Developing talent together

School of Business and Economics Postgraduate Education

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Who are we? Developing talent together Looking to further develop your personal and professional skills? Looking to bring your team or organisation that extra step further? Then you’re not looking for just any academic institution, but an educational partner with an eye for both intellectual and personal development. A partner who not only prepares you for that next step, but leaves a lasting impact. One who provides academic knowledge and teaches you how to apply it in practice.

Our core Values Developing talent together for individuals, organisations and society from our core values

In short, you are looking for an organisation that helps you develop talent together. You are looking for the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics.

Linking business and education Since 2002, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) has welcomed professionals interested in following an MBA or Executive Programme. Over the years, the SBE has become a valued partner for professionals and organisations seeking innovative and customised solutions for their personal and/or professional development needs. We strive to build learning environments in which participants are challenged to further develop their ability to reflect on work experience and to translate these reflections into action. To facilitate this, we offer action learning in a small group setting and pay close attention to personal development

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Forward Thinking Value Exchange Inspiring

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How can we assist you ? Maastricht University:

International and innovative “Leading in Learning”

Maastricht University, the most international university in the Netherlands, distinguishes itself through its innovative learning methods and international orientation. With 16,000 students and nearly 4,000 staff members, Maastricht University offers an extensive portfolio of academic programmes designed to bring out the best in its students and participants. “Developing talent together. That is our mission. We strive for talent development on both the individual and collective level; for the good of the organisation and, in a broader sense, for the good of society. Knowledge acquisition is one thing, but knowledge sharing is the key to innovation and progress. What makes our approach distinctive is our ability to link the strengths of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics – such as problem based learning – with the practical context. This creates real added value for the participants.” Prof. dr. Mariëlle Heijltjes Director Postgraduate Education

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Added value

Quality “There are over 12,000 business schools worldwide, of which 6,000 are accredited and only 50 can claim triple accreditation. The Maastricht University School of Business and Economics is part of a select group of academic institutions worldwide boasting the three most important international accreditations in the field of management education: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. This international triple accreditation confirms the high quality of education and research at the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics. This is reflected in the small-scale problem based learning system combined with an online learning environment, a portfolio of international education programmes, and international multidisciplinary research. This is what our SBE faculty and staff members pour their hearts and souls into every day.

‘‘To be of immediate added value guides everything we do. Today’s most pressing questions lies at the junction of innovation, entrepeneurship, change and leadership. Executive development has become a learner led on the job process, focused on behavior but including theory and best practices to deepen understanding of a situation and provide a range of perspectives and insights. Theory and best practices are both immediately applicable and focused on impact.

We create net worked learning environments and view ourselves as the proverbial spider in the web.’’ Maurice Olivers (LL.M) Director Executive Education and Business Development

The SBE programmes offer substantive knowledge, practical applicability, and a lasting impact for both the participants and their organisations.”

“The high degree of flexibility in the Modular Executive MBA is a key factor that makes it possible to work and study simultaneously.” Jolanda Rikers, MBA Directeur Kinderopvang Kerkrade & Stichting Peuterwerk Landgraaf

Sonja Zaar, MBA Director MBA Programmes and International Projects

Value Exchange MBA programmes “An international focus, an innovative nature and an individualised approach: that is what the MBA programmes at the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics stand for.

“For almost 10 years, Maastricht University has been the learning partner for Vodafone’s prestigious international Business Strategy Course. The learning environment, academic excellence and the ability to find the alignment with the needs of our top talents acting in a demanding and rapidly changing business environment, are for us true assets in the partnership with the school.”

The international focus of the MBA is reflected in the target group, the faculty and the curriculum, which includes international weeks in Brazil, India and South Africa. The innovative nature of the programme lies in its ability to combine theory, skills and requirements of the work context by using a mix of innovative learning methods and an integral approach to knowledge and skills. The individualised approach means studying in a customised programme with a flexible, modular structure. This is exemplified in the design of the Development Trajectory and the Business Consulting Project.”

Business Consulting Project “Real business issues: that’s what the Business Consulting Project is all about. The project aims at solving organisational problems using analytical techniques. Furthermore theoretical frameworks are used to ensure the careful analysis of a practical situation. This strong practical orientation ensures added value for the individual participant, the organisation, and society.” Dr. Boris Blumberg Academic Director MBA Programmes

Ron Jacobs, MSc MBA Programmes Coordinator

Francesco Bianco HR director Vodafone Netherlands

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Personal Leadership Development Trajectory “Our Leadership Development Trajectory distinguishes us from other universities and business schools. This trajectory is an integral part of the MBA curriculum and focuses on the development of effective management and leadership skills in a personal and inspiring way. Only by working on these skills and incorporating them throughout the curriculum you can transform academic knowledge into results-oriented actions. Leadership challenges at work and in daily life form the core of this tailor-made track, offered in an interactive learning environment that includes coaching, peer review, and training. The Leadership Development Trajectory serves as a unique signature of our MBA programmes.” Dr. Ursula Glunk Coordinator Leadership Development Trajectory

International

Partnership Customised Programmes “Organisations come to us with questions like: ‘How can we build connections between departments in order to better utilise our talents for the benefit of our current and future clients?’ Or: ‘How can we help our staff focus on the needs of clients without losing sight of operational efficiency?’ Together with the organisation we analyse how a tailormade programme can contribute to answering their question. After an initial meeting and needs analysis, we create a programme together with the client, of course keeping their budget in mind. A programme usually consists of a combination of experiential learning, exposure to theory and e-learning in interactive formal and informal settings. Action learning projects often form the driving force behind the learning process.

