On Sunday, 24 November 2024, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) proudly celebrated the achievements of more than 1,500 graduates from bachelor’s and master’s programmes. The festive ceremonies, held at the MECC Maastricht, marked a significant milestone for the SBE...
In the face of societal challenges and changes in the labor market, lifelong development should be obvious for everyone. However, research by Maastricht University's Research Center for Education and the Labor Market (ROA) funded by the LLO-Katalysator shows that participation in work-related...
We are thrilled to announce that the MBA programmes of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics' executive branches, MSM and UMIO, have been ranked among the top six sustainable business MBA programmes globally by Corporate Knights.
The world is facing challenges that demand urgent and comprehensive action. These grand challenges require us to rethink how we address long-term societal impacts. As these challenges intensify, there is a growing recognition that our ability to anticipate, prepare for, and shape future outcomes is...
SBE alum Lisette van Doorn has dedicated her career to advancing leadership and education in real estate. As CEO of ULI Europe, she leads initiatives like the Global Leaders Programme, co-developed with Maastricht University and MIT, supporting mid-career professionals in real estate. Van Doorn...
This summer, I attended the EURAM and EGOS conference, where I presented Martin Carree’s and my paper on how ecosystem factors impact social enterprise’s social performance. Both conferences offered invaluable opportunities to present my research, connect with fellow academics, and engage in some of...
Ever thought about how the European Central Bank (ECB) makes decisions that impact the whole European
economy? On October 9th, a group of roughly 80 ambitious students from the Financial Economics Master’s programme of Maastricht University got the rare chance to step inside the ECB and see the world...
In this article, you will find three opinion pieces by SBE academics eager to share their thoughts on this year's Nobel Prize in Economics winners, Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson, for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.
In many industries today, a few "superstar" firms dominate while many others lag behind. This concentration contributes to wage inequality, reduced aggregate productivity, and diminished competition and innovation. In countries with many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this dominance can limit...
With the spotlight on the 2024 hurricane season, marked by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene in the U.S., and Tropical Cyclone Kirk in the EU, it is essential to draw attention to the impact of extreme weather events on urban planning. These catastrophic events not only result in astronomical...
