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As we conclude the 2025–2026 academic year, Maastricht School of Management (MSM-UM) is thrilled to celebrate remarkable achievements, global recognition, and impactful international collaborations. On campus, "learning beyond the classroom" took center stage. MSM Corporate Week 2026 connected students with industry leaders, while our immersive MBA Summer School welcomed a diverse, global cohort of 188 students across six specialized expertise tracks. We also hosted two Executive MBA tracks from Nanjing University (NJU) and co-hosted the joint MSM-NJU Academic Conference exploring the green economy. Innovation and capacity-building advanced significantly this quarter. Our May 2024 Executive PhD participants successfully defended their Research Frameworks, clearing the path for data collection on global business trends. Abroad, our Expert Centre on Emerging Economies (ECEE) spearheaded vital capacity-building initiatives focusing on quality assurance, digital transformation, and AI in higher education. Furthermore, our Erasmus+ mobility project for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) took partners to Greece to explore innovative agrifood ecosystems, the Erasmus+ Greening Ethiopia initiative hosted a workshop in Addis Ababa to co-create a university sustainability assessment framework, and the MOBILISE project hosted a successful entrepreneur pitching competition in Tunis. Our commitment to excellence was validated by outstanding 2026 ranking updates. In CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings, Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) strengthened its premier standing: our Full-Time MBA retained its Tier One status, and the Online MBA secured 3rd place globally. Furthermore, MSM’s open executive programmes, as part of SBE, were again recognized in the global Financial Times Executive Education Open-enrolment Ranking. Thank you to the entire MSM community for your dedication. Dr. Diederik de Boer |
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MSM Corporate Week 2026: Connecting students with industry, alumni and future career opportunities |
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During the annual MSM Corporate Week, our residential students had the opportunity to take the next step in their career development journey by gaining valuable insights into different industries, expanding their professional network, and reflecting on their future career paths. |
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Shaping the Future Green Economy: Key Insights from the MSM–Nanjing University Academic Conference |
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On Thursday 21 May 2026, MSM together with its long-term partner Nanjing University hosted a successful online Academic Conference on the theme of Green Economy: Sustainable Solutions for Business, Management, and Economics. |
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MSM MBA Summer School 2026 – Global Perspectives, Shared Learning |
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From 13 to 27 June 2026, Maastricht once again became a meeting place for ambitious professionals from around the world during the MSM MBA Summer School 2026. This year, 188 students participated in the two-week programme, representing a diverse mix of cultures, professional backgrounds and industries. |
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Executive PhD participants successfully defend their Research Framework |
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Participants of the May 2024 intake of the MSM-UM Executive PhD in Private Sector Development programme recently reached an important milestone in their PhD journey: the defence of their Research Framework, marking the completion of the second stage of the programme. |
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Two Executive MBA cohorts from Nanjing University visit MSM for an immersive learning experience |
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In April, MSM was honoured to welcome two cohorts from our long-standing partner Nanjing University to Maastricht for an intensive week of academic learning, international exchange, and company visits. |
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Strengthening Collaboration on Digital Transformation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education |
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In the first week of June, MSM had the pleasure of hosting partners from Uganda involved in the Erasmus+ cooperation project “ODeL–UG: Enhancing Access and Quality of the Higher Education Landscape in Uganda through Open-Distance e-Learning.” |
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MOBILISE pitching competition in Tunis awards three young entrepreneurship projects |
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On 13 May 2026, the MOBILISE project hosted a pitching competition at the residence of the Dutch Ambassador in Tunis, marking the culmination of the entrepreneurship support programme for the second cohort of MOBILISE participants in Tunisia. |
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Greening Ethiopia: Launching a Climate-Responsive Higher Education Initiative |
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Greening Ethiopia is a four-year initiative that strengthens the role of Ethiopian universities as key drivers of the country’s green transition. The project supports the integration of sustainability into higher education policy, university operations, research and teaching, with a strong focus on sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. |
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Erasmus+ Mobility to Greece Showcases Climate-Smart Agriculture and Innovation Ecosystems |
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From 25 to 30 May 2026, partners of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training project “Building Inclusive Centres of Vocational Excellence for Skills and Employment Development in the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Sector,” coordinated by MSM-UM, participated in a study visit to Thessaloniki, Greece. |
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Ethiopian universities prepare for sustainability assessments through co-creation training in Addis Ababa |
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From 16 to 18 June 2026, representatives from four Ethiopian universities and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education gathered in Addis Ababa for a three-day Sustainability Assessment Training under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project Greening Ethiopia. |
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Continued Global Recognition for SBE’s Executive Education by Financial Times |
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We are proud to announce that, as part of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE), MSM’s open executive programmes have once again been recognised in the global Financial Times Executive Education Open-enrolment Ranking. |
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Maastricht University strengthens global standing in CEO Magazine’s 2026 MBA Rankings |
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Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) is proud to announce another strong performance in the 2026 Global MBA Rankings by CEO Magazine, with its MBA programmes once again recognised among the world’s leading business education offerings. |
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New and upcoming programmes |
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Global Online MBA Master in Management Full-time MBA Short Executive Programmes – upcoming programmes |
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Past and upcoming events |
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Video Webinar | Bridging study and career: Explore MSM's Career and Personal Development Track (CPDT) |
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MSM videos |
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Watch our latest alumni testimonials video from the 2026 Corporate Week Click on the image below to watch the video.
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| Working together for better global management |
   
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