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On Thursday 22 April 2010 MBA graduates of Business School Netherlands - South Africa, attended an Action Learning session hosted by Prof Michael Marquardt.

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On Thursday 22 April 2010 MBA graduates of Business School Netherlands - South Africa, attended an Action Learning session hosted by Prof Michael Marquardt, renowned advocate of Action Learning and author of a series of books on Action Learning. Prof. Marquardt facilitated an Action Learning Leadership Development workshop for master and doctoral students from the George Washington University (USA).

The panel also included Business School Netherlands Prof. Pierre Strydom (Director of Business School Netherlands) and Dr. Herman van Niekerk (senior MBA faculty and internal examiner of Business School Netherlands).
Mrs. Juanita Bouwer, general manager of Business School Netherlands - South Africa, also attended the workshop.
The overall Learning Experiences have been reported as very positive

The next panel with Business School Netherlands representation will serve tomorrow with the same student group. Dr. Billy Coop, Director of Business School Netherlands - South Africa will be one of the discussion panel members.  

 

 

Date 1: 4/22/2010

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"My research enabled me to ask critical questions on behalf of my company which made my action learning project even more valuable" - Tim Gruppe, International MBA student (N51)shares his HRM Action Learning Project success with Business School Netherlands.

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"Because I’m working in an international company, Promasys Upbound International,  it was logical for me to follow an International MBA. Prior to starting my MBA, I completed a BA degree, I learned a lot in those 4 years, but for me it was always a challenge to apply theoretical knowledge to daily practice. Since I’m busy with the International MBA I noticed that I undertake a lot more within my company. I know now, based on action learning that “you just have to do it”. Mistakes go along the way. As long as you evaluate and reflect on those mistakes you will grow. My self confidence in doing business has grown significantly since I started the International MBA with Business School Netherlands.

The subject of my HRM Action Learning Project was Introducing Performance Management. The literature research indicated that a lot of benefit can be gained from this concept. But that didn’t proof that the concept would work within my own company. There the action learning concept comes in to play. I conducted thorough research and had to ask critical questions to my colleagues.After analyzing what needed to be done to make my concept work, I made an implementation plan.

My research enabled me to ask critical questions on behalf of my company which made my action learning project even more valuable. We are now going to invest in a performance management system and so my action learning project comes to life.

Tim started his International MBA in 2009, read more on this International MBA Programme of Business School Netherlands.

Read more on Tim Gruppe's Succes Story, download the PDF >>>

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Date 1: 4/9/2010

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Action Learning Coach Dr. Billy Coop and Prof. Michael Marquardt, host a panel discussion with George Washington University students and Business School Netherlands students in Cape Town.

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Michael Marquardt, Chairman of the WIAL Board of Directors, he is WIAL's President responsible for overseeing the worldwide development of action learning programs and coaches.Michael Marquardt is also a Professor of Human Resource Development and International Affairs at George Washington University.

Mike has approached Dr Billy Coop to arrange two panels to meet with these students and have a panel discussion lasting approximately one and a half hours.
These panels will take place on Thursday 22 April 2010 and Friday 23 April 2010.

Dr Billy Coop, Set Adviser on the International MBA Programme and Certified Action Learning Coach, is actively involved with Business School Netherlands - South Africa, being the only World institute for Action Learning of South Africa.

Learn more about our Action Learning principles on our Action Learning page.

Date 1: 4/22/2010

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Sunday, 21st March 2010 was a red letter day in the seven years BSN Nigeria has been in existence (Ota 1, the first set, had its start up on the 16th March 2004).

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This was the formal launch of the BSN Nigeria Alumni at the Renaissance Hotel in Lagos. 

The event was attended by the full board of directors, around 100 graduates, students and friends of BSN Nigeria who all enjoyed an afternoon packed with excitement. All    guests listened to a strong welcome address by Mr. Baale, testimonials of five graduates about the meaningful change their experiences having been exposed to the BSN Executive Action Learning MBA, and the key note delivered by Prof. Strydom with the title: “From Master to Coach”.

