About our research
This Master’s specialisation is closely connected to the Institute for Management Research (IMR), the research institute of the Nijmegen School of Management. IMR conducts state-of-the-art research into complex governance and management issues, seeking not only to understand the underlying causes of these problems but also to develop innovative solutions.
Hot Spots
In this Master’s programme, you’ll collaborate with IMR’s “Hot Spots” — multidisciplinary research groups led by top scholars. Each Hot Spot tackles urgent governance and management challenges, blending scientific excellence with societal relevance, offering students a unique hands-on research experience.
In the current era of democratic erosion and rising authoritarianism, this Hot Spot positions itself as a bulwark of cutting-edge research on democracy. By fostering the dissemination of research findings and dialogue across disciplines, and by connecting citizens, policymakers and researchers, the Hot Spot contributes to democratic innovation and democratic resilience and helps to develop sustainable democratic practices and institutions.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) are at the forefront of scholarly and societal discussions. At the Institute for Management Research, we are well positioned to examine and provide guidance on the political and managerial responsibilities surrounding DEI. Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on gender equality and reducing inequalities.
Innovation and entrepreneurship are vital sources of growth. It generates
personal growth for entrepreneurs market growth for firms that develop new product and services, and growth for municipalities, regions and countries in the form of increased employment and sustainable output such as food, healthcare and energy. Innovation and entrepreneurship cannot exist in a vacuum. Rather, they are the result of business ecosystems.
Research projects
When you do your Master's thesis, you can contribute to one of our ongoing research projects. Get in touch with the project leader of the project you're interested in. See some of our projects below.
