Full-time Master of Science in Business Administration (MScBA)

Ambition alone is not enough to propel you into a successful career. Without clear goals, or a development strategy, you face stiff competition. Define yourself as an aspiring professional by developing a broad range of skills, a sound footing in general business and management and a deep insight into what drives and motivates business success.

Our Full-time Master of Science and Business Administration is an English speaking, 4-step program, completed over a 12-month period. This course is specifically designed for you to develop the competencies needed to overcome challenges in the business world. Open up international opportunities with broader insights into global economics. Fulfill higher career goals by refining your skill set. Become a more balanced and accomplished leader, professionally and socially.

Program Aims

The depth and scope of the program allows you to:

• take advantage of the fastest route from the classroom to the career you had intended
• ensure a solid grounding in general abilities while also allowing you a focus field of your choice
• immerse yourself in a truly international environment with multi-ethnic fellow students, renowned international faculty and a study trip abroad
• get further societal understanding for balanced judgments and superior decisions

Personal Leadership and Career Development 

TIAS offers a Personal Leadership and Career Development Program (PLCD). This program is geared towards helping you understand better who you are and what you are capable of, so that you can establish, and work towards your ultimate career goal. We do this by providing individual and team coaching sessions, workshops about personal skills and skills for finding a job. 

End Result: Master’s Degree

Upon successful completion you will receive the degree title Master of Science in Business Administration (MScBA). In addition this program has received national NVAO (Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organization) accreditation. The business school has institutional (AACSB) accreditation. The specialization track Investment Management is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). 

Profile

Classes are as diverse as possible with a wide range of geographical, educational and professional backgrounds. About 50% of the students in our program come from abroad, while the other half is made up of internationally-minded Dutch nationals. Some have professional experience, while most come straight from their bachelor degree.

Continual debate with your classmates will help you delve deeper into how cultures other than your own think and act in business. Become challenged by different philosophical, moral, social and cultural views. Our full-time MScBA encourages you to develop a broader perspective on business, gaining you an international foothold and unparalleled career prospects.

Course Outline

The program is built up out of 4 stages and affords you the opportunity to combine an internship or exchange program with your study.

Before You Start

If you need additional knowledge in certain areas, our preparatory courses will bring you up to speed before you start the program. Topics include fundamentals in accounting, quantitative methods, academic writing, Business Research.

Stage 1: Foundation courses
The foundation courses provide the fundamentals of business and management.

Stage 2: Track courses
This stage sets you off on a specific specialist track of your choice. Available tracks encompass: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Investment Management, Change Management and Business Analytics.

Stage 3: Integration Courses
Here you will connect and build upon the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous stages, deepening your understanding and broadening your insight.

Internship
Full-time students have the opportunity to do an internship within the framework of the program so as to gain workplace experience

Exchange Program
Exchange programs are available at partner institutes to ramp up your international exposure.

Stage 4: Thesis Project
The program concludes with a thesis project in the form of a detailed and original academic report on a specific marketing, finance, investment, or business issue. It is an ideal way to test your newly acquired ideas and skills, enhance your career prospects and prove your capabilities.

If you want more information about the content of the modules of these stages, contact the Program Adviser.

Successful enrollment in our Full-time MScBA is subject to a number of admission requirements. This is to maintain admissions quality. That way you can benefit from a high potential, motivated group of talented individuals to further enhance your learning experience.

Admisssion requirements

• A bachelor degree in any field
• An average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 or 7 out of 10, or an overall average of 80 from 100% (B on a scale of A to F)
• You must take the TIAS Capacity Test (TCT). Candidates who have taken the GMAT and have a score of 550 or above are exempt from the TCT.
• Proficiency in English, demonstrated by being a native English speaker or having taken your bachelor program in English
• If you are a non-native English speaker, you will need to take one of the following tests:
• TOEFL (90 iBT)
• IELTS (6.5 overall band)
• Depending on your bachelor background and test results, you may be required to attend all or one of the preparatory courses

Upon receipt of your application our Program Adviser will contact you to arrange an interview. Your interview will take place with a member of the Admissions Board.

Application deadline

We strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as you have made your decision. This will increase your chances of acceptance, particularly if you are an international student and will need to apply for a visa. 

Preparatory courses

The preparatory courses are designed to bring you up to the required Full-Time MScBA entry level. The recommended courses must be completed before the start of master. The program contains the following modules:

1. Academic Writing and Study Skills
2. Basic Accounting and Finance
3. Quantitative Methods in Business
4. Business Research & Reports
5. Accounting and Finance Computing Applications
6. Advanced Quantitative Methods in Business

The costs of the modules are € 300 each. This includes access to our digital learning environment, digital course materials and teaching support during actual classes.