The conference room was draped in the brand colours of Business School Netherlands and overall the event was and exhibition of a business school of note. All was rounded off by the voting for the BSN Nigeria Alumni leadership. The first governing body of the BSN Nigeria Alumni Association consist of Mr. Hakeem Mustapha (President), Mr. Oluyomi Martins (Vice-President), Ms. Halima Umar (Public Relations Officer), Mr. Peter Ogunkunle (General Secretary) and Ms. Adenike Adeyemi (Treasurer).

For more information on the Nigeria Alumni group, please visit the Business School Nigeria website.

   

  

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Date 1: 3/21/2010

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BSN's Prof Pierre Strydom met with the delegation of the Higher Education Ministry of Education of People's Republic of China on Monday 17th May 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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The high level delegation was led by Mr. Xu Yongji, Director General, International Cooperation and Exchanges.
Prof. Strydom assisted the delegation on matters concerning International Higher Education Exchange.
 
"Our world needs educated, competent and skilled people seeking unity although we have differences and as educators we should stand together to make this happen. Billions are invested in infrastructure development to link the people of our world and to try to improve how we live together on this earth. If only those who throw money at such developments understand that history taught us that if we do not invest in human talent at the same time the same infrastructure will not sustain itself." - Prof Pierre Strydom, Business School Netherlands.

 

Date 1: 5/17/2010

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The first quarter of 2010 has been one of creating a strong thrust and stronger Business School Netherlands messages than ever by the BSN Nigeria team. The passionate guidance and mission directed leadership of Mr. Lere Baale (CEO of BSN Nigeria) has resulted in three important events on 20 and 22 March 2010.

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Business School Netherlands - Nigeria invited Mrs. Juanita Bouwer (Head; English Programmes and BSN Nigeria director), Mrs. Yvette Baker (Finance and Registry Administrator) and Prof. Strydom (Director of Business School Netherlands and BSN Nigeria) to Nigeria for these days. 

This event was the start of the twenty sixth (18 sets in OTA and 8 sets in Abuja) Executive MBA set of BSN Nigeria (Ota 18) at the study centre near Lagos in Ota, Ogun State. This group of 23 students were inducted by Mr. Baale himself with assistance of the two Lagos based set advisors, Dr. Ayotunde Adebyo and Mr. Ahmed Badatunde Popoola. The hot prospect list from which this set was formed was a good 37 at the time of the writing this report. The writer, Prof. Pierre Strydom, addressed the set on Saturday morning with an address titled: “a Master is more than a Manager”.

On Saturday afternoon the board of directors of BSN Nigeria met as per the schedule. It was a good opportunity to discuss the important matters and issues on the agenda and listen to the presentation of the CEO on his and his team’s plans and forecasts for 2010 and beyond. With Ms. Juanita Bouwer also present the board was complete in this meeting. (The board of BSN Nigeria consists of Mr. Ayodele Aderinwale – chairman, Dr. Olumide Ajayi, Mr. Lere Baale, Ms. Juanita Bouwer and Prof. Pierre Strydom.) Advice was given, ideas and visions were shared and actions documented to make BSN Nigeria more visible and grow the company even stronger.

For more information on the activities in Business School Netherlands - Nigeria, please visit the Nigeria site.




 

Date 1: 3/22/2010

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Business School Nederland is sponsoring an inspirational evening with Dutch charity organisation Be More.
Be More is active with small scaled charity events in developing countries such as South Africa and Uganda. Be More is working on creating a world where global involvement plays a key role, to care for those who are less fortunate. A world where we help eachother in one way or the other.

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Be More's mission is to build bridges between those who live in abundance and those living in poverty, to inspire people to cross that bridge and to create a continual bond between the two.

On March 17th Be More, sponsored by Business School Nederland, is hosting a charity evening, key note speaker will be one of the tutors of Business School Nederland and philosopher Prof. Dr. René ten Bos.

"Even in our private lives we want to organise everything, which leaves a rationalistic grey veil over our existence. The crucial question to this is How we want to organise" - Prof. Dr. René ten Bos

Prof. Dr. René ten Bos is bound to keep you seated with his enticing statements and controversial statements.

