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Do you enjoy science and engineering and would you like to apply it in medical applications? Be one of the first students for this new and unique English-taught bachelor’s programme, where you will learn to design and develop medical therapies, products and devices for research and clinical use in regenerative medicine. You will build bridges between the fields of science (biology, chemistry, data science), engineering (mathematics, physics, materials), medicine (physiology, anatomy) and entrepreneurship, that are well represented in the curriculum. Moreover, you develop yourself as a professional and learn how to speak the different languages of various experts and how to market your regeneration-based solutions.

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We are living in a world where digital technology shapes every aspect of our lives: from social media algorithms influencing beliefs and choices to AI radically transforming industries and jobs. In such a world, the ability to critically understand and responsibly engage with digitalisation is not just key, it will get you ahead of the curve.

That’s exactly what you will learn in the Bachelor Digital Society (BA DS) at Maastricht University.

Our programme provides you with a unique set of knowledge, skills, and mindsets to ensure that you understand digital technologies (such as AI and VR) from inside out, that you can create (with) them responsibly and ethically, and that you can build ‘bridges’ between different stakeholders (from engineers to designers to policy makers). In short, the BA DS is all about thinking, doing, and caring so as to create a better digital future for people and planet.

Computer Science is een geweldige keuze voor studenten met een fascinatie voor computers, studenten die echt een verschil willen maken in de wereld, of die op zoek zijn naar een vakgebied met goede carrièremogelijkheden.

De wereld van vandaag draait op computers. Op hun beurt draaien computers weer op software. Als computerwetenschapper ontwikkel je software die een computer beter, sneller en veiliger laat werken. Met jouw software leg je de basis voor allerlei toepassingen in bijvoorbeeld het bedrijfsleven, de gezondheidszorg, de wetenschap, de logistieke sector en meer. Een bachelordiploma Computer Science biedt je uitstekende vooruitzichten op een baan.

Data Science and AI are everywhere: TikTok, games, self-driving cars, virtual assistants. Love solving complex problems? Curious how data and AI can be used to make smart choices? Join our bachelor’s in Data Science & AI and start shaping the future!

As a bachelor’s student at Maastricht University, you will learn about Data Science and Artificial Intelligence by following classes and working on projects. You will study in an international environment with plenty of opportunities to excel during your studies.

Many of the most important determinants of health fall outside of the reach of medicine. Identifying and influencing these factors to protect and promote health is the goal of public health. European Public Health (EPH) starts by giving students a high-quality public health education at bachelor level. Learn all about the health status and healthcare systems of European countries, as well as the authorities, institutions, and laws of the European Union.

EPH is for those who are interested in sustainable public health and healthcare systems, but also in national and international politics, administration and management, policy and strategy, communication and media. You’ll learn to bridge the gap between public health and national and European public health policy. You’ll also develop the skills you need to work in governmental or healthcare-related organisations, or in EU or WHO units, in positions such as a policy advisor, health officer or prevention specialist.

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Global Studies trains you to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues. The programme is structured around five themes, each of which span a semester of investigation from multiple disciplinary perspectives:

• Environment & Economy
• Migration & Citizenship
• Tolerance & Beliefs
• Peace & Justice
• 21st Century Learning

The themes are preceded by an introductory semester that sets the basis for your explorations to come by giving you insight into the field of global studies. Within each semester theme, your learning about specific content is complemented by courses on research methods (qualitative and quantitative) and skills (academic, professional, and global citizenship skills), which you will use to dive deeper into thematic content. In your final year, you will put your expertise to the test with the option to pursue a one-month local or international field study, and all students write an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s thesis while simultaneously developing an intervention for a societal problem presented to you by an NGO, government agency, firm or a school. Throughout the programme you will also have the opportunity to teach your fellow students… and sometimes even external partners!

Psychologists want to understand, explain, and predict how people think, feel, and behave. They do not only want to understand it, but also change it if necessary. The field of psychology is very broad. More and more, psychologists are called upon to recognise and come up with solutions for societal issues. Think about how people handle crises such as: climate, migration, digitalisation, loneliness, and above all, mental health. During your bachelor, you will learn the field of psychology inside and out.

During the bachelor Psychology we use Programmatic Assessment.With programmatic assessment, insight into your development is created by using a mix of different so-called data points (meaning, no grades). These data points are feedback-oriented. They facilitate the dialogue between you and your mentor/coach. Together you look at which areas need further development. You are given the time and space to make mistakes and learn from feedback.

Major decisions are only made when sufficient data points have painted a rich picture your level of functioning, which is the basis for making a reliable and strong decision. This leads to a reduction of test-related anxiety.

The bachelor's Psychology is taught in English or Dutch.

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At Maastricht Science Programme, we introduce a new approach to education in the natural sciences that is based on the Liberal Arts and Sciences tradition. Gone are the conventional disciplinary boundaries. We challenge you to create your own curriculum, chosen from a wide range of disciplines, guided by advisors and driven by your own skills, interests and ambitions.

Do you want to focus on one discipline and become an expert in that specific field or do you prefer to combine disciplines and work on multidisciplinary knowledge and skills? Everything is possible at Maastricht Science Programme.

Every semester, your personal academic advisor guides you in selecting courses from fields as diverse as biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, neuroscience and various interdisciplinary fields such as biomedical engineering and entrepreneurship. You can focus on a single discipline, or you can combine multiple disciplines in a single degree

Maastricht Science Programme in short:

• Open curriculum, choose from more than 100 courses in the field of biology, chemistry, physics, math en more
• Access to state-of-the art laboratoria
• Use our facilities of for example the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, the Maastricht University Medical Centre of the labs at the Chemelot Campus.

This one-of-a-kind bachelor’s programme combines the captivating fields of psychology, biology, math, and computational science to understand the human brain.

During year 1 and 2 you will focus on understanding the principal brain functions and dysfunctions via three learning lines: Perception, Movement and Learning & Memory.

In year 3, you will follow electives and write a bachelor thesis.

As a graduate of the bachelor Brain Science, a large number of master’s programmes and jobs in university, healthcare and health industry will be available to you. Think of domains such as:

• Psychology
• Brain science
• (Cognitive) Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• Biomedical engineering
• Medical technology
• Robotics
• Data science
• Consultancy

Are you ready to unlock the power of the brain and become a brain scientist? Then the bachelor's in Brain Science is the right programme for you!

Knowledge, skills and attitude are taught in combination, using authentic tasks from the professional field as the starting point for learning. The small scale of the classes ensures an active interaction with your fellow students and teachers. From day one you will be working on authentic professional tasks in small learning teams together with your fellow students and supported by a learning team coach. Your education at Maastricht University will prepare you for your future profession and guide you in your personal development.

After the bachelor's programme, almost all students continue to do a master's in Medicine. You can also proceed with another master in the health profession education domain. Once you have completed the master's programme, you’ll be ready and qualified to work as a physician, for example in a hospital, a general practice or in public health. You may continue your training to become a specialist in one of the many medical disciplines. You can also work in research.

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The bachelor's programme in European Studies originated from one core idea: It is impossible to understand modern-day Europe and European integration from the perspective of only one discipline. Take the war in Ukraine, or the challenges presented by climate change as examples. These crises can never be fully understood from an economic, political or legal perspective alone. In order to understand what is happening, and to grasp how the European Union, European states, companies, and citizens respond to these challenges, we also need to analyse the historical developments and different political and cultural backgrounds of the actors trying to manage the crises.

Societal and political challenges can only be understood in the broader socio-cultural contexts. Politics, law or economics alone are not enough to solve the European 'puzzle'. Therefore, European Studies adopts a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights and methods from political science, history, international relations, law, economics, philosophy, and sociology.

Do you consider yourself tech-savvy, analytical, and are you excited about learning how to turn data into business opportunities and efficient business solutions? Then the new bachelor’s programme in Business Analytics is right for you!

The BSc Business Analytics programme is multidisciplinary. It combines various subjects such as data science (mathematics, statistics, computer science, artificial intelligence) with business and economics research (finance, accounting, marketing, information management, operations, micro- and macroeconomics, policy design).

You will acquire a solid knowledge of different business domains together with data analytical skills to tackle problems in business contexts.

University College Maastricht is a three-year Liberal Arts and Sciences programme taught entirely in English. It is meant for students with a broad academic interest, who do not want to limit themselves to a programme focused on a single academic discipline. UCM offers almost 200 courses in almost all academic disciplines. Each semester you construct your own programme from the courses offered. At the end of the first year you opt for one of the three concentrations: Social Sciences, Humanities or Sciences. Of course, you do not choose courses randomly. Together with your academic advisor, you discuss your ambitions for the future and choose courses that fit your plans. Next to courses in academic disciplines, you also enroll in an extensive skills training programme. Here you learn how to set up and conduct scientific research; you work on your debating skills; and you practice how to present ideas in a clear and persuasive way. Your writing skills receive special attention. The College also offers you the opportunity to learn another foreign language. Furthermore you can study a semester abroad at one of our partner universities all over the world.

Want to solve real-world challenges using science? Become a Circular Engineer. Learn how to close loops, minimize waste, and create sustainable systems using chemistry, biotech, and physics. Shape the future with cutting-edge recycling and green tech!

This programme prepares you to be the engineer of the future. In a circular economy, resources are reused and waste is minimised. Both are needed to create a long-lasting healthy planet and a strong economy. Circular engineers play a key role in the transition towards the circular economy as they have the knowledge and skills to design, develop and optimise products, processes and services to enhance circularity for a sustainable society and industry.

Delve into the human body, diseases, and medication. Learn how to improve health from molecules to cells, to organs and the human body as a whole. After graduation, a world of opportunities awaits in biotech, pharma, or research.

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What’s it all about?

Banking is about far more than high-street banks and credit cards. It’s also about investment banking, risk management for financial institutions, derivatives and the effects of monetary policy, as well as how these relate to macroeconomic developments. The specialisation in Banking offers you an ideal balance between the broader area of asset pricing and the narrower area of investment.

