Full-Time International MSc in Business Administration (one year)

Thinking about the next step after your Bachelor?

Internationally-respected programme for bachelor graduates seeking to accelerate their (global) careers in finance or marketing. Easily combined with a full-time job, learning uniquely combines academic rigour with professional development.

Objectives

The Full-Time International MSc in Business Administration teaches finance from a strategic perspective, focusing on the key elements of business in creating and measuring value. The suite of cross managerial foundation courses also makes the programme ideal for developing astute managers of the future, who understand finance and management.

The programme has a strong international dimension and is ideal for those looking for a management career in the areas of finance or international finance. The Full-Time International MSc in Business Administration addresses these challenges, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the financial complexities of the international business environment and the practical and organisational implications of cross border operations.

You will gain:

• A knowledge and understanding of key issues involved in international finance.
• A financial perspective on national and international business activities and an understanding of the context in which they occur.
• The ability to apply finance-related and management strategies and principles to practical business situations.
• An understanding of good teamwork, negotiation, communications and decision-making skills.
• An understanding of research techniques and a range of refined analytical and problem-solving skills and techniques in creative thinking.

Participant Profile

Around 50 percent of all students in our International MSc in Business Administration programme come from abroad, while the other half is internationally-minded Dutch nationals. Most have no professional experience and come straight from their bachelor degree, while a proportion has a couple of years work experience. All have strong academic records, and each has chosen TiasNimbas as the place to kick-start their international business careers.

Average age: 24 years old
Average number of years work experience: 0-2
Number of nationalities: 16
Percentage of international students: 52%
Number of students: 62

Course Content

A broad business and management knowledge base combined with a specialisation in either financial or marketing management.

The Foundation Phase

• Accounting and Finance
• Business Economics
• Research Methods
• Managing Information Systems / IT
• Marketing Management
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

Marketing Management Specialisation

• International Business and Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Mastering E-Business
• Services Marketing

Financial Management Specialisation

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Capital Markets and Investment Management
• Financial Management
• International Financial Management

Integration Phase

• Strategic Management
• Business Game
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
• General Management Elective: (you must choose one) ◦ Entrepreneurship (elective) ◦ Management of Change (elective)

Thesis Project Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) Workshops

Requirements

• A bachelor degree in any subject with a minimum grade average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or 7 out of 10, or overall average of 80 from 100% (B on a scale of A to F).
• A TiasNimbas Capacity Test or a GMAT (minimum score of 550).
• Proficiency in English. Non-native English speakers require either a bachelors degree in English, or minimum pass scores in either the IELTS (6.5 General Band) or TOEFL (90 points internet-based).
• Depending on your bachelor background and test results, you may be required to attend all or one of the preparatory courses.

Tuition and Expenses

Application fee € 100
Enrolment fee € 1.500
Tuition fee € 19.600
Total fees € 21.200

Applications can only be considered upon receipt of a non-refundable application fee (see above), which can be paid in cash or by bank transfer to a TiasNimbas Business School bank account. Candidates accepted to a programme need to pay an enrolment fee (see above) in order to secure their place at TiasNimbas Business School. This fee covers registration and related administration costs, and is non-refundable. The tuition fee (see above) covers lectures, tutorials and examination fees and must be paid no later than two months prior to commencement of the programme.