Program Overview

Business Administration

Introduction

The Business Administration program at the University of Amsterdam offers a comprehensive education in the field of business, with various specializations to cater to different interests and career goals.

Programme

The program consists of a shared curriculum, followed by specializations in:

• Accounting & Control
• Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Creativity
• Finance
• Management in the Digital Age

Specialisation Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Creativity

This specialization explores the various aspects of entrepreneurship, including the role of digital technologies in businesses and the specifics of the cultural and creative industries. It includes the following courses:

• Cultural Industries for Business (6 EC)
• Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (6 EC)
• Digital Business Models (6 EC)
• Startup Psychology (6 EC)
• Bachelor's Thesis and Thesis Seminar Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity (6 EC)

Year 3

Please note that the specialisation course 'Startup Psychology' (6013B0545Y) overlaps with the course 'Startup Psychology for Entrepreneurs' (6013B0503Y) of the Minor Entrepreneurship. Students who have passed (or will pass) the minor course 'Startup Psychology for Entrepreneurs' have to ask for exemption for the course 'Startup Psychology' (6013B0545) based on the minor course 'Startup Psychology for Entrepreneurs' (6013B00503) and subsequently take an elective course instead of this specialisation course.

Electives

For information on free-choice electives, please refer to the Electives chapter in this Course Catalogue.

Transitional Arrangement

Details on the transitional arrangement are available in the relevant section of the program.

Honours Programme

Information on the honours programme can be found in the corresponding section of the program.

Follow-on Programmes

Details on follow-on programmes are available in the relevant section of the program.

Practical Matters

Relevant topics important for students during their study programme can be found in the 'Practical matters' section.