TIAS Premaster

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Start- and course dates

September 16, 2025

Tilburg Campus

October 28, 2025

Utrecht Campus

December 15, 2025

Utrecht Campus

Duration

On average, 3 to 9 months, depending on how many modules you take at the same time

Fees

€ 400 per required module (exempt from VAT)

Number of locations

Multiple locations

Language

Dutch

Diploma

Certificate of Participation

Course details:

Prepare Effectively for Your Master’s at TIAS

The TIAS Premaster (Dutch) provides a solid academic foundation for a successful start to your Executive Master. You’ll develop essential academic skills, learn to think critically, and enhance your ability to approach complex issues in a structured way.

Designed for Working Professionals

This premaster is designed for working professionals. Thanks to its blended format (a strong combination of online & offline education), including online kick-offs, self-study, check-in moments, and in-person classes, the program is easy to combine with your professional and personal commitments.

A Flexible Path to Your Master’s – Tailored to You

The modular structure of our premaster offers the flexibility to adapt the program to your personal circumstances. You can:

Start at various points throughout the year and choose your own starting date.
Set your own pace—spread the modules over time or accelerate by taking multiple modules simultaneously.

Fully Online English-Taught Edition

Are you planning to pursue a Dutch-taught master’s program? Then the English-taught premaster could still be a great option for you. This premaster covers the same modules as the Dutch version, but is delivered entirely online. This gives you the flexibility to decide when to start, how fast you study, and where you do it.

Are you planning to pursue an English-taught master’s program? Then completing the English-taught premaster is mandatory.

Personal Advice Session

We’re happy to help you find a learning path that fits your background, ambitions, and goals. Schedule an advice session to explore your options with us.

Participant Profile Premaster

The premaster is intended for professionals who want to start an Executive Master’s program at TIAS.

Do you hold a professional bachelor’s degree (HBO)? Completing the premaster grants you access to our Executive Master’s programs.
Do you have a professional master’s degree (HBO) or an academic bachelor’s degree (WO)? The Academic Director will assess whether the premaster—or specific components of it—is mandatory in your case.
Do you already hold an academic master’s degree (WO)? You may choose to take the premaster voluntarily to refresh your academic skills. In some cases, the Academic Director may recommend that you complete (parts of) the premaster, even if you already have an academic degree.

Is your situation not listed above, or are you unsure whether the premaster is required or recommended for you? Don’t hesitate to contact your Program Adviser for personalized guidance.

Important Notes

Are you planning to pursue an English-taught master’s program? Then completing the English-taught premaster is mandatory.
Have you been admitted to the full-time Master in Management (MScBA)? A separate preparatory program applies in that case.
This premaster is designed exclusively as preparation for a TIAS Executive Master’s program. It is not accredited and does not grant access to master’s programs at other universities.

Why TIAS School for Business & Society?

Financial Times top-ranked business school for executive and in-company education.
All lecturers are top experts from academia and the business world.
Directly applicable scientific and practical knowledge.
Flexible programs tailored to your needs.

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.

Start dates of the Dutch Premaster

The Dutch Premaster is modular and flexible. You decide when to start and how to follow the modules – one at a time or several simultaneously. On this page, you can find the upcoming start dates.

Name	Location	Start date
Preparation: August 26, 2025 - Lecture dates: 16, 23, 30 September 2025	Tilburg Campus	September 16, 2025
Preparation: October 7, 2025 - Lecture dates: 28 October & 4, 11 November 2025	Utrecht Campus	October 28, 2025
Preparation: 15 December 2025 - Lecture dates: 6, 13 & 20 January 2026	Utrecht Campus	December 15, 2025

Online English Premaster

The English Premaster is offered fully online, giving you maximum flexibility: you choose when to start, how quickly you progress, and where you study.

Tuition fee of the TIAS Premaster

The online premaster costs € 400 per required module (exempt from VAT). If you are not required to attend, but would like to refresh your knowledge, you can also access the online materials for free. If you decide you prefer full participation with online lectures, texts, tests and feedback, even though it is not a requirement, the standard tuition fee per module applies.

Faculty TIAS Premaster

The lectures in this premaster are given by the following faculty members:

Academic Director

Ellen Peeters

Associate Professor

Faculty

Full Professor

Lecturer

Lecturer

Academic Reading and Writing: Dr. Morris Oosterling, Dr. Wiljan Hendrikx, Prof.dr.ing Tim de Leeuw
Accounting & Finance: Drs. Jean Gieskens AC CCM QT
Quantitative Methods and Academic Reading & Writing: Prof.dr.ing Tim de Leeuw, Dr. Amu Faiz, Prof.dr. Joris Knoben, Drs. Jean Gieskens AC CCM QT

Apply for TIAS Premaster

If you have a pre-university education and would like to start an Executive Master at TIAS, please sign up for the TIAS Premaster below. After this, the Program Adviser of the premaster will contact you in order to agree on a starting date that best fits your study wishes.