MBA Netherlands
Universiteit van Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM BUSINESS SCHOOL (ABS)
In 1632, when Amsterdam was one of the world’s most
important ports and trading centres, the Universiteit
van Amsterdam was established. Today it is one of the
Contact details
major comprehensive universities in Europe. The
Universiteit van Amsterdam
business school of the University, the ABS, has chosen
Amsterdam Graduate Business School
Roetersstraat 11
the 17th century traditional Dutch ship to symbolise
1018 WB Amsterdam
discovery, adventure, trade and economics. Naturally,
The Netherlands
Tel: (+31) 20 525 4388
the logo also symbolises its homeport Amsterdam.
Fax: (+31) 20 525 5092
E-mail: MBA@uva.nl
www.abs.uva.nl
a73 Year founded
Universiteit van Amsterdam: 1632
ABS: 2001
a73 Admission requirements
Successful applicants will minimally hold a good
undergraduate or bachelor degree. At least two years of
relevant professional experience is mandatory. All
applicants are required to take the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT). A good working
knowledge of English is essential and applicants can be
asked to take a TOEFL test
a73 Curriculum
Drawing on a faculty with wide international experience
in both international business and academia, courses
are offered introducing students to underlying theory,
best practice and recent developments in international
AMSTERDAM WHO SHOULD APPLY?
business. ABS courses are stimulating and demanding
and comply fully with the specification of an MBA as The Dutch capital is a leader in finance The Amsterdam MBA has a strong
defined by EQUIS and AMBA. Among the courses in the
and trade, and lies in the heart of international focus and has been
curriculum are: Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting,
Europe. The world’s first public stock designed for ambitious professionals
HR Management, Marketing, Strategic Management,
Operations Management, Information Management and
exchange was founded in Amsterdam, and academics. The courses aim at
Business Law. The Amsterdam MBA is continually being and served as an example for stock practitioners and will prepare students
developed. The courses on offer may be adjusted to
markets all over the world. Hence, The for a professional rather than an
reflect student demand, changes in the world of
business, both practical and academic, and changes in
Amsterdam MBA could not be situated academic career. The part-time students
the available faculty. No change to the MBA ethos, as
in more befitting surroundings. continue to work during their studies
defined above, will be made and are often employed at banks, as
PROGRAMME profile
a73 Other programmes consultants, industrials or in the public
The Business School of the Universiteit van Amsterdam
The Amsterdam MBA is a first-class, sector. The programme also provides a
specialises in executive programmes in finance,
accounting and business. Besides the MBA there are
rigorous general management vehicle for participants with professional
two programmes which offer a full-time curriculum as
programme, entirely taught in English. experience in other domains, who are
well: Master Programme in International Finance Students can choose to complete the planning to make a career change.
(www.abs.uva.nl/mif) and International Executive Master
programme in one year (full-time) or in
of Finance and Control (www.fdewb.unimaas.nl/iemfc)
Full-time students take a year off to study.
two years (part-time). The aim is to
These are typically people with
a73 Library
Yes
provide the students with practical and
professional experience in business and
theoretical training at a high academic
finance. They come from many differenta73 Scholarships
Yes
level.
cultural backgrounds; providing a
a73 Accommodation
Drawing on a faculty with a wide cosmopolitan atmosphere in the
Student housing facility
international experience in international classroom. The two groups (part-time and
a73 Nearest town
business, corporate finance, marketing full-time) interact throughout the
Located in Amsterdam, close to the city centre
and international economics, courses programme. In addition, the MBA group is
that are offered will introduce students expected to also work with Finance and
to recent developments in international Management and Sustainability Masters
business. Visiting professors and students. The ability to work with
professionals from leading financial different specialists and different
institutes and multinationals, also play nationalities is one of the most fascinating
an important part in the curriculum. and useful experiences of an MBA.
PROGRAMMES
Programme Start date Mode Duration
MBA September Full time or part time 12 months full time / 2 years part time
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