The premaster consists of four different modules:
The TIAS Premaster consists of four modules designed to provide a strong foundation for your master’s program. You’ll develop the skills to critically engage with academic theories, conduct independent research that meets academic standards, and translate theory into practice.
In addition to honing your analytical and research abilities, the program deepens your financial and strategic insight—equipping you to understand how organizations create value and identify where your expertise can have a meaningful impact.
By the end of the program, you’ll be fully prepared to apply the (scientific) theories and models from your master’s studies directly to your professional work.
Modules:
Three modules are delivered in a blended format (online and on-site), and one module is fully online:
Blended modules (online kick-off, online preparation, on-site class day)
Academic Reading and Writing
You will learn how to search for, evaluate, and process academic literature. In addition, you’ll work on your writing skills and learn how to construct well-supported academic texts in the form of a literature review.
Quantitative Methods
You will learn to apply statistical concepts and analyze quantitative data. These skills are a key component of many forms of academic research.
Qualitative Methods
You will be introduced to qualitative research methods and learn how to design and prepare a qualitative study in order to effectively collect qualitative research data.
💻 Fully Online Module
Accounting & Finance
You will develop foundational academic and analytical knowledge in the areas of accounting (financial reporting) and finance (corporate finance). This module is fully online and can be completed at your own pace.
Time investment and result
The TIAS Premaster consists of four modules. Each module takes up to 9 weeks to complete and requires an average study load of 8 to 16 hours per week, depending on your prior knowledge and experience.
💡 TIAS Tip: Do you have a busy period coming up or prefer to work ahead? You can choose to start the online preparation for a module earlier. This allows you to spread your study load over a longer period and keep more flexibility in your schedule.
Certification per Module
Upon successful completion of a module, you will receive a certificate. Once you have completed all four modules, you will gain access to an Executive Master’s program of your choice at TIAS.
Flexible Overall Duration
You can complete the program in 3 to 12 months — at a pace that fits your goals and schedule.
Choose an accelerated track by stacking modules into a 3-month format, or spread them out to reduce your weekly study load.