Global Online MBA
The 70 ECTS* part-time Global Online MBA programme consists of 14 core courses, 1 expertise track (specialisation) consisting of 2 courses, and the completion of a final project, being either an academic research paper, business consultancy project or business plan.
After successful completion of the Global Online Master in Business Administration programme, students will receive a Master of Science degree from Maastricht University, accredited by the NVAO, and as such fully recognised as a Dutch degree. This degree also provides eligibility for PhD programmes, should you choose to continue your academic journey after the Global Online MBA.
| Educational hours** | ECTS | ||
| Core courses | Finance | 84 | 3 |
| Accounting for Managers | 84 | 3 | |
| Leading Digital Business Transformation | 84 | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship | 84 | 3 | |
| Research Methods | 84 | 3 | |
| Decision-Making Tools | 84 | 3 | |
| Marketing in a Global Context | 84 | 3 | |
| Global Supply Chain Management | 84 | 3 | |
| Economics for Managers | 84 | 3 | |
| Global Corporate Strategy | 84 | 3 | |
| Change Management | 84 | 3 | |
| Leadership & Organisational Behaviour | 84 | 3 | |
| Managing Cultural Diversity | 84 | 3 | |
| Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics | 84 | 3 | |
| Expertise Track (Specialisation)*** |
Course 1 | 168 | 6 |
| Course 2 | 168 | 6 | |
| Master's thesis | Academic Research Paper / Business Consultancy Project / Business Plan, including presentation | 448 | 16 |
| Total | 1960 hours | 70 ECTS |
For more information on the specific content of each core course, click here.
Please note that courses may occur in a different order.
* The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centered system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme.
** 1 ECTS corresponds with 28 hours of study (includes both live online sessions and self-study)
*** Choose the available MBA online expertise track (specialisation) or one of the on-campus expertise tracks (specialisations) at MSM.
