Program Overview
The Business Intelligence and Smart Services at Maastricht University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Intelligence and Smart Services programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Intelligence and Smart Services programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Smart Innovation Project 1
- Service Design
- Business Analytics
- Business Intelligence for Smart Services
- Smart Innovation Project 2
- MSc thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For this master\'s programme selection takes place on the basis of your quality and suitability. For this your motivation, prior qualifications and your (professional) experience are important.
The Board of Admission evaluates the quality of your bachelors diploma by looking at your Grade Point Average, the level of statistics and mathematics and at how well your bachelors programme corresponds with the MSc programme.All applicants should meet the general requirements:
- submit your curriculum vitae,
- write a letter of motivation,
- demonstrate proficiency in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Maastricht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Maastricht University
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