It's a unique programme, as very few universities in Europe offer anything similar. This specialised degree, along with the quantitative and decision-making skills you will learn in the programme, will make you stand out amongst your peers in the labour market.

What you’ll actually do:

• learn to make intelligent, well-informed decisions and recommendations about financial structures
• develop an understanding of what distinguishes financial institutions from non-financial corporations
• demonstrate in-depth knowledge of techniques in risk management and derivatives

The specialisation Arts and Heritage, Policy, Management and Education, which you can choose to follow in English or Dutch, examines the concepts of ‘arts’ and ‘heritage’ as expressions of both past and present culture. You will develop insights into how the meanings, values and usages of art and heritage have transformed throughout modern history. You will also develop the knowledge and skills set needed to critically assess and contribute to the accessibility, diversity, authenticity and sustainability of current and future arts and heritage practices. You will investigate current challenges and opportunities in the field of arts and heritage suchs as decolonialism, the changing role of experts and expert knowledge, public participation, financialisation and digitalisation from an interdisciplinarity approach.

Are you passionate about sustainable development? Would you like to ensure that the resources that we now have will still be available for future generations? And can you see yourself developing strategies to steer governments and businesses towards sustainable behaviour? Then the master’s programme Sustainability Science, Policy and Society is the perfect programme for you!

The world needs professionals capable of tackling today's sustainability challenges. This interdisciplinary master's programme focuses on different factors that affect sustainability, such as global dynamics, policy, governance and law. You will also learn how to design, conduct and evaluate sustainability assessments. Based on your personal interest, this master's programme allows you to specialise in:

• Policy for Sustainability
• Business for Sustainability

Epidemiology is absolutely fundamental for maintaining and improving public health. It is a fascinating field that utilises statistics, tracking methods and problem solving to study the origin and causes of diseases, and the effect of clinical interventions in a community. You will study epidemiology in all of its different facets: calculating disease trends and probabilities, communicating findings to the public and policy makers, and designing and implementing interventions based on data.

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The Business for Sustainability specialisation will deepen your knowledge of the social and environmental impacts of economic activities, and explore what it means for these activities to remain within planetary boundaries

This specialisation prepares you to be a bridge builder between business, policy and society, with a strong basis in sustainable business, which will give you more of an edge in the business world. The business specialisation will consist of three courses:

• Challenges of Business in Sustainability Transitions
• Sustainable Business Innovation
• Measuring and Reporting on Corporate Impacts

The Research Master in Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST) is a unique interdisciplinary programme that explores the dynamic intersections between the arts, science, and technology. It combines approaches from Science and Technology Studies (STS) with insights from the humanities, including history, philosophy, literature, and the arts. What sets CAST apart is its dual focus: it treats science and technology as creative practices, and the arts as material ones. With a strong emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries, students examine how cultural, scientific and technological developments shape and reflect society. You will gain hands-on experience in a range of research methods—from ethnography to archival research—and work closely with the faculty on real research projects. CAST prepares you for a PhD, but also opens doors to careers in government, cultural institutions, education, policy, and more.

Internationally, the need for innovation in health care has never been greater. Demographic shifts, technological advancements, and increasing resource shortages create a need for novel solutions to ensure high-quality care for all. The master Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management, HPIM, prepares students to become critical thinkers, who analyse the complex problems facing modern health systems from different theoretical perspectives, design innovative solutions, and lead the necessary transformations towards a sustainable future.

This programme is for you if you:

• are eager to develop essential competencies to spur innovation in the health domain;
• want to organise health services and systems in a future-proof and equitable way;
• are motivated to make a real impact on the sustainability of health care.

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The master's programme in European Public Affairs (EPA) provides advanced professional training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of European policy-making. The policy context in the European Union is complex, and contemporary policy problems transcend national and disciplinary borders. You will therefore learn various academic concepts, theories and research methods from disciplines such as political science, law, economics, communication and public administration. You will use this knowledge to research, analyse and critically evaluate EU policy problems. You will also be encouraged to become familiar with national and regional differences within the European territory, and to search out commonalities and paths for integration. You will put this knowledge and these skills to work by teaming up with your fellow students to develop concrete solutions to real policy problems.

What will you learn?

• To understand and critically evaluate the complex system of European governance
• To understand and analyse contemporary EU policy problems
• To research and communicate solutions for policy problems
• To develop a know-how that can strategically influence the EU policy process used to address policy problems

Are you fascinated by how emerging markets, such as those of the BRIC countries, work? Do you want the extra challenge of conducting business across borders and in a multi-cultural environment? Do you look forward to operating in rapidly changing economies? If so, the master’s programme in Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets could be right for you. In addition to acquiring knowledge of the specific opportunities and challenges related to emerging economies, you’ll develop the professional skills needed for an international career in economics, business or policymaking, with a strong emphasis on emerging markets.

The master’s programme in Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets is a new programme starting in September 2018. It will be offered in cooperation between the UM School of Business and Economics and the United Nations University-Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT).

This programme includes courses on topics such as lie detection, eyewitness testimonies, interrogation techniques and false confessions. By combining theory with practical skills, you’ll be equipped with all the training you need to pursue a career in police investigation units, juvenile offenders’ institutions, child protective services and high-security forensic facilities.

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Are you interested in purchasing, logistics, operations management and supply chain management? Are you analytically- and strategically-minded, and good with people and communications? Are you customer oriented and open to new ideas? Then the specialisation in Supply Chain Management could be right for you. The specialisation is part of the master's programme in International Business and is for students seeking a career managing supply chains for businesses and organisations.

You will gain the theoretical, practical and managerial skills to implement supply chain improvements that satisfy consumer demand and keep companies competitive. The programme also explores exciting concepts like the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 and the Maker Movement, which are challenging our ideas about lifestyle and consumption. In addition, the International Classroom concept of Maastricht University helps you to think, work, collaborate and network internationally.

Are you interested in every link of the supply chain, from product development to distribution? Then study MSc IB/Supply Chain Management!

Ben je gepassioneerd over fysieke activiteit, veroudering, gezondheid en sport? En wil je meer weten over hoe lichaamsbeweging en voeding van invloed zijn op gezondheid, prestaties en ziekte? Dan kan Human Movement Sciences wel eens het programma voor jou zijn. Het omvat alle aspecten van de relatie tussen lichaamsbeweging en gezondheid - van patiënten die proberen te herstellen, tot individuen die fit willen blijven, tot sporters die streven naar de top. Het programma biedt veel variatie, met cursussen die thema's behandelen zoals voeding, spier- en hersenfunctie, energieproductie en metabole profilering. Vanwege deze verscheidenheid aan cursussen en een individuele onderzoeksgerichte stage van 4-5 maanden, kun je je eigen interesses binnen het programma volgen. Na afstuderen ben je goed voorbereid om te werken als onderzoeker, productontwikkelaar, bewegingswetenschapper of trainer bij bijvoorbeeld een revalidatie-instituut of een grote sportclub.

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What’s it all about?

The Financial Analysis specialisation offers a broad approach in finance, economics, quantitative economics and accounting. You will have access to the varied knowledge and expertise of the staff of these four departments at Maastricht University. As a graduate, you'll be highly sought after in the job market, and the international character of the programme adds even more to your clear competitive advantage.

The Financial Analysis specialisation prepares you for further qualification as a Chartered Financial Analyst. You will be well qualified for postgraduate programmes in financial analysis offered by professional associations in Europe and North America, such as the CFA (US/International) and RBA (Netherlands) programmes. However, the track is also suitable for anyone looking to gain international experience in making investment decisions and solving financial problems.

What you’ll actually do:

• interpret financial market information and use it to advise the investment public
• develop an understanding of how financial markets work
• translate the value of debt and equity into financial market prices
• develop quantitative investment strategies
• assess how economic events affect financial markets

The Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 (adopted by the UN) is a driving force behind the political, institutional, economic, environmental and security conditions necessary for social change and improving human life worldwide. However, globalisation poses increasing complexity due to various challenges, such as climate change, trade protectionism and human rights violations.

This specialisation offers advanced analytical knowledge and professional skills necessary for participating in the global governance of developmental policies. The course covers the ‘five P’ dimensions of the SDGs (people, prosperity, peace, planet and partnerships) and offers interdisciplinary study of international relations, political science, economics and law.

Through engagement with experts and practitioners from different international organisations, students will be prepared to begin their careers in international organisations, public administration, nonprofit entities, or the private sector as future professionals in global development.

The emergence of new technologies – such as social media platforms, corona apps, robotics, and sustainable energy resources – opens up both opportunities and threats to modern societies and economies. Citizens, governments, businesses and universities face great challenges when trying to take advantage of the seemingly infinite opportunities of scientific and technological innovations, not least because of the unintended consequences that often accompany them.

Convinced that innovation cannot be captured by economics alone and that a purely technical approach is not enough to understand today’s knowledge society, ESST approaches scientific and technological development from a multidisciplinary perspective. The programme explores the interrelated worlds of the scientist, engineer, politician, and citizen by examining the values, economics, history, and politics of modern innovation. Furthermore, its global, culturally sensitive and environmentally conscious angles help you develop ethical awareness and public responsibility.

The specialisation in Fundamental Neuroscience provides you with both a theoretical background and practical experience in research at the interface between psychology and biology. This specialisation takes brain cells as a starting point and uses knowledge from different neuroscience disciplines, such as molecular biology and behavioral testing, to study how the brain functions. The programme will give you an overview of the mechanisms that underlie psychological processes, as well as psychiatric and neurological disorders, and will provide you with the laboratory skills needed to conduct preclinical research into these disorders and mechanisms.

