Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics MSc in Learning and Development in Organizations
Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics

Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics

MSc in Learning and Development in Organizations

Maastricht, Netherlands

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

01 May 2026*

Sep 2026

EUR 32,000 / per year **

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 : The MSc in Learning and Development in Organizations offers a comprehensive understanding of how to foster learning and development within various organizational contexts. The program equips students with essential skills and knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate effective learning strategies that enhance employee performance and drive organizational success. It's structured to accommodate both full-time and part-time students, allowing for flexible study options.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in diverse roles such as learning and development specialists, training managers, or organizational development consultants. They can also work in human resources, talent management, or employee engagement, contributing to the strategic objectives of organizations.

***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.

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