over 55 years of teaching experience in a historical and international environment 

The Maastricht School of Management has its roots in the Institute for Management Science at the Technical University in Delft, dating back to 1952. In 1989, the school moved to the historical city of Maastricht. The city has fantastic business, political and cultural resources, and was made famous by playing host to European leaders in 1992 as they signed the treaty which set up the European Union.

The ambience of MSM is extremely international, partly because Maastricht itself is a very international city, a short hop away from all the major European capitals; and partly because MSM's students come from all over the world. The campus is small and friendly, with committed, supportive staff.

There are about 90 MBA and 30 MSc students on campus, but the school runs several outreach programmes in more than 25 countries, making it the largest international business school in the Netherlands: more than 2,000 students graduate each year. Thanks to the outreach programmes, MSM has lots of international connections. Students can enroll on MSM courses in Africa, Asia and the Middle East as well as Europe. The school offers high-quality management degree programmes (MBA, MSc, EMBA, global distance MBA, DBA and PhD) as well as executive education. It also carries out management development research and international projects.

Specializations

The following specializations are offered:

• Accounting and Finance (MBA)

• Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy (MBA)

• International Business (MBA, EMBA, MM)

• Management Information Systems (MBA)
• Hotel Management (MBA)

• Facility Management (EMBA)

 

Campus Facilities

Maastricht is an ideal location due to its rich business, political and cultural resources, as well as its close proximity to other major European cities and countries. In addition to being equipped with the latest in Internet and computer technology, the School’s facilities provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment in which to learn. Additionally, the Information Center is networked to other university libraries, making it a truly global reference center, and the student residence is conveniently located next to the School’s main building.

 

Added Value

Unique to the Maastricht School of Management is the emphasis on working efficiently and effectively in multicultural groups, an invaluable skill for the modern manager. Group members are carefully selected in order to maximize the learning opportunity in an environment that fosters collaboration with fellow members from different cultures and backgrounds. In addition, because it runs outreach programmes all over the world, Maastricht School of Management's professors are constantly globetrotting to teach MSM students overseas – so students benefit from an international exchange of knowledge.

 

Global Network

Apart from the campus in Maastricht, full-time and part-time programs are offered in China, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Malawi, Malta, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

 

Your Future

An advanced degree from the Maastricht School of Management can help you return to your organization with promising career prospects and greater confidence. It will give you the skills to take on new responsibilities with increased opportunities for advancement, as well as open doors for new positions. You also become a part of the School’s global alumni network.

Admission Requirements

For the MBA program, three years of work experience and a bachelor's degree (preferably with a foundation in economics and management) are required. If your education has been in a language other than English, you'll need a score of at least 550 on the TOEFL (or equivalent). For the Master of Science Program, the same requirements apply, except for the work experience.

Student Profile

Candidates admitted to the Maastricht School of Management are young professionals and mid-career executives who come from many different backgrounds, both personally and professionally. The average age is 30 for the MBA programmes and 25 for the MSc: the male to female ratio is about even.

 

Program Portfolio

 

Master of Business Administration

5 specializations | 1 year I full time

• Accounting & Finance,
• Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy,
• International Business,
• Hotel Management,
• Management Information Systems

Executive Master of Business Administration

2 specializations | 2 years I part time (modular structure)

• International Business,
• Facility Management (program in Dutch)

Master of Management

International Business | 1 year I full time

Doctoral Programs

DBA & PhD | 4 years

Senior Management Programs

3 weeks | certificate based

Advanced Management Programs

12 weeks | diploma based

Alumni Refresher Courses

Corporate and Institutional Management Training

Specializations

Accounting and Finance

This specialization focuses on contemporary theoretical and practical issues in the fields of accounting and finance. Its primary goal is to strengthen managerial decision-making capability in financial issues within business enterprises. 

 

Management Information Systems 

 The e-Business is the buzzword of the late 1990s. Beyond the hype around the e-Business and the related e-Words lies the real potential of a revolution triggered by the advances in the Information Technology (IT) and the Internet. The Focus Segment on e-Business has been designed to provide the new generation executives with the tools, techniques, and insights necessary to make them key players in this revolution.

 

Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy

This specialization is designed to provide participants with a firm conceptual and analytical foundation for economic policy-making and managerial decision-making in complex environments. The concept of strategy is discussed in the broad framework of economic policy, technology development and transfer, government regulations, and a globally competitive environment.

 

Hotel Management

 The hotel and tourism industries are the fastest growing industries in the world. As a result, professional managers who are knowledgeable about these industries are in great demand throughout the world. This specialization is designed for individuals already working in the industry or who are seeking to pursue a career in the hotel industry, the hotel supplying industry or in the tourism industry.

 

International Business

Success in todays global business climate demands highly specialized global business managers. Rapid contemporary changes in economic policies and structures, including the globalization of industries and markets, are driving countries, organizations and individuals toward the search for a competitive edge. Executives who are fulfilling a managerial task, or who are performing a managerial role in our business structure today, will require a broad mix of skills that may differ considerably from traditional wisdom. Without these skills they may not be able either to gain or maintain the competitive advantage essential for success.

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