11 Short courses offered by the university

The AI for Executives (Online) from Maastricht School of Management is an online programme designed to equip executives, managers and business leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to lead AI-driven transformations within their organisations.

This Short Executive Programme from Maastricht School of Management equips professionals from the private sector, public institutions, semi-public bodies, and development organisations with consultancy-level skills and practical frameworks to identify funding opportunities, design competitive project proposals, and institutionalise long-term fundraising systems.

The Project Management course at Maastricht School of Management enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and essential techniques for successful, cost-effective management of both large- and small-scale projects.

Research competencies and skills are essential for the effective conduct and understanding of research and ultimately for evidence-based decision-making. The Applied Research Methods course at Maastricht School of Management offers you a unique opportunity to develop your academic skills and scientific mindset.

Every policy decision is based on an expectation: that it will change behaviour and lead to a desired outcome. But how can we assess whether that expectation is realistic before a policy is implemented? Join the Predicting Policy Impact course offered at Maastricht School of Management.

This Leading Strategy programme from Maastricht School of Management takes a practical approach to strategic leadership. Participants explore how strategy is developed, tested, and implemented inside real organizations. The programme combines analytical frameworks with real executive experience to demonstrate how strategic thinking becomes embedded in day-to-day leadership decisions.

This Change Management program at Maastricht School of Management will help you to understand the rationale and objectives of organizational change and how to communicate these to the stakeholders involved. 

The Personal Leadership Skills course from Maastricht School of Management s flexible in its setup and can be adapted to the specific needs and input of the participants during the course. 

Rigorous empirical research demands more than statistical know-how. It requires the judgement to match the right method to the right question, and to defend that choice to reviewers, decision-makers, and peers. Join the From Research Question to Analytical Strategy course offered at Maastricht School of Management.

This programme provides a practical roadmap for embedding sustainability at the heart of corporate strategy, integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainable finance, and Environmental, Social en Governance (ESG) performance management with circular economy principles to drive sustainable growth. 

The executive short course from Maastricht School of Management addresses unconscious biases and cultural expectation realities head-on while equipping participants with the tools to lead with confidence, resilience, and impact. Cultivating inclusive and resilient leaders is essential for driving innovation, equity, and long-term organizational success.