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The Master's programme in Public Policy and Human Development - offered as a joint programme of both the United Nations University (UNU-MERIT) and Maastricht University - is organised in such a way that students can also enroll in the separate courses. Most courses run for 4 weeks (some longer) and are concluded with a written exam and/or assignment. Students receive a certificate and credits for every course completed successfully. For more information about the available courses, please see the Short Courses webpage on the UNU-MERIT website.

Application

If you meet the admission requirements, you need to apply via this application form.

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Deadlines

The deadline for applying is 10 weeks before the start of the selected course(s), but it's best to apply at least three months prior to the start of the selected course(s) to secure a place.  Also, think of applying in time for possible scholarships.

Application advice
It is still possible to apply for one or more courses after the application deadlines have passed, but late applications are only considered if there is still room for additional students in that particular course. Applications cannot be held over until the following year. If you wish to re-apply, you must submit a new form.

Final registration
After the selection procedure, the management will inform all applicants about their status.

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NFP Scholarship
It is no longer possible to apply for a scholarship for our short courses under the Nuffic/Orange knowledge programme.

Admission requirements

  • bachelor or master degree from a relevant academic field such as economics, international relations, political science, law, social sciences, business administration, health sciences or public health
  • basic knowledge of statistics
  • basic knowledge of economics, social sciences, political science and/or law. This is judged by reviewing the content and grades of previous studies and/or the content and level of working experience

  • prerequisites for short courses in Public Policy Analysis: Statistics and Regression Analysis, STATA

  • prerequisites for short courses in Social Protection Policy: Statistics and Regression Analysis, STATA

  • proof of proficiency in English. The minimum level accepted is 600 pbt/250 cbt/100 ibt (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS). Native speakers and students who have received their Bachelor or Masters education in English are exempted

In addition to filling in the online application form, applicants must submit the following:

  • certified copies of your certificates and grades
  • proof of English proficiency
  • essay: 200 words on the following topic: According to your opinion, which public policy in your country is noteworthy either positively or negatively and why? The essay should be in MS Word or searchable PDF format
  • motivation letter
  • two letters of recommendation
  • curriculum vitae
  • copy of your passport
  • passport-size picture in JPG format

Tuition fees
The tuition fee for all short courses is 1,500 euros per course and 1,000 euros for subsequent courses (only valid for 2 years after finishing a short course). No refunds of tuition or health insurance fees are possible after the programme has started. Not included in the fees:

  • expenses with respect to study materials and obligatory literature
  • living costs (at least 700 euro per month)
  • travel costs (varying)
  • insurance (health care and liability)
  • MVV (entrance visa; only needed for a stay of more than three months)

The tuition fees for the Executive Master of IT Governance & Assurance amount to €19,500
(VAT exempted). These fees cover documentation, books and residential opening seminar.
There are also several general conditions that apply.

Discounts and grants

  • Early Bird rate for edition starting in Fall 2016: Applicants fully registered and administered prior to May 31, 2016 benefit from an Early-Bird Discount of €1500 (VAT exempted).
  • SME conditions: This programme is recognised for the system of 'KMO-portefeuille' of the Flemish Government.
  • There is a similar subsidy available for SMEs located in Brussels.
    The maximum subsidy SMEs can apply for amounts to €5000 per programme.
  • Training vouchers: You can use individual programme cheques to pay for this programme.
  • Public and social profit sector: participants working in public or social profit organisations can benefit from special conditions. Please contact the programme manager for the requirements.
  • German residents can apply for scholarships via Deutsche Bildung (more info in German).
  • Dutch taxes allow Dutch residents to reduce their income with the actual study costs (more info in Dutch).

To apply for the Executive Master of IT Governance & Assurance, please fill in the online application form.

The application is without commitment and free of charge.
An interview will be scheduled as soon as we receive the required documents.
Final approval letters will be sent by the admission committee after positive evaluation.

Selection is based on your:

  • educational background
  • relevant work experience
  • potential as a financial manager

If you are admitted to the programme, you should register by returning the registration form preferably before January 1st in case of a start per March and before September 1st if you would like to enroll per November.

When submitting the form, you will also need to include your:

  •  picture

  • résumé

  • a copy of your passport or identity card

     

  • copies of diplomas

  • a complete set of academic transcripts

Since the number of places per year is limited, later registrants may not be permitted to enroll.

