Why this programme
Managing people is essential to organisational success, and organisations depend on a motivated and committed workforce to remain competitive. Yet managing an organisation´s most important asset – its people – poses constant challenges. The Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy programme combines insights from management, organisational behaviour and psychology. The programme integrates fundamental and cutting-edge knowledge on leadership and management with expertise on learning and change in organisations, shedding light on the work of managers and providing guidance on becoming an effective leader.
Strong foundational courses
- Organisational change and consultancy: an academic overview of change management as well as the practical use of consultants in firms (coordinator: Dr Hannes Guenter)
- Organisational Learning: contemporary theory, research and practice of organisational learning and development (coordinator: Dr. Anna Huppertz)
- Leadership: a personal leadership journey in which you will reflect on and work with the science and art of leadership (coordinator: Prof. Simon de Jong)
- Managers @ Work: a critical analysis of the work of managers and their impact on others and society (coordinator: Dr. Catarina Marques dos Santos)
Student profile
You should want to work in an environment steeped in how managers, employees and consultants think, act and interact at work, and why companies function internally in certain ways. This specialisation is as much about psychology as it is about business. You should aspire to leadership roles wherein you strive to get the best out of the people you work with, and be willing to push the envelope on conventional wisdom about change management and organisations. You can apply for this specialisation with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, though an understanding of quantitative methods is a plus.
World-class education
It's never business as usual at Maastricht University. Not only do our academic programmes incorporate the latest developments in each field, but we also focus on research and innovation in education itself. One of our three university-wide research themes is Learning & Innovation. With the creation of EdLab and the continuing improvement of our education strategies, you can be confident that not only will you know your chosen discipline inside and out, but you will also have the best learning experience possible.
Education Oppertunities
International experience
Enhance your degree with global perspectives through study abroad opportunities.
- Study abroad: Spend a semester at one of our 92 partner universities worldwide
- Dual Degree Programmes: Earn two diplomas in less time through select master programmes
Professional experience
Enrich your curriculum by gaining professional experience during your studies!
- Thesis-Internship Programme (TIP): Write your thesis on a topic relevant to a company or organisation during a part-time internship
- Extracurricular Internship: Gain experience through an internship lasting 3 to 6 months
- Excellence Programmes: Apply for one of our Excellence Programmes to work on real projects with partner companies
Get ready to launch your career
Boost your personal and professional development while expanding your network at events hosted in collaboration with partners and alumni:
- Career and Development Days : Participate in workshops and events focused on personal and career growth
Maastricht Business Days by SCOPE: Network with employers and alumni at our prestigious recruitment event
- UM Career Services and Advisors: Receive personalised support trough training or individual guidance.
Dual Degree programme
The Dual Degree programme at the School of Business and Economics allows you to study at two universities and earn two master's degrees! You can participate at the beginning of the academic year in September, studying part of your master's degree at an institution abroad and part at the SBE. Once you have met all the requirements of both master's programmes, you will receive a degree from each university. Almost all Dual Degree programs can be completed with little or no study delay and with minimal additional costs. The Dual Degree programme has carefully selected partner universities that are highly respected, research-oriented and preferably accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
Global Innovation Challenge
The Global Innovation Challenge (GIC) offers MSc. International Business students a new opportunity to study in an international environment and gain practical experience with companies. The School of Business and Economics offers this excellence program as a project-based course in which international master's students work as external consultants on a business challenge of a particular company or business unit that requires innovation and transformational approaches. This Global Innovation Challenge is part of the IBS network and is aimed at enhancing students' innovation and creativity skills, knowledge in transformation, change management and creating business solutions with global impact. nsformation, change management and creating business solutions with global impact.
