1. MAASTRICHTMBA
D E V E L O P I N G TA L E N T T O G E T H E R
School of Business and Economic s

3. MAASTRICHTMBA
D E V E L O P I N G TA L E N T T O G E T H E R
The MaastrichtMBA is a joint initiative of
Maastricht School of Management (MSM)
and Maastricht University School of Business
and Economics (SBE).
This internationally accredited MBA programme
combines evidence-based management education with
business relevance and networking in a learning setting
that is diverse, multicultural, challenging, and engaging.
Maastricht, a truly cosmopolitan city in the heart of
Europe, has been a world city, connected to world trade
and the epoch-making events of history for over 20
centuries. Named after the bridge (trade route) built by
the Romans 2,000 years ago across the river Meuse, and
known as the birthplace of the modern European single
currency, Maastricht is a forward-looking ‘UniverCity’.
It forms the perfect setting for a unique MBA experience.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
The value of the MaastrichtMBA lies in tapping into
the 60-year experience and networks of MSM in
teaching and researching socially and environmentally
sustainable business in emerging and developing
countries; by drawing on the problem-based learning
(PBL) educational approach pioneered by Maastricht
University; by building on the innovative and customised
approach of leadership development created at SBE;
and last but not least by sharing the standing and
networks of Maastricht University, as one of the
world’s Top 100 Universities according to the Times
Higher Education ranking and best performing young
university in Europe according to the QS Top 50 under
50 rankings.
By pooling the qualities and resources of both
institutions, MSM and SBE, the MaastrichtMBA offers
you a unique learning experience characterised by a
solid scientifi c foundation, excellence in global business
relevance, and innovation in learning and leading
management thinking and practice.
CHOOSE THE FORMAT
THAT SUITS YOU BEST
The MaastrichtMBA is fl exibly available both
for full-time and part-time participants in
two complementary programme formats.
The one-year full-time residential format of the
MaastrichtMBA programme will prepare you to be
ahead of the curve in understanding and anticipating
how the societal context within which organisations
function will determine their success or failure. The
economic rise of emerging and developing economies
and their demographics, the threats and opportunities
of climate change, corporate social responsibility, and
the role of business in social inclusiveness are examples
of these societal contexts. The residential format of
the MaastrichtMBA thus offers you the opportunity to
develop a deeper understanding of these
environments and trends and their relationship with
the advanced economies.
The part-time executive format of the MaastrichtMBA
is concerned with responsible leadership, and will
encourage you to develop your personal skills as
managers and coaches. This involves a focus on the
development of the individual leader as well as an
analysis of the impact of managerial decisions on
organisations and society. The modular design of the
part-time executive format of the MaastrichtMBA will
enable you to perfectly combine your study with your
professional responsibilities.
BROADEN YOUR MIND AND
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
To create opportunities for broader learning and
networking, the MaastrichtMBA also consists of
workshops in which participants in both the full-time
residential and the part-time executive formats
collaborate. These workshops focus on corporate
social responsibility (CSR), leadership, ethics, the
market and the state, innovation and change
management. When discussing these topics you will
incorporate your individual cultural and experiential
background, thereby enhancing your understanding
of the challenges and opportunities of the global
business landscape.

