International Action Learning MBA

Blended-learning MBA with a Focus on Managing Change and Delivering Results in Your Organisation

Over two years, you will immerse yourself in seven management majors in the fields of information, finance, strategy, marketing, operations, human resources, and international cooperation. You will work on developing your personal leadership skills using the Action Learning method, which is a common thread running through our MBA courses.

During this programme, you will gain a better understanding of yourself as a responsible leader. You will also enhance your ability to address complex organisational issues comprehensively and strategically, ultimately leading to successful solutions.

What does the International Action Learning MBA offer you?

After this part-time programme, you will become a responsible and successful leader who:

• has a broader organisational perspective in business management
• takes a more critical look at their own leadership role
• gets to the root cause of a problem
• makes well-informed decisions
• knows how to engage stakeholders
• has a positive impact on society
• is driven by results
• brings about changes with maximum impact

Why choose our Action Learning MBA?

• Real, interactive online sessions instead of pre-recorded videos.
• We provide full international support and feedback on all your assignments and projects.
• The Online Action Learning MBA is multi-accredited.
• Working on your own organisational issues.
• Learn from industry experts.
• Collaboration within small groups.
• 100% online with a flexible timetable.

Learn to combine responsibility and success

Structure & Netherlands Conference Weeks

Learning is delivered through the interactive BSN student platform, engaging online group sessions, and a combination of reflective assessments and reading.
You’ll also have the exciting opportunity to take part in the MBA workshop and conference at the BSN main campus in the beautiful and historic town of Buren, in the Netherlands.

Majors

When enrolling, you are able to apply for a Major in either Water Management or Food Security, if you meet the requirements.  You may also opt to follow the general track or no major.

This International Action Learning MBA course consists of three phases:

• Phase 1: The Skills Phase (2 months)
• Phase 2: The Practice Phase (16 months)
• Phase 3: The Graduation Phase (6 months)

Exemptions:

• Mature and experienced applicants who do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, may also be considered. The guideline here is a minimum of 7 years demonstrable, appropriate and relevant postgraduate work experience.
• Applicants who are not in a formal management position but to whose professional development the learning programme will significantly contribute, may also be considered. This would apply to professionals who operate at postgraduate level but are not necessarily (continuously) involved in management of people or a department. For instance; policy officers, accountants, consultants etc.  Based on a thorough verification of submitted documents in respect to the above and, if deemed necessary, a personal interview, BSN will determine the applicant’s aptitude to participate in an Action Learning MBA programme.
• Completion of specific BSN executive programmes may exempt students from Phase 1 of the MBA programme.

Accreditation and Industry Recognition

• ATHEA | Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation

  Business School Netherlands (BSN) is a fully accredited member of the Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA), which affirms our commitment to excellence in higher education.

• ACBSP | Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

  Accreditation by ACBSP is based on an independent evaluation of an institution’s business programmes by professionals in the field of business education, which include faculty and academic administrators.

• FIBAA | Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation 

  FIBAA is a national and international accreditation institute recognised in all German-speaking countries.

• NVAO | Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie

  NVAO accreditates programmes in the Netherlands and Flanders. BSN MBA programmes which are accredited by NVAO are the Executive MBA, and the Distance Learning MBA, with two variants: the Action Learning MBA and the International Action Learning MBA.

• NRTO | Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding

  NRTO (formerly Paepon) The Platform of Designated / Recognised Private Educational Institutions in The Netherlands. One of its objectives is to maintain and raise the quality of private education. Business School Netherlands has signed the Code of Conduct of the Association NRTO and is committed to this.

• CEO Magazine Global MBA Ranking

  The CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings are conducted each year with applicants in mind and examine the nuts and bolts of an MBA: the learning environment, class sizes, tuition fees, faculty, delivery methods, international diversity, gender make-up and more. The objective is simple: to identify business schools which marry exceptional quality with great ROI.

Specially designed for ambitious leaders at various management levels

As an ambitious Action Learning MBA student, you have:

• a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher.
• a job title as a manager, management trainee, supervisor, business owner, or team leader.
• a minimum of 2 years professional work experience.
• approval from your organisation to do research and practical projects in the work environment.
• internet and e-mail access.
• Should English not be your mother tongue, we will require a TOEFL or IELTS language test.

And you want to:

• take a step further in your career
• exercise impactful leadership
• strengthen your effectiveness
• enhance your own distinctiveness
• continuously personal development
• progress from a specialist to a general manager
• build a theoretical foundation
• become a better conversationalist in the board or management team, gaining knowledge of new concepts and insights in management and organisation.

Full course fee:

• EUR 27,500
• EUR 16,500 : 40% Partial Scholarship – Total tuition fee for students from Africa and the Caribbean

Scholarschip

Read more in case you would like to know more about our BSN Partial Scholarships.

The price includes the following:

• Class days, books, study material (articles and abstracts)
• Coaching, in small groups
• Project and thesis supervision

Start your application

Have you found the perfect programme with us? Awesome! Start your application.

Step 1 (optional) : Schedule a personal consultation

During a personal consultation you will receive a detailed explanation of the programme and will have the opportunity to ask all your questions. In addition, our advisor will work with you to see whether this programme is in line with your work, ambitions and curriculum and whether you qualify for exemptions.

Step 2: Fill out the online application form

It’s important to fill out the application correctly and attach all the supporting documents requested.  As soon as we receive your application, you will be sent an email with instructions of your next steps.

Step 3: Permission from your employer

In addition to these admission requirements, it is important that you have the opportunity to carry out projects and research in your own and/or another organisation. You therefore need permission from your employer/client. If you do not have an organisation where you can carry out your projects, we have an (inter)national Alumni network, including the alumni association Tractus. Many of these alumni offer our students the opportunity to carry out projects with them. Do you want more information? Ask our study advisors.