School Information

Founded in 1903 by Ernest Solvay, renowned Belgian chemical industrial, Solvay Brussels School is the faculty of Economics and Management of the Université Libre de Bruxelles, one of the largest universities in Belgium. Ever since, the school has built up a tradition of excellence and innovation in business and economics learning, fuelled by deep connections within Brussels' multi-national entrepreneurial network. Today, SBS is the best known and trusted business school in Belgium by both students and employers. Followingly, the quality of learning at our school is both certified by and benchmarked against the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS label), the leading worldwide business school accreditation system. 

The campus

As one of the largest universities in Belgium with around 24,000 students every year, the ULB offers a campus with numerous facilities and functions: sports, libraries, health services, restaurants, concerts, conferences, and many other cultural events throughout the year. All this is perfectly backgrounded by Brussels' spirited cosmopolitan environment, home to some 300.000 ex-pats, the EU and NATO headquarters, and thousands of international corporations. 

Alumni network

Our alumni represent a network of more than 25.000 and are present in all sectors of activities and in more than 65 countries worldwide. Every year the school welcomes more than 4.200 students, participating in a wide range of programs, from Bachelor's and Master's degrees to Advanced Masters and Executive MBA, and many others. As a Solvay alumni you can be part of a unique and effective community to grow both personally and professionally! 

Programme Info

An Advanced Master at Solvay Brussels School is an opportunity to broaden your knowledge and acquire the skills that will allow you to launch your career in high gear! Advanced Masters' are 1-year post-graduate specializing programmes for Master's graduates of any discipline who want to gain knowledge and skills for a career in business and beyond!

• Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management
• Advanced Master in Financial Markets
• Advanced Master in Biotech and Medtech ventures

​Accreditation

Equis, AMBA, TOP 50 QS World University Rankings​

Key admission criteria

• Master's degree from a recognized institution (you can apply during your final year of study) OR

• 3 or 4 years' Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution (for this type of degree, there may be additional requirements)

• English proficiency 

Starting date

September 2023 

Application deadline

• For EU students: 30 June

• For non-EU students: 30 May (recommended for VISA obtention)

Length of course

• Advanced Master in Financial Markets: 11 months (Full-time - Evening & Saturday classes) 

• Advanced Master in Innovation & Strategic Management: 10 months (Full time - Day classes)

• Advanced Master in Biotech and Medtech ventures: 1 year (5 intensive 10-day modules combined with off-site study) 

Alumni

Solvay Schools Alumni is the association regrouping all the graduates from the Solvay Brussels School ULB and the Solvay Business School VUB. Representing a network of 23,000+ Alumni, in more than 85 countries worldwide, our Alumni are present in all sectors of activities.

Solvay Schools Alumni organizes around 50 activities and conferences every year, aiming at providing to its members professional lifelong learning, career services, support and networking opportunities.

Thanks to an extensive online database and the annual edition of its yearbook, Solvay Schools Alumni gives the opportunity to all its alumni to keep in touch, for professional and social meetings.

A few of the Solvay Advanced Masters Alumni & their current job positions:   

JULIE VAN EECKHOUT  - European Central Bank Frankfurt, Alumna AM in Financial Markets

BRUNO JACKERS - Analyst, Landy Partners London, Alumnus AM in Financial Markets

GILLES JACOBS - Nafora SA, Alumnus AM in Quantitative Finance

DIMITRIOS LEMONIAS - Strategic Planner, 20Something, Alumnus AM in Creativity & Marketing

ANNE MATHIEU - e-Business Analyst, Semetis, Alumna AM in Creativity & Marketing

MATHIEU DEGRANDE - Digital Business Integration Analyst, Accenture, Alumnus AM in Innovation & Strategic Management

LAURENS BOECKX - Co-founder Mush, Alumnus AM in Innovation & Strategic Management

ALEXANDRE TOMBEUR - Founder Venga, Alumnus AM in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

http://www.solvayschoolsalumni.net/alumni

Events