5. RESIDENTIAL MBA
FULL-TIME “Learning globally oriented programmes in a multicultural
TARGET PROFILE
The one-year full-time format of the MaastrichtMBA
has been developed for managers and entrepreneurs
with at least three years of postgraduate work
experience, who have a passion for the challenges of
managing and leading organisations in a multicultural,
global context. The programme combines the latest
management thinking with practice and applied
research, with an emphasis on leading and managing
in multicultural settings.
PROGRAMME REPUTATION
The full-time residential format of the MaastrichtMBA
is ranked #2 in the Netherlands according to Eduniversal’s
Best Masters ranking, internationally accredited by
NVAO, ACBSP, IACBE and AMBA, and draws on MSM’s
60-year experience in management and business
education. It was one of the three nominees for the
Nuffi c Orange Carpet Award in 2014, in recognition
for its contribution to the internationalisation of higher
education in the Netherlands. In 2014, MSM was short-listed
for the Association of MBA’s (AMBA) innovation
award.
YOUR DEGREE
Upon completion of the full-time residential format of
the MaastrichtMBA, you will receive an MBA degree
from MSM, as well as a joint Postgraduate Certififi cate
in Global Management from both Maastricht School of
Management and Maastricht University School of
Business and Economics.
environment under a tight schedule is an incredible
venture. It is challenging but also exciting and very fruitful!
The MBA at MSM opened my mind, shaped my behaviour
and equipped me with capabilities to deal with businesses
in today’s ever-changing globalised environment.
Paulin Kadahizi, Rwanda. Class of 2014. ”
WHY CHOOSE THE FULL-TIME
RESIDENTIAL MBA?
Invest in your future
The one-year full-time residential format prepares you
to take up leading and challenging positions in the
private or public sector, or to successfully start your own
entrepreneurial venture. Our MBA graduates occupy
top positions in business, government and academia.
Develop your global leadership skills
Global and multicultural leadership skills are vital assets
for today’s managers. Joining the MaastrichtMBA
class will challenge you to develop your management
skills in a diverse, international and multicultural
environment. The more than two dozen nationalities
represented in a typical class of the full-time residential
format of the MaastrichtMBA create a stimulating
learning environment inside and outside the classroom.
This will help you develop your global and multicultural
leadership skills and expand your global network.
Maastricht’s proximity to other major European countries
and MSM’s global network of partner institutions,
including partnership of the Global Business School
Network (GBSN) only add to our attractiveness as an
international management school.
Be responsible
MSM subscribes to high ethical standards in business
and strongly promotes corporate social responsibility
(CSR) and sustainable development. We subscribe to
the Principles for Responsible Management Education
(PRME).With CSR and business ethics constituting
an integral part of the MBA curriculum, you
will be trained to become a responsible
and effective manager.
“My mentor and I soon discovered that we were
both interested in sustainable development.
My mentor happened to be well-vested in issues
of sustainable energy. In the area of climate change
issues and considering that my country is beginning
to put sustainable energy sources in the fore of
development initiatives, I learned a lot from him.
Morgan Mwesa Kapeya, Zambia. Class of 2013.”

6. Get access to our broad business network
Pursuing an MBA degree is not only about management
thinking and case studies. Our strong links to the
business community will give you exposure to the best
companies and organisations in the region, who best
exemplify successful global business and management.
This is facilitated by our international management
mentorship programme, the MBA Business Colloquium
and work visits to regional companies and organisations.
The international management mentorship
programme
Our mentorship programme is a platform to connect
our talented, experienced and diverse group of MBA
students on an individual basis with representatives of
the local and regional business community and
governmental institutions. This match allows mentors
and students to build mutually benefi cial and durable
networks and relationships. For MBA students, the
mentorship programme is a unique and much
appreciated opportunity to gain insights into for
instance Dutch business and governance know-how.
The initiative is also valued by local representatives,
who see it as a chance to broaden their personal
knowledge of foreign business cultures and expertise.
The precise content of the mentorship is jointly
determined by the mentor and the student. Professional
interaction is the main objective of the mentorship
programme; experience shows however that the most
durable and benefi cial relationships are most often
built in the cultural and social sphere.
The MBA Business Colloquium
Every month during the academic year the MBA
Business Colloquium features a guest lecture with a
representative of the business community on a subject
directly linked to the MBA course topic. In this way,
theory is directly linked to practice.
Customise your MBA
In the specialisation phase of the programme you can
choose to specialise your MBA in one of the following
fi ve topics*:
• social entrepreneurship,
• business and public policy,
• management information systems,
• change and innovation and
• environmental management.
* please note that specialisation themes are subject to
change.
“I attribute my success in my political career to the
MBA programme at MSM. The holistic world class
education and training that I received at MSM has
defi nitely been instrumental for shaping my destiny.
Dorji Wangdi, Member of the Parliament in Bhutan,
Winner Global Visionary Leadership Award 2013.
Class of 2004. ”

