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accreditation accreditation is the review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs why is accreditation important · it is a major way to let students their families and future employers know that an institution or program provides high quality education it gives reassurance of the degree s value now and in the future · students who apply for grants and loans need to attend a business school university or program that is accredited · employers ask if 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 mba programs have been accredited by the association of mbas amba the association of collegiate business schools acbsp the assembly of collegiate business education iacbe 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 mba degree our mba program complies with the standards upheld by the higher education quality control organization of the netherlands 02 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 worldwide our school offers several accredited high-quality management degree programs mba emba mm dba phd students have the opportunity to follow our programs either in maastricht or on 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 why should you choose the maastricht school of management mba program today s global business environment needs executives who recognize worldwide trends and respond successfully to them our mba program raises the standards of management knowledge and practice through the study and understanding of business administration theory based on empirical research our mba students share their experiences and expertise with fellow students and faculty members from all over the world an innovative and stimulating multicultural learning environment is created one in which the participants knowledge and skills are continuously challenged both inside and outside the classroom the globally networked management school 03

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a global community eno l inanga msc faia acad the maastricht school of management without doubt is a unique institution its global network with partner institutions and the diversity of the cultural background of its enterprising students amply testify to this fact indeed there are few business schools in the world if any where you can find thirty-five countries represented in one mba class a small united nations one can say what many may not know is that this is equally true for the school s faculty lunch often provides the opportunity to share personal experiences in addition to academic discussions not long ago a british colleague who had worked in east africa for some years before joining msm was telling us about an amazing encounter with gorillas i told him that the first and only time i ever saw a gorilla was in a london zoo when i was a student an american colleague exclaimed this sounds incredible an african seeing a gorilla for the first time in london and a european seeing gorillas in africa isn t msm unique emeritus prof of accounting and business finance eno l inanga msc faia acad 04 maastricht school of management

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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 important roles 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 provides a solid knowledge base in each of the major management disciplines core multidisciplinary courses with a broader focus specialization one out of four specializations is chosen performance ­ writing a master theses based on a current business research project your future an mba degree can help you to return to your respective organization with promising career prospects and greater confidence an mba degree gives you the skills to take on new responsibilities with increased opportunities for advancement an mba degree opens doors for new positions with higher salaries the advantages of choosing the maastricht school of management s mba program are clear internationally accredited program multidisciplinary teaching methodology comprehensive and flexible program culturally diverse student body dedicated international faculty and staff globally networked knowledge community the globally networked management school 05

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an international outlook michela frey mba-international business san francisco ca usa my time at the maastricht school of management was exciting challenging exhilarating and frustrating all at the same time it really opened my eyes to the world of international business and has made me excited about the opportunities that lie ahead the international nature of the experience is by far one of the best things about studying in maastricht i have extremely enjoyed working with and becoming friends with people from all across the world it was so nice to meet people from different countries and learn about their cultures and their day-to-day lives as well as about how they do business my study at the maastricht school of management has made me more passionate about international business coming from the u.s in the past i sometimes felt like i lived in my own little world but studying and living in europe has opened my eyes to the vast potential of the global economy i am especially interested in the field of international strategic alliances where i want to pursue a career after a few years of saving up some capital i would like to start my own business thanks to the maastricht school of management now i have a business plan to do so the professors in maastricht taught me not only economics and case studies but also how to expand my limited beliefs and find my purpose and passion in life in addition to the top-notch academics at the school maastricht is such a great location one that gives you the chance to travel to so many different countries in such a short period of time there is so much history and culture out there to enjoy i am glad i could take advantage of it while i was there 06 maastricht school of management

