Programs/Master/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Master

Digital Business and Economics

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Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
56
DUO ↑133% ↗
Intl. %
60%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
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not specified
Entry route
Bachelor
3 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.5/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,457
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you interested in how the digital transformation will shape our businesses, society and lives? In this master programme, you will explore how disruptive technologies will significantly impact our society and you will gain expertise on topics such as ethical algorithms and machine morality. You will also gain valuable insights in understanding how new technologies can be used to transform and modernise organisations. So, if you want to learn more about technologies such as blockchains, artificial intelligence, robotics and additive manufacturing (3D printing) as well as explore the ways in which they will play a role in the next digital revolution, then MSc in Digital Business and Economics is exactly what you are looking for
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsCAD/CAMDesign projectGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLecture
About Maastricht University
Founded in 1976, Maastricht University is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach and highly international character with 59% international students. Located in the charming southern city of Maastricht near Belgium and Germany, it excels in economics, law, and health sciences.
Living in Maastricht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€470/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
122k

Cosmopolitan, Burgundian, and culturally rich. Maastricht feels distinctly different from other Dutch cities, with influences from Belgium, Germany, and France. The city is known for its excellent food, wine culture, and relaxed southern lifestyle.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: economie
Median starting salary (field)€3,457/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field77%
Permanent contract67%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Accountants22%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs13%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie11%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Economen7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree91%
Women among first-years48%
International students60%
Say workload is “just right”75%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.5/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 8 respondents
Content & set-up3.3
Teachers3.9
Involvement & contact3.8
Testing & assessment3.4
Career preparation3
Teachers' English4.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
2 Nov 2026
Open day
20 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
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Scholarships
Maastricht University SBE France Scholarship MSc
Maastricht University SBE Turkey Scholarship
Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship
Internships
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