Learning at TIAS sparks transformation

At TIAS, learning is more than acquiring knowledge. It is about expanding how you see, think and act. You develop new perspectives on complex situations and turn insights into decisions that create visible and lasting impact for your team, your organization and society.

TIAS Business School. Expand your perspective

Why we teach the way we do

Learning only matters when it changes how you act. That’s why we connect cutting-edge academic knowledge directly to your practice. Our leading faculty bring the latest research, data, and cases straight into the classroom.

This knowledge becomes a catalyst. It challenges what’s happening in your organization, sharpens your questions, and unlocks space for new solutions.

Real development happens when familiar assumptions begin to shift. We design for those moments. Through active learning methods, we push you to think further, question deeply, practice deliberately, and reflect meaningfully.

In simulations, sharp discussions, and case-based assignments, you work together in small groups. You examine your assumptions, view your challenges from new angles, and uncover solutions you wouldn’t have found alone.

Three people in a classroom setting, two seated at desks with laptops having a discussion, and one sitting behind them, listening attentively.

Circular diagram with arrows labeled "Discover," "Discern," and "Apply," surrounding the text "Magic in the Classroom."

In the classroom, we follow a recurring cycle of:

Discover: Align academic insights with real-world practice.
Discern: Challenge assumptions and apply insights to your context.
Apply: Move from insight to purposeful action with measurable impact.
It is in that movement from insight to action that the magic in the classroom happens.

How do our participants experience learning at TIAS?

'I use the knowledge from the MBV master’s program to conduct in-depth analyses of companies. That means I can offer more than just advice. Before I started the program, I wanted to grow as a strategic sparring partner—not only in terms of expertise, but also on a personal level. As I continue to develop, my self-confidence grows.'

Stefanna Suijdendorp

'I learned to look at real estate differently and wanted more depth in my work within the real estate sector. Through the MRE, I learned to view real estate in a completely different way: how can you invest, and how do you generate returns?'

Patricia Goudswaard

Director ERA VB&T Makelaars

‘What became very clear during the program is that any challenge rests on multiple pillars. It’s not about choosing either sound business operations or quality care. The real skill is bringing those together in a way that each strengthens the other—and learning, together, to look more broadly.'

Dineke de Jager

Program Manager High Quality through Self-Organization at GGZ-institution Reinier van Arkel

‘Employees are an organization’s most important asset, especially in a hospital. Topics our hospital values, such as innovation, positive health, and being a good employer, were covered in the program. The insights from the Executive Master of Management and Organization modules taught me how to translate these themes more effectively into my own work.'

Arjanne Herdingh

Head of Human Resources at Jeroen Bosch Hospital

'I expected the Full-time MBA to help me develop a global perspective on the best way to set up and manage a company. Regardless of the kind of business you own, manage, or work for, it’s always important to understand how the different parts fit together. TIAS’s Full-time MBA more than lived up to that expectation. By first zooming in on the key factors and understanding how they fit into the bigger picture of the company or structure, you gain a much clearer overview when you zoom back out.'

Marizel Vorster

Communications Officer Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

'The Executive MBA teaches you not to focus solely on economic data and manage by financial metrics, but also to consider your impact as a person and as a leader on the organization.'

Rob van Dijk

General Manager Z-Company

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At TIAS, learning is shaped by a few defining themes that return in every program

From Knowledge to Transformation
We create productive friction in a safe space. You question assumptions, break old patterns, and practice new behaviors. What you learn becomes part of how you think, how you lead, and how you act.
From Insight to Action
You apply what you learn directly to a real challenge in your organization. You design interventions, test them, measure the outcomes, and refine your approach. Learning doesn't end with understanding. It begins with doing.
Personal and Small-Scale
We keep our groups small for a reason. You get personal attention, meaningful interaction, and direct feedback from faculty who are approachable and invested in your growth.
Impact Beyond Yourself
We educate leaders who create long-term value—for their teams, their organizations, and for society. You learn to connect performance with responsibility, and leadership with lasting impact.
At TIAS, societal impact isn’t an ambition. It’s a foundation.
Discover how we put that into practice on our Societal Impact page.

Our Learning Philosophy

Learning at TIAS sparks transformation

Why we teach the way we do

In the classroom, we follow a recurring cycle of:

How do our participants experience learning at TIAS?

At TIAS, learning is shaped by a few defining themes that return in every program

From Knowledge to Transformation

From Insight to Action

Personal and Small-Scale

Impact Beyond Yourself

Explore how TIAS can empower you and your organization to create lasting impact

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