Overview
MSME’s are the key players in local economic development. What factors have led to their growth and what factors have held them back? To what extent do local MSME’s adhere to ESG (economic, social and governance) standards? This course will touch upon the most important topics related to development of the private sector and provide ample ground for debate and reflection.
Key facts:
Through this program you will get a better understanding of how the private sector in emerging economies can be developed. It will offer some space to reflect upon and discuss past and present development both from an aid perspective as well as through local avenues of private sector development such as micro-finance, impact investments and business development services. Small Business Development in Emerging Economies is offered at Maastricht School of Management.
Accreditation
ATHEA
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Following topics will be discussed in this course:
- Entrepreneurship and business start-up
- Business growth
- Organizational development and management
- Local, regional and international markets
- Enabling environment
- Business partnership and networks
- Business ethics
Lecturers
Mr. André Dellevoet, is an expert in private sector development, development finance, corporate social responsibility and good governance, having worked with over 600 companies across Africa under different private sector development programs.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- 6 weeks before start of the program (the visa application process can take up to 6 weeks)
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Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic 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 program, candidates should have an adequate level of spoken and written English to be able to follow the program and to actively participate.
- If it turns out and applicant does not have the sufficient level of English, a certificate will not be awarded.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
2799 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2799 EUR for the full programme during 5 days. -
EU/EEA
2799 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2799 EUR for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Maastricht
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities can be combined up to 50% of the full tuition fee.
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 yearF
or > 6 participants we will offer a tailor made program
Alumni Lifelong Learning:
15% discount for MSM Alumni
Dean's Development Fund
The Dean's Development Fund is created for specific countries, thus the amount of discount is based on your country of residence.