Program Overview

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Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for experienced individuals from diverse backgrounds who wish to pursue senior management positions or further study in business. The program aims to provide students with the skills and competencies to fulfill management positions in the field of business administration, both in the public and private sector.

FAST FACTS

Degree Awarded

A Dutch degree of Master of Business Administration (90 ECTS) awarded by Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.

Program Duration

3 Semesters (18 Months)

Intakes

• 31 March 2025 (Application Deadline – 13th of February)
• 19 May 2025 (Application Deadline – 3rd of April)
• 01 September 2025 (Application Deadline – 17th of July)
• 20 October 2025 (Application Deadline – 28th of August)
• 01 December 2025 (Application Deadline – 23rd of October)
• 09 February 2026 (Application Deadline – 18th of December 2025)

Language

English

Work Experience

3 years professional experience, following the completion of a bachelor degree

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and tools to take over challenging positions with managerial responsibility. The program connects theory and practice and is taught by instructors with significant experience in their profession. Small groups allow for a very interactive education.

SPECIALIZATIONS

International Management

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management is taught by an international team of lecturers and researchers from academia and industry. The program is aimed at students with business and non-business administration Bachelor degree backgrounds.

Course Content

• Semester 1: 6 core MBA modules, including Management Accounting & Finance, Marketing Management, Research Methods Introduction, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and International Management.
• Semester 2: modules on Globalisation, Society & Culture, International Corporate Sustainability, Business Statistics, Strategic Management, and International Consultancy.
• Semester 3: Final Project, which combines theory, research, and practical application.

Study Focus

The program focuses on classic, ‘functional’ management subjects, with a cross-functional orientation stimulated through cases and discussions. The program also opens up various interdisciplinary perspectives, including modules on International Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Management, and Business Statistics.

Graduate Employability

MBA graduates are often fast-tracked into senior management positions. The program is designed for those who wish to pursue senior management positions or further study in business.

Finance

Program Overview

The MBA in Finance program is designed for those who wish to advance their career in financial management or pursue a career in the finance sector or department of a company.

Course Content

• Semester 1: Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Management Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, International Management, and Information Management.
• Semester 2: Corporate Finance, Financial and Monetary Economics, Business Statistics, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Strategic Management, and Research Methods (Final Project).
• Semester 3: Final Project, which combines theory, research, and practical application.

Study Focus

The program focuses on traditional MBA employment fields, with a strong emphasis on the financial sector. The program also covers areas such as corporate sustainability, global economics, and strategic management.

Graduate Employability

MBA graduates are often fast-tracked into senior management positions. The program is designed for those who wish to pursue senior management positions or further study in business.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration program, specialized in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, challenges students to study at a high academic standard, combining case studies and research.

Course Content

• Semester 1: Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Management Accounting & Finance, Operations Management, International Management, and Information Management.
• Semester 2: Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship, International Corporate Sustainability, Business Statistics, Strategic Management, Venture Capital & Private Equity, Research Methods (Final Project), and Project Module (3 Project Weeks, linked to Final Project).
• Semester 3: Final Project, which combines theory, research, and practical application.

Industry

The program is designed for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who wish to start their own businesses or drive innovation and change within existing companies.

Graduate Employability

Graduates often aspire to continue their studies, at the PhD level, and/or move directly into business. The program is designed for those who wish to pursue senior management positions or further study in business.

CURRICULUM

The school year at New European College is divided into two terms – Winter Term and Summer Term, and six main blocks which last six weeks each.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree

A bachelor degree from a recognized institution is required for admission.

English Language Requirements

• Academic IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
• If the student’s Academic IELTS score is not sufficient, they can receive a conditional acceptance to the MBA program and must participate in the one-semester Pre-Master program.

3 Years Professional Work Experience

The applicant must have completed three years of professional work experience, after graduating from a bachelor degree, in order to be eligible for this program.

Reference Letters

Applicants are requested to provide 2 reference letters: 2 from their Employer OR 1 Academic and 1 Employer.

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