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Entrepreneurship and SME Management

Maastricht University
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Tuition EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Nov, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Maastricht, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Entrepreneurship and SME Management 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 Entrepreneurship and SME Management 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Maastricht, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Entrepreneurship and SME Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. International Business Research
  2. Entrepreneurial Theory and Research
  3. Entrepreneurial or Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Management
  4. Entrepreneurship and Research Methods
  5. Family Business
  6. Entrepreneurial Finance
  7. Value-Based Marketing
  8. Control and Accountability in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

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 bachelor’s diploma by looking at your Grade Point Average, the level of statistics and mathematics and at how well your bachelor’s 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 (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — 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

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Maastricht, Netherlands

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Nov, 2026
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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