7. CURRICULUM
The full-time residential format of the
MaastrichtMBA is built up from three parts:
the functional core, the specialisation and the
integration stage, resulting in a total of 70 ECTS.
Introduction programme
The MBA year starts with a two-week introduction
programme. During this introduction you will follow
workshops to train your soft skills, such as presentation
skills, group dynamics and meeting skills. These workshops
combined with teambuilding activities will give you the
opportunity to get to know your fellow participants.
 Training your soft skills
MBA introduction weeks:
• Soft skill workshops
• Teambuilding activities
Functional core
The functional core focuses on the main functional
activities of an organisation. You will follow courses
on fi nance, accounting, economics, global corporate
strategy, marketing in the global context, global supply
chain management, innovation and new business
ventures, leadership, change and organisation,
corporate responsibility and ethics.
 Understanding the organisation
• Finance
• Accounting for managers
• Economics for managers
• Global corporate strategy
• Marketing in the global context
• Global supply chain management
• Innovation and new business ventures
• Leadership, change and organisation
• Corporate responsibility and ethics
Integration workshops
The integration component takes place at different
stages throughout the programme and starts with the
course Managing Cultural Diversity. Apart from this
course the integration phase consists of workshops in
which you will work closely together with your fellow
students from the part-time executive format of the
MaastrichtMBA, who have predominantly a European
background. You will participate in three workshops.
During these workshops you will discuss topics such
as corporate social responsibilities (CSR), leadership,
ethics, the market and the state, and how to deal
with constrained resources, change and innovation.
In these sessions, you will learn from the cultural and
professional experiences of your fellow participants,
and acquire a deeper insight into the challenges and
opportunities of today’’s global business arena.
 Experiencing global challenges and opportunities
Managing cultural diversity
Interactive workshops on topics such as:
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Leadership
• Ethics
• The market and the state
• Dealing with constrained resources
• Change and innovation
Specialisation
The specialisation courses of the full-time residential
format of the MaastrichtMBA are set up around fifi ve
specialisation topics. These topics are social entre-preneurship,
business and public policy, management
information systems, change and innovation and
environmental management*.
By following the fi ve courses offered within one topic
you specialise your MBA in this particular topic. You
can also choose electives, which means that you take
fi ve courses across the different specialisation topics.
 Customising your MBA
Choose your courses in following specialisation
themes*:
• Social entrepreneurship
• Business and public policy
• Management information systems
• Change and innovation
• Environmental management
* please note that specialisation themes are subject
to change
Master thesis
You will complete your MBA with an individual
assignment. In the full-time residential format you will
write a master’s thesis that aligns with your specialisation,
documenting how you apply your academic knowledge
gained during the programme. You will be supervised
by an academic advisor. You will present the conclusions
and recommendations of your thesis on campus in
front of a jury of academics.
 Applying your knowledge and skills
• Master’s thesis

9. EXECUTIVE MBA
PART-TIME “The programme enables me to work in Italy
TARGET PROFILE
The part-time executive format of the MaastrichtMBA
is a fl exible programme in which professionals, managers,
trainers and academics are brought together to analyse,
discuss and solve real-life business problems, preferably
from their own work context. The study broadens your
perspective on the functioning of organisations, on
the competitive environment in which they operate
and on your own role in this context. It does so in an
innovative and personal manner in which co-creation
of insights and solutions is encouraged, and the transfer
of refl ection to concrete actions by means of action
learning is stimulated.
PROGRAMME REPUTATION
The part-time executive format of the MaastrichtMBA
is ranked #1 in the Netherlands and #5 in Western
Europe according to Eduniversal’s Executive MBA
Ranking 2014. It is also Triple Crown accredited (AACSB,
EQUIS and AMBA). This triple international accreditation
confi rms the high quality of Maastricht University’s
education and research. Only 1% of all business
schools worldwide can claim Triple Crown status.
MBA DEGREE
Upon completion of the part-time executive format of
the MaastrichtMBA, you will receive an MBA degree
from Maastricht University School of Business and
Economics, as well as a joint Postgraduate Certifi cate
in Global Management from both Maastricht School of
Management and Maastricht University School of
Business and Economics.
while studying in Maastricht.
Amer Doha, Lebanon,
Programme Manager at Itatel.
Graduating in 2015. ”
WHY CHOOSE THE PART-TIME
EXECUTIVE MBA?
Immediate results
The part-time executive format of the MaastrichtMBA
is a journey rather than a destination. Although a degree
from an internationally accredited, top-quality MBA
programme will open doors in your career, your personal
development along the way is what matters most.
Through action learning, you will be challenged to
instantly use the acquired academic knowledge for
analysing, assessing and potentially solving actual
business cases from your own work context.
The part-time executive format will enable you to
excel in higher management positions that demand
a solid leadership role.
Developing talent together
The part-time executive format of the MaastrichtMBA
takes a personal approach to learning. We fully recognise
that your knowledge, professional experience, working
context and ambitions are unique; hence your
individual learning objectives differ from those of your
fellow participants. We therefore tailor the MBA to
your specifi c needs. No basic set of management
courses, but an integrated and holistic programme
designed around your personal learning objectives.
Participating in the executive format of the
MaastrichtMBA truly means developing talent
together!
“The MaastrichtMBA continues to excel in sharing
up-to-date knowledge, suited to the challenges
of an ever-evolving business environment.
Vincent Koel, the Netherlands,
Director Marketing Europe, Fleets at SAF-HOLLAND.
Graduating in 2015. ”

