Business Studies – (M.Sc.)

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The philosophy of our programme is that you will combine a specialisation in business administration with your selection of elective courses. In the first semester the programme will offer a theoretical introduction and the core courses for your specialisation. In the second semester you will write your master thesis and take two elective courses. Difficult to choose? In the first two months you will be enrolled in two tracks during which you can make the final decision for your preferred specialisation.

"Teaming up with other international students helped me consolidate theoretical knowledge, explore different cultures, and develop managerial and language skills." - Kees Kvietkauskas, MSc Business Studies

Choose your track

• Strategy
• International Management
• Marketing
• Leading and Managing People
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Customise the programme with elective courses

Please find here the list of elective courses.

• Strategic Management Theory and the Creative Industries
• Business and Sustainability
• International HRM
• Branding
• Services Marketing
• Retail Marketing 1
• Retail Marketing 2
• Leadership
• Management Consulting
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Entrepreneurship in Science and Technology

Thesis

The Master's thesis is the final requirement to be completed prior to graduation. Students will write the thesis within the chosen track. It will be supervised by one of the lecturers from the relevant track.

Degree

Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive a Master's degree in Business Studies and the title Master of Science (MSc).

Programme structure

The Master of Science in Business Studies is a one-year programme of 60 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit = 0,5 US credit). The academic year runs from September to the beginning of July and is divided into two semesters, each with three blocks. See the the academic calendar for the exact dates.

First semester (September - January)

During the first block, students will get a theoretical introduction to the two tracks of their chosing. By the end of this first block, students will chose a definitive track. In the second block, students will study the subjects more in-depth and further their specialisation by attending two track-specific core courses in smaller tutorials. In the third block, students will formulate a thesis research question and work on the research methodology. In this block, students will develop academic skills to accomplish research.

Second semester (February - June)

During the second semester, the focus will be on writing a thesis. At the same time, you will be challenged to extend your expertise by following two elective courses, allowing students to customise their programme for a perfect fit.

For students who obtained a Bachelor's degree from a Dutch university (either national or international students): it is possible to start the Marketing and International Management track in February.

Internship

Master's students can also choose to do an internship in order to conduct research for their final thesis. This offers the opportunity to conduct research in a company or organization on an academic level. Interested students should contact the Internship Office.

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands

Funding details

Scholarships / Grants:

The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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:
Students from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website.
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European Commission:
The Alban Scholarship programme aims at the reinforcement of the European Union-Latin America cooperation in the area of Higher Education. * for postgraduate studies. * for specialization studies at any of the eligible recognised organizations of Higher Training (companies included).
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Open Society Institute:
The Open Society Scholarship Programs fund the participation of students, scholars, and professionals from the former Soviet Union, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East in rigorous, competitive academic programs outside of their home countries.
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