Business in Society (joint degree VU and UvA)
- Degree programme
- Joint degree
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
The research Master's programme Business in Society addresses the intricate relationships between business and society, as can be seen in grand challenges posed by e.g. the financial crisis, society’s request for ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility, and the need for sustainability. This programme results from a joint effort of the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) at the University of Amsterdam and the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEWEB) at VU University Amsterdam to educate a new generation of business researchers who will have a profound grasp of the societal trends that are changing the face of business.
Degree
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a Master's degree in Business in Society and the title Master of Science (MSc).
Top 5 reasons to study here
The UvA and VU:
- have an excellent reputation
- have a diverse international student body
- are surrounded by many multinational firms and organisations
- offer financial support for EU students in the form of low tuition fees
- are conveniently located in the multicultural city of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam
The overall quality of Dutch higher education places it among the best in the world. According to the QS World University Rankings, no other country in the world can claim that 90% of its universities are ranked in the world’s top 200. Both UvA and VU are internationally renowned research institutes. Together they are responsible for more than 20,000 scientific publications published in top-tier journals (up to 2013).