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Do you follow the latest news on stock markets, derivatives, interest rates, inflation and exchange rates? Are you intrigued by the role of central banks, for example the part the ECB played in saving the financial system? Or would you like to come up with new business models that can be introduced in the financial sector, since the old ones no longer seem to work? If so, the master's in Financial Economics can be your passport to the world of financial markets. It brings together expertise in finance, general economics and quantitative techniques in a unique, multidisciplinary approach not found elsewhere. Together with industry experts, you will explore the world of financial economics and will specialise in one of the following:

• Asset Pricing
• Banking
• Financial Analysis

Are you interested in analysing and solving financial problems in investment and business? Are you compelled by the ways in which sustainability issues are changing our understanding of the concept of finance? Do you want to know more about the interdependence between finance and sustainability? Then the specialisation in Sustainable Finance could be right for you. As part of the master's programme in International Business, the specialisation combines finance with the principles of sustainability: environment, society and governance.

Following the 2008 financial crisis and on-going criticism of banks and corporations, there is great demand for finance professionals who can implement sustainability principles in a company while maintaining profitability. Bridging the gap between traditional capitalism and a new context of shared economic and social value, sustainable finance is quickly becoming a core part of the mission of financial institutions and companies.

The international labor market is undergoing rapid transformations, demanding organisations to swiftly adapt to new developments. In this dynamic landscape, the expertise of work and organisational psychologists becomes indispensable, as they play a crucial role in aiding organisations with sensemaking and implementing effective interventions. The International Joint Master of Research in Work and Organizational Psychology addresses a wide range of topics from organisational behaviour, to entrepreneurship practices to advanced research methods, preparing you for a research career within or outside the walls of academia, while also offering an enriching international study experience across three renowned universities: Maastricht University (Netherlands), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg (Germany), and Universitat de València (Spain)

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Do you look at a mountain of data and see an ocean of opportunity? Can you look at innovation from both a technical and commercial point of view? And can you see yourself using data and new technologies to create smart service innovations? Then you should consider getting a master’s in Business Intelligence and Smart Services. You’ll study service design, business intelligence, and business analytics, directly applying the knowledge you gain to a real-life company project. When you graduate, you'll have a wide variety of career options available to you. You could work, for instance, as a service designer, business intelligence consultant or big data architect. The types of organisations you could end up working in are equally varied, as companies, governments and research organisations are all looking for people like you.

Migration is a pressing topic in development, welfare, and immigration policy with around 281 million migrants worldwide, making up approximately 3.5% of the world population.

Remittance transfers - the money that migrants send back to their home countries - exceeded USD 540 billion in 2020, surpassing foreign direct investment and official development aid in many countries. The impact of migration on migrants, their families, and their communities in both the origin and destination countries is controversial and must therefore be carefully examined.

This specialisation comprises four courses and introduces students to the essential components of migration studies, including trends, theories, causes and effects, data collection and analysis and migration policy and governance. Students will have the opportunity to explore migration studies by taking courses with a broad perspective on the prevailing theory and practice with a particular emphasis on practical fieldwork.

The Migration Studies specialisation prepares students for careers in policy advising, research, and other roles for governments, international organizations, or academic institutions.

Are you interested in the link between finance and modern business? Are you curious about the specific financial issues facing start-ups as well as large multinationals? Do you want to know how financial decisions are made by corporate managers and what effect managerial behaviour can have on a company, its performance and finances? Then the specialisation in Strategic Corporate Finance could be right for you. The specialisation is part of the master's programme in International Business and is for students interested in understanding the strategic corporate finance involved in international business.

The programme covers essential finance topics such as corporate and entrepreneurial finance, governance, and risk management, examines the interaction between companies and financial markets, and introduces you to financial research methods. In today’s global economy, where finance and business are inextricably linked, studying strategic corporate finance will make you an asset to almost any organisation.

Are you interested in exploring and solving societal challenges such as inequality, climate change or technological change? Do you want to learn how to develop recommendations for firms or create policies to help address these challenges? Then this master’s programme in Economics could be the perfect fit for you!

This programme follows a unique challenge-driven teaching approach, with a focus on solving today’s most pressing societal challenges. This means that you will learn to make use of economic theory and empirical methods to address global challenges hands on. Your toolbox of theories and methods will range from labour economics, growth theory and industrial organisation, to behavioural and experimental economics, applied econometrics and data science. Based on your preference, this programme allows you to choose specialisations that relate to the three following societal challenges:

• Inequality and social inclusion
• Sustainable and resilient economies
• Technology, markets and societal change

Do you have mathematical and statistical skills that you want to put to work in a business context? Do you want to learn to forecast economic developments or to create IT solutions to solve production issues? The Econometrics and Operations Research programme allows you to do just that. Econometrics is used in every area of economics, from business and finance to macro- and micro-economics. Econometrics and Operations Research focuses on using quantitive analysis to aid economic and management decision-making. You’ll learn to use techniques from statistics, mathematics and computer science to solve complex problems for governments, financial institutions, logistics companies and other organisations.

The specialisation in Clinical Psychology - formerly known as Psychopathology - provides you with the theoretical background and clinical insight necessary for future research in the various fields of mental health, in particular experimental psychopathology, clinical psychology and psychiatry. A strong focus on research questions that can inform prevention and intervention strategies differentiates this master’s programme from many others, making it an ideal choice for those who intend in the future to combine science and clinical practice. If you would like to talk with a current student about the programme.Then, you can contact our student ambassador on Instagram: www.instagram.com/umhealthresearchmastercp/

The research-intensive master’s in European Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that combines political science, international relations and history. Research plays a primary role from the outset, with research projects integrated into each core module. You will gain in-depth training in methods such as quantitative and qualitative techniques, comparative methods and discourse analysis. You will also develop skills in designing research, writing research proposals and policy reports, publishing your work and applying for funding and research positions in think tanks, governmental institutions or academia. For the elective component, you can complete a research internship, do an exchange abroad or do a Double Degree programme in partnership with the Department of Political Science at Cologne University.

In this programme, you will:

• Learn to critically analyse and discuss challenges facing the EU
• Gain experience working in a multidisciplinary, international academic environment
• Receive in-depth training in conducting high-quality research
• Focus on designing, implementing and publishing your own research

Are you curious about how information technology is affecting our society? Are you interested in applying IT to solve business problems? Are you well-versed in strategic decision-making and business modelling? Then the specialisation in Information Management and Business Intelligence could be right for you. The specialisation is part of the master's programme in International Business and is for students interested in applying Information Technology (IT) to making business decisions.

Sound information management and business intelligence is vital to staying ahead of the competition. You’ll apply business intelligence techniques to solve a wide range of business problems and challenges involved in managing information technology. This will help you serve as a vital link between management and technical staff.

Are you interested in gathering, interpreting and checking financial information that will help your company make better business decisions? Do you want to interpret financial data to determine how many products your company should make? Or figure out what information is relevant for your investors? Then the specialisation in Accounting and Business Information Technology could be right for you. The specialisation is part of the master's programme in International Business. Accounting isn’t just number crunching and ledgers; it's the backbone of any organisation, at the centre of some of the most important business decisions. And international accounting principles are just that - international. You can take your qualification across the globe. The Accounting and Information Management department at the School of Business and Economics is a research powerhouse, collaborating with the EU and many European auditing firms.

Sound health policies and plans as well as effective health services contribute to the health and wellbeing of people. In Europe and beyond, there is a need for public health professionals who can advise on public health outcomes and strategies. With Governance and Leadership in European Public Health, you learn how to create and use evidence to advise on effective health policies. You are taught to include political, legal, ethical, and social determinants. All to become a future health leader. Our student population is as diverse as the curriculum, allowing for multicultural and multidisciplinary collaborations. You practice your leadership capabilities during training sessions with public health experts and alumni to grow as a future leader in the health domain.

This programme is for you if:

• you seek to understand health policy processes and the role of evidence therein;
• you are looking to lead societal transformations for health and well-being;
• you want to pursue a career in research, policy, advocacy, consulting, or regulatory affairs.

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The MA in Arts and Culture specialisation in Modern Political Culture explores key problems in contemporary politics within their broader cultural and social contexts. We are living through an era that has shattered many certainties about political cultures: new movements have emerged; Western democracy is challenged by socio-political forces; the environmental question is ever-present; awareness of social inequality has grown; and armed conflict is a reality in many parts of the world, such as Ukraine and the Middle East.

This programme equips you with analytical tools to understand this complex present and its contested origins. Courses focus on pressing political challenges: tensions in democratic governance; national identity construction and representation; political violence origins and legacies; post-colonial issues; and cultural responses to inequality.

This specialisation is for those unsatisfied with easy answers, eager to tackle complex subjects, and wanting an academic toolkit to think critically about contemporary issues. You will approach politics interdisciplinary, using methods from history, political philosophy, cultural studies, and political science, and be trained in advanced research and writing skills. The programme includes opportunities for internships and culminates in an original thesis on a chosen topic, supervised by an expert.

Are you curious to learn how to bridge the gap in methodology, thinking, and language and between “number-crunching” finance professionals and customer-centric marketers? Are you interested in understanding biases and heuristics in consumer and investor financial decision-making? Are you interested in understanding how both financial as well as marketing actions drive firm performance and how they relate to each other? Then the interdisciplinary specialisation in Marketing-Finance could be right for you. As part of the master’s programme in International Business, the specialisation combines core Finance, Marketing as well as specialised Marketing-Finance courses.

The specialisation in Marketing-Finance not only teaches you an understanding of finance, marketing, consumer psychology and their interrelations but also how to integrate them in an environment that aims at maximizing financial performance as well as customer value.

The two-year master Forensic Psychology is aimed at developing the skills and knowledge you need to become a scientist-practitioner in the forensic mental health field. This selective programme provides you with a mix of theoretical and empirical knowledge in forensic psychology. Furthermore, the programme includes hands-on training in forensic assessment, therapy and expert witness skills. This combination makes the programme unique!

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International Business covers all aspects of commerce across borders. Because it’s such a broad subject, the programme has been divided into a series of specialisations, meaning that you can focus on your own interests and ambitions. Though each specialisation is unique, they all focus on business in an international environment through the extensive use of case studies, real-life business problems, skills trainings and a master’s thesis.

You can start one of the twelve master's specialisations in International Business in February and September.

