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Business Administration (Executive MBA)
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General
  • What programme format can I choose?

    The Amsterdam MBA comes in 3 different formats:

    Full-time Earn your MBA within 12 months. You spend around 40-50 hours per week on your studies.
    Executive MBA (EMBA) If you wish to pursue an MBA degree alongside your regular employment, we offer the option to study part-time for 2 evenings per week and earn your MBA degree in 24 months. 
    Hybrid MBA In this part-time Hybrid MBA you can follow classes from home (online) but still engage in various on-campus activities. Ideal choice when travelling to our campus on a regular basis does not fit into your schedule. You will study part-time for 2 evenings per week and earn your MBA degree in 24 months.
  • When does the programme start?

    The Executive MBA starts in September.

  • On which day are classes and lectures held?

    The programme allows you to combine work and study with live online evening classes twice a week on 2 non-consecutive days (18:30 - 22:00), meaning Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  • What is the duration of the programme?

    You can earn your MBA degree within 24 months.

  • What is the workload of the programme?

    Together with class preparation, casework and assignments, the EMBA requires about 25 hours a week.

  • What degree will I obtain?

    Upon completing the programme, you will receive an official recognised Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

  • What accreditation does this MBA have?

    The Executive MBA is accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

    Amsterdam Business School is part of a select group with a 'Triple Crown', accredited by AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. Worldwide, only 1% of all business schools/faculties with business programmes have managed to achieve this prestigious status.

Admissions and application
  • What are the admission criteria?
    • A minimum of 3 years post-graduate work experience.
    • Bachelor’s degree from a recognised research university (if your degree is international, we verify this on your behalf).
    • GMAT / GRE score report.
    • English proficiency
  • How can I apply?

    The admissions process is a 3-step process:

    1. Submit your online application (takes around 2 hours)
    2. Do the ABS Assessment. This test is taking the online application a step further, where you will be asked to respond to 3 video essay questions and a written question (per question you get 1 minute preparation time and 2 minutes for the answer, in total this takes around 20 minutes).
    3. Interview with an MBA admissions board member. As a preparation, you are required to complete the Soft Skills assessment first, followed by the actual interview after. During the admissions interview we want to know you even better, we expect you to describe your career plan, your future career goals and how the MBA will help you with that (45 minutes).

    After the interview round, you will hear the final decision within 10 working days.

  • What is the application deadline?

    The Amsterdam Business School has a rolling admissions process, meaning that you can apply throughout the year. Your application deadline depends on if you want to apply for a part-time or full-time programme.

Fees, financing and scholarships
EMBA