MaRBLe @SBE

MaRBLe (Maastricht Research Based Learning) is aimed at enabling highly motivated and capable students to focus more in depth on the academic research of the different departments. During this research track you will be introduced in the theories of the discipline and its research methodology. Furthermore, you will be able to conduct your own research. The competences you acquire in this track can be used in either a research career, or as a business analyst. MaRBLe is a university wide initiative.

MaRBLe @SBE

In the MaRBLe programme at SBE, you obtain your first experiences of what it is like to do your own academic research under the guidance of experienced researchers. The MaRBLe programme consists of the MaRBLe thesis course and the MaRBLe research course.

The MaRBLe thesis course consists of:

• The MaRBLe thesis: an individual research project which can take different forms. The MaRBLe thesis replaces regular Bachelor thesis
• Individual meetings with your thesis supervisor
• Lectures about general topics related to academic research and thesis writing
• A workshop with student presentations on the MaRBLe thesis

In the MaRBLe research course, you will learn about:

• Different quantitative empirical methods
• Reporting empirical results
• Reflecting on research
• Working with statistical software packages

To apply for MaRBLe you must meet the following requirements:

• You have completed all courses up to Period 3 in Year 2
• Your GPA is 7.5 or higher based on all courses up to Period 3 or 4 of Year 2
• You have to submit a letter or video of motivation in English (letter: max. 1 page A4; video: max. 3 minutes)

Students will be selected on the basis of their grades and motivation. Honours students are automatically enrolled in the MaRBLe programme.

How to apply?
Send an e-mail with your name, student number and your motivation to the MaRBLe coordinator.