Please consult the specialisations pages below for more information.

• Accounting & Business Information Technology (formerly named Accountancy)
• Accounting & Control (part-time)
• Managerial Decision-Making and Control (formerly named Controlling)
• Entrepreneurship & Business Development (formerly named Entrepreneurship & SME Management)
• Strategic Corporate Finance
• Information Management & Business Intelligence
• Marketing-Finance
• Organisation: Management, Change & Consultancy
• Strategic Marketing
• Strategy and Innovation
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Finance

Are you able to think critically and are you a team player? Do you have a general interest in how business works? Do you have a background in quantitative reasoning? Then the specialisation in Managerial Decision-Making and Control could be right for you. The specialisation is part of the master's programme in International Business and is for students interested in decision-making, overall business management and the provision of relevant information for internal decisions. Controllers are often referred as the navigators of a firm, engaging in the gathering, interpretation and support of decisions throughout an organisation. Controlling is about the ‘people side’ of numbers, focusing specifically on management and control rather than auditing, assurance or accountancy alone. Come join the IB/Managerial Decision-Making and Control programme and place yourself at the nexus of management, accounting and big business decisions.

Are you interested in managing people and leading change? Do you want to know what it takes to motivate employees and foster learning in organisations? Do you want to understand why managers, employees and consultants behave the way they do? Are you interested in how psychology can be applied to business? Then the specialisation in Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy could be right for you. The specialisation is part of the master's programme in International Business and it's for students looking for a career in management. Combining insights from management, organisational behaviour and psychology, the programme integrates fundamental and cutting-edge knowledge on leadership and management with expertise on learning and change in organisations. With international network and double-degree programme options, the Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy programme is one of the most unique and dynamic management options out there.

Are you a critical thinker curious about how organisations function? Study MSc IB/Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy!

Are you a creative thinker who can innovate to achieve a competitive edge? Are you interested in supply chain management processes and how they can be improved? And would you like to make a real difference to a company that wants to compete in a dynamic, international marketplace? If so, the master’s programme in Global Supply Chain Management and Change may be the perfect way to start your career.

The programme is taught in Venlo, located just 80 kilometres from Maastricht. Known as the Netherlands’ logistics hotspot, Venlo is home to the headquarters and distribution facilities of many logistics service providers. During your time in Venlo, you'll learn all about supply chain management, innovation and entrepreneurship. This makes the programme ideal for if you would like to work as an innovator or change manager at a logistics organisation.

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Would you like to learn how scientists can combine mathematics, biology and data science to tackle human health challenges?

The field of systems biology is at the heart of modern biology and health research. It is dedicated to understanding the dynamic interactions between all the components of a living system. Just think of the interplay between, for example, our genes, proteins, cells and their environment. Systems biology connects all these factors through modelling, simulating and predicting biological processes in both health and disease - or to personalise medicine.

This programme provides you with the necessary knowledge about the cornerstones of this field of study: mathematics and biology. You'll learn to model biological systems in order to understand their functions, predict their behaviour and plan new, valuable experiments. Cutting-edge research in molecular imaging, neurobiology, cardiovascular diseases or cancer cannot be done without the aid of systems biologists. The programme will fully prepare you to take on your expert role in these exciting and important sectors, driving advances in human biology and health. Our mission is to train interdisciplinary scientists who have a broad view of biological systems, with a focus on: biomedical and human healthcare applications.

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Are you interested in how the digital transformation will shape our businesses, society and lives? In this master programme, you will explore how disruptive technologies will significantly impact our society and you will gain expertise on topics such as ethical algorithms and machine morality. You will also gain valuable insights in understanding how new technologies can be used to transform and modernise organisations. So, if you want to learn more about technologies such as blockchains, artificial intelligence, robotics and additive manufacturing (3D printing) as well as explore the ways in which they will play a role in the next digital revolution, then MSc in Digital Business and Economics is exactly what you are looking for

What’s it all about?

The specialisation in Asset Pricing is about understanding the factors that affect price formation of financial assets, including what drives returns, risks and correlations. In volatile global markets, one can invest in an enormous variety of financial assets with differing risk properties. You'll learn:

• what determines the price of financial assets
• how to allocate investments in a way that optimises returns and minimises risk
• how various factors affect price formation of financial assets, including what drives returns, risks and correlations

What you’ll actually do:

• translate complex financial problems into guidelines for daily investment decisions
• learn how well-functioning financial systems work within economies
• offer solutions using economic, financial and econometric skills to make optimal investments

Are you interested in human behaviour, psychology and empirical research? Do you love coming up with solutions to complex problems? And would you like to be the person people look to whenever a difficult decision has to be made? Then the master's programme in Human Decision Science is the perfect programme for you. It takes the clarity of economic and game-theoretic decision analysis, and combines it with the human factors of bounded rationality, biases and emotions from psychology. You'll study different facets of both fields, ranging from the neuropsychological basis of decision making to the mechanics behind decisions on a macro level. After completing the programme, you'll be able to work on complex decision-making problems and you'll be well equipped for a career in senior and executive positions.

Do you want to help minimise the global impact of epidemic diseases or illnesses that spread after a natural disaster? Or are you driven to address the worldwide inequities in access to healthcare? Then Global Health could be just the programme for you. It provides you with the theoretical foundation, methodology and tools you need to function effectively in this challenging field. You’ll also work on assignments with students from other countries, giving you a unique interdisciplinary, cross-cultural learning experience. After you’ve graduated, you can pursue a career as a health professional in an international setting. You could, for example, become a policymaker, a health advocate or a social entrepreneur.

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Do you like coming up with elegant solutions for complex problems? Do you find it challenging to extract patterns from large sets of data? Then you should consider getting a master’s in Data Science for Decision Making. In today’s world, many companies and organisations collect all sorts of data. They aim to extract useful information from it, to recognise patterns and anomalies. Data Science for Decision Making provides the mathematical tools to model and handle these datasets. It has widespread applications in business and engineering, ranging from scheduling customer service agents and optimising supply chains, to modelling biological processes and extracting meaningful components from brain signals. Upon graduation, you'll therefore have excellent qualifications to pursue a career as a data scientist, researcher or manager in many different industries. This programme is fully taught by and at Maastricht University. We offer a specialisation in Quantum Computing. Data Science for Decision Making and Artificial Intelligence will be the only master’s programmes in these fields that offer this particular specialisation in the Netherlands. Interested? Please visit: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/master/programmes/data-science-decision-making

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Digital media are continuously co-shaping how we live, work, and connect, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithm-driven platforms currently at the forefront. From the spread of disinformation to the transformative potential of extended reality, digital media are both driving positive social change and presenting intricate challenges.

The MA MS:DC programme supports students in critically and creatively combining the skills and knowledge needed to engage with digital cultures and media technologies. Thereby, we train reflective, resilient, and forward-looking media professionals and researchers, dedicated to fostering inclusive and sustainable digital cultures.

Are you interested in the following questions? These are examples for issues you will examine in this MA.

• How can we navigate the ethical challenges of (generative) artificialintelligence?
• How does digitalisation affect our experiences of reality?
• What role do social media and digital platforms play in shaping politics, identity, and culture today?
• How can digital creativity spark new forms of art, activism, and community-building?
• How do we balance innovation with responsibility in a world driven by algorithms and big data?
• How can 3D modelling inspire new means of digital storytelling and heritage formation?

The master’s programme in Globalisation & Development Studies is a social science programme that focuses on how globalisation affects and interconnects communities around the world. While we acknowledge the macro-level roles of states and commerce in processes of globalisation and development, we focus on how they are experienced ‘from the ground up’ in the everyday lives of families, indigenous communities, migrant diasporas, grassroots organisations, individual policymakers and NGOs. In this programme, you will study diverse local responses to globalisation and development by actors who are central to these processes and those who are marginalised by them.

This programme builds on more than 20 years of globalisation and development teaching at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It has a pronounced global and transnational orientation: from the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion, to emancipation and empowerment, hybrid identities, transnational social and political formations, and new possibilities for transforming society. You will develop a sound knowledge basis in the concepts, theories and issues relating to globalisation and development. Using Problem-Based Learning (PBL), which is very well suited for Globalisation and Development Studies, your learning is problem-driven and theory-driven and requires students to be active rather than passive.

The Research Master in Economic and Financial Research provides students with an interest in economics and finance with a more intense, and high-level training in economics and finance; and a thorough training in research methodology and analytics.

This unique combination makes the Research Master in Economic and Financial Research especially suited for students who want to prepare for their PhD training, but also for students who are looking for expert training in research methodology for professional life.

Are you a student with a strong academic record that is looking for a high-end diploma? Then applying for the two-year Research Master’s programme in Economic and Financial Research will give you the edge.

The courses in this programme are coordinated and taught by the best research academics within the school. During your curriculum you have to opportunity to work with them throughout your coursework, but also during your research internship. Furthermore, our cooperation with top universities worldwide will allow you to follow guest lectures by international experts, putting you at the forefront of the latest academic research.

How do health-food innovations go from being just an idea to being launched on the market? This programme spans the entire process of food innovation, from biomedical sciences and nutrition, via food.
Are you interested in developing new food and nutrition solutions to optimise health and prevent and treat disease? Would you like to know how a health food product goes from being just an idea to being launched in the market? And would you like to be involved in creating commercially viable foods that are both tasty and healthy? Then Health Food Innovation Management (HFIM) is the programme for you. The programme is offered at Campus Venlo. Teaching is provided by academic experts and by professionals from the international food and beverage industry. In order to prepare you for careers in the industry, we will not only teach theories, but also put these into practice on business-to-business food fairs. These international fair visits are embedded in the curriculum. They provide you with the opportunity to facilitate your work on health food innovations, create business networks and open new perspectives on new health food -and business opportunities.

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The healthcare sector faces complex challenges, such as rising costs and a shortage of skilled workers. Health expenditures are increasing due to an ageing population, morbidity, and changes in patients’ expectations towards healthcare delivery.