Contact

 iemfc-sbe@maastrichtuniversity.nl
 +31 43 388 3936

You can download the submission guidelines here.

Registration

Please note that the Faculty Introduction is compulsory for all students. Therefore it is required that you formally register for the Faculty Introduction by completing our online registration form . In case you are not able to participate, you are also required to complete this form and indicate a valid reason for not attending.

  • Students who are new to Maastricht University will have a full introduction programme which starts in the morning and ends in the afternoon.
  • Students who completed their bachelor’s programme at Maastricht University will only have an introduction programme during the afternoon.

Please find more information below.

Information for students who completed a bachelor’s outside of Maastricht University

The Faculty Introduction programme for students who have completed a bachelor’s program outside of Maastricht University will start at 09.00 at our faculty: Universiteitssingel 40 in Maastricht. Please find the programme here.  

You will meet your fellow students and staff, get to know the faculty and (electronic) facilities, learn more about our teaching system Problem-Based Learning, your specific master’s program, and more.

At the end of the afternoon, everyone will be transferred by bus to the inner city of Maastricht. If you arrived by bike, you are asked to leave your bike at the faculty as we have arranged for a bus transfer back to the faculty.

During the afternoon you will participate in team-building activities and a guided tour through the city centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and perhaps an umbrella or poncho. Staff members will also be present and there will be plenty of time to talk to everyone in an informal atmosphere. The tour will conclude at the StayOkay hostel where we will all end the day with a BBQ and drinks.

Information for students who completed a bachelor’s at Maastricht Maastricht University (FHML or another faculty)

Important: The MA Work, Health and Career Introduction programme for students who completed a bachelor’s programme at our faculty or another faculty of Maastricht University will start at the StayOK hostel at 14.30h, so you don’t need to come to Universiteitssingel 40 beforehand.
Please find the programme here.  

You will learn more about your specific master’s program and get to know your fellow students and staff.

At the end of the afternoon, all students will be transferred by bus to the inner city of Maastricht.
If you arrived by bike, you are asked to leave your bike at the faculty as we have arranged for a bus transfer back to the faculty.

During the afternoon you will participate in team-building activities and a guided tour through the city centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and perhaps an umbrella or poncho. Staff members will also be present and there will be plenty of time to talk to everyone in an informal atmosphere. The tour will conclude at the StayOkay hostel where we will all end the day with a BBQ and drinks.

Registration

Please note that the Faculty Introduction is compulsory for all students. Therefore it is required that you formally register for the Faculty Introduction by completing our online registration form . In case you are not able to participate, you are also required to complete this form and indicate a valid reason for not attending.

  • Students who are new to Maastricht University will have a full introduction programme which starts in the morning and ends in the afternoon.
  • Students who completed their bachelor’s programme at Maastricht University will only have an introduction programme during the afternoon.

Please find more information below.

Information for students who completed a bachelor’s outside of Maastricht University

The Faculty Introduction programme for students who have completed a bachelor’s program outside of Maastricht University will start at 09.00 at our faculty: Universiteitssingel 40 in Maastricht. Please find the programme here.  

You will meet your fellow students and staff, get to know the faculty and (electronic) facilities, learn more about our teaching system Problem-Based Learning, your specific master’s program, and more.

At the end of the afternoon, everyone will be transferred by bus to the inner city of Maastricht. If you arrived by bike, you are asked to leave your bike at the faculty as we have arranged for a bus transfer back to the faculty.

During the afternoon you will participate in team-building activities and a guided tour through the city centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and perhaps an umbrella or poncho. Staff members will also be present and there will be plenty of time to talk to everyone in an informal atmosphere. The tour will conclude at the StayOkay hostel where we will all end the day with a BBQ and drinks.

Information for students who completed a bachelor’s at Maastricht Maastricht University (FHML or another faculty)

The Faculty Introduction programme for students who completed a bachelor’s programme at our faculty or another faculty of Maastricht University will start at 14.00.
Please find the programme here.  

You will learn more about your specific master’s program and get to know your fellow students and staff.

At the end of the afternoon, all students will be transferred by bus to the inner city of Maastricht.
If you arrived by bike, you are asked to leave your bike at the faculty as we have arranged for a bus transfer back to the faculty.

During the afternoon you will participate in team-building activities and a guided tour through the city centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and perhaps an umbrella or poncho. Staff members will also be present and there will be plenty of time to talk to everyone in an informal atmosphere. The tour will conclude at the StayOkay hostel where we will all end the day with a BBQ and drinks.

