Part-time Master in Business Administration (MSc)

Deeltijd Master Bedrijfskunde
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Start- and course dates
November 7, 2025
Utrecht Campus
May 1, 2026
Utrecht Campus
November 6, 2026
Utrecht Campus
Duration
23 months
Fees
€ 36500 for the entire master (You can choose to pay in multiple instalments, free from VAT)
Language
Dutch
Study load
15 - 20 hours a week
Accreditations
AACSB, NVAO
Customization
Customization possible
Schedule
Monthly 2 days (Fri-Sat) and two online sessions

Part-time Master in Business Administration (MSc): a broad foundation for your career

In today’s complex business environment, you have to keep your ear to the ground and stay ahead of the flurry of changes and innovations. In the Part-time Master in Business Administration, you’ll learn to tackle your challenges from a variety of angles. Our MSc is a broad-based business degree that includes a personalized approach and coaching to strengthen your leadership qualities. In short: the Part-time Master in Business Administration lays a broad foundation for an illustrious career.

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Besides the Part-time Master in Business Administration we offer a broad selection of other programs in the area of  business administration.

Why Choose TIAS School for Business and Society?

  • A top-ranked business school in Executive and InCompany Education according to the Financial Times
  • Internationally recognized MSc degree, accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (“NVAO”) and the AACSB, the main international accreditation for management degrees
  • TIAS prioritizes personal attention, so you can reach your full potential: in an intimate school environment (small class sizes and ample personal attention).
  • Directly applicable scientific and practical knowledge
  • You can start this program quickly thanks to the two start dates and the flexibility to arrange a customized intake moment in consultation with the Program Adviser
  • The MSc program is offered right in the heart of Utrecht at our campus.
    • Utrecht campus: with six lecture halls, seven breakout rooms and one scrum area, the new TIAS building is a modern academic facility.
    • Easily accessible:
      • By public transport – within walking distance of Utrecht Central Station
      • By car – parking garage located directly next to the building

Participant profile for the Part-time Master in Business Administration (MSC)

The Part-time Master in Business Administration is geared towards professionals and young executives who want to expand their opportunities with their current employer or on the job market. An invaluable program for those without a background in business administration who want to gain knowledge of business management and administration.

Do you already have a few years of work experience and a higher vocational or university degree, and the ambition to grow quickly in both your work and personal spheres? If so, the Part-time Master in Business Administration can help you develop yourself into a successful and responsible leader of the future.

In previous cohorts of the part-time Master's in Business Administration, participants from the following organizations were represented:

  • Royal Military Constabulary (Koninklijke Marechaussee)
  • Unilever
  • Avans University of Applied Sciences
  • Brunel
  • DAF Trucks

Interested in a full-time business administration program? Our Full-time Master in Management may be right for you.

Admission requirements part-time Master in Business Administration (MSC)

We strive for participant groups with a lot of talent and potential. That is why we apply admission requirements for the part-time Master in Business Administration. In this way we guarantee top-level education. Moreover, you will ultimately also benefit from the collaboration with a motivated group of talented participants. We ask the following from you as a participant:

  • You have a Bachelor's degree and/or Master’s degree
  • You have completed the prep courses/pre-Master (depending on your education and background)

The part-time Master of Business Administration (MSc) is officially registered as MSc in Business Administration.

Program Adviser

Curious whether this program fits your goals and situation? Our Program Adviser listens, asks the right questions and thinks along with you. In a personal conversation, you’ll get answers to all your questions about the program and studying at TIAS.

 

Premaster

Successful completion of the premaster can be a condition for starting with the Part-time Master in Business Administration. In this way we ensure that the level of all participants in the lecture hall matches each other. As a result, you ultimately also benefit from the collaboration with a motivated group of talented participants.

It is possible to start quickly with the TIAS Premaster (in Dutch) due to the various start and entry moments of this program. We also offer an English-taught Online Premaster which allows you to start immediately after enrollment. Customized tracks are also available if needed. Contact the Program Adviser to determine your ideal start date.

Our participants talk about the part-time Master in Business Administration (MSC)

Give your career a boost with the Part-Time Master in Business Administration (MSc)

Do you want to earn an MSc part-time while simultaneously increasing your impact in practice? The Part-Time Master in Business Administration (MSc) allows you to immediately apply new scientific insights to complex challenges within your organization. This ensures your learning journey delivers not only theoretical knowledge but also visible, real-world impact. You'll work with up-to-date knowledge in areas such as finance, marketing, organizational behavior & leadership, change management, innovation management, and supply chain management. You’ll learn to approach these disciplines in an integrated way, enabling you to develop solutions that combine best practices from multiple fields and gain broad support within your organization.

