Nyenrode Business University

The University

Situated just 20 minutes south of Amsterdam in the grounds of a 13th century castle, Nyenrode Business University was created by business for business.

Founded in 1946, Nyenrode Business University is the first private university in the Netherlands. Our graduate business school has a wide portfolio of business education programs, and has extensive links with the Dutch and international business communities. Its teaching philosophy is geared towards developing globally minded business leaders and managers, fostering leadership and true entrepreneurial spirit within rigorous and demanding academic programs.

Nyenrode’s uniqueness resides in its three-pillar approach: personal development, individual attention and its cooperative team work approach.

The Program

Nyenrode's International MBA is for managers that dare to invest in their own development and future. It is a flexible full-time MBA program spanning 12 or 15 months. The 15-month program allows students to opt for a specialization in one of four areas: Finance and Banking, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship and Family Business or International Strategy and Consulting. Designed for young managers, our students have on average six years of work experience and are approximately 30 years of age when starting the program. Selected by students for its size, the International MBA class typically numbers 30-45 students per year, of some 20-plus nationalities. Combining theory and practice, the program also features two two-week international modules in Asia and at the Kellogg School of Management in the United States.The International MBA concludes with a company sponsored final project that can take the form of a business plan, a consulting report or an academic thesis. The final project closes with a thesis defense.

The International MBA program structure

The teaching methods vary from subject to subject, with a mix of case work, experiential learning, lectures, business simulations, and team projects. Groupwork is essential, and students are frequently required to work in different study teams. In this way, a range of professional, cultural and educational backgrounds are brought together to address a particular problem.

The Executive MBA

Nyenrode Business University offers the Executive MBA as one of its core executive program, comprising 6 modules (of two-weeks each) over a period of 21 months in 3 continents (Europe, Africa and America). The program is designed for young professionals wishing to combine work and study in an international program.
Although the majority of students are based in the Netherlands, the modular structure enables students to follow the program from whereever in the world they are based.

The Executive MBA give its students the opportunity to accelerate their professional growth, enabling them to excel as an entrepreneurial manager in any environment.

Entry Requirements

Nyenrode has a tradition of entrepreneurship, and an ideal candidate is someone who is prepared to take initiative and aim for top quality. Nyenrode students think outside the box, set new limits and look for innovative solutions. Importantly, our students are accountable managers who think before they act, and then act respectfully and responsibly, both personally and with respect to their surroundings.

A minimum of three years of work experience is required for the International (full-time) MBA. On average, students have six years of work experience when starting the program. All applicants are also required to have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.

Application Procedure

The Admissions requirements also include:

- A minimum of three years of working experience / four years for the Executvie MBA
- A bachelor's or master's degree
- A thorough command of written and spoken English
- The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Nyenrode Admission test for Executive MBA candidates
- The TOEFL or IELTS test for non-native English speakers
- A completed application package, including 5 written essays and 2 letters of recommendation
- A selection interview, which takes place after the complete application package has been reviewed by our Admissions Committee

Tuition and Fees

The 12 to 15 month International MBA program costs € 34,800. This program fee covers tuition, use of the business school library and twenty-four hour access to computer and Internet facilities.

There's an application fee of €80 for each application, and those Executive MBA candidates who choose to do the Nyenrode Admission test will be charged €200 for taking the test.

Financial Aid

There will be several full and partial tuition scholarships on offer for the International MBA program 2009/2010.

Accommodation

The Nyenrode estate radiates a unique atmosphere. Nestled in a typically Dutch landscape, it combines the allure of olden times - with its Castle and long tradition of education - with a modern and leading role in education and entrepreneurship.

Residence on campus is optional but recommended. It enables you to benefit fully from belonging to the Nyenrode community, and from after-hours contact with fellow students, and saves you travel time and expenses. All International MBA students are strongly encouraged to reside on campus during their intensive MBA studies.