Michel Groenenstijn, director Be More, will also take the stand. He will show that a world of trust does exsist and does work!

Date:              17th March 2010
Location:       Regardz Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
Time:             17.00 - 22.00 uur
Charity Fee:  EUR  50,-
 
100% of the Charity Fee goes towards Be More.

For more information or to register, please visit Be More

Date 1: 2/26/2010

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A question being raised in Action Learning circles and within Business School Netherlands, and perhaps burning in the hearts of most good MBA graduates is: “Is there a mission for me beyond my MBA – what should I now do with what I was so busy with for such a long time?”

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"With the Action Learning MBA there is so much one can do.Your level of thinking is broadened. As Prof Strydom puts it; you are able to ask the right questions. After the MBA you begin the journey, and it is absolutely upon each one of us to decide where we wan to go from then onwards and what we want to do with the skills we obtained."
 - Makali Lepholisa, Asst. Commissioner - Customs Operations at Lesotho Revenue Authority.

Prof Pierre Strydom talks at the inauguration event of the first Nigerian Alumni Association, about the road to follow after completion of the Action Learning MBA.

For the real achievers amongst you and the supporters of Life Long Learning: Business School Netherlands has launched its International Doctorate of Business Administration  (DBA) Programme with Sheffield Hallam Business School (UK).

Please download the abbreviated article here.

Date 1: 6/3/2010

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Business School Netherlands will attend the Corporate University & Executive Education Forum in Berlin on 17 and 18 February 2010.

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This Global Forum will cater for approximately 100 to 150 top executives, drawn from Fortune 500 companies, top Universities, Global Business Schools and HR solution companies.

The Forum is designed to allow leading executives to hear from the industry experts during scheduled presentations, network with peers during pre-arranged sessions and undertake more formal Business Club meetings, during a 2 day Forum at the 5* Adlon Kempinsky Hotel in the city of Berlin.

Those select executives will be able to learn from each other’s experiences and discuss the latest hot topics and new ideas in areas such as

• Maximising ROI from Corporate Universities
• Strategic Learning – How to empower your workforce
• How to create an attractive brand
• How to plan a budget for Corporate Education
• Innovation in Learning & Development
• The changing role of Corporate Universities
• Corporate Universities & Global Business Schools – Common goals

For more information on this event please visit Corporate University & Executive Education website.

Date 1: 2/2/2010

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To Keep you Informed

So that you are always informed about  Business School Netherlands and our activities at home and overseas, we provide this news space.

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“Is there a mission, a calling for me beyond my MBA – what should I now do with what I was so busy with for such a long time?”

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The abbreviated review of key notes addressed during the launch of the Alumni Association of Business School Netherlands - Nigeria on 21 March 2010, by Prof PF Strydom.

A question being raised in action learning circles and within Business School Netherlands, and perhaps burning in the hearts of most good MBA graduates is: “Is there a mission, a calling for me beyond my MBA – what should I now do with what I was so busy with for such a long time?”

In the reflection on the MBA road completed Prof Strydom continued to confimr the knowledge the graduates have gained during their MBA study with Business School Netherlands, not only theorectical knowledge, but also practical knowledge. True Action Learning as a problem/ issue/ challenge/project which were worked on within groups by mainly asking questions before trying to find the best answers.
Comparing the road to a pendulum Prof Strydom made the Action Learning aspect of the MBA programme even more clear: on the one side the Action and the other the Learning aspects.

Continuing on the pendulum comparison Prof Strydom spoke to the members of the Alumni Association of  the pendulum in their minds, as it is his firm belief that they have been prepared for a task to coach within their organizations the action learning way.
Prof Strydom closed the speech with saying that:" With the same regularity ensure that portfolios of evidence is built of the learning, capture the new knowledge as knowledge capital, build teams, build leaders, build a learning attitude ---- build a learning organization!!"

Keen to learn more about the Management Programmes and Action Learning Methodology by Business School Netherlands?

