Master Business Administration

Program Overview

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The one-year, English-taught Master's in Business Administration at the University of Twente equips students with the skills to develop and transform businesses through innovation and entrepreneurship. The program offers a core curriculum in business administration and a specialization track in areas such as digital business, entrepreneurship, or human resource management. Graduates are highly sought after in the job market and find employment in various industries, including consultancy, international organizations, and start-ups.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Degree:

Master's degree in Business Administration

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Certification:

MSc

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CROHO code:

60644

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Faculty:

Behavioural Management and Social Sciences

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Duration:

1 year

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Full-time/part-time:

Full-time (no part-time programs possible)

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Language:

English-taught

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Accreditation:

NVAO

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Objectives:

• To develop and transform businesses through innovation and entrepreneurship
• To tackle complex and often cross-border business challenges
• To prepare businesses for the multifaceted challenges of tomorrow

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Program Description:

During this one-year, English-taught Master's, students will learn how to develop and transform businesses. They will tackle complex and often cross-border business challenges in order to make companies sustainable for the future. This might involve improving economic performance, developing new markets, managing large-scale change projects, implementing digital solutions, enhancing corporate responsibility or managing talent.

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Outline:

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Structure:

• The program is structured around a core curriculum and a specialization track.
• The core curriculum provides a foundation in business administration, including courses in accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, and strategy.
• The specialization track allows students to focus on a particular area of interest, such as digital business & analytics, entrepreneurship, innovation & strategy, financial management, human resource management, international management & consultancy, purchasing & supply management, or strategic marketing & servitization.

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Course Schedule:

• The program is typically completed in four semesters.
• The first semester includes core courses in accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management.
• The second semester includes core courses in strategy and electives in the student's chosen specialization.
• The third semester includes a capstone project and electives in the student's chosen specialization.
• The fourth semester includes a master's thesis.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Exams
• Case studies
• Projects
• Presentations
• Research papers

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Assessment Criteria:

• The program's assessment criteria are based on the following:
• Knowledge and understanding
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Group projects
• Field trips

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Faculty:

• The program's faculty are experts in their respective fields and have a wealth of experience in teaching and research.
• The faculty are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience and are always available to help students succeed.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Business development
• Marketing & sales
• Consultancy
• Programme & project management
• Operations & IT
• Research
• Education
• Entrepreneurship

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Career Opportunities:

• Graduates of the Master's in Business Administration are in high demand on the job market, both nationally and internationally.
• Graduates typically find exciting, challenging jobs within a few months after graduation, the majority even within a month after leaving!
• Graduates can find employment in a variety of organizations, including:
• Industry
• Consultancy
• International organizations
• Start-ups
• Small to medium-sized enterprises
• Graduates with a focus on entrepreneurship are well equipped to start up their own businesses.