Program Overview
The Business Administration at University of Amsterdam is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- theory: 30%
- practice: 10%
- self study: 60%
- Studying abroad is unaccommodated.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry test: A GMAT is compulsory for applicants to the Master\'s programme in Business Administration.
\nGrade average: All students applying are required to obtain either\na GPA of at least a 7.0 (see below how to calculate your GPA), or\na GMAT score of minimum 600 .\n
\nGrade list: A certified grade list(s) is considered in the evaluation.
\nPrevious education: Applicants are required to hold an academic Bachelor\'s degree (BSc or BA) in Business Studies, Business Administration or Commerce. Quantitative courses like mathematics and/or statistics and research oriented courses must be included in the Bachelor\'s curriculum. In addition, applicants must also have attended business courses in Strategy and Organisation and Marketing Management.\nPlease note that a Bachelor\'s degree from a university of applied sciences, a Fachhochschule (Germany) or Polytechnic will not be taken into consideration and that specific entry requirements apply to Chinese students and African students. For more information about entry requirements please see www.uva.nl/msc-business-administration (Application and admission / Entry requirements).
\nWritten request: Applicants should submit a motivation letter with their application form.
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: B2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 92
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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