We constantly monitor the implementation of the programme. It is important to us that our programmes provide immediate added value to the individuals involved and contribute to solving the challenges the organisation faces.” Ingrid Voncken , MSc Programme Manager

“In the preliminary phase of this programme, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics paid close attention to the whys and hows. This approach immediately boosted confidence.” Henk Beyer APG

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International Projects European Management Residency “To expose participants to a European perspective on a changing world and teach them how to use this knowledge in the analyses and solving of organisational problems in their own national context: that is what we do in European Management Residency. During a residency, participants learn about aspects of European business operations and leader behaviour through interactive lectures, discussion forums, company visits, workshops, training programmes, and participation in cultural projects. The European Management Residency in Maastricht is a tailor-made programme and is intended for groups of master, postgraduate and MBA students enrolled in business schools and universities around the world. A world class programme according to the partner schools that visit us each year.” Pia Camardese International Projects Coordinator

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Connecting people “Especially the combination of academic knowledge and practical experience makes for truly interesting discussions.” Peggy Huibers Panbo Systems

Management Courses

Executive Master’s Programmes

“The open enrolment courses are a great way to expand or add a specialisation, sharpen your management skills, and further develop your leadership qualities. Most professionals come to us with the following questions and ambitions:

“Our portfolio of Executive Master’s Programmes puts particular emphasis on accounting and finance, such as our part-time Chartered Accountant (RA) and Chartered Controller (RC) postgraduate programme. Both are vocational education programmes for people with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and several years of work experience. What differentiates our international Executive Master of Finance and Control (iEMFC) is the exclusive collaboration with the Dutch Association of Registered Controllers (NBA-VRC). This makes our programme very popular with accountants and controllers working for multinationals. As with all programmes offered by Maastricht University, also our focus is not on education alone, but on collaborative learning. This difference significantly contributes to the quality of our programmes.”

‘What does it entail to build an effective and relevant strategy?’ (Strategic Management) ‘I would like to gain more insight into the development of change processes and into what I can do to influence these? (Change Management ) Or: “I would like to acquire a different perspective on marketing and learn how to develop markets in different ways? (Marketing)

Inspiring

The common thread running through all of our programmes are the individual case studies and the final assignments. These allow for the application of insights acquired during the sessions and the simultaneous development of practical skills. Participants find this combination of sharing practical experiences and gaining academic insights most useful. That’s what makes this course so valuable.” Silvie Vonk Executive Programmes Coordinator / Manager

The organisation of open enrolment courses and customised programmes

“As a coordinator you are responsible for the practical organisation of a programme. You take care of the registration, act as a link between the faculty and the participants, and arrange all necessary programme logistics. You do this in close collaboration with the programme manager, who is responsible for the content of the programme with the objective to create an optimal learning environment for participants. In our customised programmes we conduct all programme related organisation for our clients. This ensures the delivery of an aligned, high quality experience. For example in looking for a location we always seek a suitable and inspiring location that complements the content. In that way, location adds to quality and efficacy of the programme.”

Philip Vergauwen Director international Executive Master Finance & Control (iEMFC)

Coaching Sessions “Coaching is an integral part of all our programmes, but we also offer independent coaching sessions to organisations, teams, and individuals. Coaching entails reflecting on your own behaviour and developing an openness to embrace feedback from coach and third parties. This allows you to gain a better understanding of yourself and your behaviour, which often results in new perspectives that can then be further explored. At the same time coaching is more than just a journey of self-discovery; it also involves an exploration of the concrete steps you can take to seize opportunities at hand. A coaching session is very personal, so people come to us with a great variety of questions: ‘How can I get other people involved with my ideas’, ‘What is the next step in my career?’, ‘How can I enhance my impact?’ Or ‘How do I find a balance between my personal and professional life?’ Silvie Vonk Executive Programme Coordinator/Manager

Opportunities to develop your talent MBA Programmes 

• Modular Executive MBA  • Euro MBA

International Projects

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• European Management Residency 

Executive Master’s Programmes 

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• International Executive Master in Business Services • Postdoctorale Opleiding tot Registercontroller (EMFC) • Postdoctorale Opleiding tot Registeraccountant (MURA) • International Executive Master of Finance and Control (iEMFC) • Leergang Business Control • International Executive Master of Auditing (IEMA) • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) programme  • Executive Master of IT Governance & Assurance 

Management Courses 

Management Essentials • Management Essentials Programme  • Project Management • Financial Management • Change Management • Strategic Management • Effective Leadership • Corporate Social Responsibility  • Marketing Profit Revisited • Masterclass Management Control in de praktijk • Financial Management • Barcelona Finance & Control Campus Leadership and Sustainable Development • Your Leadership in Transition: Ghana  • Purchasing Leadership Programme (NEVI-3) Health • Strategic Management in health care

Customised Programmes 

Examples: • Developing leaders in Business Services • Business Strategy Programme • World of Pensions • Collaborative Project Performance by people

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Ingrid Wesselingh and Marion Hameleers Executive Programme Coordinators

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Contact information

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Maastricht University School of Business and Economics Tongersestraat 49 PO box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht Telephone: +31 43 3884939 E-mail: [email protected] Blog: https://postgraduateeducation.wordpress.com