Program Overview

Business Administration

The Business Administration program at the University of Twente is designed to develop innovative and entrepreneurial business leaders. The program focuses on business development, digital transformation, and strategic management, preparing students to make businesses future-proof.

Program Details

• Language: English
• Duration: 1 year
• Start dates: February 1, 2026, and September 1, 2026
• Location: Enschede
• Diploma: Master of Science
• Specializations: 7 specializations are available, including Digital Business & Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Strategy, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Management & Consultancy, Purchasing & Supply Management, and Strategic Marketing & Servitisation
• CROHO code: 60644
• Accreditation: NVAO

Specializations

• Digital Business & Analytics: Improving business processes and strategies using digital technologies
• Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Strategy: Developing effective, sustainable strategies in a rapidly changing market
• Financial Management: Solving complex financial problems with in-depth knowledge of finance, investments, risk management, and financial technology
• Human Resource Management: Optimally utilizing employee talents in a digitalizing world
• International Management & Consultancy: Doing business successfully in an international environment
• Purchasing & Supply Management: Developing effective procurement strategies in the industrial and public sectors
• Strategic Marketing & Servitisation: Creating service-oriented strategies using smart technologies

Double Degree

Students in the Business Administration program have the unique opportunity to pursue a double degree, adding a second master's program to their studies. This can be done in collaboration with universities in Germany, Italy, or Finland, typically taking two years to complete and resulting in two master's diplomas.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Master's degree in Business Administration are highly sought after in the job market, both nationally and internationally. They can start careers in business development, marketing & sales, consultancy, project management, operations & IT, or research and education. Potential employers include commercial organizations, consultancy firms, international organizations, startups, or their own businesses.

Related Programs

Related programs at the University of Twente include:

• Bedrijfs- en bestuurskunde
• Civil Engineering & Management
• Communication Science
• Construction Management & Engineering
• Environmental & Energy Management
• European Studies
• Health Sciences
• Industrial Engineering & Management
• Public Administration
• Sociale wetenschappen