Newsletter #6/2016

MSM Dean Wim Naudé

Arts, sports, healthcare, empowerment and innovation. Four words summarising what MSM has been up to this past month. And moreover key words signalling that education at MSM goes well beyond the traditional business school focus on corporate finance, shareholders’ wealth maximisation and personal gain. “It was simply beautiful” was how one of our residential MBA students described a recent out-of-the-box study visit to an arts centre in Belgium. You can read about this visit in this newsletter, as well as about new developments in our sports, healthcare management and sustainable international business Executive MBA and full–time MBA degrees. If you are thinking of enrolling, a number of new once-in-a-lifetime scholarships have been made available. Do not miss this unique opportunity to join our high-octane institution. Finally, join me on a visually stunning trip through MSM and the City of Maastricht by watching our new MSM Experience video: the link is at the end of this newsletter. You will agree, Maastricht is simply beautiful.

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MBA scholarships for Netherlands-based 'bright stars'

Maastricht School of Management (MSM) is inviting Dutch citizens and Netherlands-based professionals to enroll in its full-time Maastricht MBA. MSM has created no less that eight scholarships worth € 14,250 each on the tuition fee of its full-time MBA program.

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Executive MBA excitement at MSM

On Friday afternoon a group of potential Executive MBA candidates gathered in the Business Lounge of MSM, all eager to learn more about MSM’s Executive MBA program

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MSM's Sport Management MBA to link to Formula 1 Racing

MSM Dean, Professor Wim Naudé recently visited Williams F1 in Grove, Oxfordshire, to explore collaboration. MSM and Williams F1 plan to organize a field trip for its Executive MBA students in the near future to explore, learn from Williams F1 and brainstorm about the nature of business models currently used in international motorsport.

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'Big' Data Analytics for sports: new MSM course

Maastricht School of Management (MSM) has introduced an exciting new course in Business Data Analytics, with a focus on the Sports Industry. The course will take place between 2 and 9 July as part of MSM’s path-breaking Executive MBA in Sports Management.

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ATHEA spring conference: making an impact on quality education worldwide

The Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA) held its Spring Membership Conference in Paris from May 17th – May 19th.  MSM’s Associate Dean Kati Kovacs and Director Global Education Mr. Oliver Olson represented MSM at the conference (President of Board of Directors and ATHEA Commissioner respectively).

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Guide on gender mainstreaming published

MSM has published a practical guide that can contribute to gender mainstreaming in Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia and beyond. 

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MSM MBA students experience 21st century Garden of Eden

The current cohort of the MSM full-time MBA enjoyed important lessons during their recent visit to Glo’Art in Belgium.

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The impact of bank ownership on banking competitiveness

Mr. Lucky Yona successfully defended his DBA thesis on: The Impact of Bank Ownership on Bank Competitiveness. The Case of Tanzanian Banks at MSM on Monday 27 June 2016.

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DNA Nanotechnology in Germany: can entrepreneurs drive its diffusion?

MSM student Ms. Hanh Luong La successfully defended her MPhil thesis on 16 June 2016 on: What drives the diffusion of an emerging technology? The case of DNA Nanotechnology in Germany.

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Addressing challenges to youth sexual reproductive health needs and rights in Rural Uganda

Florence Nalukusa from Uganda participated in the Project Identification, Design and Management (PDM) course in January 2016. Back home she immediately implemented her knowledge and skills for the benefit of her organization Future Focus Uganda.

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MSM Executive Education on Financial Management for Non-Financials

In the context of the growing trend to work in disciplinary teams knowledge of the core finance concepts is a necessity. On this background 6 participants from different cultures all working in non-financial areas such as marketing, sales, government and education completed the MSM Executive Program Financial Management for Non-Financials.

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New and upcoming programs

Full-time MBA - scholarships available for private sponsorship candidates
MBA scholarships for Netherlands-based 'bright stars' - Apply before 15 July
Application deadline non-EU residents (private sponsorship): 1 July 2016
Application deadline EU residents (private sponsorship): 1 August 2016
Start date: 26 September 2016

Executive MBA – scholarships available for private sponsorship candidates
Specializations: 
Sports Management
Healthcare Management
International Business & Sustainable Development
Application deadline: 1 September 2016
Start date: 1 October 2016

Executive Education
Personal Leadership Skills
Effective Team Leadership
Project Finance
Project Management
Application deadline: 1 August 2016

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New and recent publications

Visit our research portal or click on the links below to access our publications. 

Recent titles include:
Entrepreneurship and the Reallocation of African Farmers
In: Agrekon
Author: Wim Naudé

Do Europeans even know what 'shelter in the region' looks like?
In: The Broker Online
Authors: Nora Stel and Wim Naudé

HPO Model + HPO Framework = Organizational Improvement for a European multinational
In: Wiley Online Library
Authors: André de Waal and David Hanna

Diffusion of global sustainability standards: The institutional fit of the ASC-Shrimp standard in Indonesia
In: Revista de Administração de Empresas
Authors: Jeroen van Wijk, Greetje Schouten and Sietze Vellema

Hoe bouw je een High Performance financiële functie? 
Authors: André de Waal and Eelco Bilstra

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Latest and upcoming events

Call for papers: forced migration, enterprise and development
Deadline submission of abstracts: 31 August 2016

MSM Graduation Ceremony 2016
Date: 8 September 2016

Research Conference: The Rise of Eurasia – New perspectives on East-West Business and Economic Relations
Conference date: 9 September 2016

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MSM videos

Join us on a trip through MSM and the city of Maastricht!

 Click here for the MSM YouTube channel

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Vacancies

Click here for the current job opportunities at Maastricht School of Management. 

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