Download the entire abbreviated speech by Prof Strydom (PDF)

 
 

Date 1: 3/21/2010

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Business School Netherlands faculty and graduates meet with students from George Washington University as part of an elective programme on teams and leadership.

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Prof. Michael Marquardt and a group of eleven master's and doctoral students from George Washington University visited South Africa as part of an elective programme on teams and leadership.
Business School Netherlands' faculty and graduates were invited by Business School Netherlands South Africa Chairman Dr Billy Coop to participate in two panel discussions which were held at Ruslamere Guest House in Durbanville, Cape Town on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd April.
Business School Netherlands' faculty included Professor Pierre Strydom, Dr Billy Coop, Dr Herman van Niekerk and Dr Lee Kingma (also a Business School Netherlands MBA graduate), and MBA graduates Terryl Underwood, Hamid Khan, Craig Nel and Bartley Joseph.
 
Following introductions the panel members were asked some really tough questions by the George Washington University students, ranging from recommendations for ensuring the success of virtual teams, personal leadership experiences and team dynamic issues, Green issues and corporate social responsibility, future leadership challenges amongst others, and panel members were often forced to "dig deep" in order to answer these questions.
 
However, both panels provided valuable feedback to the George Washington University students, and the panel members were warmly congratulated at the end of each of the panel sessions. Panel members were also presented with a copy of a book entitled Global Teams, which is written by Dr Marquardt and Lisa Horvath.

For more information on this event please contact the International team of Business School Netherlands on international@bsn.eu

                                                                                                                                    

Date 1: 4/23/2010

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International MBA students visit The Netherlands for their second workshop.

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Buren, The Netherlands, 14 July 2010

International MBA students from set N51 will visit The Netherlands to complete the 2nd part of Phase two of their International Masters programme.

The group is made up of a true international audience; students are from South Africa, Nigeria, Qatar, Trinidad, Netherlands Antilles, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands. All managers in organisations with an international intrest.

During this workshop the students will be lectured on 3 management disciplines: Information Management, Strategic Management and Financial Management. To round it off they will be guided through what Business School Netherlands refers to as Phase 3 of the International Action Learning MBA.
Phase 3 consists of the Dissertation ( strategic plan through research ). For this, the students will attend a Dissertation Dipstick, held by Dr. Herman van Niekerk.

Intrested in the International MBA of Business School Netherlands? Click here for more information or request a brochure.


 

Date 1: 7/14/2010

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International MBA students from set N51 have spend 9 days at Business School Netherlands in Buren to attend the second workshop of their MBA Programme.

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The group, made up of a true international audience from South Africa, Nigeria, Qatar, Trinidad, Netherlands Antilles, Belgium, Spain and The Netherlands are managers in organisations with an international intrest.

During this workshop the students will attended 3 face to face workshops on 3 management disciplines: Information Management (Dr. Herman van Niekerk), Strategic Management (Drs. Paul Turken) and Financial Management (Dr. Dirk Dotinga).
To round it off they were guided through what Business School Netherlands refers to as Phase 3 of the International Action Learning MBA.

Phase 3 consists of the Dissertation ( strategic plan through research ). For this, the students will attend a Dissertation Dipstick, held by Dr. Herman van Niekerk.

After an intense 9 lecture days the group arrived home safely, geared with the knowledge to make their next Action Learning Projects a great success with a high Return On Investment for the individual and organisation alike.


International MBA Group N51

Interested in the International MBA? Request a brochure here.

Date 1: 7/23/2010

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Kentz managers participated in a 9-day International MBA conference at Business School Netherlands in Buren, as part of their
in-company MBA.

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The conference balanced theoretical aspects of management with discussions of live issues in groups. Each of the key subjects discussed – Information Management, Financial Management and Strategic Management require the completion of an Action Learning Project – addressing live company issues. Change Management  was another area of debate and discussion, drawing upon the best theoretical concepts and the experiences and live challenges facing the group.
    


