Overview
Because business services is a very wide-ranging industry, so too is this degree. You engage in in-depth analysis of companies from a variety of sectors. You specialise in specific business processes. And you make use of know-how drawn from information technology, economics and the social sciences.
The Business Administration MSc programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has a multidisciplinary focus. Thus, you will start by specialising in a particular business process and study this using knowledge from several disciplines. As the programme is an academic one, it provides you with rigorous academic training and acquaints you with state-of-the-art theoretical background.
Study Business Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- This is a one-year full-time programme. Upon successful completion of the course, you will have obtained specialist knowledge in the area of your specialization and you will receive an internationally recognized Master of Science degree (MSc) in Business Administration.
- You complete the programme by writing a Master’s thesis about your own research on a specific topic in the master’s specialization programme of Business Administration.
- Each specialization pays ample attention to research skills. To this end, two so-called Research Seminars are organized, in which attention is paid to academic skills, research methodology, research types relevant to the specialization etc.
Promotion alumni sessions Master’s day
During the Master’s day, you can also meet our (international) alumni during several workshops. In these sessions they will tell you more about career opportunities after finishing your Master’s degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Digital Business and Innovation
- Duisenberg Honours Programme in Financial Markets & Regulation
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Management
- Leadership and Change Management
- Management Consulting
- Strategy & Organization
- Transport & Supply Chain Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
Business Administration View 115 other Masters in Business Administration in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Copy of your valid passport or ID (ID = only for EU residents)
- Curriculum Vitae
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Letter of Motivation
- Diploma(s)
- Transcript of records
- Thesis (or alternative piece of academic writing)
- A description of the relevant courses followed and literature used during your previous higher education
- English language test (can also be provided after conditional admission)
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
24150 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24150 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2601 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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