Pre-Master's programme for University Bachelor's students
The Master’s in Business Administration is a multidisciplinary programme. This is why the pre-Master's programme for university-level students focuses primarily on theoretical knowledge in a number of core areas in Business Administration. Such as: Marketing, Strategy, Human Resource Management or Financial Management. These courses provide a solid foundation for your final choice of which track you want to take. Read more about the various courses and the learning objectives here.
In addition to theoretical knowledge you will also learn how to approach your profession with an academic and professional attitude: independent, confident and innovative. These three characteristics will become part of your DNA so you can put them into practice in your future business administration career. During the programme we will challenge you, inspire you and support you in achieving this goal.
Admission requirements
The students we’re looking for are the best of the best. This means admission to the pre-Master's programme is highly selective. Please check the admission requirements before submitting your application. All applications will be assessed individually by a selection committee. In total there are 50 places available for university-level students and these are meant for the best applicants. Please note that simply meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee that you will be admitted.
1. Check here to see if you are eligible for admission to the 15 EC pre-Master's programme based on your previous programme of study.
Is your programme not on the list? If you took a minimum of 15 EC in research methods you may still be eligible for admission. Perhaps you have taken the following courses such as Management Research Methods 1 and Management Research Methods 2, as well as a qualitative course such as Academic Project.
10 EC programme
If you completed a minor in Business Administration during your studies you may be eligible for admission to the abbreviated 10 EC programme. This variant focuses fully on research methods and techniques in business studies.
2. We require a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7.0. Use this link (pdf) to calculate your GPA. We do not round up for the GPA. Should your score be under 7.0 then you can compensate for this by submitting the result of your GMAT test. You need to have scored at least 600 on the GMAT. If you would you like more information on the GMAT, click here. Thorough preparation for the GMAT will definitely help your score. The company Mindful GMAT provides GMAT courses and training session to optimally prepare you for this test.