Pictured (left to right): Brendan Toomey, Prof. Marcel van der Ham (International Director, Business School Netherlands), Dr. Herman van Niekerk (Information Management Tutor, Business School Netherlands), Martin Byrne, David Lannon.

Managers participating in the conference travelled to Buren from around the world, including Nigeria, South Africa, the Dutch Antilles, Belgium, Azerabjan and the Netherlands. In addition to the international diversity within the group, the broad base of experience of different industry sectors – including construction, banking and insurance services – proved conducive to creative problem solving.



Interested in an In-company MBA? Contact the International Admissions Team on international@bsn.eu

Date 1: 7/21/2010

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An International Business Seminar was held for participants on the Kentz Group at the Holiday Inn Al-Barsha, Dubai, March 7-9, 2010
This in-company seminar was held for Kentz Delegates following the International MBA by Business School Netherlands.

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The seminar combined discussion of projects and research direction with seminars addressing a number of international business themes.

The highlight was two seminars led by Kentz CEO Dr Hugh O’Donnell encompassing:
• Kentz Global Strategy – strategic direction and the implementation of strategic change;
• Connecting Strategy to Learning – determining dissertation and MBA assignment topics.

An informal evening was hosted at Barista where participants could talk in formally to Hugh, J. C. Walsh, and representatives of Kentz partner Global Engineering Systems based in Dubai.

Each MBA participant drives a live strategic project for Kentz supported by a senior executive as corporate sponsor. Research themes address:
• The development of service framework agreements;
• The development of Kentz business in the Caribbean;
• The business plan for Australasia and South East Asia;
• A values-based approach to developing the healthcare market.

The Kentz group delegates will follow an International Conference of the International MBA in the Netherlands in July 2010.

 

Date 1: 3/7/2010

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Students of the National Banking College in Ghana, which offers a joint Finance/ Banking and Risk MBA with Business School Netherlands, have recently visited the Netherlands campus in Buren.

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After a week of lectures of Marketing Management, Agricultural Finance and Strategic Management, the students of the first NBC/BSN group enjoyed a field trip through the Netherlands.

The weather even played its role, true winter; it was snowing when the group departed early in the morning for their first ever cheese making experience.

On the farm they were welcomed by the lady of the house, she showed the group the process of cheese making, and made the group make their very own Dutch cheese too! Afterwards, they got to take their cheese home.

After a guided tour of the farm, the dairy cows and the high-tech machines used these days for the milking process of 'the ladies', the group headed for Amsterdam.

In Amsterdam the group enjoyed a canal boat trip, past the replica of the VOC ship The Amsterdam and many other historical monuments in the capital.

All in all, as the pictures (follow link to download) will show, this was a successfull field trip and a successful week all together. "Say Cheeeeeese! "

Date 1: 2/1/2010

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Nuffic announces the 2011 application deadline for the Netherlands Fellowship Programme to Business School Netherlands.

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Although it's not been published on the Nuffic website, the submission date for the Netherlands Fellowship Programme, applicable to the International MBA of Business School Netherlands has been set to 1 October 2010.

This date is for applicants wanting to have an opportunity to start the International MBA in February 2011.

There have been 3 students selected by Business School Netherlands, by the set criteria of Nuffic, for the September 2010 intake.

Please click here for more information on the Netherlands Fellowship Programme.

Date 1: 7/6/2010

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The International Action Learning MBA has been officially approved for inclusion into the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for 2010. The funding is made available through Nuffic, the Governmental body responsible for the promotion of the
Dutch Higher Education system worldwide.

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This means that students applying to follow the International MBA from within certain countries will be able to apply for funding towards tuition, 
travel and other expenses.

What is the Netherlands Fellowship Programme?
NFP is a fellowship programme designed to foster institutional development within certain parts of the world.  Applicants to certain academic
and short courses of Dutch higher education institutions apply for the fellowship to cover the cost of tuition fees, accommodation and
international travel for study. 
The Fellowship is made available through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for more infomartion please visit Netherlands Fellowship Programme 2010

The eligible countries
Currently (July 2009) International MBA candidates from within the following countries are eligible to apply for funding through the Dutch Embassy or Consulate
within their country. Eligible Countries List 

Who can apply for the fellowship?
• Mid-career professionals in employment
• Only the individual applicant can apply for funding
• The training must occur within the context of the organisation with which the applicant works
• The training must be seen to help the organisation in its development strategies
• Employer support is essential

Candidates can download the NFP 2010 application form here.