The actual pre-master study load is dependent on your level of academic ability. This will be assessed during your evaluation of your application, the Admissions Board will determine which preparatory courses are required.

"The faculty selected to instruct in the MScBA program are distinguished senior faculty from TIAS School for Business and Society, Tilburg University and other well-known institutes around the globe. They are selected for their demonstrated teaching ability and field experience. You benefit from the knowledge and experience of active researchers and seasoned practitioners in their respective fields. All of our instructors share TIAS’ commitment to distributing and creating knowledge. MScBA students engage with and learn from these scholar-practitioners in a variety of settings at different stages of the program and in a range of ways, from class to case discussions and debates to in-class hands-on experiments or out-of-class consultations."
Prof. dr. Jalal Ashayeri, Academic Director

The Full-time International MSc in Business Administration provides you with the latest theories, techniques and skills. You also obtain an extensive professional network. Therefore participants and alumni believe the program has been of great value. Three months after graduation, over 90% of them are employed in the career they desired.

Want to know what studying at TIAS is all about? Read the experiences of the MScBA participants on the blog A year at TIAS.

Total program price € 23,500.

The Full-time MScBA includes:

• Application fee of € 100,-. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the non-refundable application fee.
• Enrolment fee of € 2,000.-. Candidates accepted need to pay the enrolment fee to secure their place at TIAS. This fee covers registration and related administration costs, and is non-refundable.
• All study books
• All reading materials
• Access to the Virtual Campus
• Alumni site access where you can browse specialist webinars and must-read articles
• An international study trip

This course is exempt from VAT.

You may need to follow one or more preparatory courses in order to step up your academic level to the required entry level. The price of a course is € 300. Find more information on preparatory courses under our admission requirements section.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to candidates with an outstanding academic record. These individuals will show strong leadership qualities that will significantly enhance the diversity. When making scholarship decisions, the TIAS admissions board reviews all application materials submitted by candidates and assesses each candidate's overall qualities: academic profile, strength of overall admissions application, quality of admissions interview, and employability. 
Scholarships available for the Full-time MScBA:

• Women in Business
• Leadership
• International Diversity
• Academic Excellence
• TIAS - Nuffic Neso Regional Orange Tulip Scholarship
• TIAS Sustainability Scholarship

Please contact our Program Adviser if you have any questions about applying for a scholarship.

Societal Fund Loan Program for excellent international students

In addition to our scholarships, TIAS offers a loan program for excellent international students in financial need called Societal Fund Loan Program (SFL). With this fund, students can take out a loan for a maximum amount of € 10,000. The loan can even be combined with a scholarship. For more information, please contact your Program Adviser.

Non-EU students following a full-time study in The Netherlands, are required by law to have both a valid visa and residency permit.

Visa help

We are happy to assist you in all your visa application matters. Whether you need visa advice, or want us to take care of the whole procedure. Our International Office is dedicated to helping you with your visa concerns.

Residency Permit

Non-EU students must have a residency permit in addition to their visa. A pre-condition for obtaining a residency permit is having valid health insurance. Our International Office will gladly guide you through the process, or advise you further.

What we need from you

To successfully handle your visa and residency permit applications we need the following:

• a copy of your acceptance letter (provided by us);
• a copy of all relevant passport pages;
• proof of sufficient funding, either by you, by a sponsor or jointly;
• proof of health insurance;

Dependent upon your nationality, the immigration office may have additional requirements. We will gladly provide you with further information. It is important to note that under Dutch immigration laws a visa obtained through TIAS is always restricted to a stay for the purposes of study only.

Immigration

Should you choose to remain in The Netherlands after graduation, you may be eligible to extend your stay under the Admission Scheme for Highly Educated Migrants. You can obtain a one-year residency extension for the purpose of finding work as a highly skilled migrant, or by starting an innovative company.

Read more about the Admission Scheme for Highly Skilled Migrants

Housing

We are pleased to provide international full-time students with a number of housing options. We have various housing options available across the city, Utrecht. All apartments are fully furnished, modern and close to campus.

Accommodation through TIAS:

• Residential shared house two- to four-people

Accommodation through Short Stay Solutions (students must register themselves):

• student flats
• halls of residence

Once you are admitted, additional housing resources are available. If you need assistance with finding accommodation, please contact your program adviser.