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 specialistion.

Choose your specialisation

Refer to the links below for your specialisation.

Customise the programme with elective courses

Please find here the list of elective courses.

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). 

Schedule

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)
In the first block students will get a theoretical introduction to the two tracks they have chosen. Students will need to choose their definite track at the end of the first block. In the second block they will have a further specialisation by attending two track specific courses in smaller tutorials. In the third block students will establish the thesis research question, work on the research methodology and will get academic skills to accomplish their research.

Second semester (February - June)
In the second semester the focus will be on writing the thesis. At the same time the student will be challanged to extend his/her expertise by attending two courses from a different specialisation.  

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.

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