For more information on the Nuffic Netherlands Fellowship Programme, please download the NFP 2010 Brochure

Alternatively applicants can contact the International Admissions Team by sending an email: international@bsn.eu

Date 1: 8/14/2009

Contact: Indra Kolmus

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Business School Netherlands become the European affiliate of the World Institute for Action Learning WIAL.  This affiliation closely establishes BSN on the International Action Learning map. 

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Business School Netherlands become the European affiliate of the World Institute for Action Learning  February 2009 saw Business School Netherlands become the European affiliate of the World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL).  WIAL was established in 1995 by co-founder Michael Marquardt, following close collaboration with Reg Ravans, who is widely acknowledged as the father of Action Learning.  Professor Marquardt was present in our Buren Campus to deliver a series of Action Learning coaching sessions to faculty and staff members of Business School Netherlands.  Follow on coaching sessions are planned 27th and 28th May 2009, when a number of faculty and staff will finalise their training to become Certified Action Learning Coaches, (CALC).  This affiliation places BSN firmly on the international Action Learning map, and adds strength to our intent to become an enabler in the development and continued success of managers and their organisations through various planned workshops and a serries of Action Learning training sessions.

Date 1: 5/15/2009

Contact: Indra Kolmus

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Nuffic has indicated that it has postponed the deadline of the Netherlands Fellowship Programme bursaries to 1st January 2010, due to administrational backlog of some Dutch Institutions.

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Netherlands Fellowship Programme Bursary award postponed The International MBA was officially approved for inclusion into the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) for 2010. The funding is made available through Nuffic, the Governmental body responsible for the promotion of the Dutch Higher Education system worldwide in August 2009. The response on this inclusion has been overwhelming. For the start of the International MBA in February 2010 there are in excess of 50 accepted applicants awaiting feedback as to whether they have been successful in being afforded a 100% bursary through the Netherlands Fellowship Programme. New date Bursary Award The submission deadline for applicants to the embassy was 1st October 2009, the embassies have submitted the applications to Nuffic before 1st November 2009. Unfortunately, due to a backlog in the administrative procedure in some Dutch institutions, Nuffic has indicated the postponement of the awarding of the Netherlands Fellowship Programme grants until 1st January 2010. Applicants for the NFP can rest assured that Business School Netherlands is as eager as they are to received the final decision for the bursaries. For further details on this or any other queries related to this matter please visit the Nuffic site or contact international@bsn.eu

Date 1: 11/10/2009

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Nuffic has tightened the admission requirements for the 2011 selection of the Netherlands Fellowship Programme candidates by adding the compulsory English Language test TOEFL or IELTS.

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The 2011 selection of the Netherlands Fellowship Programme candidates has been tightened by adding the compulsory English Language test TOEFL or IELTS. 

The standard passing mark for a masters degree for TOEFL online test is 79 and IELTS 6.0
Exemption can be considered for applicants who have succesfully completed their BA degree in the English language, and of course native English speakers.

The funding for the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) is made available through Nuffic, the Governmental body responsible for the promotion of the Dutch Higher Education system worldwide.

NFP is a fellowship programme designed to foster institutional development within certain parts of the world. 

For more information on this bursary programme applicable to the International MBA of Business School Netherlands, please visit http://mybsn.bit.ly/dpj4aJ

Date 1: 4/16/2010

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The first set of students from the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) had to make a change in direction as the ashcloud above Europe caused the first conference of the International MBA to divert from Buren, The Netherlands to Cape Town, South Africa.

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Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) students attend first International MBA workshop in Cape Town, South Africa.

The first set of students from the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) had to make a change in direction as the ashcloud above Europe caused the first conference of the International MBA to divert from Buren, The Netherlands to Cape Town, South Africa.

