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As we approach the close of another impactful year, we reflect on the achievements, initiatives, and growth that have defined 2024 for the Maastricht School of Management. This year has been filled with milestones that highlight our commitment to excellence in education, research, and global collaboration. We are proud to celebrate Maastricht University’s continued top position in the 2024 Better World MBA ranking, emphasising our dedication to sustainability and social impact in business education. This shows in the successful launch of our Global Online MBA this year, which currently has over 25 students following the programme. Our Executive PhD welcomed the participants of the second intake for an on-campus workshop, focusing on conceptual framing and the literature review. Additionally, our Short Executive Programmes have continued to attract and inspire leaders seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge. You can read more about all upcoming Short Executive Programmes below. On the international front, MSM's Expert Centre on Emerging Economies has made significant strides with an impactful CB-VET project in Ghana as part of the EU Erasmus+ programme. Additionally, the team visited South Africa for the Platform of Vocational Excellence (PoVE) in Water conference, further strengthening MSM's global partnerships. Where one project begins, another ends. In this case, the first MOBILISE mobility programme ended with an evaluation mission and a final workshop here in The Netherlands. This newsletter serves as a celebration of these achievements and a token of appreciation to all who make MSM a thriving hub of innovation and impact. Although we are heading into the new year in a few weeks, we can look back at 2024 with a sense of pride. In the 2024 Yearbook Video, our students share how they experienced their academic year at MSM. Warm wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Meinhard Gans |
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Maastricht University maintains top position in 2024 Better World MBA Ranking |
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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. Corporate Knights is a leading magazine in sustainable business. Securing sixth place overall and first place in the Netherlands, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics stands ahead of some of the world’s most prestigious programmes. |
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Why Nations Fall and the Narrow Corridor - by Diederik de Boer, Julius Gatune, and Andre Dellevoet |
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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics highlights a critical truth: institutions shape the trajectory of nations. In their landmark work Why Nations Fail (2013), Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson argue that institutions—whether inclusive or extractive—determine a country’s economic development. History plays a vital role, as the institutions inherited from colonial rule often persist long after independence. |
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MSM Executive PhD in Private Sector Development: a truly unique experience |
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Recently, MSM welcomed the participants of the second intake of the MSM Executive PhD in Private Sector Development for their second on-campus workshops. The workshops involved refining a conceptual framing and how to complete the literature review. In addition, the participants presented their work so far to receive feedback but also to learn from each other. |
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Global Insights and Practical Skills: Reflections on MSM’s Project Management Programme |
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The project management programme has equipped me with a solid understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. The knowledge gained throughout the project management programme will greatly benefit me in my professional career," said Mr Elton Valla (South Africa) on the final day of MSM’s Short Executive Programme in Project Management. The programme offers two formats: a fully online version spanning four weeks, and a blended version, which includes a five-day face-to-face training in Maastricht following the four-week online component. |
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Leading Change Management successfully |
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From 18 - 22 November 2024, another Short Executive Programme on Change Management took place at MSM. The programme brought together professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, creating a rich learning environment where participants could exchange insights and experiences. |
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Mastering Strategic Leadership: Empowering leaders from around the globe |
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From 11–17 November 2024, MSM welcomed 21 professionals from 14 different countries to Maastricht for the Short Executive Programme on Strategic Leadership. Participants from Albania, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Sudan, Kosovo, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Vietnam, Italy, Oman, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Libya gathered to develop their leadership skills, share diverse insights, and learn how to tackle complex global challenges with strategic precision. |
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Successful conclusion of the first MOBILISE mobility program in the Netherlands |
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The first MOBILISE mobility program, designed to provide international trainees from Egypt, Ethiopia and Tunisia with hands-on experience in the horticulture sector, concluded successfully with an evaluation mission and a final workshop in the Netherlands. From September 22nd to 27th, an evaluation mission was conducted to assess the overall implementation of the program, bringing together key project stakeholders and the trainees for reflective activities and discussions. |
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CB-VET Ghana project unites education and industry in climate-smart agriculture training |
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Maastricht School of Management (MSM) is proud to announce the successful activation of working groups within the VET Ecosystem for Employability in Ghana (CB-VET) project, where MSM leads as a key partner. This development was marked by a recent workshop organized by our Ghanaian collaborators, launching these working groups as essential hubs for collaboration and knowledge sharing. By uniting stakeholders from both the education and industry sectors, we are laying the groundwork for climate-smart agriculture training that directly responds to local market needs. |
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Strengthening Global Partnerships: PoVE Water Conference in South Africa |
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Last week, from 18 to 22 November 2024, the Platform of Vocational Excellence (PoVE) in Water conference took place in South Africa, hosted by the Stellenbosch University Water Institute. Maastricht School of Management (MSM) was proud to be part of this significant event, which brought together delegates from Latvia, the Netherlands, Germany, Estonia, and the Czech Republic at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS). |
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New and upcoming programmes |
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Global Online MBA Master in Management Full-time MBA Executive PhD |
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Upcoming events |
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MSM World Tour
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MSM videos |
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Watch the compilation video of the MSM Graduation Day below. Click on the image below to watch the video.
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| Working together for better global management |
    
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