Webinar | Take the next step towards your Executive PhD

Are you an experienced professional or researcher looking to advance your career while making an original contribution to your field? Join our webinar on 26 November 2026 to discover the part-time Executive PhD in Private Sector Development.

Designed for working professionals, the Executive PhD in Private Sector Development enables you to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy while continuing your career. Through its blended format, combining on-campus workshops in Maastricht with online learning, you will develop the knowledge, skills and methodologies needed to conduct academically rigorous research with practical relevance.

During the webinar, we will discuss:

• How the Executive PhD can support your professional or academic ambitions and help you become a recognised thought leader in your field.
• The aims, structure and four stages of the programme, from developing your Extended Research Proposal to completing and defending your doctoral thesis.
• The blended learning format, programme timeline and how you can combine the PhD with your professional responsibilities.
• The core research focus areas
• The academic guidance, peer support and opportunities for collaboration offered through the research clusters.
• The profile of suitable candidates, the admission requirements and the application process.

There will also be plenty of time to ask your questions about potential research topics, balancing work and study, academic supervision, the admission process and other aspects of the Executive PhD journey.

The next intake starts in September 2027. The application deadline is 1 March 2027.

Would you like to find out whether the MSM Executive PhD is the right next step for you? Register for the webinar and join us!

To join the webinar, please register here!