United Institute - Netherlands
MBA in Global 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
Key Summary
About: The MBA in Global Business at a private, cross-cultural institution combines management theory, business cases, challenges, and practical skills. You’ll study core foundations of international management and customize your programme through electives and applied projects. This 60-credit Private Master of Business Administration (UIBS) runs 9 to 12 months full-time, taught in English. Starting dates follow the institution's academic calendar.
Career Outcomes: With career center support and international focus, graduates can pursue roles in international management, global strategy, consulting, operations management, and cross-cultural leadership. Other paths include business development, project management, and entrepreneurship, plus roles in multinational firms, NGOs, consultancies.
Management Theory + Business Cases, Challenges, and Skills
The program focuses on the core foundations of Financial, Human Resource, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management, while incorporating courses from our contemporary Global, Digital, Sustainable, and Social Business clusters. You will also have the opportunity to choose additional courses from shared electives, enhancing your business skills throughout the program, culminating in a Business Plan or Business Project.
Everyone’s professional career is unique, and we believe your academic journey should be too. You will customize your program based on your previous studies, current interests, and future ambitions. Additionally, you will collaborate with students from other programs and concentrations through shared electives. Our program is modeled after our academic partner’s long-standing MBA program, which also validates it. We’ve refined this program specifically for young metropolitan professionals like yourself.
Program Details
- 60-credit, professionally-oriented Master's program for Bachelor-qualified recent graduates and young professionals, with or without work experience.
- Private Master of Business Administration (UIBS), programmatically accredited by ACBSP and ECBE + Graduate Degree in Business Administration.
- 9 to 12 months full-time, or 12 to 36 months part-time, with 8 starting dates per year.
- English as the language of instruction at our campus in downtown Amsterdam.
Starting Dates
Our academic calendar follows a quarter system with four 10-week quarters per year, each consisting of two 5-week terms. These quarters are referred to as Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, with terms labeled A and B. The program’s flexible structure and modular design allow you to optimize 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, providing students the ability to select their courses (with some limitations) according to their specific program requirements. These requirements differ across programs and must be met to successfully complete the program. This modular approach allows students to tailor their studies while ensuring that the essential learning objectives are achieved.
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)
6 Free-to-Choose Shared Electives
Electives can be any course scheduled that does not already count towards other program requirements.
1 Final Project: A Business Project Focusing on Global Business
The Final Project consists of a Business Plan or Business Project, along with an Applied Research Seminar. This project allows students to gain in-depth knowledge of applying theory and concepts from their studies into practice. The module is completed over a minimum of ten weeks, during which each student is supported by both an academic mentor and a business mentor (when applicable).
The Final Project provides students with the opportunity to develop a real business plan or project, agreed upon by all parties involved, and includes a set of specific, measurable, and achievable outcomes. The academic mentor ensures the experience aligns with the student's learning needs and supervises any research. Meanwhile, the business mentor offers guidance and feedback regarding the business plan or project development. Both mentors maintain ongoing communication throughout the project to ensure full support. The module is assessed through a substantial written work, which comprises several components.
Program Concentrations
There are additional concentrations in Digital Business, Social Business, and Sustainable Business. The program can also be completed without concentrations, with slightly different requirements.
Program Duration
You can complete the program in a full-time format within 1 academic year consisting of 3 quarters, each with 20 credits, for a total of 9 months. Alternatively, you can complete it over 4 quarters, totaling 12 months, spreading out the workload.
For a part-time format, you can extend the program over 3 academic years, depending on course selection and planning. Completing half the typical workload of the full-time format will double the duration. The more flexible you are with your professional or other activities, the more courses you may be able to join, potentially accelerating your completion.
Teaching Schedule
Most courses are scheduled on weekdays, typically in 3-hour blocks between 8:30 and 18:30. However, there may also be evening courses from 19:00 to 22:00, weekend courses on Saturdays, and/or seminar courses with visiting faculty over two or more consecutive days. Some courses may be offered in a hybrid format (partially on-campus and partially virtual) or a fully virtual format. When combining on-campus and virtual courses, we refer to this as a blended program.
Additional Options
- 90-credit Dual Master Program or a professional internship after completing the program.
- Private tutoring available per hour or per course, or distance learning per course.
- Pre-Master Foundation Program for students with a Bachelor's in non-business fields or Pre-Master Seminars as a refresher for students who studied business and management.
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.
Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive their own Graduate Degree in Business Administration, as well as an international private (programmatically accredited) Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree awarded by UIBS from Zurich, Switzerland. The UIBS-validated degree is issued based on the recommendation of our local faculty members and the Examination Committee (and of those from other campuses or partners where credits were earned).
Blockchain-verifiable
All our qualifications are awarded not only in the traditional way on paper in a school-branded diploma cover but also as a blockchain-verifiable award on the Ethereum blockchain. With this cutting-edge technology, we are adding a whole new dimension to diploma verification, of which students and alumni benefit. One major benefit of secure document verification is the instant verification by employers during the recruitment process.
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive their Graduate Degree in Business Administration, as well as an international private (programmatically accredited) Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree awarded by UIBS from Zurich, Switzerland. The UIBS-validated degree is issued based on the recommendation of our local faculty members and the Examination Committee (and of those from other campuses or partners where credits were earned).
60-credit and Professionally-Oriented Master's Program
For Bachelor-qualified recent graduates and young professionals with or without work experience.
- Private Master of Business Administration (UIBS), programmatically accredited by ACBSP
- Graduate Degree in Business Administration
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
Career Center
With the help of our dedicated career services, students and alumni receive the career support they need to help their professional careers take off. We regularly organize relevant career seminars and guest speaker events, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities. It also offers a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.
To sign up for the event, make sure to fill out the form to receive the joining link.
Program Duration
You can complete the program in a full-time format within 1 academic year of 3 quarters of 20 credits each, for a total of 9 months, or within 4 quarters for a total of 12 months, spreading the workload.
Alternatively, you can complete the program in a part-time format within 3 academic years, depending on our course planning and your course selection. Completing half of the typical workload of a full-time format will equal twice the typical duration. The more flexible you are with your professional or other activities, the more courses you may be able to join in order to complete the program faster.
Teaching Schedule
We schedule most courses on weekdays throughout the day, typically in blocks of 3 hours between 8.30 and 18.30, but there may be several evening courses between 19.00 and 22.00, weekend courses on Saturdays, and/or seminar courses with visiting faculty in two or more consecutive days. Some courses may be scheduled in a hybrid format, partially on-campus and partially virtual, or in a fully virtual format. When students combine on-campus and virtual courses, we refer to that as a blended program.