Program Overview

Part-time MBA in International Business

The Part-time MBA in International Business at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is designed to help early to mid-career professionals, career changers, entrepreneurs, and innovators develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing global business environment.

Overview

• Programme Type: MBA
• Degree / Credits: MSc, 60 ECTS
• Duration: 18 months, part-time (courses once a month, Thursday–Saturday)
• Start Date: September 2026
• Tuition Fee: €35,000 if you apply before December 31
• Language: English
• Location: VU Amsterdam Campus
• Required Prior Education: Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years professional experience
• Application Deadline: 26 August 2026 (submit your application before 1 March 2026 and save 10% with our Early Bird offer)

Who This MBA Is For

• Early to Mid-Career Professionals: If you have around 5 to 7 years of experience and are ready to step into managerial or strategic leadership roles, this MBA will help you make that leap with confidence.
• Career Changers: Transitioning from engineering, healthcare, law, the arts, or other fields? Our curriculum builds a strong business foundation and strategic mindset—no prior business degree required.
• Entrepreneurs & Innovators: If you are building or scaling a venture, this MBA provides the frameworks, tools, and international perspective to lead sustainably and think at scale.
• Unconventional Leaders: Our MBA is also for those who don’t always see themselves reflected in traditional business spaces: leaders from underrepresented sectors, overlooked industries, or global communities whose ambition, insight, and lived experience haven’t been given a seat at the table.

Why Choose VU's Part-Time MBA in International Business?

• Potential & Possibility through a Human Lens: We see business as a platform for innovation, equity, and meaningful progress.
• A Global, Entrepreneurial Mindset: Whether you are launching a new venture or driving innovation from within, we prepare you to develop the strategic agility, creative confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset to turn complexity into opportunity and ambition into action.
• Built for Flexibility. Designed for Immediate Impact: With immersive sessions just three days a month, you stay embedded in your professional life while transforming it.
• A Boutique, Inclusive Learning Community: You will join a globally diverse cohort of changemakers from across industries, sectors, and life experiences.

What will you gain from an MBA in International Business?

• The resilience and clarity to navigate uncertainty with courage
• A holistic perspective on international business across cultures and sectors
• The ability to think and act entrepreneurially, no matter your field
• Skills to lead with purpose, empathy, and systemic awareness
• Development through interactive, hands-on, evidence-based teaching
• First-hand experiences via company visits and global field trips
• A global community that shares your vision for a more equitable world
• A deeper understanding of how to lead with both intellect and intention, making decisions that are not only smart, but human-centered

Accreditations

The Part-time MBA in International Business at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is accredited by various international organizations.

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