Digital and data-driven solutions can offer a solution to these challenges and make healthcare more affordable, more accessible and of a better quality. There is a lot of attention to new technologies, such as e-health, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics and smart home services. However, the transition to a more digital care process is not self-evident. Technical and digital applications do not always get off the ground or disappear after a while. Additionally, developers lack an understanding of the needs and experiences of end-users in healthcare.

The digital transformation requires bridge builders who understand both the domain of data science and the domain of healthcare. This programme equips you with the knowledge and tools to facilitate the digital transformation in healthcare. You learn how to collaborate and communicate with different stakeholders and how to initiate and lead organisational change.

The specialisation Contemporary Literature and Arts: Cultural interventions and social justice offers you the opportunity to study 21st century literature and arts from an interdisciplinary perspective. You will examine how contemporary literature and arts intervene in issues of social justice, such as racial injustice, class and gender inequalities, climate justice, the rights of migrants and refugees, the discrimination of LGBTQ people, ageism and ableism.

In this specialisation you will start from a definition of social justice as the fair and equal access to wealth, opportunities and privileges in society, which includes socio-environmental justice. You will then learn to critically research and understand how contemporary literature and arts grapple with these—and other—ethical challenges. Debates about the ethics of aesthetics are at the heart of scholarly debate about literature and arts in the 21st century and the curriculum is guided by the knowledge that it is important to bring a humanities perspective to current societal debates and to global challenges such as climate change and increasing social inequalities. This specialisation asks how the humanities can make a difference in society.

Crop Biotechnology and Engineering is about the sustainable, local production of healthy crops that can be used as food or as raw material in circular industries.
Crop Biotechnology and Engineering (CBE) is the only programme of its kind in the Netherlands, offered by Maastricht University and Radboud University. It brings together expertise in plant physiology, molecular genetics, greenhouse technology, and sustainable agriculture.

Both universities are based in one of Europe’s most advanced agricultural regions, linking this programme directly to real-world innovation through close collaboration with research institutes and industry partners.
No matter if you are into biology, engineering, or data science; if you are curious about how science and tech can transform the way we grow food and if you are ready to help make it happen, this is the place to start!

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Poverty, vulnerability, inequality and exclusion are global challenges that require extensive policy intervention if effective and sustainable solutions are to be found. In particular, social protection policy has gained momentum as a necessary component for improving well-being and creating inclusive societies.

This specialisation provides an interdisciplinary, in-depth examination of social protection policies, frameworks, systems, interventions and instruments. It provides students with a toolbox to understand and tackle related public policy issues by applying traditional and emerging theories whilst incorporating local, regional and international contexts.

Students are exposed to real-life case studies and learn how to identify social challenges from a public policy lens and use methods and measurement techniques to design, evaluate and analyse intervention and implementation options.

This specialisation covers topics such as poverty and inequality; social risks and vulnerabilities; the political economy of social protection; policy interventions and instruments; the nature and economics of welfare state models; rights-based approaches; demographic, economic and social challenges; and social design and social budgeting.

Do you always trust AI? You’re likely aware that data applications can backfire when it comes to privacy, legislation, energy use, or societal impact. Here, you’ll learn to embed reliability, ethics, responsibility, and proactive risk management into your designs from the very start. We call this responsible data science by design.

The MSc in Responsible Data Science is about more than just technical skills. It’s about making informed choices: How do you prevent bias in algorithms? How do you protect privacy? And how can data be used to create a better world? In this master’s, you’ll combine technical expertise with ethical, legal, and societal insights. You’ll build safer applications with transparent algorithms and safeguards to correct errors. You’ll become the data scientist the world needs!

Responsible Data Science is about:

• Bias mitigation in AI decision-making

• Energy efficiency of large language models

• Data quality assurance

• Privacy-preserving medical data exchange

• Digital sovereignty

Are you interested in exploring and solving societal challenges such as inequality, climate change or technological change? Do you want to learn how to develop recommendations for firms or create policies to help address these challenges? Then this master’s programme in Economics could be the perfect fit for you!

This programme follows a unique challenge-driven teaching approach, with a focus on solving today’s most pressing societal challenges. This means that you will learn to make use of economic theory and empirical methods to address global challenges hands on. Your toolbox of theories and methods will range from labour economics, growth theory and industrial organisation, to behavioural and experimental economics, applied econometrics and data science. Based on your preference, this programme allows you to choose specialisations that relate to the three following societal challenges:

• Inequality and social inclusion
• Sustainable and resilient economies
• Technology, markets and societal change

Are you an analytical thinker who enjoys working on intelligent computer systems? Would you like to know more about topics such as data mining, machine learning and information retrieval? If so, the master in Artificial Intelligence is the right choice for you. You’ll learn how to use and develop computer systems that can learn from experience, recognise patterns in vasts amounts of data and reason strategically in complex decision-making situations. The programme is very flexible, which means you can tailor it to your interests and ambitions. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on real-life cases provided by different organisations, giving you all the preparation you need to pursue a career as an artificial intelligence specialist at a research institute or company. This programme is fully taught by and at Maastricht University. We offer a specialisation in Quantum Computing. Data Science for Decision Making and Artificial Intelligence will be the only master’s programmes in these fields that offer this particular specialisation in the Netherlands.

Interested? Please visit: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/master/programmes/artificial-intelligence

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In the Cognitive Neuroscience specialisation you acquire a unique combination of in-depth knowledge on human brain function, perception and cognition, paralleled with an extensive and hands-on training for using the most advanced non-invasive brain imaging (including fMRI, fNIRS, DWI, EEG/MEG) and brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS) techniques. The obtained knowledge and skills provide an excellent background to flexibly apply these techniques in fundamental as well as applied and clinical research settings.

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The master's programme in Arts and Culture focuses on culture in the making. Culture can refer to the products of intellectual and artistic creativity, such as scholarly and literary texts or works of art. It also indicates the cultural practices that shape the everyday life of people, and is expressed in their individual tastes and forms of associating with one another. Finally, culture is at the heart of the processes through which people explicate and contest ethical, aesthetic, and political meanings and values. You will study how cultures change, and how these changes are related to societal problems and debates, as well as to global challenges such as climate change and increasing social inequalities.

The Master's programme Arts and Culture offers three specialisations:

• Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education/Kunst en Erfgoed
• Contemporary Literature and Arts: Cultural Interventions and Social Justice
• Modern Political Culture: Ideas and Discourses in Context

In the master’s specialisation in Work and Organisational Psychology, you’ll study how people behave in organisations and why they behave the way they do. The programme combines theoretical knowledge about organisational psychology with practical applications that can be implemented in organisations.

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The Governance of Innovation specialisation focuses on the rapid emergence of new and different technologies, and the challenges that arise from their integration into society.

Students will gain a systemic understanding of the economic, social, and political actors and structures that are impacted by new technologies, and develop skills to maximise their benefits and minimise social costs.

This specialisation covers the economic fundamentals of innovation, policy instruments, appropriate policy responses, and social impacts of new technologies. Theory is combined with practice, with opportunities to learn from recognised policymakers and staff from leading international organisations. Courses can also include field trips!

We face urgent and complex challenges, such as rising chronic diseases, mental health problems, health inequalities, climate-related health risks, and the growing impact of unhealthy lifestyles. To realise impactful solutions to these challenges, we need innovative, evidence-based and collaborative efforts. In our Health Promotion (HeP) master's programme, we are invested in training ‘health promoters of the future’: professionals ready to tackle complex challenges and build healthier, more equitable societies. Improving wellbeing goes beyond individual choices and behaviours. That's why this programme also trains students to understand and influence the environments and policies that impact health.

This programme is for you if:

• you have a keen interest in understanding how environment, policies and behaviours shape health and wellbeing.
• you are passionate about designing, implementing and evaluating health-promoting programmes.
• you want to make an impact and contribute to real and sustainable change.

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If you choose to specialise in Neuropsychology, you'll study normal and deviant behaviour in relation to brain structure and function. You'll particularly focus on congenital, acquired and degenerative brain dysfunctions, and their related neuropsychiatric disorders. The neuropharmacological mechanisms that underlie behaviour in health and disease will also be highlighted in the programme. By combining in-depth courses that provide theoretical knowledge with courses on advanced methodological and diagnostic skills, you'll obtain all the training you need to pursue a clinical or scientific career in this challenging domain.

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Are you passionate about learning at work? Are you curious about how individuals, teams, and organisations can contribute to innovation and performance through creating, applying, and sharing knowledge? Or about how learning can help organisations thrive on change and unpredictability? Then the MSc. Learning and Development in Organisations might be the perfect programme for you.

This interdisciplinary programme combines insights from learning sciences, management, and labour economics, providing you with a holistic and unique perspective to apply learning as a strategic tool.

Our graduates work as learning & development specialists in consultancy or in the HR departments of organisations across 21 countries. They focus on challenges such as talent management in a tight labour market, learning with AI and automation, performance management, coaching, and leadership development. They also become leaders in education or pursue a research career.

Ben je ondernemend ingesteld en enthousiast over het vooruitzicht van blended learning in plaats van alleen maar papers en boeken? Dan is de specialisatie Entrepreneurship & Business Development misschien iets voor jou. Deze specialisatie maakt deel uit van het masterprogramma International Business en is bedoeld voor studenten die geïnteresseerd zijn in het opstarten van start-ups en het ontwikkelen van nieuwe bedrijven door bestaande bedrijven. De specialisatie biedt geavanceerde inzichten in hoe individuen en organisaties hun kansen op zakelijk succes kunnen vergroten. Er wordt ook onderzocht hoe ondernemers kunnen meeliften op de ontwikkelingen van digitalisering en duurzaamheid als twee van de krachtigste marktinvloeden. In de snel veranderende bedrijfsomgeving van vandaag is ondernemerschap het nieuwe voorbeeld geworden voor strategisch denken en dit programma bereidt studenten voor op een succesvolle carrière in deze dynamische en ondernemende omgeving.

