MSM’s Azerbaijan MBAs explore European business

Intake 3 of MSM’s Executive MBA in Azerbaijan, offered in partnership with ADA University recently visited Maastricht for their study-attachment abroad. During their two-week stay the group attended cutting-edge courses in marketing and strategy and visited companies in the region to gain a practical understanding of management practices and business conditions in this part of Europe. Participants in the program specialize in either international business management or energy management.

The group was welcomed by the Dean of MSM, Professor Wim Naudé, who expressed his delight in meeting a group of highly motivated professionals who are all contributing significantly to the development and diversification of the economy in Azerbaijan. The group also received a special message from Mr. René van der Linden, former chairman of MSM and honorary president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

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Companies visited included W.P. Haton, a company in the food-processing sector, who is already present in Azerbaijan producing bread under the brand name “№1”, and the Feed Design Lab. This latter company combines education, research and the production of experimental/test feed in agriculture and is unique in Europe.