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maastricht school of management master of science in management in international business the globally networked management school

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accreditation accreditation is the review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs why is accreditation important ·it is an effective way to let students and their families know that an institution or program provides a high standard of quality in education it gives reassurance of the degree s value now and in the future · students who apply for grants and loans are required to attend an accredited business school university or program · employers will demand that a business school university or program is accredited before deciding to provide tuition assistance to current employees evaluating the credentials of new employees or making a charitable contribution · governments require that a college university or program is accredited in order to be eligible for federal grants and loans or other funds the maastricht school of management s msc program has been accredited by the association of mbas amba and the dutch flemish accreditation organization nvao the dutch ministry of education culture and science endorses the academic standards of maastricht school of management s msc degree our msc program complies with the standards upheld by the higher education quality control organization of the netherlands the maastricht school of management is accredited by the association of collegiate business schools and programs and the international assembly for collegiate business education the dutch ministry of education culture and science endorses the academic standards of the maastricht school of management.

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meet the world in your classroom for more than half a century the maastricht school of management has fostered international cooperation through education technology and research our school offers several accredited management degree programs mba gdmba emba msc dba phd of a high caliber worldwide students have the opportunity to follow our programs either in maastricht or at one of our 25 outreach locations with more than 2000 students annually graduating in more than 20 countries the maastricht school of management is the most international business school in the netherlands this results in an extensive global network of alumni are you looking for a career in international business do you wish to become a successful manager the master of science in management in international business is the perfect instrument for you through its unique learning method this one-year program will develop the reflective practitioner in you stimulating your skills and developing your managerial knowledge the program modules are offered consecutively in two locations worldwide there is no reason why you should look elsewhere maastricht school of management has built years of expertise in applying management theory to local organizations on every continent this together with a global network of campuses and a student body that is truly multinational and culturally diverse makes our program tailored to meet the demands of the international manager of the future delivers a broad spectrum of bachelor and master programs including bsc mba and msc programs these programs are renowned for the enrichment of academic skill s they provide which creates excellent opportunities to boost the career and intellectual growth of the participants they combine the best of academia within a professional context the program is designed for young adults seeking a career in international business and who wish to be trained as successful managers in the global marketplace mastering the challenges of markets in a globalized economy requires creative management thinking and the skills to operate in culturally diverse organizations this is what the master of science in management aims to prepare you for participants are given the opportunity to share their expertise with fellow students and faculty members from all over the world in this way a unique and stimulating environment is created in which the participants knowledge and skills are enhanced both inside and outside the classroom a meeting of minds our organizations the msc program is offered jointly by maastricht school of management and open university of the netherlands ounl maastricht school of management and the ounl have pooled their vast knowledge of program delivery together the ounl the globally networked management school 5

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excellence in teaching our teaching methodology we stimulate critical thinking and transform management problems into opportunities from a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective unique to the maastricht school of management is our emphasis on working efficiently and effectively in multicultural groups an invaluable skill for the modern manager group members are carefully selected in order to maximize the learning opportunity in an environment that fosters collaboration with fellow members from different cultures and backgrounds we teach both concepts and theories of business administration as well as requiring our students to perform practical exercises lectures problem-based learning assignments case study analyses seminars discussions and independent study all play an important role in our methodology case studies provide a vehicle for identifying problems analyzing them developing solutions and ways to implement them we have a comprehensive program that still allows for personalization and flexibility the program consists of four segments foundation or pre-master ­ provides you with academic skills and a solid knowledge of business foundations integration or advanced studies in management this section provides insight into the `state-of-the-art concepts of management sciences and will aid development from a functional specialization into general management tasks specialization ­ international business performance ­ writing a master s thesis based on a current business research project your future an msc in management degree provides you with promising career prospects and greater insight in yourself an msc in management gives you the skills to operate as a successful manager in the global marketplace the advantages of choosing the maastricht school of management s msc program in international business are clear · state-of-the-artcurriculum · internationallyaccreditedprogram · multidisciplinaryteachingmethodology · comprehensiveandflexibleprogram · culturallydiversestudentbody · dedicatedinternationalfacultyandstaff · globallynetworkedknowledgecommunity · internationalattachmentabroad the globally networked management school 7

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specialization international business explores business issues which affect management in an international context builds knowledge in global supply chain management and logistics international marketing as well as in crosscultural management and managing change in multinational corporations provides insights into successful technology and innovation management and entrepreneurship prepares future managers for successful engagement in transnational and multinational business activities part of the specialization courses will be taught abroad what made my msm experience unique is that we were taught by professors and academics from different fields and backgrounds and nationalities most of them showed me how i can apply the things they taught me in practice shu-lin tang the netherlands 8 maastricht school of management

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the msm experience is just as the dean described it our first day like a pressure cooker it has been a lot of work but i have learnt a lot in a short space of time and made friendships that i hope will last for a long time ekamma inanga nigeria the globally networked management school 9

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curriculum course foundation or pre-master academic skills presentation and academic writing skills research skills 1 literature statistics for research and business research skills 2 methodology research skills 3 business research project business foundation and practice financial and management accounting business finance and economics total foundation or pre-master integration or advanced studies in management introduction to management the business environment organization 1 structures processes organization 2 people roles management control and information systems integration total integration or advanced studies in management specialization international business global supply chain management international marketing cross cultural management managing in change innovation and new business ventures total specialization master s thesis total 4 4 4 4 4 20 20 90 32 32 32 32 32 160 8 8 8 8 8 40 80 80 80 80 80 400 400 1800 2 4 4 4 4 2 20 16 32 32 32 32 16 160 4 8 8 8 8 4 40 40 80 80 80 80 40 400 24 5 4 5 5 5 6 3 3 30 192 40 32 40 40 40 48 24 24 240 48 10 8 10 10 10 12 6 6 60 480 100 80 100 100 100 120 60 60 600 ects contact hours lecture days study hours the european credit transfer and accumulation system ects is a student-centered system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a program the maastricht school of management reserves the right to change the name of a course or design of curriculum due to evolving market trends 10 maastricht school of management

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during my time at msm i learned on lots of management theories and got used to analyzing business problems by using those theories this program helped me not only in academic areas but also in aspects of thinking changjin feng china the globally networked management school 11

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admission the requirements and procedure necessary for admission to the maastricht school of management ensure that the high quality of the msc program in international business is maintained candidates are admitted on a competitive basis the main requirements for admission to the msc program in international business are · abachelor sdegreeoritsequivalentfromarecognized university preferably with a foundation in economics and management · ifyourpreviouseducationwasnotinenglish,youmust score at least 79 on the internet-based toefl 213 on the computer-based toefl or 550 on the paper-based toefl test of english as a foreign language an equivalent score on an approved alternative test is adequate we also accept an overall ielts international english language testing system score of 6.0 · gmatgraduatemanagementadmissiontestscoreofat least 500 preferred more detailed information on the admission requirements and financial details can be found on our web site www.msm.nl during the first few days after i got to know my classmates i already realized how lucky i am to benefit from the experience and culture of 15 people coming from four different continents and six countries marcel barthels germany 12 maastricht school of management

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www.msm.nl maastricht school of management maastricht programs department p.o box 1203 6201 be maastricht the netherlands visiting address endepolsdomein 150 6229 ep maastricht telephone +31 43 38 70 808 fax +31 43 38 70 800 admissions@msm.nl e-mail

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