Overview
The International Business - Entrepreneurship and Business Development from Maastricht University is part of the master's programme in International Business and is for students interested in the launching of start-up ventures and new business development by existing corporations. It offers state-of-the-art insights on how individuals and organisations can increase their chances of entrepreneurial success.
It also looks into how entrepreneurs can ride the waves of digitalisation and sustainability as two of the most powerful market influences. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, entrepreneurship has become the new paradigm for strategic thinking and this programme prepares students for a successful career in this dynamic and entrepreneurial setting.
Career prospects
As a graduate, you can look for work in:
- business start-ups
- taking over family businesses
- management functions in SMEs
- public research institutes
- venture capital firms and banks
- consultancy firms
- PhD research into entrepreneurship and related topics
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Business Innovation and Sustainable Development
- Data Analytics
- MSc Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Maastricht, Netherlands
Disciplines
Entrepreneurship Management Studies International Business View 80 other Masters in Management Studies in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
- Upload a grades transcript from each university you have attended, plus a translation if the original is not in English.
- Curriculum vitae
- List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
- Motivation letter
- Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
- Description of your statistics courses
- Upload proof of all relevant statistics courses that you followed during your bachelor’s programme.
- Official GMAT or GRE score report
- A recent passport picture
- A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
21400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21400 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2601 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Maastricht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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