Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Welcome At Maastricht University
Feb 08, 2016
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
WelcomeAt Maastricht University
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Content of the presentation
I Overview study programmes
II The Faculty pillars
IIILiving in Maastricht
IV The choice for Maastricht?!
I Overview study programmes
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Bachelor’s - Master’s structure
Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research, Fiscal Economics, and International Business
Bachelor Master
1 2 3 4
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Outline of an academic year
Education (7 weeks)Tests (1 week)Holidays (Christmas 2 weeks, Carnival 1 week, Summer 2 months)Re-sits (1 week)Skills training (2 weeks)
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Bachelor’s programmes• Economics
Infonomics International Economic Studies International Business Economics
• Econometrics and Operations Research
• (Fiscal Economics (partly in Dutch))• International Business
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What is Economics?• Economists aim to explain choices that are made
by firms, governments, individuals
• Example: Expansion of EU in May 2004 – How can firms benefit from EU expansion? New export
markets, easier access to cheap labor, etc.– What is the impact of EU expansion on individuals?
As workers? As investors?– What policies should the government or central bank in
Estonia follow if it will join the euro in 2009?
• Example: Financial Crises
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What is Economics?
• Economics versus Business– Business deals with the organization of a
commercial, professional or industrial organization or enterprise
– Economics is a social science that studies the production, distribution, trade and consumption of goods and services
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IBE versus IB
Economics / IBE • Economics programme
• Focus– Build on fundamentals of
economics– International businesses
within their environment– External focus
International Business
• Business programme
• Focus– Holistic understanding
of business functions– International business
environment & internal organisation of businesses
– Internal focus
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IB versus EconomicsIB:Managementand organizationof the firm andits markets~ the firm~ internal
Economics:welfare,
competition,behavior,
money,legislation,
policy ~ external
IBE- Foundation in Economics- Focus & Specialization in Business~ interaction between firm and its environment
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Year 1: Economics
Management of Organisations and Marketing Quantitative Methods I
Microeconomics Accounting/FinancialInformation Systems
Philosophy of Science
Macroeconomics Quantitative Methods II
Finance Economic Forces in the Global Village
Economy Game
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What is International Business?
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
What is International Business?
• International Business – Integration of business functions– Interdisciplinary perspective
•Business, Economics, Psychology, Law, ...
– Skills Development•Academic, Professional
– International context
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Management of Organisationsand Marketing Quantitative Methods I
Economics and Business Accounting/ FinancialInformation Systems
Philosophy of Science
Strategy Quantitative Methods II
Finance Fundamentals of LogisticsManagement
Management Game
Year 1: International Business
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What is Econometrics & Operations Research? • The study of economics and business
administration from a quantitative, mathematical point of view.
• The study of mathematics and statistics oriented towards economic application.
• The ideal version of studying business and economics for students who are mathematically talented.
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Management of Organisationsand Marketing
Analysis I & Linear Algebra & Orientation
Microeconomics Analysis I & Linear Algebra& Orientation
Philosophy of Science
Macroeconomics Analysis II & Probability Theory& Orientation
Finance Probability Theory & Orientation
Orientation
Year 1: Econometrics & Operations Research
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• International Business
• Consultant• Manager in an
international business• Product manager
• Econometrics & Operations Research
• Planning of logistics • Researcher • Specialist in financial
models
• Economics• Controller or accountant • Governmental policy
consultant• Investment analyst• Market researcher
Job perspectives
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Potential employers● PriceWaterhouseCoopers ● ING Postbank ● ABN AMRO Bank ● Deloitte ● KPMG ● Rabobank ● Ernst & Young ●
● Philips ● Shell ● Accenture ● Fortis ● KPN ● Atos ● Vodafone ● DSM ● TPG Post ● OCE ● Cap Gemini ● ● Unilever ● AKZO Nobel ● Daimler Chrysler AG + Mercedes Benz ● IBM ● Exxon Mobil ● F. van Lanschot Bankiers ● Cargill ● General
Electric ● ABP ● Hay Group ● KLM / Air France ● L'Oreal ● Albert Heijn / Ahold ● CBS ● Pink Roccade ● Ministry of Finance ● Ministry of Economic Affairs ● Essent ● Delta Lloyd ● Hewlett Packard ●
● Procter & Gamble ● Robeco ● AC Nielsen ● SNS Bank ● HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt ● LogicaCMG ● Nuon ● DHL ● ● Eiffel ● Heineken ● Henkel ● Ordina ● United Nations ● Volkswagen ● Zwitserleven ● Banque Artesia ● Ormit ●
● Citigroup ● De Lage Landen ● Deutsche Bank ● Interpolis ● Randstad ● Siemens ● Reckitt Benckiser ● RWE AG ● ● Audi AG ● Aldi ● Bain & Company ● The Boston Consultancy Group ● AZL Pension Advisors ● BDO Accountants ●
