About Maastricht School of Management (MSM)

MSM is part of the School of Business and Economics (SBE), one of the six faculties of Maastricht University. With a successful track record of 70 years in global management education and international development with a focus on emerging economies, MSM has built a large network of students, alumni and partners across the globe.

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Prospective students

MSM offers an outstanding and intellectually exciting learning environment with high academic standards to students coming from all over the world.

Current students

The Global Education Department is happy to provide you with all kind of relevant information including course support, regulations, and your career.
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Expert Centre on Emerging Economies

MSM offers advice and customised training programmes, and manages complex projects in key sectors, e.g. water, agriculture and health.

Research

The Research department of MSM steers and supports the research of students and Faculty to enable MSM to achieve its mission.

Alumni

MSM alumni not only derive benefits from being part of the network, they also build the value of their degree by staying involved in MSM activities.

Partners

This page provides MSM partner institutes with relevant information to carry out MSM programmes at the partner's location.

Companies

With the aim to build mutual beneficial relationships, MSM is highly committed to develop close partnerships with companies and organisations.

Find the programme that suits you

Master programmes

Our Master in Management programme provides a first necessary step to fast-forward your career to higher levels in a fast-changing global world.

MBA Programmes

The MSM MBA programmes are an experience in the essence of organisational leadership and entrepreneurial management.
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Short Executive Programmes

MSM's Short Executive Programmes are developed to achieve a successful and sustainable transformation of both individuals and organisations.

Executive PhD

The part-time Executive PhD allows working professionals and researchers with full-time/part-time jobs to combine their careers with obtaining a PhD.

MBA Summer School

The MSM Summer School offers a number of MBA expertise tracks in an interactive and international setting.

Global programmes

In addition to its campus in Maastricht, MSM offers also, in collaboration with selected partner institutions, postgraduate education worldwide.

Expert Centre on Emerging Economies key expertise areas

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Educational development

We offer expert advice on capacity building on various topics, including commercialisation of education and curriculum development.
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Globalisation, Value Chains and Industrial Policy

Global Value Chains are the network vehicles through which most of international trade takes place, they add value and create employment.

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Leadership, Change and Organisational Development

We provide essential leadership and management skills specifically tailored to the needs of clients in a range of culturally contrasting environments.
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Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Our focus is on strategy development and implementation, female talent development, women entrepreneurship, and gender mainstreaming in education.

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Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Digitisation

We support the set-up of incubators, entrepreneurship centres, advises on ecosystems, education and entrepreneurial transformation of organisations.

In the spotlight

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Climbing the CEO Magazine Global MBA rankings

In the 2023 CEO Magazine Global MBA rankings, MSM consolidated its MBA Tier One ranking. More about the top 5 Executive and Online MBA global ranking
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The importance of networking and interaction in an Online MBA

The Global Flex Online MBA allows for more interaction and networking with peers and includes live learning from academic and professional experts.

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Launch of EU Erasmus Funded Centre for Vocational Excellence in Climate Smart Agriculture

MSM is leading the new EU Erasmus+ project on Vocational Centers of Excellence in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), recently launched in South Africa.
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Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the tech industry: the story of Ms. Shams Talaat

In June 2022, Ms. Shams Talaat (Iraq) joined MSM’s Short Executive Programme Gender Equality and Women Entrepreneurship Policy.
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Celebrating the success of Strengthening Education for Agricultural Development in Rwanda

At the end of March, MSM and its project partners celebrated the success of the SEAD West project during the official closing event in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Strategy, vision and mission – the main drivers for organisational change

Recently the short executive programme, Change Management took place. Read in the news item how the participants experienced the programme.
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Accounting for Managers: The skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complex world of finance

“This module equipped me with the necessary financial skills to excel in my future careers," according Master in Management student Shwetank Sharma.
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Continuing a “Bright Future in Agriculture” to enhance food security and employability in Ethiopia

Early March the BFA conference took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference was the closing event for the BFA project.

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I Found A Career That Makes A Difference After My MBA: Here’s How

Find out how this MBA graduate is making a difference by launching an impactful career in sustainability after business school.
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Full-time MBA Marketing in the Global Context module: navigating the complexities of global marketing

“The Marketing in the Global Context module as part of the full-time MBA has equipped me with the tools I need to succeed in the global...
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Halfway to 2030: Dutch organisations becoming more engaged with Sustainable Development Goals

The first Dutch SDG Barometer shows that there is a lot to be optimistic about and at the same time there is still a long way to go.
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