TIAS School For Business And Society
Utrecht, Netherlands
Master in Management: combine fundamental business knowledge with an in-depth study of your choice
Ambition alone is not enough to propel you into a successful career. Without clear goals, or a development strategy, you face stiff competition. Define yourself as an aspiring professional by developing a broad range of skills, a sound footing in general business and management and a deep insight into what drives and motivates business success.
Our Full-time Master in Management is a 4-step program in English, completed over a 12-month period. This course is specifically designed for you to develop the competencies needed to overcome challenges in the business world. Open up international opportunities with broader insights into global economics. Fulfill higher career goals by refining your skill set, defining who you are, what you think is important and who you would like to be as a professional.
PCDP: Helps you accelerate your career
Throughout the four fases of the Master in Management program you will continuously work on your personal leadership and communication skills as well as prepare yourself for the job market with a focus on improving your LinkedIn profile, CV, interview techniques etc. through the Personal and Career Development Program (PCDP).
Course outline
The program is built upon 4 phases and offers you the opportunity to combine an internship or exchange program with your study.
Phase 1: Foundation Courses
Accounting and Finance
Business Economics
Marketing Management
Managing Information Systems/IT
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Business Research Methods
Phase 2: Specialization Courses
Business Analytics
Corporate Finance and Investment
New Business Management: Innovation and Digitalization
Operations and Supply Chain Management *
(*Please note that the Operations and Supply Chain specialization requires a minimum of 3 years work experience in a relevant area. The other specialization tracks do not have this requirement.)
Phase 3: Integration Courses
Strategic Management
Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
International study trip
Phase 4: Masterthesis
Test your newly acquired insights and skills and demonstrate your capabilities with a final master's thesis.
Overview Specialization Courses
In November, you will choose one of the four specialization tracks.
Business Analytics Track
Business Process & Data Mapping
Hands-on Data Analytics
Business Data Analytics
Decision Analysis and Optimization
Business Intelligence
Corporate Finance and Investment Track
Financial Management
Advanced Financial Management
International Financial Management
Capital Markets and Investment Management
Sustainable Finance
New Business Management: Innovation and Digitalization
Entrepreneurship
New Products and Services Development
Change Management
Digital Marketing
Digital Transformation
Operations and Supply Chain Management track*
Operations Management
Operations Strategy
Quality Management
Supply Chain Management
*Please note that this specialization requires a minimum of 3 years work experience in a relevant area. The other specialization tracks do not have this requirement.
Extra opportunities
Internship
Optional: Full-time students have the opportunity to do an internship after the thesis so as to gain workplace experience.
Exchange Program
Optional: Exchange programs are available at partner institutes to ramp up your international exposure.
If you want more information about the content of the modules of these fases contact the Program Adviser.
Student Associations
During the Master in Management program you have the opportunity to join a student association for extracurricular activities that provide you with additional professional experience as well as fun with your fellow students. The student associations at TIAS are:
TIAS Student Consultancy (TSC)
TIAS Women in Business (TWB)
TIAS Student Association (TSA): is a student-run association that organizes social events for fellow students to celebrate national holidays, exchange cultural traditions and stimulate integration. Within the TSA different subcommittees are formed and assigned to a specific event.
End result: Master's degree
Upon successful completion you will receive the degree title Master of Science in Business Administration (MScBA). In addition, this program has received national NVAO (Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organization) accreditation. The business school has institutional (AACSB) accreditation. The specialization track, Corporate Finance and Investment, is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
