Programme details

The course consists of eight modules over 2 years of the following format: preparatory phase (approximately 60 hours, self-learning), an intensive 32 hours in-person training (Saturday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon) and evaluation phase (20 hours). The format of the course comprises, among others, small-group teaching, lectures, hands-on training, team projects and interaction with European leaders in their field.

In-person teaching

Certification & indicative hours of study

ECTS credits

DAS level (Diploma of Advanced Studies) – minimum of 30 ECTS credits.

1 ECTS credit = 25 – 30 hours of work for the participant

Modules

8 modules with in-persons and e-Learning components

Duration of one module

4 days in-person training (Saturday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon)
2-3 months e-Learning

Study hours

Per module, the hours are distributed as following:

In-person training: 32 hours
Self-study and e-Learning: minimum of 62-80 hours

Diploma of Advanced Studies issued by the Maastricht University (30 ECTS)