Overview

Key facts:

The Strategic Leadership program at Maastricht School of Management deals with processes aimed at setting the organization’s direction, objectives and priorities in the ever-changing landscape. It also deals with focusing the internal energy and resources to achieve the objectives and at aligning internal and external stakeholders. Strategic management and leadership is about analysis, decision making and planning. This all with the aim to implement strategic plans to realize the desired performance.

Both private and public organizations need to adapt to numerous outside world developments such as technological developments, economic development, the need for more social responsibility and increased international competition.

Accreditation

Maastricht School of Management (MSM) is part of the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE). SBE has been awarded three prestigious accreditations, AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, resulting in what is known as the Triple Crown accreditation. Only 1% of business schools worldwide can boast this honour, many of which are SBE partner institutes.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Analysis of external developments and internal organization characteristics and capabilities

Mission, vision and strategic goals as part of the strategic framework

Strategy as the ‘grand plan’ to realize objectives

Strategy implementation and monitoring

The role of leadership in strategy planning and implementation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 3 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-11-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-03 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-04-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-08 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Early bird deadline for the programme in November 2025: 4 August 2025. Early bird deadline for the programme in April 2026: 18 February 2026

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Organisational Behaviour Strategic Management Leadership View 7 other Short Courses in Leadership in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have the ability to function academically and professionally at Bachelor level.
Because it is an interactive programme, candidates should have an adequate level of spoken and written English (C1 of C2 level) to be able to follow the programme and to actively participate. If it turns out and applicant does not have the sufficient level of English, a certificate will not be awarded.
Personal résumé / CV demonstrating the minimum requirement of at least 5 - 7 years of relevant working experience, obtained after your bachelor’s degree
Copy of your passport or your EU identity card (valid on the start date of your programme)
To submit your online application, you have to complete all required fields and upload the necessary documents.
If your application is complete, we will invite you for an interview with two MSM staff members (Zoom). This interview will give MSM the chance to learn more about your individual motivations for joining the programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

2799 EUR/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2799 EUR for the full programme during 3 days.
EU/EEA

2799 EUR/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2799 EUR for the full programme during 3 days.

10% Early Bird Discount is applicable.

Living costs for Maastricht

700 - 1170 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Corporate Discount:

15% for 2 participants coming from the same organization within 1 academic year

25% for 3 participants coming from the same organization within 1 academic year

40% for 4 - 6 participants coming from the same organization within 1 academic year

Alumni Lifelong Learning:

15% discount for Maastricht School of Management registered Alumni.

Deans Development fund: based on country of residence

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