Smart Program Design: higher learning efficiency and accommodation for work and private life

The blended design of the Part-time Master in Business Administration offers higher learning efficiency and helps you combine the program with your work and private life.

  • A smart mix of individual and group learning, combining the best of in-class and online:

    - Gain basic knowledge more at your own pace.
    - Make your own plans for when and where you learn.
    - In-class learning is used to apply, broaden and zoom in on your knowledge.

  • An attractive blend of working methods that not only makes learning interesting, but also lets you collaborate more with other participants. Some examples here would be games, simulations and other interactive methods.

  • This allows you to gain more new knowledge, insights and skills faster, which you can use directly in your day-to-day work.

What will the TIAS Master in Business Administration do for you?

  • Develop a Master of Science (MSc) level of thinking and working, and gain a broad understanding of business.This will enable you to approach strategic challenges from multiple disciplines and make well-founded decisions.
  • You’ll expand your career options: many participants make the next step in their careers within two years of graduating from their MSc in Business Administration. 
  • You’ll strengthen your personal leadership qualities, to achieve your goals more effectively.
  • In decision-making, you’ll be able to approach and respond to interests from multiple perspectives.
  • Your excellent new skills and knowledge will make you agile, helping you stand out in a competitive, dynamic and rapidly changing business environment.
  • Our TIAS Connect community and Alumni Services help you build and maintain a network, even after graduation. This gives you access to a group of professionals with a shared drive and ambition.

Course load 

The Part-time Master in Business Administration is 22 months. Once a month, you’ll attend two days of lectures on a Friday and Saturday in Utrecht. In the meantime, you’ll use the online campus for self-study. The course load for the Master in Business Administration (MSc) is 15 to 20 hours a week.

Alumni about the part-time Master in Business Administration

With the part-time Master in Business Administration, you will not only improve your knowledge and skills, but also build an extensive professional network. This makes it a valuable program for our participants and alumni.

"With my previous Master I gained theoretical knowledge, at TIAS I found wisdom. I was looking for an international Master's degree that would work with my busy work schedule. TIAS' programs stood out. The program's structure made it possible to combine work and study. I got to know a group of ambitious and motivated students and I was taught by the best professors. After completing the program, I took over my father's consultancy firm. TIAS gave me the courage and confidence to build my future as an international business consultant."

Danaë Huijser - Director and Lead Consultant at CMC Europe

Contents of the Part-Time Master in Business Administration (MSc)

The Part-Time Master in Business Administration is a 23-month program specifically designed for professionals who want to deepen and broaden their business knowledge, with direct applicability in their own work environment. The program combines academic rigor with practical relevance and is structured into four consecutive phases that together form a logical and goal-oriented learning path:

  • Phase 1 - Foundation Modules – broadening your knowledge of essential management topics
  • Phase 2 - Electives – deepening your expertise through two specialization tracks
  • Phase 3 - Integration Modules – connecting theory with real-world practice
  • Phase 4- Master’s Thesis – applying your learning to a strategic challenge within your organization

Below, you’ll find an overview of what to expect in each phase:

Phase 1 - Foundation Modules

In the first phase, you build a solid and broad foundation in the core areas of business administration. Each course provides in-depth exploration of a key management topic and helps you directly connect theory to your own professional practice. This module includes the following courses: Business Economics, Operations Management, Finance & Accounting, Organizational Behavior and Leadership, Managing Information Systems & Big Data, Marketing Management, and Business Research Methods.

Phase 2 - Electives

In this phase, you choose two specialization tracks that align with your interests and professional context, allowing you to give your master’s program a personal profile. You can choose from the following:

  • Strategic Management
  • Responsible Leadership
  • Sustainability as a Source of Competitive Advantage
  • Interorganizational relationships and networks

Phase 3 -Integration Modules 

In this phase, you integrate the knowledge and skills acquired earlier. You develop a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective on organizations and their environment. Theory and practice come together in assignments that encourage reflection and real-world application.

Phase 4 -Master’s Thesis

You complete the program with a six-month graduation project, in which you apply all the knowledge you have gained to a strategic challenge within your own organization. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to analyze complex business issues and develop well-founded solutions.

