EMBA track - Optimizing Business Performance
Build a solid foundation for running and optimizing an organization
Start date
July 1, 2026
Duration
5 months
Language
English
Costs
€ 14250
Accreditations
- AACSB
- AMBA
Rankings
The TIAS Executive MBA is ranked #1 in the Netherlands for Career Progress and Work Experience (Financial Times, October 2025)
Fulltime / Parttime
Parttime
Program structure
3 consecutive on-campus days per month
Result
TIAS-certificate, stackable towards an Executive MBA-degree
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.
A standalone Advanced Program or stackable as a track within the EMBA
By participating in this program, you will complete one of the four tracks of TIAS's leading Executive MBA program. You will learn, discuss and collaborate with participants taking the full Executive MBA, immediately immersing you in an ambitious and strategic learning environment.
TIAS Executive MBA #1 in the Netherlands #12 worldwide for career development according to the Financial Times.
Participant profile
Participants of the EMBA track - Optimizing Business Performance are senior and executive managers who want to take their business skills to a 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 essential 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% womenAverage 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
Build a solid foundation for running and optimizing an organization
The Executive MBA track Optimizing Business Performance prepares you for the final Live Performance Challenge - a real-life case in which you can apply everything you’ve learned in an integrated way. Across five course 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 - check your eligibility
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.
Modules
Leadership Development Program
A continuous learning track of workshops and coaching that helps you deepen your self-awareness, strengthen your effectiveness in collaboration and influence, and gain greater clarity on your goals.
Managerial Finance
You will delve into how strategic financial decisions directly contribute to the growth and value creation of your organization.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
You will focus on the strategic aspects of Operations & Supply Chain Management that determine a company's success.
LPC - Optimizing Business Performance
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.
Managerial Accounting & Control
You will learn how to use financial information to make strategic decisions that will improve your organization's performance
Improving business performance with digitalization
Discover how to use digitalization strategically to improve business performance
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