Due to the country of residence of some of the NFP students, diverting was not an easy task. Some had to fly to another country to obtain their visa to enter the Republic of South Africa, whilst others had to rely on the courier services to transport their passports to and from other countries just to get the correct visa.

Thanks to the great logistical team of Business School Netherlands all 4 NFP students arrived safe and sound in Cape Town on Sunday 6 June 2010 to join their fellow International MBA students from all over the world for their first face to face workshop.

Ms. Iza Gigauri (Project Manager at Alliance for People with Dissabilities) is one of the NFP students, from Georgia she shares her International MBA experiences with us:

"I am very proud of having been granted the Netherlands Fellowship Award for studying at Business School Netherlands. I feel more responsibility as I am the first from Georgia who is part of the International MBA Programme of Business School Netherlands. I am so thankful to Nuffic ( Dutch Government funded Netherlands Fellowship Programme ) for giving me this opportunity.To study at Business School Netherlands means for me not only wide knowledge but also many new ideas.
The first workshop of the International MBA in Cape Town was highly interesting. I have learnt more about the particular subjects ( Human Resources Management, Marketing Management and Operations Management and Interpersonal Skills). The intelligent and kind professors have answers for all our questions.
Traveling to Cape Town was another broad experience for me. It is always amazing to meet new people, and learn more about other cultures. I have enriched not only my knowledge in business but also expand my horizons.
Now I am ready to begin the next phase of this International MBA study."

Mr. Martin Gasira (Manager Trade Info Centres at the Rwanda Development Board) also shares his learning experiences during the first international workshop with us :

"So far I have found a very wonderful MBA which makes you really customize the acquired  knowledge to the working environment. I am very pleased with this MBA Programme offered by Business School Netherlands. Am as well pleased by Business School Netherlands' staff who is very responsive to our various needs in accomplishing this endeavor. I enjoyed the International workshop in Cape town from the good professors to the hospitality of everybody who ensured the success of the workshop."

The next international workshop of the International MBA of this set will take place in Buren, the Netherlands, in January 2011.
Please follow the links for more information on the International MBA Programme or the Netherlands Fellowship Programme.

Date 1: 6/7/2010

Contact: Muriel Gerdzen

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Netherlands Fellowship Programme Application submission deadline 1st February 2010.

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Application submission deadline for the Netherlands Fellowship Programme offered to you by Nuffic, through the Ducth Government is set at 1st February 2010. This is for the September 2010 intake of the International Action Learning MBA.

Target group
While fellowships are awarded to individuals, the need for training must occur within the context of the organization for which an applicant works. The training must help the organization to develop its capacity. This means that applicants must be nominated by their employers. In fact, an application without the support of an employer will not be considered.

Priorities
Half of the available funding from the NFP budget should be spent on fellowships for female candidates and for candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or from marginalized regions.

Application Procedure
Prior to the application to Nuffic (NFP), the applicant should first be accepted, and therefore comply with the requirements set by Business School Netherlands for the International Action Learning MBA. Application forms for the International MBA can be downloaded from the site and directed to the Registrar. Applications to Business School Netherlands for the International MBA should be done before 1st February 2010.
International MBA Application Form (PDF)

Once the applicant has been accepted by Business School Netherlands, you will receive a Acceptance Letter which you will have to take along with your appliaction documnets to your local Dutch Embassy before 1st March 2010.
Application Procedures Nuffic (NFP)

The applicants who are most eligible for the award, will be contacted in person by the International Admissions Team of Business School Netherlands.

Date 1: 12/23/2009

Contact: Muriel Gerdzen

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The International Action Learning MBA® is available worldwide as a multicultural / multi-continental professional business education programme with European accreditation.

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The tuition fee for this programme is in line with the standard MBA tuition fees offered in Europe. Business School Netherlands has recently released their 2010 pricing strategy towards Sustainable Educational Development world-wide.

