MBA Programmes

The applicant:

1. 1. holds a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher,
   2. is a manager, management trainee, supervisor or team leader
   3. has a minimum of 2 years appropriate and relevant post graduate work experience,
   4. has approval from his/her organisation to do research and practical projects within their work environment,
   5. has internet and e-mail access and
   6. should the applicant’s mother tongue not be English he/she will require a TOEFL or IELTS language test. The minimum pass mark for TOEFL is 550 (paper); 213 (computer) or 79/80 (internet based) and IELTS 6. Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s degrees in English are exempt from this requirement.

Exemptions:

1. In addition to a: Mature and experienced applicants who do not hold such a degree, may also be considered. The guideline here is a minimum of 7 years demonstrable, appropriate and relevant postgraduate work experience.
2. In addition to b: 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 post graduate level but are not necessarily (continuously) involved in management of people or a department. For instance; policy officers, accountants, consultants etc.
3. 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.

Programme Overview

Skill Phase 1 (2 months)

Here we lay the theoretical foundation upon which your future study will be based; this creates a common conceptual framework for the whole set whilst you follow the International Action Learning MBA. You will write an Organisational Analysis of your company as well as an Action Learning Literature Review. This is based upon your current leadership skills and competencies, and you will be encouraged throughout the programme to consider areas for development.

Practice Phase 2 (16 months):

7 Core Courses, 4 Action Learning Projects (ALPs), including 1 Group International Management ALP and 2 trips to the Netherlands. The seven core courses offered in the second Phase of the programme are:

• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Financial Management
• Information Management
• Strategic Management
• International Management

Graduation Phase 3 (6 months):

• Research Methodology
• Dissertation Support
• Dissertation
• Evaluation of Managerial Learning (EAML)

Majors

When enrolling, you are able to apply for a Major, if you meet the entry requirements. In order to qualify for the Major endorsement on the MBA degree, the following conditions apply:
The student:

• Attended the respective Masterclass, i.e. Food Security, Water Management, etc;
• Passed the assignment ‘Personal Effectiveness Paper’ related to the respective Masterclass;
• Incorporated the Major subject as the leading theme of ALP 1, 2, 3 as well as the Dissertation;
• If applicable, is active in the respective field of business. In addition to the 9-day conferences, depending on the Major selected (Food Security, Water Management or Project Management & Control), an additional four to six days of mandatory Masterclass attendance of the selected Major will be required

Duration

24 months

Set Meetings

Online and two conference weeks in the Netherlands

Start dates 2023 

13 September 2023

Maximum of 25 students per intake

Full Course Fee 

EUR 27,500

EUR 16,500 : 40% Partial Scholarship total tuition fee for students from Africa and the Caribbean

For more information on the BSN Partial Scholarships, please click HERE