10. Designed for professionals
An internationally oriented executive MBA means that
as a full-time working professional you should be able
to join our programme without having to care too
much about travel distance and study pace. This is
why the part-time executive MBA format of the
MaastrichtMBA is designed in a modular format with
four educational weeks (Monday - Friday) each year.
This is also why you can spread your study load over a
maximum of four years. For each module that comes
along, simply choose whether you will join it or not. As
long as you complete all educational modules in the
end, anything goes!
Creating responsible leaders
The part-time executive format of the MaastrichtMBA
focuses on responsible leadership, and stimulates you
to develop skills to lead yourself, your team and your
organisation. By becoming more aware of your personal
motivations, values, qualities, weaknesses, leadership
views and convictions, you can develop deeper insights
into your own management and leadership skills. To
accomplish this, you will be assigned a personal coach
and linked to a fellow participant in the buddy-coaching
system. You will also be expected to actively participate
in mutual learning groups, interactive workshops and
training sessions to experiment with and refl ect on
your leadership behaviour.
Knowledge across cultures
Global and multicultural leadership skills are vital
assets for today’’s working professionals. Joining the
MaastrichtMBA class will allow you to be trained
in an international and multicultural environment.
The programme includes an international week
in one of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India,
China, South Africa), consisting of academic meetings
at one of our local partner universities, business trips
to local companies and multinationals, cultural
excursions and a practical social innovation project.
During the domestic modules, intercultural
experiences are stimulated by the integration
workshops in which you will collaborate with your
fellow-participants from the full-time format of the
MaastrichtMBA who hail from across the world.
“From every encounter with fellow students, faculty
and staff you can notice that the focus is on quality.
Samir Banamah, Saudi Arabia, Business
Development Specialist at SABIC. Graduating in 201”5.
Problem based, solution oriented
Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centred
learning approach that allows you to be in charge of
your own learning curve at all times. You learn to work
in small groups and to explore a wide array of themes
and subjects in cooperation with fellow students and
teaching faculty. Your own professional experience
contributes to the quality of the discussions. In the
part-time executive format of the MaastrichtMBA,
PBL is combined with action and experiential learning.
Theory is tightly connected to practice by bringing
cases from your own work environment to campus
and experimenting with newly acquired academic
models at the workplace. This powerful learning blend
allows you to get the most out of get the most out of
the programme.

12. CURRICULUM
The part-time executive format of the
MaastrichtMBA consists of an introduction
weekend, fi ve modules in Maastricht, one module
in Belgium, one module in Germany, an international
week in one of the BRICS countries, a leadership
development trajectory, six integration workshops,
and a business consulting project, resulting in a
total of 70 ECTS.
Introduction programme ‘Leading in Learning’
You kick off your MBA journey with a three-day
introduction programme consisting of inspiring sessions
and work-shops to discover the art of learning.
Maastricht modules
You attend fi ve educational weeks at SBE and get
inspired by teaching faculty and fellow participants
during your stay on our campus. You are allowed to
complete the modules in any order. The themes of
the domestic modules are:
• Corporate fi nance and accounting
fi nancial management, corporate governance,
management accounting & control
• The international environment of business
macro-economics, micro-economics, valuing diversity
• Sustaining competitive advantage
strategic management, corporate social responsibility,
marketing
• Entrepreneurship and new business development
entrepreneurship, innovation & corporate
entrepreneurship, co-creation & creativity
• Understanding organisations in times of change
organisation design & change, organisational
behaviour, authentic & inspirational leadership
Leading strategic change
All students jointly participate in an intensive
one-week module at an inspiring conference farm
in Belgium to actively practise and experiment with
leading strategic change through the use of mental
models, creative dialogue and Theory U.
Responsible leadership
Meet exemplary leadership behaviour by attending a
one-week module on corporate social responsibility
and ethics at the venue of Cologne Business School
(CBS) in Cologne, Germany.*
Business in emerging markets
For one week, you visit one of the BRICS countries
(Brazil, Russia, India, China or South Africa) to experience
the power of emerging markets, foreign business
climates and the challenges of inequality fi rst-hand.
Leadership development trajectory
The leadership development trajectory is an integral
element of the part-time executive format of the
MaastrichtMBA. By becoming more aware of your
personal motivations, values, qualities, weaknesses,
leadership views and convictions, you can develop
deeper insights into your own management and
leadership behaviour and competencies.
You determine, assess and enhance your personal and
leadership competencies together with your coach
during this unique leadership development trajectory,
consisting of following components:
• General introduction session
• Intake meeting with your personal coach
• Six meetings with your mutual learning group
• Six individual sessions with your coach
• Five buddy-coaching sessions with a fellow MBA student
• Skills training sessions as part of an educational module
• Team assignments during educational weeks on campus
• Individual feedback on your leadership progress
Integration workshops
The integration workshops take place at different stages
during the programme and require you to work closely
together with fellow students from the full-time
residential format of the MaastrichtMBA, who mainly
come from emerging and developing countries. You will
participate in six workshops. During these workshops you
will discuss topics such as CSR, leadership, ethics, the
market and the state, and learn to deal with constrained
resources, change and innovation. In these sessions, you
will bring in your own cultural and professional
experiences.
Business consulting project
You will complete your MBA with an individual research
assignment. In the part-time executive format, you have
to complete a business consulting project. This project is
conducted in close cooperation with the corporate world,
usually your employer. You will fi nalise the project with
a written report documenting how you applied the
academic knowledge gained to a current problem in the
organisation you work for. You will present the conclusions
and recommendations of your report on campus in
front of a jury of academics and business people.
* please note that rights are reserved to change the
content and venue of this module during the course of
the programme

