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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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Strategy is Human: Edward Huizenga on leadership, decision-making and navigating change

Edward Huizenga argues most strategies fail not from weak ideas but from ignored human behaviour. Clear decision ownership, embedded purpose and mindset change are essential to turning plans into real performance.
Edward Huizenga

New Year, New Impact: Building be/impact to turn learning into social change

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In a world where corporate training budgets are growing and social challenges are accelerating, Julian Buschmaas and Fabien Laplace believe the real problem isn’t a lack of knowledge, it’s a lack of application.
Julian Buschmaas and Fabien founders of Beimpact

From MBA reflection to Ocean Impact: How UMIO Alumnus Bart Oor founded Balean

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When Bart talks about climate change, his perspective quickly zooms out, literally. If meaningful action is needed, he believes, it must focus on the oceans, which cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and directly support around 80% of humanity.
Balean Founders Sander and Bart

Standing firm with humanity: Nicolle Heijltjes on leadership, resilience and female empowerment

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Alderman Nicolle Heijltjes leads Kerkrade’s spatial domain with decisiveness and empathy. Built by Defence and business, she champions human-centred leadership, female empowerment and reflection, believing real leadership starts when the person behind the role truly matters.
Nicolle Heijltjes

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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