You can study Economic and Financial Research with or without a specialisation in Econometrics. If you do not wish to opt for the specialisation, you will continue as an Economic and Financial Research student.

• Econometrics (specialisation)
• Economic & Financial Research

This advanced master's programme offers tomorrow’s leaders a future-proof methodology to perform in the challenging global field of privacy, cybersecurity and data management. The two-year parttime programme offers an ambitious curriculum that bridges the intersection between law, technology, ethics, governance and management. You will gain deep knowledge of the legal and technological aspects of EU and global data protection and cybersecurity issues, a sound ethical and business understanding of data usage practices, combined with a broader skillset comprising management and leadership skills, communication skills and related soft skills.

Upon successfully completing the programme, you will be a key driver in enhancing trust in a global digital economy and society by applying a competent and ethical approach to the processing of personal data.

Would you like to revolutionise how scientists view the world and everything in it? Start a master in Imaging Engineering!

As an imaging engineer, you will revolutionise our view of the world on the microscopic level. You will stretch the use of techniques beyond their conventional applications. An MRI scanner, for example, takes images of tumours, but an imaging engineer can use the same technology to study the structures' chemical makeup. Another example: Chemists use mass spectrometers for chemical analysis, but imaging engineers can use them to image tissues and, at the same time, analyse their biochemical processes.

We designed our programme especially for you, science and engineering graduates, who want to become experts in this dynamic field. You will learn to develop and refine cutting-edge imaging techniques and experiments using state-of-the-art equipment.
In the beginning of the second semester you'll choose a specialisation in either:

• Instrumentation Imaging Engineering
• Molecular Imaging Engineering
• AI and Data Science in Imaging Engineering

Your master's degree prepares you for careers in areas like medical diagnostics, forensic imaging, materials development, and sustainable food production.

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New information and communication technologies change existing markets, lead to the generation of new markets, and profoundly affect the actors in these markets. Companies have been able to leverage the availability of big data and new digital technologies to fundamentally change the functioning of existing markets. New technologies have also led to the creation of entirely new markets and labour relations. Many of these impacts of new technologies have the potential to be welfare improving. However, many new technologies pose at the same time grave and unprecedented challenges: Providers of platforms often not only match buyers and sellers but also sell to buyers themselves. Digital ecosystems lock in consumers and foster network externalities on a dramatic scale. In these cases, new technologies give rise to fundamentally new, problematic market dynamics, as evidenced by the dominance of key players such as Amazon or Google.

This specialisation analyses these challenges that arise from new technologies and how this changes society.

After you have studied this specialisation, you will be able to answer the following questions:

• How do new technologies affect existing markets?
• How do new technologies lead to the creation of new markets?
• What are potential competition and antitrust issues?
• What is a responsible (governmental) reaction to new technologies?

The two-year research master Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience is an English taught programme that focuses on cognition, brain, and behaviour. It is designed for students with a strong interest in research. Each year, 24 students can be admitted to each specialisation:

• Cognitive Neuroscience

• Drug Development and Neurohealth

• Fundamental Neuroscience

• Neuropsychology

• Clinical Psychology

The first year highlights theoretical foundations and focuses on the acquisition of the theoretical, methodological and statistical skills necessary to participate in ongoing research. The second year is largely dedicated to the master’s research internship and thesis. In some specialisations, students may also complete a clinical research internship. In order to promote your development as a scientist, you will closely interact with the academic staff and you will have a personal mentor from the beginning of the programme.

This specialisation provides you with a theoretical background and practical experience in pharmaceutical drug research & development, medicinal nutrition and personalised healthcare. You will have interactions with industry and regulatory agencies. The overarching theme is the pipeline of drug research & development from design of the molecule to its applications in healthcare settings.

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Econometrics is used in every area of economics, from business and finance to macro- and micro-economics. It focuses on using quantitive analysis to aid economic and management decision-making. Do you want to pursue an academic career, or to have a professional career in research within economic organisations or businesses? Then applying for the two-year master’s programme in Economic and Financial Research with a track in Econometrics will give you the edge. You’ll learn to use techniques from statistics, mathematics and computer science to solve complex problems for governments, financial institutions, logistics companies and other organisations. You'll combine these techniques with research methods and practical research experience.

Would you like to contribute to a sustainable planet and circular economy by creating new sustainable materials? Start a master’s in Biobased Materials.

Our planet is facing incredible challenges. Whole ecosystems are changing and collapsing because of the way we consume and the materials we use in our daily lives. The continuous use of fossil fuels and non-degradable materials is driving climate change at an accelerating rate. However, these challenges also offer tremendous opportunities to make our planet more sustainable and evolve as a society into a circular economy. With the master Biobased Materials, you can play a pioneering role in this green revolution.

You’ll learn how biology provides the building blocks and processes to produce earth-friendly materials that are easily recycled after use as part of a circular economy. We’ll teach you about advanced functional materials and how we can develop these from biological resources. Our programme will prepare you for a fascinating career in the research, development, production, and application of earth-friendly materials made from various biological resources. Interested? Please visit: https://curriculum.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/master/biobased-materials.

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The Business for Sustainability specialisation will deepen your knowledge of the social and environmental impacts of economic activities, and explore what it means for these activities to remain within planetary boundaries

This specialisation prepares you to be a bridge builder between business, policy and society, with a strong basis in sustainable business, which will give you more of an edge in the business world. The business specialisation will consist of three courses:

• Challenges of Business in Sustainability Transitions
• Sustainable Business Innovation
• Measuring and Reporting on Corporate Impacts

Individual behaviour can collectively drive people and systems towards unsustainable and vulnerable states, where common resources are exhausted and collapse, competition erodes redundancies and systemic risks build up. In this specialisation, we will identify under what circumstances such dynamics arise, and how public and private risk management could be used to increase resilience and sustainability. Important concepts touched upon in this specialisation are asymmetric information, time inconsistency, self-fulfilling prophecies, and contagion. To analyse the causes and consequences of problems of sustainability and resilience, we will focus on three extremely important real-world cases: i) climate change and natural hazards, ii) management of the global commons, and iii) financial system fragility.

After you have studied this specialisation, you will be able to answer the following questions:

• What dynamics cause vulnerability and unsustainability of societies?
• How generalizable are these issues across different applications and fields?
• How can economic theory on the micro/meso/macro level be used to analyse real-life cases of unsustainability and vulnerability?
• How to choose and use the right methodology to analyse a specific case of unsustainability and vulnerability?

How can public policy promote innovation-based growth? What is lacking in the current social protection policy in your country and how can it be improved? What are the key factors that governments should take into account when creating their migration policy? Develop the skills to answer these questions in a professional capacity with our master's programme in Public Policy and Human Development, offered in collaboration with United Nations University (UNU-MERIT).

This one-year programme emphasises the connection between public policy and the effectiveness and efficiency of governance. You'll be equipped with a variety of quantitative and qualitative skills, tools and knowledge which will enable you to work in policy-related fields in public, private and non-profit organisations the world over.

Are you interested in international business? Are you a team player with great interpersonal skills? Are you able to think creatively and find new approaches to old problems? Then the specialisation in Strategy & Innovation could be right for you. The specialisation is part of the master's programme in International Business. It's for students who want to know how to keep companies and organisations competitive through innovation and strategy analysis.

In the dynamic yet uncertain era of globalisation, companies that don't grow through mergers and acquisitions, expansions into new markets, or through the creation of new products and processes, will find it hard to compete. The Strategy & Innovation programme meets this challenge, teaching students how they can create competitive advantage for any sized business by implementing strategic changes and helping the company evolve.

Are you interested in the ins and outs of marketing in a fast-paced, international business? Have you ever wondered why an intimate understanding of customers is so important to an organisation’s success? Do you want to find out how marketing and innovations can be utilised to deliver superior value to companies and customers?

Strategic Marketing revolves around four core areas: connecting with customers, creating value, managing innovations and developing data-driven strategies. It focuses on the role of marketing from the perspective of strategic, top management decisions, and blends state-of-the-art scientific knowledge with practice. Skills, analytical competences and an international mind-set are developed through team projects and real-life cases from our partner companies.

The master’s specialisation in Developmental Psychology will help you understand how certain behaviours and cognitive functions relate to a person’s psychological and biological constitution and the development of the brain. The cognitive-biological orientation of this programme is unique in Europe. You’ll study the most recent developmental theories and research findings. And you’ll learn to apply various diagnostic and research tools in the clinical field and developmental research.

If you would like to talk with a current student about the programme.Then, you can contact our student ambassador on Instagram: www.instagram.com/umhealthmasterdp/

In the specialisation in Health and Social Psychology, you'll study behaviour and behavioural change using methods from clinical and social psychology. The main focus is on understanding how people’s personalities, cognitions and social environment influence their health and social functioning.

If you would like to talk with a current student about the programme.Then, you can contact our student ambassador on Instagram: www.instagram.com/umhealthmasterhsp/

Would you like to hone your writing skills and discover creative ways of writing? Or have you perhaps always dreamed of becoming a writer? This course provides you with the tools and knowledge to put your creative ideas on paper, whether in fictional or non-fictional forms. We will specifically focus on two very popular short genres: the short story and the personal essay.
The course combines 1) hands-on creative writing workshop with 2) in-class discussions of short stories and essays by world-renowned authors and academic literature on aspects of creative writing such as genre, plot, beginning and endings, character, setting, point of view, narration, texture and pace, argumentation, and style.
The classes are taught by academic experts in literature and creative writing, who are also accomplished short story and essay writers themselves.

Organizations today face an unprecedented array of challenges, ranging from political instability to natural disasters to global pandemics. Developing effective risk management and crisis management strategies in the face of such challenges is therefore of vital importance to organizations in today’s business environment. This course helps students begin to navigate these contemporary challenges by providing a comprehensive, yet accessible, overview of the key concepts and issues in the field of risk and crisis management. Based around a series of in-depth case studies, it not only outlines the key frameworks and strategies that organizations use to identify, measure, and respond to different kinds of risk and crises, it also critically discusses the challenges posed by contemporary issues such as climate change and increased social media usage to the implementation of effective risk and crisis management strategies. Free of excessive technical jargon and of relevance to students on a wide range of academic programmes, this course provides the ideal companion to those looking to make sense of how organizations of all sizes can respond to the challenges, obstacles, and opportunities that exist in this era of increased uncertainty.

