Key information
- Duration: Part-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Mar 2027
Overview
The part-time Executive PhD programme in Private Sector Development (preferably for emerging economies) allows working professionals and researchers with full-time or part-time jobs to combine their careers with obtaining a PhD. The programme equips you with the theory, skills, and methodologies crucial for addressing private sector challenges.
Key facts
- As the highest academic qualification, earning a PhD will enhance your career prospects in both business and academia. Whether you aspire senior leadership roles, a transition into academia, or becoming a recognised thought leader, this programme provides the knowledge and research capabilities to help you achieve your goals. In addition, you will make an original contribution to your field of interest by developing novel insights and practical solutions to contemporary management challenges.
- The MSM Executive PhD programme emphasises empirical research, high ethical standards, and critical reflection, ensuring that your work meets academic rigor while having a real-world impact. Throughout your journey, you will benefit from the guidance of leading scholars and expert supervisors, who will support you in conducting research that is both theoretically robust and managerially relevant.
- By joining the programme from Maastricht School of Management, you will become part of the stimulating and challenging research community of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) and Maastricht School of Management (MSM).
Accreditation
Maastricht School of Management (MSM) is part of the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE). SBE has been awarded three prestigious accreditations, AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, resulting in what is known as the Triple Crown accreditation. Only 1% of business schools worldwide can boast this honour, many of which are SBE partner institutes.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- Private sector development (in general)
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Digitisation
- Educational Development
- Globalisation, Value Chains and Industrial Policy
- Inclusive and Sustainable Development
- Leadership, Change and Organisational Development
Audience
We are looking for candidates with a Master’s degree who have strong academic records, professional and/or volunteer experience, affiliation with academic research and a special interest in private sector development. MSM welcomes candidates from all over the world from a wide wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and disciplines. The programme is tailored to synergise the various backgrounds.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
Please note that all documents need to be provided digitally in our online application portal; official documents need to be scanned:
- A Master’s degree from a relevant academic field;
- Certified copies of bachelor’s and master’s diplomas and transcript;
- Proof of proficiency in English – the minimum level accepted is 600 PBT, 100 ICT or 240 CBT (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS). Native speakers and students who have received their bachelor’s or master’s education in English are exempted;
- Basic understanding of mathematics and statistics;
- Basic knowledge of economics, business administration, social sciences, political science and/or law;
- At least an intermediate level of research experience;
- Motivation letter (400-500 words);
- Two reference letters by current or former professors or employers (a reference request can be sent directly via our application portal);
- Provide your first research ideas in the form of a PhD research proposal (template available on the website).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 14,490 AUD / year (approx. 9,000 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA Nationals: 14,490 AUD / year (approx. 9,000 EUR / year)
Additional Details
- Year one €9,000
- Subsequent years €7,000
- Application fee (non refundable) €95
Living costs
Maastricht, Netherlands: 1,127–1,884 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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