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  • SBE Researchers Awarded in NWO SGW Open Competition XS

    The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Maastricht University proudly announces that all three research proposals submitted to the latest NWO SGW Open Competition XS have been awarded funding. This exceptional outcome highlights the high calibre of SBE research and its relevance to societal...

    NWO Grant Article Visual
  • From Economics to Branding and Innovation: The journey of Patrick van Thiel

    Patrick van Thiel’s academic journey began in Rotterdam before he found his true calling at Maastricht University in 1989. Drawn by the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) system, he quickly excelled academically, earning 90 credits in just one year. However, it wasn’t until he discovered his passion for...

    Patrick V Thiel SBE Alumni
  • Do university rankings really matter?

    In recent years, there has been quite some debate surrounding the value of rakings. So the question is: do university rankings really matter that much? Fair question. In this article, SBE’s Dean Mariëlle Heijltjes and SBE’s Associate Dean Gaby Odekerken weigh in on the subject.

    SBE Rankings
  • Alumni success stories: Stella Shukla

    Read our latest interview with Stella Shukla, SBE-Alumna and now managing consultant in digital transformation, who shares how a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on experience has defined her path from student to consultant. Stella’s roles at Atos and KPMG laid a foundation in consulting, which...

    Stella Shukla
  • Maastricht Business Days 2024: Building bridges between talent and opportunity.

    The Maastricht Business Days (MBD) have been a hallmark of the School of Business and Economics (SBE) since their inception in 1996, standing out as the most prestigious student recruitment event. Organized by SCOPE, the faculty’s dynamic study association, the MBDs connect over 600 students...

    Maastricht Business Days november 2024
  • The School of Business and Economics celebrates 1,500 new graduates

    On Sunday, 24 November 2024, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) proudly celebrated the achievements of more than 1,500 graduates from bachelor’s and master’s programmes. The festive ceremonies, held at the MECC Maastricht, marked a significant milestone for the SBE...

    SBE graduates throwing their caps in the air
  • SBE students triumph in international case competition at Rotterdam

    SBE took first place in the Rotterdam School of Management Star Case Competition (RSMCC). The competition welcomed 16 top-level international business teams of four students, who were tasked with tackling two real-life business cases.

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  • Entrepreneurship 101: how to package that startup idea, quite literally

    SBE alumnus Paul Schraven reflects on his journey after Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE). After a stint in management consulting, he co-founded SparkSupply in Berlin, connecting students to startups. Shifting away from this model, he worked remotely for a US startup...

    Paul Schraven in front of Packmatic banner