Maastricht Unversity School of Business and Economics outside view on a sunday day

School of Business and Economics

The Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) provides high-quality education to students and conducts excellent research, offering an international perspective in the fields of economics and international business management, public policy, governance and sustainability. Our research focuses on interdisciplinary solutions to today's global challenges.

SBE’s approach revolves around small-scale teaching methods supported by an electronic learning environment, a portfolio of international study programmes, and strong incentives for top-quality research.

The focus lies on educational innovation. All degree programmes make use of Problem-Based Learning, with an emphasis on skills development, problem solving, group work, and self-directed learning, to prepare students optimally for the European and international knowledge society.

Contact

For general inquiries, contact us via:
+31-43-3883768

Visiting address
Tongersestraat 53
6211 LM Maastricht

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School of Business and Economics students recognised as Finalists in REmagine Awards 2025

On 2 December, the REmagine Awards 2025 were presented, celebrating outstanding master’s theses in Economics and Business Administration that combine academic excellence with societal impact. Two stuedents from the School of Business and Economics (SBE) reached the final stage.
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FieldLAB: measuring stress where it actually happens

This blog article draws on four years of research within the FieldLAB project, conducted at Maastricht University in close collaboration with international partners, such as the ACDC Lab in Houston. The goal was straightforward but ambitious: to understand how stress unfolds outside the laboratory.

Flour, family, and forward thinking: the evolution of Hinkel Bäckerei

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In the heart of Düsseldorf, the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread has drifted through the streets for more than 130 years. Since its founding in 1891, Hinkel Bäckerei has evolved from a small neighborhood bakery into a cherished local institution.
Sophie Hinkel - Backerei Hinkel

Rethinking defence spending: opportunities and challenges for the Netherlands and Europe

At the School of Business and Economics (SBE), academics actively contribute to public debates on issues that shape national and European policy. Prof. Dr. Mark Sanders, an expert in international economics, recently shared his insights on the implications of Dutch and European defence spending.
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A new wave of talent emerges from the School of Business and Economics

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On Sunday, November 30, 2025, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) proudly celebrated the achievements of over 1,461 graduates from both bachelor’s and master’s programs. The festive ceremony took place at the MECC Maastricht and marked a significant milestone for the SBE
SBE Mecc Graduation

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