Fulltime MBA

The global business environment of today needs executives who can recognize global trends and respond successfully to them. The Maastricht School of Management MBA program raises the standard of management knowledge and practice of managers and mid-career professionals through the study of management theory based on empirical research, all in a multicultural, multidisciplinary setting. Our MBA participants have the opportunity to share their expertise with fellow students and faculty members from all over the world. Thus a unique, stimulating environment is created, in which your knowledge and skills are enhanced both inside and outside the classroom.

Our proximity to other major European countries and our global network of partners only adds to our attractiveness as an international management school. More than 2500 participants from over 30 different countries graduate every year with either a Masters or a Doctors degree in Business Administration (MBA or DBA), or a diploma from one of our Executive Programs.

The MSM MBA provides you with:

State-of-the-art curriculum
Global network
International outlook
Global study potential
Multicultural environment
Enhanced career potential

The main prerequisite for admission to the MBA Program is a sound academic background. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, preferably with a foundation in economics and management.

Furthermore, an applicant should have at least three or more years of relevant working experience.

A GMAT score of at least 500 is the desirable prerequisite for enrollment.

Proficiency in English is absolutely essential for the MBA Program. Applicants whose previous education has been in a language other than English, must submit evidence of proficiency in the English language by achieving the following scores:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
88 internet-based test
230 computer-based test
570 paper-based test

or

IELTS score of 6.5

or

An equivalent standard on an alternative test.


Admission Procedures
Candidates are admitted to MSM on a competitive basis. To apply for admission to one of MSM’s Programs, please fill out our online application form .

In order to complete the application process we also need the following documents:

• Copies of bachelor/master degree
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of English proficiency
• Two reference letters
• Personal Resume
• Motivational Letter

All letters and documents must be submitted in, or accompanied by certified translations in English, the official working language at MSM.

As soon as we have received your online application we will provide you with the details of how to submit the required documents and the non-refundable application fee of € 75.

Applications are proccessed immediately on receipt. However, the deadline for applications is June 1st of the respective year in which the candidate wishes to enroll. Each application will be processed on an individual basis. The Graduate Admissions Board will make a decision based on the candidate’s prior academic performance, work experience and overall achievements and goals. We will inform you of the Admissions Board's decision as soon as possible.

MSM reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission if candidates fail to satisfy all requirements or if it is determined that admission was obtained through the use of falsified, altered or embellished information.


Transfer Credit
MSM welcomes applicants for transfer admission, in particular to the Integration and/or Focus Segments of the MBA Program. Acceptance to MSM as a transfer participant is based largely on the Graduate Admission Board’s evaluation of the participant’s previous academic record. Transfer credit is granted for comparable academic work at other institutions.

Normally, participants interested in transferring to MSM must meet the following requirements:

• Submit a completed application with a € 75 application fee which is   non-refundable and covers all administrative expenses;
• Provide two reference letters;
• Provide official university transcripts;
• Submit a catalog from the previous institution attended.