● Boer & Croon ● British Telecom (BT) ● Coca Cola ● DNB (De Nederlandse Bank) ● Leaseplan ● Elsevier ● Medtronic ● UBS ● Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein ● European Investment Bank ● Rockwool ● FaGro Consultancy ●
● Goldman Sachs ● Kas Bank ● Koenen en Co ● UWV ● ● Masterfoods ● Merrill Lynch ● Microsoft ● Philip Morris ● ● Berenschot ● TNT ● Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) ● WE ● Sanoma Uitgevers ● A.T. Kearney ● Sara Lee / Douwe Egberts ● Schiphol
● Xantic ● Abbott Laboratories ● Aegon ● ANWB ● ArboNed ● Atradius ● T-Mobile ● BMW ● ● BP ● DAF ● Euronext ● Boston Scientific ● Campina ● ● Canon ● Corus ● Eneco ● CPB ● Jufidet ● European Commission ● FGH Bank
● Interpay ● Jones Lang Lasalle ● UPC ● Kappa Packaging ● Lehman Brothers ● Maersk ● McKinsey ● Mees Pierson ● Mercer ● Morgan Stanley ● Munich Re ● Nestlé ● Nutreco ● Nutricia ● Oracle ●
● Ortec ● PGGM ● Vendex ● Roland Berger ● Sabic ● Sal.Oppenheim ● TNO ● Samhoud ● Sogeti ● Triodosbank ● ● Yacht ● France Telecom ● Twynstra Gudde ● Solvay Pharmaceuticals ● ThyssenKrupp ● Trompenaars Hampden-Turner ● Deutsche
Post ● World Net Business Consulting GmbH ●
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Admission requirements forGerman students
• Abitur Abitur
• no language test (TOEFL or IELTS) requiredno language test (TOEFL or IELTS) required
• tuition fee: € 1600,-/yeartuition fee: € 1600,-/year
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Application DeadlinesEU Students
• Economics Econometrics and Operations Research:
• Apply before 1 September 2009• International Business (Numerus Fixus):
• Decentralised selection (250 places): 1 April 2009
• Central selection (250 places): 1 May 2009
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Online Preparatory CoursesThe faculty offers preparatory courses in both economics and
mathematics, to be optimally prepared for your study.
• Whom: Students with less than average prior knowledge of economics and/ or mathematics
• When: Summer holiday• Costs: For free• Info: www.unimaas.nl/onlinepreparatorycourse
II The Faculty pillars
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Strengths FE&BA
• PBL
• International
• Achievements
• Innovative
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Problem Based Learning
• Practical problem as starting point for learning
• Active acquisition of knowledge
• Implemented by- Tutorial groups- Projects- Management games- Research papers and presentations
• Teachers are coaches
• Development of skills: communication, management, leadership, team work
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Characteristics:
• Practically oriented
• Bringing forward of own ideas
• Way to resolve problem is more important than the answer to the problem itself
• Active approach to the required literature
Problem Based Learning
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• Top 15 most ‘international’ universities worldwide
• Courses with an international prospect
• 3 out of 4 BSc programmes completely in English
• 57% of all regular students is non-Dutch
• 41% of all employees is non-Dutch (incl. student assistants)
• Obligatory study abroad
International
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Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Study Abroad
PeruColombia
Canada
South AfricaAustralia
South KoreaJapan
Hong KongThailandSingapore
Europe
• 130 universities in 39 countries- 450 incoming exchange students- 500 outgoing exchange students
United States
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Quality
• FEBA is AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited
• International accreditation for the quality of education, teaching staff and organisation
• Only 28 out of 3.900 Business schools worldwide have obtained the so-called ‘Triple Crown’
• Highly ranked in the Netherlands
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Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs 2008• BSc International Business
1. Maastricht (7.36)2. Tilburg
(7.00)3. Rotterdam (6.89)
• BSc Economics1. Maastricht (7.14)2. Amsterdam VU (6.88)3. Tilburg (6.85)4. Nijmegen (6.84)5. Rotterdam (6.84)6. Utrecht (6.82)7. Amsterdam UvA (6.71)8. Groningen (6.62)
Source: Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs. Student judgements on quality of education and organisation & facilities
• Bsc Econometrics & Operations Research: not enough data available
• Bsc Fiscale Economie: not evaluated
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Innovative
• Further development Problem Based Learning
• Online preparatory courses Economics/ Mathematics
• Career services
• International internships
• EleUM
• Surfyourself
• Digital University Library
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III Living in Maastricht
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Student Associations
• Study Associations
• Student Associations
• Fraternities/Sororities
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Sports• UM Sports Card
• Student Sports AssociationsE.g.,
Athletics, Rugby, Dancing, Rowing, Hockey, Volleyball, Climbing, Tennis, Soccer, Tae Bo, Swimming, Cycling, Fencing, Sailing, Diving, Badminton, Fitness, Horse riding, Ballet, Capoeira, Ice-Skating, Water polo, Aerobics, Judo….
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Student Counseling
• Extra Tutorials
• Student Advisors
• Study Associations
IV Make a good choice
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
• Academic education• Interest in economics and business administration• Problem Based Learning/Student-centred learning• Internationalisation
– Education in English– Study abroad– Foreign students
Make a good choice!!!
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Questions?Student Recruitment & Communications OfficeTel: +31 43 388 2055 (Mon-Fri 11h-13h.)E-mail: [email protected]: www.unimaas.nl/feba Brochures
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