Master

Learning and Development in Organisations

Are you passionate about learning at work? Are you curious about how individuals, teams, and organisations can contribute to innovation and performance through creating, applying, and sharing knowledge? Or about how learning can help organisations thrive on change and unpredictability? Then the MSc. Learning and Development in Organisations might be the perfect programme for you.

This interdisciplinary programme combines insights from learning sciences, management, and labour economics, providing you with a holistic and unique perspective to apply learning as a strategic tool.

Our graduates work as learning & development specialists in consultancy or in the HR departments of organisations across 21 countries. They focus on challenges such as talent management in a tight labour market, learning with AI and automation, performance management, coaching, and leadership development. They also become leaders in education or pursue a research career.

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Fast facts

1 year programme
Triple Crown Accredited
Full time study
Taught in English
Small group learning on real-world case thanks to the Problem Based Learning approach
Each week, on average: 8h classes, 12h group work, 20h independent study
Exchange and internship options available
Pre-master available
Learn how to strategically manage knowledge creation for innovation and performance, a key business asset
Ranked as a ‘top programme’ by Elsevier 12 years in a row

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Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

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MSc Learning and Development in Organisations

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The MSc student ambassadors will be happy to help you with all your questions.

Sophie Jacobs

Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Dutch
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Léon Scheunert

Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Germany
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Carolina Moringa da Silva

Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Portugal
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David Lindemuth

Master's student at the School of Business and Economics
Nationality: Germany
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Meet our Graduate

"This master program enabled me to translate business strategy and objectives into concrete (learning) solutions that positively impact organisations and their people."

Name: Hannah van Drunen
Company: LUMICKS
Position: HR Manager

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Pre-master Learning and Development in Organisations

Interested in studying this master's programme, but do not yet meet the requirements? Consider pursuing our pre-master.

Learning and Development in Organisations Pre-master's programme

Triple Crown accreditation - School of Business and Economics

'Triple Crown' accreditation from AASCB, AMBA, EQUIS