Introduction

Understanding how an organization operates and mastering the right business skills is the key to making a real impact. Those who grasp the core of a company, where value is created, how money flows, and why strategic decisions are made, don’t just understand what’s happening; they can also shape the direction.

In this program, you will develop the ability to look beyond your own department and connect different business processes. You will gain insight into how the business operates, particularly the impact of decisions on the supply chain, business processes, and ultimately profitability. With this broad perspective and flexibility, you will be able to grasp complex issues and speak the language of the CFO, CEO, and COO, increasing your visibility and impact on decision-making.

By participating in this program, you will complete one of the four tracks of TIAS's leading EMBA program. You will learn, discuss and collaborate with participants taking the full Executive MBA, immediately immersing you in an ambitious and strategic learning environment.

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Participant profile

Participants in Optimizing Business Performance “EMBA Standard” are senior and executive managers who want to take their business skills to the top level. This program is ideally suited for experienced managers in disciplines such as marketing, HR or IT, without a background in accounting, finance or operations. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to connect effortlessly with the C-suite and learn to see broader connections, making an immediate impact in your current role.

Average demographics
36 years | 76% men, 24% women
Average work experience
11 years, including 6 years as manager

Why this program

With participation in the Optimizing Business Performance “EMBA Standard" program, you will develop a sharp, analytical view of business. You'll learn to approach business with a no-nonsense, quantitative and strategic mindset and communicate these insights persuasively in the language of the CFO, CEO and COO.

This strong business foundation, coupled with contemporary themes like digital transformation and big data, equips you with the skills and confidence to drive meaningful impact at the highest levels of your organization.

What will the program bring you?

You'll discover the core of business administration as well as why people choose an Executive MBA.

You will learn to speak the language of the CFO, CEO and COO.

You will take a business-oriented x-ray of an organization with a focus on accounting, finance, operations and supply chain management.

You are able to immediately apply knowledge gained in your own organization thanks to hands-on assignments and practical tools.

About this program

The program spans five months, including four intensive lecture weekends and a Live Performance Challenge. During the college weekends, the following themes take center stage.

Managerial Accounting and Control
You will learn how to use financial information to make strategic decisions that will improve your organization's performance (1 Introduction Day + 3 days)

Operations and Supply Chain Management
You will focus on the strategic aspects of Operations & Supply Chain Management that determine a company's success. (3 days)

Managerial Finance
You will delve into how strategic financial decisions directly contribute to the growth and value creation of your organization (3 days).

Digital Transformation
You'll discover how to use digitalization strategically to improve business performance (3 days).

Live Performance Challenge
In the concluding Life Performance Challenge, you will demonstrate through a real-life case that you can apply everything you have learned in an integrated way in real-life situations.

Time investment and certificate

The program spans five months, during which you will participate in four lecture weekends (each lasting three days) and 1 Live Performance Challenge. The first lecture weekend includes an extra day for the introduction to the program. The expected course load is 16-18 hours per week.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of participation. This can eventually count towards an Executive MBA degree if you complete all 4 EMBA tracks and complete your graduation (Capstone).

CV assessment

To find out if you meet our admission requirements, you are welcome to contact our Program Adviser and request an eligibility assessment. This adviser can guide you through the admission process and provide tips to increase your likelihood of success.

CV assessment

Modules

Managerial Finance

Start: 9/3/2026

Managerial Accounting & Control

Start: 9/4/2026

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Start: 10/1/2026

LPC - Optimizing Business Performance

Start: 12/18/2025

Leadership Development Program

Start: 1/7/2026

EMBA - Optimizing Business Performance