Registration

Please note that the Faculty Introduction is compulsory for all students. Therefore it is required that you formally register for the Faculty Introduction by completing our online registration form . In case you are not able to participate, you are also required to complete this form and indicate a valid reason for not attending.

  • Students who are new to Maastricht University will have a full introduction programme which starts in the morning and ends in the afternoon.
  • Students who completed their bachelor’s programme at Maastricht University will only have an introduction programme during the afternoon.

Please find more information below.

Information for students who completed a bachelor’s outside of Maastricht University

The Faculty Introduction programme for students who have completed a bachelor’s program outside of Maastricht University will start at 09.00 at our faculty: Universiteitssingel 40 in Maastricht. Please find the programme here.  

You will meet your fellow students and staff, get to know the faculty and (electronic) facilities, learn more about our teaching system Problem-Based Learning, your specific master’s program, and more.

At the end of the afternoon, everyone will be transferred by bus to the inner city of Maastricht. If you arrived by bike, you are asked to leave your bike at the faculty as we have arranged for a bus transfer back to the faculty.

During the afternoon you will participate in team-building activities and a guided tour through the city centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and perhaps an umbrella or poncho. Staff members will also be present and there will be plenty of time to talk to everyone in an informal atmosphere. The tour will conclude at the StayOkay hostel where we will all end the day with a BBQ and drinks.

Information for students who completed a bachelor’s at Maastricht Maastricht University (FHML or another faculty)

The Faculty Introduction programme for students who completed a bachelor’s programme at our faculty or another faculty of Maastricht University will start at 14.00.
Please find the programme here.  

You will learn more about your specific master’s program and get to know your fellow students and staff.

At the end of the afternoon, all students will be transferred by bus to the inner city of Maastricht.
If you arrived by bike, you are asked to leave your bike at the faculty as we have arranged for a bus transfer back to the faculty.

During the afternoon you will participate in team-building activities and a guided tour through the city centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and perhaps an umbrella or poncho. Staff members will also be present and there will be plenty of time to talk to everyone in an informal atmosphere. The tour will conclude at the StayOkay hostel where we will all end the day with a BBQ and drinks.

Registration

Please note that the Faculty Introduction is compulsory for all students. Therefore it is required that you formally register for the Faculty Introduction by completing our online registration form . In case you are not able to participate, you are also required to complete this form and indicate a valid reason for not attending.

  • Students who are new to Maastricht University will have a full introduction programme which starts in the morning and ends in the afternoon.
  • Students who completed their bachelor’s programme at Maastricht University will only have an introduction programme during the afternoon.

Please find more information below.

Information for students who completed a bachelor’s outside of Maastricht University

The Faculty Introduction programme for students who have completed a bachelor’s program outside of Maastricht University will start at 09.00 at our faculty: Universiteitssingel 40 in Maastricht. Please find the programme here.  

You will meet your fellow students and staff, get to know the faculty and (electronic) facilities, learn more about our teaching system Problem-Based Learning, your specific master’s program, and more.

At the end of the afternoon, everyone will be transferred by bus to the inner city of Maastricht. If you arrived by bike, you are asked to leave your bike at the faculty as we have arranged for a bus transfer back to the faculty.

During the afternoon you will participate in team-building activities and a guided tour through the city centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and perhaps an umbrella or poncho. Staff members will also be present and there will be plenty of time to talk to everyone in an informal atmosphere. The tour will conclude at the StayOkay hostel where we will all end the day with a BBQ and drinks.

Information for students who completed a bachelor’s at Maastricht Maastricht University (FHML or another faculty)

The Faculty Introduction programme for students who completed a bachelor’s programme at our faculty or another faculty of Maastricht University will start at 14.00.
Please find the programme here.  

You will learn more about your specific master’s program and get to know your fellow students and staff.

At the end of the afternoon, all students will be transferred by bus to the inner city of Maastricht.
If you arrived by bike, you are asked to leave your bike at the faculty as we have arranged for a bus transfer back to the faculty.

During the afternoon you will participate in team-building activities and a guided tour through the city centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and perhaps an umbrella or poncho. Staff members will also be present and there will be plenty of time to talk to everyone in an informal atmosphere. The tour will conclude at the StayOkay hostel where we will all end the day with a BBQ and drinks.

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