United Institute - Netherlands
MBA in Digital Business
Amsterdam, Netherlands
MBA
DURATION
36 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,840
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: UIBS's MBA in Digital Business is a cross-cultural global master's focused on management theory, business cases, challenges, and skills. The program's a 60-credit master's at UIBS, taught in English with flexible duration. It lets you tailor study to your ambitions, building foundations in digital strategy, e-commerce, leadership, and analytics.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can move into roles such as digital product manager, e-commerce manager, digital marketing manager, business analyst, IT consultant, project manager, or entrepreneur. Career Center supports careers. The course develops skills in digital transformation, strategy, leadership, data-driven decision making, and cross-cultural management, applicable across tech, consultancy, and retail.
Tailor Your Education to Your Ambitions
Build a solid foundation in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management, then expand your expertise with courses from our Global, Digital, Sustainable, and Social Business clusters. Enhance your learning by selecting from shared electives, refining your business skills throughout the program, and culminating your studies with a Business Plan or Business Project.
At UIBS, we recognize that every professional career is unique—and your academic journey should be too. You have the flexibility to customize your program based on your previous studies, current interests, and future goals. Additionally, you’ll take courses alongside students from different programs and concentrations through shared electives, fostering a diverse learning environment.
Our program is inspired by our academic partner’s long-standing MBA program, through which it is validated. We have refined it to meet the needs of young metropolitan professionals like yourself.
Program Overview
- 60-credit, professionally oriented Master's program for recent graduates and young professionals (with or without work experience).
- Private Master of Business Administration (UIBS), accredited by ACBSP & ECBE, plus a Graduate Degree in Business Administration.
- Flexible duration:9 to 12 months full-time or 12 to 36 months part-time, with 8 starting dates per year.
- Taught in English at our downtown Amsterdam campus.
Starting Dates
Our academic calendar follows a quarter system with four 10-week quarters per year, each divided into two 5-week terms. These quarters are called Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, while the terms are simply referred to as A and B.
The flexible structure and modular design of our program allow you to optimally plan your studies and choose from multiple starting dates in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August.
Modular Design
Our flexible program structure follows the American model of higher education, enabling students to choose their courses (with some limitations) based on the specific program requirements. These requirements vary for each program and must be met in order to successfully complete the degree.
Program requirements
2 courses from the Financial Management cluster
- 20-21-FIN5002 – Budgeting (2 EC)
- 20-21-FIN5004 – Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis (2 EC)
- 20-21-FIN5006 – Financial Statement Analysis (2 EC)
- 20-21-FIN5008 – Working Capital Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-QUA5001 – Applied Financial Calculus (2 EC)
- 20-21-FIN5007 – Mergers and Acquisitions (2 EC)
- 20-21-FIN5003 – Capital Budgeting (2 EC)
- 20-21-FIN5001 – Applied International Financial Management (2 EC)
2 courses from the Human Resource Management cluster
- 20-21-HUM5004 – Personnel Performance Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-HUM5005 – Personnel Planning and Work Design (2 EC)
- 20-21-HUM5006 – Personnel Recruitment and Selection (2 EC)
- 20-21-HUM5007 – Personnel Training and Development (2 EC)
- 20-21-HUM5001 – Compensation Strategy and Systems (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAN5006 – Knowledge Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAN5003 – Change Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-HUM5002 – International Labor Relations (2 EC)
2 courses from the Marketing Management cluster
- 20-21-MAR5001 – Analyzing Marketing Opportunities (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAR5007 – Creative Advertising (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAR5008 – Developing Marketing Strategies (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAR5011 – Planning Marketing Programs (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAR5002 – Applied Consumer Behavior (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAR5013 – Applied Sales Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAR5006 – Applied Brand Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-BUS5003 – e-Commerce (2 EC)
2 courses from the Supply Chain Management cluster
- 20-21-OPE5507 – Applied Operations Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-OPE5508 – Applied Production Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-OPE5509 – Applied Project Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-OPE5001 – Enterprise Resource Planning (2 EC)
- 20-21-OPE5010 – Total Quality Management (2 EC)
- 20-21-QUA5003 – Operational Decision-making Tools (2 EC)
- 20-21-INF5001 – Business Intelligence (2 EC)
- 20-21-QUA5002 – Management Science (2 EC)
2 courses from the Business Cases cluster, of which at least the module highlighted in bold below
- 20-21-BUS5151 – Comprehensive Cases in Digital Business (4 EC)
- 20-21-BUS5152 – Comprehensive Cases in Global Business (4 EC)
- 20-21-BUS5154 – Comprehensive Cases in Social Business (4 EC)
- 20-21-BUS5153 – Comprehensive Cases in Sustainable Business (4 EC)
2 courses from the Business Challenges cluster, of which at least the module highlighted in bold below
- 20-21-ECO5505 – Circular Economy Insights (4 EC)
- 20-21-ECO5504 – Digital Economy Insights (4 EC)
- 20-21-GLO5001 – Global Economy Insights (4 EC)
- 20-21-ECO5506 – Sharing Economy Insights (4 EC)
2 courses from the Business Skills cluster
- 20-21-COM5501 – Business Communication Skills (2 EC)
- 20-21-HUM5503 – Business Leadership Skills (2 EC)
- 20-21-COM5006 – Business Negotiation Skills (2 EC)
- 20-21-MAN5506 – Cross-Cultural Skills (2 EC)
Electives & Final Project
- 6 Free-to-Choose Shared Electives:
Electives can be any course scheduled that does not already count towards other program requirements. - Final Project: Business Project Focusing on Digital Business
The Final Project consists of a Business Plan or Business Project and an Applied Research Seminar. This will allow students to gain in-depth knowledge of applying theory to practice. - The project spans a minimum of 10 weeks, supported by both an academic mentor and, where applicable, a business mentor. Students will develop a real business plan or project, agreed upon by all parties and including specific, measurable, and achievable outcomes. The mentors will maintain continuous contact throughout the project to ensure student needs are fully supported.
