MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration
Vlerick Business SchoolProgram Overview
The MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration at Vlerick Business School is a MBA programme in Business & Management taught in English, Dutch over 18 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 MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, Dutch
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 38,995 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 38,995 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Gent, Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MBA - Executive Master of 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
- Digital Strategy: How digital technologies are remaking the business world
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Brand Management Strategies & Tactics
- Financing your entrepreneurial venture
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Digital Leadership in Dublin
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
- 4 years of full-time work experience
- An academic degree from an accredited university
- Successfully pass the admissions test - you may take any one of the three admissions tests:
- GMAT (ETS code 7176) with English Language Proficiency Exam
- GRE (ETS code 7176) with English Language Proficiency Exam
- VBAT (Vlerick Business Admissions Test) in Belgium or abroad
Successfully pass the English Language Proficiency Exam - we accept the following English exams:
- Native English speakers and those whom completed their entire undergraduate studies in English are exempted from this exam.
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE Academic
- CAE
Admissions Test
When you apply through the VBAT youll take an analytical test, a verbal test and a face-to-face interview on the same day.
- The English-spoken interview will focus on your motivation and your knowledge and management potential. We will ask you to explain your motivation for taking the programme and your expectations of it. In addition, we will assess your oral English language skills and your knowledge of current events and the socio-economic environment.
- The analytical test is a computer based, multiple choice test. It assesses whether you can quickly recognise, understand and apply mathematical and statistical reasoning. Itll take you 20 minutes.
- The verbal test is also a computer based, multiple choice test which assesses your ability to interpret short business texts correctly and to make the right decisions on the basis of this information. It\'ll take you 25 minutes.
What is the application deadline?
- If you apply via the VBAT, you can sign up for any test date if you are a citizen of the EU. You must apply for the April test at the latest if you are not a citizen of the EU.
- If you apply via the GMAT/GRE, the application deadline is June 30th if you are a citizen of the EU and March 31st if you are not a citizen of the EU.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 38,995 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 38,995 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 38,995 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 38,995 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vlerick Business School 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 Vlerick Business School
Vlerick Business School
Ghent, Belgium
A place where entrepreneurial dreams are born and game-changing ideas become reality
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English, Dutch
- Duration 18 months