This course aims to introduce students to the concepts of Responsible Leadership (RL) and Sustainable Human Resource Management. The reciprocal relationship between leading people in organizations and Corporate Social Responsibility is explored. Sustainability’s meaning, relevance, importance, and contribution to organizational performance is discussed. The course highlights the role of responsible leadership as the decisive factor for individual, organizational and social growth.

Organizations have always had a key role to play in societies. Social and environmental issues, as well as shared accountability for our collective future, call for a turn in the way companies approach and operationalize their strategic planning and everyday functioning. The Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Human Resource Management course actively engages students in learning with a dual objective: think and act. Pragmatic competences development frameworks, like the Internal Development Guide, form the foundation for student’s development. Students take a hands-on approach by working on real-life issues in order to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in class. The work is done in small teams and is presented to the class. A personal development plan following the principles of the Intentional Change Theory is also prepared by each of the participants.

The course focuses on understanding SDG 16, and the role of access to justice to enhance SDGs. The course explains the concept, the connection to other SDGs, and the advances made in the national agendas. Later, the course provides a socio-legal approach to explain how access to justice was incorporated into international and national law, especially to secure access to justice for all. Then the course focuses on the current empirical evidence on how different groups experience their right to access to justice. At this stage, the course also includes a session on the type of methods that have been used to understand the relation between access to justice and vulnerable groups. The course will be composed of five, two-hour on-campus interactive lectures.

The world of policy and politics, governance and government can be murky with seemingly transparent and tangled connections. Who gets to define the agenda, what type of policy will come to the fore and who is accountable? This course sheds light on some of these concepts using the work of respected authors in the field. It allows learners to understand how a critical analytic and descriptive framework can help understand who is involved in the policy process, how it operates and ultimately leads to a discussion about who is accountable. The answers to these questions help lay a solid foundation for further exploration of policy analysis and formation in other courses. The course is divided into four units. The first unit serves as an introduction to public policy. The second unit introduces in detail the structure of the public policy cycle as defined by Paul Cairney. Unit three is dedicated to the actors in the policy arena and their decision-making process. Finally, unit four introduces the topics of accountability and policy evaluation.

Governments, NGOs, and private organizations in the developing world are increasingly engaged in donor-funded projects. Often, they are asked to formulate project proposals that are economically, socially, politically, and environmentally viable. To handle these often complex and demanding processes, project managers need to possess the latest knowledge on various project design tools. This course has been designed to appeal to students interested in the aid/development sector as well as students who are interested in logical models that can be applied to project design.

All around the world, numerous men, women, boys and girls suffer the harsh consequences of human trafficking and sexual violence in conflict. Thousands of people are forced into sexual slavery during conflict situations, and/or, when fleeing conflict, are forced by human traffickers into exploitative practices in route and in the country of destination. In looking at both human trafficking and sexual violence in conflict – both in their own right and together – a contribution is made to better understand the opportunities and challenges involved and to find ways forward in addressing these timely crimes. We will discuss the achievements, challenges and ways forward in combatting these crimes, the protection of victims and the prevention of the crimes, by interactive lectures in the morning. During the break students will work on group assignments, which will be discussed during an interactive afternoon session.

Through a combination of hands-on workshops and lectures, this course covers the basics methods and practices of data science projects. The course is designed around the data science lifecycle to show the techniques for handling data and data analysis. You will be exposed to basic programming skills in Python and learn how to select, clean, analyse, visualise, and interpret data.
By following this course, you will have knowledge and insight into
i) differentiating the steps of the data science life cycle;
ii) formulating a data research question
iii) using Python as the programming language to analyse data;
iv) know how basic data analysis algorithms work;
v) drawing conclusions with regard to the data question/hypothesis by interpreting the data.

This course explores the intersections of planetary health’ food systems, climate change, and biodiversity while emphasizing the role of regenerative agriculture and indigenous knowledge in building resilient food systems.

This course explores the complex and multifaceted processes that shape global migration patterns, policies, and experiences. Drawing on Hein de Haas’s influential book, “How Migration Really Works,” students will examine the structural causes of migration, including economic, social, political, and environmental factors. The course critically analyses misconceptions about migration, investigates the roles of migrants and societies, and discusses contemporary challenges and policy responses. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, students will develop a nuanced understanding of migration as a dynamic and integral component of global change.

This summer course will give you an overview of the crescent field of consumer neuroscience. Moreover, we will explore the applications of neurosciences in different fields such as neuroeconomics and neuromarketing. The objective of the current course is for you to be able to properly understand the potential and limitations of these applications and be able to develop innovative ways of using neuroscientific techniques in different contexts. The course includes lectures and workshops during four days of intensive learning. Finally, we expect you to be able to come up with your own research proposal using neuroscientific methods in the market.

Governments, NGOs and private organisations in the developing world are increasingly engaged in donor-funded projects. Often they are asked to formulate project proposals that are economically, socially, politically and environmentally viable. To handle these often complex and demanding processes, project managers need to possess the latest knowledge on various project design tools. This course has been designed to appeal to students interested in the aid/development sector as well as students who are interested in logical models that can be applied to project design.

There is growing recognition that relevant, evidence-based policy making is key to achieving significant and sustainable change and fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals. In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of public policy analysis tools used commonly throughout the world. Monitoring and evaluation of policies and projects is often required by international organizations, NGOs, and national governments to produce meaningful, rigorous, evidence-based recommendations based on the outcomes of existing programmes, and serves as an essential part of accountability to donors and affected populations. It is therefore imperative for anyone interested in the realm of public policy to have a grasp of what it means to conduct rigorous evaluations.

The course is divided into four units. The first unit is an introduction to public policy analysis. In the second unit students are introduced in greater detail to the monitoring process and relevant tools. Units three and four are dedicated to the description of impact evaluation methods and their practical application in real-world settings.

This course is open to anyone who writes in an academic context. It invites participants to explore what it means to write in an age where artificial intelligence (AI) can produce fluent text at unprecedented speed. Our central question is: how can we preserve rhetorical agency, defined here as our ability to make informed, context-aware decisions about language, in an environment increasingly shaped by AI? We begin by examining common misconceptions about AI in academic writing, including how Large Language Models (LLMs) operate and what this implies for the texts they generate. We then focus on what AI can and cannot do for writers. Participants will learn to: (1) identify when aspects of the writing process may or may not be responsibly delegated to AI; (2) recognize the risks of over-reliance, including loss of authentic voice and ethical concerns; and (3) critically evaluate AI-generated text for accuracy and relevance. The seminar is highly interactive: participants will write, revise, and experiment with real sections of research papers as they develop a responsible and reflective approach to integrating AI into their scholarly practice.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of mental and emotional disorders found in adults. Students will gain an understanding of the major psychological disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and more. Students will examine the impact and interaction of biological, psychological, and environmental causes that contribute to mental illness. Issues of gender, race, and culture will also be discussed and evaluated along with recent research in pharmacological and psychological treatments. The course will address contemporary issues in the field such as stigma and the impact of trauma.

Course Description
This two-week course is designed to support individuals in navigating adversity and life’s challenges with strength and clarity. Participants will explore key concepts such as resilience, mindset, boundary-setting, and effective communication, while gaining deeper insight into their own personality. Through interactive sessions and reflective practices, the course empowers students to grow through change and cultivate tools for thriving in both personal and professional life.

The course was designed to address a significant concern among students nearing the end of their university experience: the uncertainty they face regarding their future careers, particularly in the field of management consulting. The course aims to show participants what management consulting is and, mainly, what the daily life of consultants is like, what they do, what kind of sectors and companies they work with, what challenges and
problems they address and how they do it.

The sessions will primarily focus on practical experiences, allowing participants to take on the role of a consultant at the start of their careers. This approach integrates the learning of concepts, methodologies, and tools with their immediate application to real work. Besides the main work, the course also includes a series of debates, group activities, exercises, and presentations to facilitate constant interaction among participants.

The course aims to provide information and tips on the typical recruitment process of consulting companies, allowing participants interested in pursuing this career to prepare adequately for these interactions.

In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, the ability to effectively harness data and communicate its insights is a game-changer skill every professional and student must have. “Data Visualization & Storytelling” is a comprehensive course designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s complex data-driven world. This highly practical course provides the theoretical background as well as deep dive into the fusion of data visualization and storytelling, two critical competencies that not only facilitate information dissemination but also set you on the path to becoming a clearer communicator and an invaluable asset to any organization. Whether you are a young professional looking to advance in your current role, a seasoned professional wanting to transform your career potential or a university student seeking to gain a competitive edge in the job market, this course is your gateway to success. Upon completing this course, you’ll be equipped with the tools, techniques, and knowledge necessary to present data with impact, influence decision-makers, and advance your career to new heights.

While there are many emerging perspectives on social innovation, most generally a social innovation can be understood as an intentional, positive, creative shift in systemic social-ecological patterns. Many social innovations have global ambitions, but even when pursued primarily at the local level, social innovations go beyond simply providing a needed service or remediation. They challenge and experiment with a given system’s underlying building blocks: its rules, policies, technologies, structures, beliefs, habits, values, etc. Social innovation can be pursued from any organisational platform, from businesses to not-for-profits to government agencies. Businesses and other types of organisations are increasingly being called upon to act as innovative agents of social benefit. This call is particularly strong in emerging markets.

This course aims to equip you with the skills of a financial analyst. Upon completion, you will have the ability to analyse financial statements of various corporations (such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, McDonald’s, etc.) to compare and contrast their performance, liquidity, and solvency, viewing them through the lenses of a manager, banker, or shareholder.