Examples of thesis topics from previous participants include:

  • The impact of artificial intelligence on organizational structure, processes, and roles
  • The influence of financial and non-financial incentives on the motivation of service merchandisers
  • Knowledge transfer during succession in family businesses

Is your schedule changing unexpectedly?

If unexpected changes arise, you can reschedule a module in consultation with the program team. This flexible approach ensures your studies remain aligned with your personal and professional commitments.

One Month, One Module: Structured for Impact

In the first three phases of the program, you take one module each month. This structure provides clarity, sharp focus, and the space to fully engage with each topic.

Each module follows a fixed rhythm. This allows you to absorb the material at your own pace, encourages in-depth and focused discussions during classroom sessions, and helps you work purposefully toward achieving maximum impact—both for yourself and your organization.

Each module follows a four-week cycle:

Week 1 - Dive in:  Begin with self-study to explore the core literature. On Thursday evening, an online kick-off session introduces the key themes and sets the stage for the weeks ahead.

Week 2 - Apply & Explore: Work on targeted assignments that help you internalize the theory and begin applying it to real-world contexts relevant to your role.

Week 3 - Engage & Debate: On Friday and Saturday, you’ll attend intensive in-person sessions in Utrecht. These classroom experiences form the heart of the module—where your preparation pays off. Guided by expert faculty and enriched by the real-world experiences of your peers, you’ll engage in deep, focused discussions that sharpen your thinking and broaden your perspective.

Week 4 - Translate to practice: Put your insights to work in your own organization through the final assignment and an organizational analysis. The module concludes with a Thursday evening online session where you reflect, share lessons learned, and connect insights across participants and industries.

 

Accredited MSc Master's degree

Once you have successfully completed the program, you will be awarded the title of Master of Science in Business Administration (MSc). This master is academically accredited by both the international AACSB and the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

Tuition fee PART-TIME MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MSC)

€ 36500 for the entire master (You can choose to pay in multiple instalments, free from VAT)

This price includes:

  • Day packages (lunch, dinner on Friday, coffee/tea, and soft drinks) during college days
  • Registration and administration costs (€ 2000)
  • Access to the online learning environment
  • Access to webinars and must-reads on the alumni website
  • Mandatory literature, study books and teaching materials

Possible additional costs:

  • Premaster, if necessary (€ 450 per module) **
  • Software licenses (if specific software is required)

** During your application, the Admissions and Assessment Committee will determine which premaster modules are required.

 

How do you finance your education?

You have found the program that best suits your learning goals and ambitions. But how do you finance this? There are different ways to do that. Your employer can play a role, but there are also interesting statutory regulations that you can use yourself. We list the possibilities for you.

Read about the possibilities here »

Dates and locations Part-time Master in Business Administration (MSC)

The Part-time Master in Business Administration offers great flexibility for starting the program. Each year, there are 2 general start dates. If these dates do not suit you or if you prefer to start earlier, you can contact a Program Adviser, who will help you find a customized intake moment that accommodates your needs

Start Dates

The Part-time Master in Business Administration starts on:

NameLocationStart date
Part-time Master in Business Administration (MSC)Utrecht CampusNovember 7, 2025
Part-time Master in Business Administration (MSC)Utrecht CampusMay 1, 2026
Part-time Master in Business Administration (MSC)Utrecht CampusNovember 6, 2026

Find the best fitting moment to obtain your TIAS Premaster

Successful completion of the premaster can be a condition for starting with the Part-time Master in Business Administration. In this way we ensure that the level of all participants in the lecture hall matches each other. As a result, you ultimately also benefit from the collaboration with a motivated group of talented participants.

It is possible to start quickly with the TIAS Premaster (in Dutch) due to the various start and entry moments of this program. We also offer an English-taught Online Premaster which allows you to start immediately after enrollment. Customized tracks are also available if needed. Contact the Program Adviser to determine your ideal start date.

Faculty PART-TIME MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MSC)

The faculty at TIAS consists of experienced professionals, including leading academics and industry experts. They are carefully selected for their subject-matter expertise, teaching skills, and strong connections to the business world.

You benefit from their knowledge and experience in various settings and at different moments: during lectures, while analyzing real-world cases, in classroom discussions, and through one-on-one conversations outside the classroom. Their unique blend of academic insight and practical experience brings theory to life and helps you apply it directly within your own work environment.

Academic Director

Tim de Leeuw
Full Professor
Zhané Bastiaanssen
Zhané Bastiaanssen
Program Adviser
+31 13 466 3902

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