Due to the International nature of this programme, we have implemented a Purchase Power Related Pricing strategy, offering you the possibility to follow the programme at a reduced price.
The pricing strategy is based on the country of residence, the countries are grouped over 3 regions, each offering a reduced tuition fee.

For more information on this pricing strategy of Business School Netherlands for the International MBA, please complete the Brochure request form, you will be contacted shortly.

 
  

  

Date 1: 4/2/2010

Contact: Muriel Gerdzen

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As of January 1st 2010 a new tax reduction on Education has been introduced within the Dutch Tax system.
The tax reduction is targetted for the "raising the educational level of the employee."

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This tax reduction will only be available until 1st January 2011.  The amount of the tax reduction is destined to raise the educational level for employees and is EUR 500 per employee.

The 6 terms for eligibility of the Tax Reduction are as follows:

- The employee has to embark on a start a study in 2010, relevant to his/ her present or future function. There should be clear relevance between the study and the current position within the organisation.
- The study is registered in the Crebo- register or Croho-register
- The study should raise the employee's educational level. E.g from a BA degree to a MBA degree.
- The employer pays a minimum of 50% of the total tuition fees. - The employee will register for at least 25% of the selected programme.
- The employer will not use any other form of tax reduction for this cause. Only the Tax Reduction Education for the EVC can be used in conjunction with this Tax Reduction Education in order to raise the education level.

The International MBA offered by Business School Netherlands is registered by the Croho- register.

For more information on this, please visit the Belastingdienst site.

  

Date 1: 4/5/2010

Contact: Muriel Gerdzen

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Business School Netherlands - South Africa hosted an Action Learning workshop in Cape Town.

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Business School Netherlands - South Africa, held an Action Learning introductory workshop at their Cape Town office .

This workshop was facilitated by Dr Billy Coop, the only Certified Action Learning Coach by the World Institute of Action Learning (WIAL) in South Africa and a director of BSN South Africa.
The workshop provided delegates with the opportunity to gain insight and the theoretical background to Action Learning as well as participating in an Action Learning team environment. Participants were provided with any opportunity to present real problems to the group and experienced the power and benefits (and fun) that can be derived through Action Learning.
 
Interested in attending a WIAL Foundations workshop in South Africa? Contact info@bsn.co.za for more information.

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Date 1: 4/7/2010

Contact: Muriel Gerdzen

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Business School Netherlands - South Africa recently held it's second WIAL Foundations Workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Business School Netherlands South Africa (BSN SA), the only World Institute of Action Learning (WIAL) affiliate in South Africa, proceeded to spread the gospel of Action Learning by offering a Foundations workshop to invited participants.

The workshop was conducted in the Sheijk's Club in Woodmead, Johannesburg on 7th April 2010 and attended by Business School Netherlands graduates and some of the senior faculty of Business School Netherlands.

During the workshop the participants were exposed to the Action Learning Team Coaching instrument.
The sessions were conducted under the guidance of Action Learning Team Coach, Prof. Pierre Strydom, who presented the workshop. It was a purpose filled and fun day for the participants. It gave the graduates a good understanding of the basics of this powerful instrument and empowered the faculty who interacts with Business School Netherlands students continuously.

Also interested in a WIAL Foundations Workshop? Contact international@bsn.eu for more information.

Date 1: 4/7/2010

Contact: Muriel Gerdzen

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Business School Netherlands ranks first as a Private Business School in Ranking of Web of World Business Schools, January 2010.

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Business School Netherlands has proudly been ranked 433 out of the 1533 international business schools by Ranking of Web of World Business Schools, and first as private school in The Netherlands.

"This ranking is another indication of the excellence of Business School Netherlands and it's Action Learning Programmes" says Prof Pierre Strydom, CEO Business School Netherlands. "We are all very pleased with these ratings and strive to the top 100 in the years to come'.

"We are indeed very pleased with this ranking. Mainly due to the international nature of this ranking, has this made an impression on the markets for International MBA's. Well done BSN!" - Mrs. Juanita Bouwer, Head of English Programmes and Partner Support.

Read more on the Ranking>>>

Date 1: 5/12/2010