14. ADMISSION &
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL FORMAT
• At least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised
university
• At least three years of relevant working experience,
obtained after your bachelor’s degree
You are required to take a GMAT (Graduate Management
Admission Test) and obtain a score of 600 or higher.
In addition to a GMAT of 600 or higher, we will also
accept a GRE with an equivalent score of 600 or
higher. Without either of these two, you need to
complete four online levelling courses.
PART-TIME EXECUTIVE FORMAT
• At least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised
university
• At least fi ve years of relevant working experience,
obtained after your bachelor’s degree.
You are required to take a GMAT (Graduate Management
Admission Test) and obtain a score of 600 or higher.
The GMAT requirement can be waived under specifi c
circumstances. Please ask the Admission Offi ce for
more details.
Profi ciency in English
If your native language is not English, you must submit evidence of profi ciency in the English language by presenting:
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (88 internet-based test; 570 paper-based test) or
• an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score (6.5 academic test).

15. ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Candidates are admitted to the MaastrichtMBA on a
competitive basis. To apply for the full-time residential
format please fi ll out the online application form at:
www.maastrichtmba.com/apply-ft
To apply for the part-time executive format please
fi ll out the online application form at:
www.maastrichtmba.com/apply-pt
In order to complete the application process we also
need the following documents:
• Certifi ed copies of bachelor’s/master’s degrees and
transcripts
• Proof of English profi ciency
• Two reference letters
• Personal resumé
• Motivational letter
• GMAT score report
• Copy of passport and passport-size picture
All letters and documents must be submitted, or
accompanied by certifi ed translations, in English,
the offi cial working language in the MaastrichtMBA.
INTAKE INTERVIEW
You will be interviewed by an MSM or SBE faculty or
staff member, or an MSM or SBE alumnus. This interview
will give you a chance to highlight any motivation or
skills beyond the CV and letter of motivation. It will
also give us a chance to learn more about your
motivation for joining the MaastrichtMBA.
PROGRAMME FEES
For more information on the tuition fee for the
MaastrichtMBA and other programme related cost,
check our website, for the full-time residential format:
www.maastrichtmba.com/full-time
and for the part-time executive format:
www.maastrichtmba.com/part-time
APPLICATION DEADLINES
If you wish to apply for the MaastrichtMBA, you should
take into account the following application deadlines.
Full-time residential format:
Deadline for NFP/MSP candidates: Early spring*
Early Bird deadline: 1 April
Deadline for non-EU residents: 1 July
Deadline for EU-residents: 1 August
Programme starts in September of each year
Part-time executive format:
Deadline for start in February 1 December
Deadline for start in September 1 July
* Check our website for the exact date or contact the
Admissions offi ce.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information on the MaastrichtMBA,
please contact the Admission Offi ces at
Full-time residential format
T +31 43 38 70 882, E: full-time@maastrichtmba.com
Part-time executive format
T: +31 43 38 84 939, E: part-time@maastrichtmba.com
School of Business and Economic s

16. MAASTRICHTMBA
D E V E L O P I N G TA L E N T T O G E T H E R
Endepolsdomein 150
6229 EP Maastricht
The Netherlands
School of Business and Economic s
Tongersestraat 49
6211 LM Maastricht
The Netherlands