- The module is assessed through a substantial written work, comprising several components.
Concentrations & Program Options
- Other concentrations include Global Business, Social Business, and Sustainable Business.
- The program can also be completed without concentrations, with slightly different program requirements.
Program Duration
- Full-time format:
Complete the program in 9 months (3 quarters of 20 credits each) or in 12 months (4 quarters) with a lighter workload. - Part-time format:
Complete the program within 3 academic years, depending on course planning and your course selection. A half-time workload will double the typical duration. The more flexible you are with professional and personal commitments, the faster you can progress.
Teaching Schedule
Most courses are scheduled on weekdays, typically in 3-hour blocks between 08:30 and 18:30, but may include:
- Evening courses (19:00–22:00).
- Weekend courses (Saturdays).
- Seminar courses with visiting faculty, spanning multiple consecutive days.
Some courses may be offered in a hybrid format (partly on-campus, partly virtual) or a fully virtual format. Students combining both formats are in a blended program.
Additional Options
- Dual Master Program: After completing the program, you can register for a 90-credit Dual Master program or a professional internship.
- Private Tutoring & Distance Learning: During the program, you can register for private tutoring per hour or course, or for distance learning per course.
- Pre-Master Foundation Program: Before starting, you can register for a customized Pre-Master Foundation program designed for non-business Bachelor-qualified students, or for Pre-Master Seminars as a refresher for those with prior business and management studies.
UIBS Quality: Accreditations & Global Rankings
United International Business School (UIBS) is dedicated to academic excellence, holding prestigious international accreditations and consistently ranking as a top-tier business school.
Programmatic Accreditations
Our business programs meet rigorous global standards, ensuring your degree is recognized worldwide:
- ACBSP Accredited: Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (USA).
- ECBE Accredited: Accredited by the European Council for Business Education (Europe).
Quality Certifications
- eduQua Certified: Our Zurich and Geneva campuses hold the Swiss quality label for further education.
- ISO 9001:2015: Certified for high-standard Quality Management Systems.
Global Rankings (CEO Magazine)
UIBS is recognized as a leader in business education:
- Tier One European MBA Program.
- Top-ranked Global Online MBA.
- Premier Global Executive MBA.
Academic Memberships
We are proud members of leading educational associations, including AACSB, EFMD, and CEEMAN.
Dual Degree Certification
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive:
- A Metropolitan Graduate Degree in Business Administration.
- An international private MBA degree, programmatically accredited and awarded by UIBS (Zurich, Switzerland).
The UIBS-validated MBA degree is issued based on the recommendation of our local faculty and Examination Committee, as well as input from faculty at other campuses or partner institutions where credits were earned.
Innovative & Secure Certification
All our qualifications are awarded both traditionally—as a paper diploma in a school-branded cover—and as a blockchain-verifiable credential on the Ethereum blockchain. This cutting-edge technology enhances diploma verification, providing instant authentication for employers during the recruitment process, benefiting both students and alumni.
Dual Degree Award
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive:
- A Metropolitan Graduate Degree in Business Administration.
- A programmatically accreditedMaster of Business Administration (MBA), awarded by UIBS (Zurich, Switzerland) and accredited by ACBSP & ECBE.
The UIBS-validated MBA degree is issued based on recommendations from local faculty and the Examination Committee, as well as faculty from other campuses or partner institutions where credits were earned.
Program Overview
- 60-credit, professionally oriented Master's program for Bachelor-qualified recent graduates and young professionals (with or without work experience).
- Private MBA (UIBS) + Metropolitan Graduate Degree in Business Administration.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
Our dedicated career services support both students and alumni in launching their professional careers. We regularly organize career seminars and guest speaker events. Additionally, our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers, internship opportunities, and a wealth of videos and articles with valuable tips and advice.
To sign up for the event, make sure to fill out the form to receive the joining link.
Program Duration
The program can be completed in:
- Full-time format:
- 9 months (3 quarters, 20 credits each).
- 12 months (4 quarters) with a lighter workload distribution.
- Part-time format:
- Up to 3 academic years, depending on course selection and availability.
- Taking half the typical full-time workload will double the duration.
- The more flexible you are with professional or personal commitments, the faster you can complete the program.
Teaching Schedule
Most courses are scheduled on weekdays in 3-hour blocks between 08:30 and 18:30. However, there may also be:
- Evening courses (19:00–22:00).
- Weekend courses (Saturdays).
- Seminar courses with visiting faculty, spanning multiple consecutive days.
Certain courses may be offered in:
- Hybrid format (partially on-campus, partially virtual).
- Fully virtual format.
Students combining on-campus and virtual courses are enrolled in a blended program.