Food connects everything. It shapes our health, climate, economies and global equality. At University College Venlo (UCV), you explore how food systems work and how they can be transformed. This small-scale, English-taught Liberal Arts & Sciences programme at Maastricht University centres on one question: how can we create healthier, more sustainable and just food systems? You learn to understand complex global challenges from multiple perspectives and develop skills to contribute to real solutions.

At UCV, you design your own academic pathway around three lenses: health, behaviour and responsible innovation. You might study the biological foundations of nutrition and health, investigate why people make certain food choices, or examine how policy, technology and entrepreneurship drive sustainable change. By combining disciplines, you connect science, society and innovation.

UCV offers a close-knit international environment. In small groups and through problem-based learning, you tackle real-world challenges. You receive personal guidance, space to shape your interests, and a strong foundation for international master’s programmes or careers in sustainability, public health, innovation and beyond. At UCV, you don’t just study the future: you learn to shape it.

“Markets, marketing, and marketing systems are what marketers and stakeholders make of them (Schultz, 2007: 224).” This module extends from a micro to a macro perspective to explore the relationship between marketing and society and the impact of markets and marketing practices in our current world.This one-week journey is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the ever-evolving world of marketing, with a focus on sustainable and ethical practices.

It encompasses elements of:

- Business & consumer rights

- Responsibilities & resistance

- Sustainability

- Social marketing

- Critical marketing

- Consumer society

Please note that this course will take place online.

The current course introduces participants to one specific software package, namely the open-source programming environment R, and the accompanying developers’ environment R Studio. Through lectures and interactive assignment-based tutorials, students will be introduced to three crucial aspects of data analytics in R: (i) basic objects and operations in R; (ii) working with data in R (management, analysis, and visualization); and (iii) control flow and programming in R. The course offers a good foundation for individuals who intend to get involved in data analytics (e.g., start a business intelligence/analytics master program or plan to take other, independent data analytics courses), but have little or no coding/programming experience. The skills acquired in this course are also useful for data analytics in syntax-driven environments other than R. The course is concentrated in one week, with three contact hours on each day of that week. The sessions are a mix of (interactive) lectures and tutorial meetings. During the lectures, we learn new material, whereas during the tutorial meetings, we discuss assignments to train our understanding of the studied material.

What does it matter what people speak when no one listens? If one were to study all the academic fields, would one not essentially be listening to various experts from various fields making various claims about the same world? If no one would listen to each other’s unique experiences of the world and reality, how would we ever be able to organize ourselves in a well-functioning society? Isn’t listening then the predominant constitutive element of communication, knowledge, and society? Academic research and discourse predominantly focus on language and speaking, but little attention is given to the other side of language: listening. It should therefore not be all too surprising to the sensitive and careful observer that in everyday life we see more people talking past each other than listening to each other; much attention is demanded, little is supplied. How does listening therefore relate to the world and society, and vice versa? This is a crucial question to understand in order to tackle many issues in all fields of life as one will not find any part in life where listening is not utilized. This course will therefore focus on the transdisciplinary inquiry of listening (what listening is) and its wider relation to society.

Game theory is used to analyse conflict situations, recognize guiding principles that determine stable outcomes and identify ways in which certain responses may be induced. The science of game theory has roots in philosophy, economics and mathematics and is finding increasing applications in management and politics. Increasingly, game theory is embedded in the culture of decision making and policy formulation. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the approach, concepts and methodology of game theory using simple puzzles compiled over nearly two decades of teaching game theory as well as articles from reputed newspapers (e.g. The New York Times) about contemporary societal problems. Working through such puzzles will give students practice with examples so that they can analyse real world problems described in the articles with the game theoretic tools.

The originality of this course is that the application of abstract concepts shrouded in complex mathematics will be demystified using cartoons, newspaper texts and simple puzzles. Thus, this would be a unique opportunity for those without a background in mathematics or economics to understand the principles of game theory and learn to apply them to understand strategic problems or conflicts. Logic will be at the center of all analysis.

From labour strikes and climate protests to neo-fascist and nationalist rallies, citizens everywhere are on the move. Social movements shape our world, not only through the pursuit of impactful changes, but also through struggles that seek to resist change. This one-week summer course explores how citizens organize, resist, and react to social issues across the political spectrum. Drawing on sociology and related disciplines, the course introduces students to the study of social movements, protest, and activism in contemporary societies. Working from a global comparative perspective, we will examine the emergence, expansion and impacts of a variety of social movements as well as reactionary counter-movements. Through a mix of interactive lectures, engagement with case studies, and foundational readings, students will address key questions such as: What motivates people to join social movements? How do movements sustain themselves? When and why do social movements go into decline?

By the end of the course, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of how social movements and counter-movements interact to shape societies, thus revealing the complex interplay between activism, resistance, and the broader forces of social and political transformation.

Negotiation and mediation are essential skills and a crucial part of our professional and personal lives. Against common belief, these skills can be studied, developed and practiced. By linking theory and practice, the course aims at increasing the participants’ awareness and knowledge of negotiation and mediation theory and at enhancing their personal negotiation and mediation skills. To that end, the course will combine lectures on negotiation and mediation with practical exercises and negotiation simulations. Lectures will be based on the Harvard model of principled negotiation. The course will cover core concepts of negotiation and mediation such as positions versus interests, active listening, creating versus distributing value, empathy and assertiveness, the negotiator´s dilemma, psychology of negotiations and multi-party negotiations. Since a major aim of the course is to hone students’ personal skills and gain confidence as negotiator/mediator, we will spend considerable time on simulations and on debriefing them.

Game theory is used to analyse conflict situations, recognize guiding principles that determine stable outcomes and identify ways in which certain responses may be induced. The science of game theory has roots in philosophy, economics and mathematics and is finding increasing applications in management and politics. Increasingly, game theory is embedded in the culture of decision making and policy formulation. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the approach, concepts and methodology of game theory using simple puzzles compiled over nearly two decades of teaching game theory as well as articles from reputed newspapers (e.g. The New York Times) about contemporary societal problems. Working through such puzzles will give students practice with examples so that they can analyse real world problems described in the articles with the game theoretic tools.

The originality of this course is that the application of abstract concepts shrouded in complex mathematics will be demystified using cartoons, newspaper texts and simple puzzles. Thus, this would be a unique opportunity for those without a background in mathematics or economics to understand the principles of game theory and learn to apply them to understand strategic problems or conflicts. Logic will be at the center of all analysis.

Using data as creative material in the design process We live in a world shaped by data, from health to mobility to how we work and live. But in many projects data is still used only at the end to check if choices were right. This summer school explores a different stance: using data as a creative source that can spark ideas, expose meaning and help shape direction from the very start. This course builds on the work of Mathias Funk, Janne van Kollenburg, Sander Bogers, Peter Lovei and Renee Noortmann, who developed new ways to bring data and everyday life closer together in design. Instead of focusing purely on technical tools, we look at how small traces of daily routines, personal stories, and lived experiences can be gathered, read and transformed into insight. These insights help reveal what matters to people, what feels relevant in context, and where opportunities for change lie.

This course explores the complex relationship between religion and culture through a comparative and multidisciplinary perspective.
We begin by ‘examining how “religion” is defined differently in Western intellectual traditions and in Islamic thought, and why these divergent definitions shape the way societies understand faith, morality, and community. Building on this foundation, the course analyzes the main areas regulated by religion- such as the relationship between God and the human being, the self (nafs), society, and the environment-and investigates how cultural contexts influence these domains.
Students will then engage with key concepts such as culture, subculture, counter-culture, and civilization, followed by a comparison between modern positivist civilization and Islamic/Aristotelian/Qur’an-centered models.
The course further addresses the harmony and tension between religion and culture, including the impact of secularization and cultural change on religious understanding. Attention is also given to
the risks of conflating religion with local customs, which can lead to distorted perceptions of religious teachings. Throughout the program, case studies such as Ottoman legal culture, Andalusia, and contemporary pluralistic societies will be used to illustrate how religion and culture shape social structures and coexistence models.

“The Smart Investor” is a summer course designed to provide students with practical investment techniques and a deep understanding of finance. The course is tailored for ambitious individuals who aspire to lead and make informed investment decisions, whether in stocks, bonds, or other assets. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, using the open-source software R for data analysis and portfolio management.

The current course introduces participants to one specific software package, namely the open-source programming environment R, and the accompanying developers’ environment R Studio. Through lectures and interactive assignment-based tutorials, students will be introduced to three crucial aspects of data analytics in R: (i) basic objects and operations in R; (ii) working with data in R (management, analysis, and visualization); and (iii) control flow and programming in R. The course offers a good foundation for individuals who intend to get involved in data analytics (e.g., start a business intelligence/analytics master program or plan to take other, independent data analytics courses), but have little or no coding/programming experience. The skills acquired in this course are also useful for data analytics in syntax-driven environments other than R. The course is concentrated in one week, with three contact hours on each day of that week. The sessions are a mix of (interactive) lectures and tutorial meetings. During the lectures, we learn new material, whereas during the tutorial meetings, we discuss assignments to train our understanding of the studied material.

This module introduces various concepts, tools, and practices for forming a new venture. During our sessions, we will explore the world of entrepreneurship and what makes a start-up successful. We will also work with you to create your own company and help you designing your startup from the idea generation to the development of a fully developed business plan. Some examples of the topics covered in the module are entrepreneurial finance, business model design, industry and market analysis, and intellectual property rights. Together with you, we want to apply these concepts and tools in an entrepreneurial context. By forming groups, you will collectively employ different aspects of entrepreneurship to launch a new venture successfully. Over the course of the module you will do research on your chosen idea, including your plan for resourcing, staffing and funding the venture, determining its channels, markets and customers, as well as its position in a value network or ecosystem.

The learning approaches we will use in this module are very interactive and will include lectures, class exercises, discussions, and some work with case studies.

We expect that you will rise to the challenge to design and construct the plan for a new venture and the sessions and preparation tasks will give you the background knowledge and entrepreneurial skills required.