International Business - Strategy and Innovation Maastricht University

Overview

The International Business - Strategy and Innovation at  Maastricht University  is a ‘big-picture’ programme. You’ll be exposed to a broad range of international business issues and will learn how to integrate these strategically in the decision-making process. To succeed in today's complex business world, you need the ability to look beyond the obvious, easy answers, to come up with creative solutions and new approaches to old problems. You'll be able to put your creativity to work in this programme and will learn to help businesses be adaptable so they're better able to gain and maintain a competitive advantage. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in business or a business-related subject will do well, though this is not essential. Our students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including health sciences, engineering and European studies.

Career: 

Strategy and Innovation focuses on two important aspects of international business while maintaining a broad perspective, which means that a wide variety of senior-level positions will be open to you. You will be highly sought-after by large organisations looking for managers with a good grounding in international business and the ability to see the big picture. And your leadership and communication skills will also be an asset to smaller companies who are looking to get beyond the initial stages of growth. You may also choose to join a consultancy firm or start your own company.

The graduates find jobs in:

• consulting firms
• B2C and B2B companies
• large multinationals
• small and medium enterprises
• research institutes or departments