Why this programme?
In a competitive business environment, companies need to innovate in order to stay ahead. This means that knowledge is becoming a key business asset. It is also becoming increasingly difficult for organisations to find and retain qualified employees. As a result, the effective use and development of human capital is a strategic decision that companies can no longer ignore. The master’s programme Learning and Development in Organisations introduces you to the key concepts of learning and development in the workplace.
What will you learn?
Management of Learning will challenge you on a theoretical and practical level. Drawing on a range of disciplines, this programme will give you an understanding of how knowledge and skills can be effectively used and developed on an individual, group and organisational level. You will consider learning from a self-development as well as a business point of view, by analysing labour markets and the wider economy, skills shortages and organisational change.
After you’ve completed the programme, you'll be able to:
- understand changing labour markets and their effects on organisations
- analyse human resource development and management issues
- think strategically and offer effective solutions to human resource problems
- apply your theoretical and quantitative knowledge to real workplace issues
- participate in discussions on a managerial level
This programme is perfect for you if you are a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities. While the terms ‘human resources’ and ‘human capital’ sound quite theoretical and corporate, this programme is very much about people: how they interact, learn and develop in the workplace. You should therefore have good interpersonal skills and be able to work well in a team.
Close contact with alumni and professionals
At Maastricht University, we are all about bringing the world right into our classrooms. We keep close contact with our alumni and other professionals working in human resource development. They help us keep our programmes relevant and they're able to give you a first-hand account of the challenges you’ll encounter after you’ve graduated. In this programme, you will:
- assist an HR consultant on a human resource development problem for a real company
- take a skills course supervised by one of our alumni
- work on assignments sent to us by alumni and other professionals in the field
- have the opportunity to go to lunches and join us on company visits
We even have a Management of Learning Day during which we invite professionals from various organisations to share their views on different issues. You'll therefore have plenty of opportunities to expand your professional network and to get first-hand accounts of the latest developments in the field.
Management of Learning Day
Once a year, SBE organises a Management of Learning Day, aimed at increasing people's awareness of the programme. Through lectures and workshops during this event, we hope to attract new master's students and facilitate the exchange of ideas between current, future and past students. Curious about this year's programme?
Visit the MoL day website
World-class education
It's never business as usual at Maastricht University. Not only do our academic programmes incorporate the latest developments in each field, but we also focus on research and innovation in education itself. One of our three university-wide research themes is Learning & Innovation. With the creation of EdLab and the continuing improvement of our education strategies, you can be confident that not only will you know your chosen discipline inside and out, but you will also have the best learning experience possible.
Small groups = big advantages
Problem-Based Learning
As with most UM programmes, the School of Business and Economics uses Problem-Based Learning (PBL). In small tutorial groups of no more than 15 students, you seek solutions to ‘problems’ taken from real-world situations. Instructors only give help as needed, allowing you to develop independence and problem-solving skills useful to your career. This dynamic, collaborative system has one of the highest knowledge retention rates of any teaching method.
Maastricht University students on Problem-Based Learning
Amazing education opportunities @ SBE
Excellence programmes
To help students to excel, we developed the following excellence programmes:
- International Triangle Programme
- Dual Degree Programmes
- Global Innovation Challenge
- MARBLE Programme
- PREMIUM Honours Programme
Internships Office & TIP
The Internship Office has an extensive database of internship opportunities and is on hand for guidance and counselling. Students also have the option of combining their thesis and internship. During the Thesis-Internship Programme (TIP), your thesis will be written on a topic relevant to a company or organisation during a part-time internship.
Career development & Maastricht Business Days
We believe that partnerships, networking and Problem-Based Learning are crucial to connect our students to the business world. Together with our partners and alumni, we organise events to support students in their development and expand their networks.
International experience
Maastricht University is among the top 15 most international universities in the world. We encourage our students to see themselves as world citizens, and our educational programmes encourage study abroad, multilingualism, cultural exchange and sensitivity, and international career goals.
The International Classroom
UM embraces the International Classroom, an environment where our differences become our strengths. From day one, you’ll be challenged with differing viewpoints and experiences as you interact with staff and students from all over the world. This kind of interaction brings you closer to the programme’s goal of teaching you not only facts and concepts but also international accessibility and understanding. SBE is one of the most international faculties at Maastricht University, with over 60% of students and 55% of the academic staff coming from abroad, representing roughly 60 different nationalities.
Study abroad and get to know new people
Students from every one-year, full-time SBE master’s programme can apply for a master’s exchange semester. However, a master's exchange is only possible if you have 100% study progress. Students who will be doing their exchange in a third, extended, semester will take priority over students who will run into more of a study delay. Competition for exchange positions is high, and applying for a semester abroad does not guarantee a spot or that you will be allocated to your preferred choice. SBE will consider your study progress, motivation, academic achievements and curriculum vitae in the selection process.
- For more information, please contact the International Relations Office.
- If you are already an SBE student, you can find more information in the student portal.
Take your degree anywhere!
The SBE has the ‘Triple Crown’ of accreditations: from the American AASCB, the British AMBA and the European-wide EQUIS. This means your degree is recognised in many places throughout the world: perfect for an international career or postgraduate studies abroad.
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