Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics
MSc in Learning and Development in Organisations
Maastricht, Netherlands
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 32,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU/EEA | June 1 for EU/EEA
** institutional fees top; low - EUR 21,400 per year; high - EUR 25,000 per year | statutory fees: EUR 2.601 per year
Key Summary
About: Maastricht University offers the MSc in Learning and Development in Organisations, a multidisciplinary, English-taught programme blending economics, business, human resource management and learning sciences. Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' (Keuzegids 2019), it focuses on workplace learning, knowledge management and human capital strategy. You’ll study a 1-year, full-time master’s, starting in September, with weekly contact of 8 hours classes, 12 hours group work and 20 hours individual study.
Career Outcomes: Graduates gain competencies for Human Resource Development and workplace learning roles. Typical careers include Learning and Development professional, knowledge manager, organizational development consultant, HR consultant, training manager and learning designer roles.
***Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label, Keuzegids 2019***
Are you passionate about learning in the workplace? Do you see the benefits of personal development for both individuals and businesses? And would you like to know more about how knowledge creation can keep companies competitive? Then Learning and Development in Organisations might be the perfect program for you. It combines elements from economics, business, human resource management, and learning sciences. You'll have the competencies you need to work in human resources, more specifically Human Resource Development. Upon graduation, you'll have all the knowledge and skills for a career as a Learning and Development professional.
Fast facts
- Learn how to invest in learning and development
- Learn how to manage knowledge, a key business asset
- 1-year, full-time master’s, taught in English
- Starts in September
- Weekly: 8 hours classes, 12 hours group work, 20 hours individual study
Why this program?
In a competitive business environment, companies need to innovate in order to stay ahead. This means that knowledge is becoming a key business asset. It is also becoming increasingly difficult for organizations to find and retain qualified employees. As a result, the effective use and development of human capital is a strategic decision that companies can no longer ignore. The master’s program Learning and Development in Organisations introduce you to the key concepts of learning and development in the workplace.