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mba program specializations the maastricht school of management provides a comprehensive post-graduate education in business administration to young and midcareer professionals our mission is to advance our students knowledge of management and to train them to be leaders in a dynamic global business environment you can choose from the following specializations accounting and finance focuses on contemporary theoretical and practical issues in the fields of accounting and finance strengthens managerial decision-making in financial situations ideal for current or prospective security analysts portfolio managers controllers bankers project finance managers accountants financial analysts financial managers as well as trainers and researchers in these and related fields corporate strategy and economic policy provides a firm conceptual and analytic foundation for economic policy making and managerial decision-making in complex environments the concept of strategy is discussed in the broad framework of economic policy technology development and transfer government regulations and globally competitive environments targeted to current and future general managers in private and public organizations as well as government executives in related fields management information systems gives insight into the tools and techniques of the digital revolution with a focus on business rather than on technology covers the application of e-business technology in value networks supply chain management and customer relationship management ideal for product managers supply chain professionals as well as the marketing specialists who want to exploit the potential of the internet to the fullest international business explores business issues which affect management in an international context builds knowledge of advanced technologies in communication and logistics as well as in governmental policies regarding trade perfect for current or future managers engaged in transnational and multinational business activities as well as trainers and researchers in international business the maastricht school of management reserves the right to withdraw a specialization from the program if the minimum number of participants is not met or to change the name and contents of a course due to evolving market trends the globally networked management school 07

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curriculum structure foundation september october november december msm core january february march course ects1 credits equivalent teaching hours 2 no of teaching days 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 foundation quantitative methods financial management managerial economics accounting for managers i financial accounting accounting for managers ii management accounting total foundation 3 3 3 3 3 15 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 120 hours 4 days 4 days 4 days 4 days 4 days 2 msm core 2.1 business in the global arena 1 globalization 2 trade investment 3 global macro-economics 2.2 finance in international markets 1 capital markets institutions 2 international finance 3 corporate governance 2.3 managing cultural diversity 1 team dynamics 2 human resources management 3 cross-cultural management 2.4 marketing in a global context 1 global marketing management 2 international customer market and industry analysis 2.5 global supply chain management 1 operations management management sciences 2 it global value chain management 3 supply chain management 2.6 leading change in multinationals corporate level 1 corporate restructuring change management 2 corporate social responsibility and ethics 3 managing and structuring organizations 2.7 innovation new business ventures 1 intrapreneurship 2 entrepreneurship 3 innovation management 2.8 global corporate strategy 1 strategy formation 2 strategy implementation 4 32 hours 5 days 4 32 hours 5 days 4 32 hours 5 days 4 32 hours 5 days 4 32 hours 5 days 4 32 hours 5 days 4 32 hours 5 days 4 32 hours 5 days total msm core 32 256 hours

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specialization april may june performence july august graduation september course ects1 credits equivalent teaching hours 2 no of teaching days 3 specialization corporate strategy and economic policy csep accounting and finance a&f management information systems mis international business ib corporate strategy and economic policy csep strategic performance management corporate restructuring strategic management of technology innovation economic policy and implementation accounting and finance a&f strategic performance management advanced financial accounting strategic management accounting portfolio management management information systems mis strategic performance management transforming to e-business management information systems technology management information systems intelligence international business ib strategic performance management international business studies marketing service management international strategic alliances total specialization 4 master thesis business project total 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 13 20 80 32 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 32 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 32 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 32 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 104 hours 160 hours 640 hours 5 days 4 days 4 days 4 days 5 days 4 days 4 days 4 days 5 days 4 days 4 days 4 days 5 days 4 days 4 days 4 days [1 [2 ects stands for european credit transfer system one credit corresponds with 8 teaching hours

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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 mba program is maintained candidates are admitted on a competitive basis the main requirements for admission to the mba program are · bachelor s degree or equivalent from a recognized university preferably with a foundation in economics and management · proof of english proficiency required if your native language is not english minimum toefl score 550 paper based 213 computer based 79 internet based minimum ielts score 6.0 · gmat graduate management admission test score of at least 500 is recommended · three or more years of professional work experience for candidates without the required work experience we offer the opportunity to enroll in our master of management program more detailed information on the admission requirements and financial details can be found on our web site www.msm.nl 10 maastricht school of management

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the enriched course program and contacts i made through the global msm network surpassed all my expectations davie kavinya malawi challenging fun exciting interesting exhausting fulfilling eloisa acosta molina honduras the strategic location of maastricht made me decide to study here nia larissa lemuella aryani poerba indonesia we were unavoidably trained to deal with different cultures pero mocan macedonia the globally networked management school 11

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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 43 387 08 08 fax +31 43 387 08 00 e-mail admissions@msm.nl

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