Study business administration in Groningen and choose from one of the five profiles in change management, strategic innovation, management accounting, health and entrepreneurship.
Would you like to gain the knowledge and skills required to deal with complex problems in management? In the Master's degree in Business Administration, you learn to deal with complex management issues. There are five profiles that all focus on one particular area of business administration:
The programme is intended for students with an academic background in Business, Economics, and related academic fields. Each profile has high academic standards and is research-oriented. A unique feature of the programme in Groningen is that you will work intensively in small groups. Occasionally, a guest lecturer from a company is invited to speak about their expert experiences in the world of business administration. All profiles are internationally orientated.
In the Master's Degree in Business Administration there are five profiles that all focus on one particular area of business administration:
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Change Management (profile) Study in Groningen how to best manage organizational change in the era of transformations. We live in an ever-changing environment characterised by great developments, such as technological, cultural, digital, and sustainability transformations. That is why change management is essential for the survival of today's organisations. This creates a need for change experts who know how to design and lead change processes.In the MSc Business Administration - Change Management, which is both academically rigorous and societally relevant, you will learn to deal with the complexity of organisational change as a dynamic interplay of organisational, technological, cultural and human factors. You will develop a solid understanding of the diversity in paradigms, theories and approaches that characterise the international scientific and professional field of change management as well as critical academic thinking as core elements of your professional toolkit. The programme offers you a diverse and challenging environment in which you actively and responsibly co-create your learning experiences. You will be a member of a lively learning community of -dedicated students (approx. 80-90 students), staff and expert practitioners that prepares you for a career in a changing world. |
Health (profile) Study health care management and health economics and learn how to add value to this societally relevant sector. In the MSc Business Administration - Health, you develop the key competencies to understand and make a difference in this highly relevant sector. The course combines healthcare management and health economics. You are provided with options to develop a more managerial or a more economic focus but also look beyond these areas: how to take the positions of clients, clinicians, carers, and insurers into regard?High-quality healthcare is a critical foundation for individual well-being and a well-functioning society. Healthcare systems require maintenance, improvement and innovation on all levels. Healthcare managers need to cope with societal challenges and deploy technological opportunities without disrupting ongoing care delivery. One challenge is our ageing society with its growing demand and rising expectations, while fewer hands are available to provide care and the costs need to be contained. How can we reconcile these tensions? The managerial challenges require a strategic vision and coordinated efforts within healthcare companies as well as with other players in this dynamic field. This creates a demand for multidisciplinary educated professionals with both analytic and managerial skills, and a crisp understanding of the social-economic environment. |
Double Degree Master Chinese Economy and Finance (Shanghai) (specialization) Are you interested in an international career in or involving China? Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, finance and culture. |
Management Accounting and Control (profile) Study management accounting and control in Groningen and gain knowledge about accounting and management techniques to become an expert in the financial field. The MSc Management Accounting and Control focuses on enabling managers to achieve organizational goals. During this programme, you will gain knowledge about management accounting and financial management techniques. These techniques are used to provide (non-)financial information for decision-making and to develop planning and control systems. You will also develop the skills needed to communicate the information in an effective manner. The techniques will be placed in the context of broader issues, such as strategy, human behaviour and culture, and special attention will be paid to changes in accounting systems. You will explore subjects like management accounting, financial management, management control and management of change. Therefore, the Management Accounting and Control programme will enable you to connect the information needs of managers to state-of-the-art knowledge about human behaviour.Did you know you can also study accountancy and controlling in Groningen? Find out more about our MSc Accountancy and Controlling. |
Small Business and Entrepreneurship (profile) Study in Groningen what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and how small businesses add value to society. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise over 95% of businesses in many countries. SMEs are renowned for their entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial activities allow firms to remain competitive, they can create economic growth and innovation, and they can solve societal problems.You learn to understand the role SMEs and entrepreneurial firms are playing in the modern entrepreneurial economy, more importantly, the strategic and managerial challenges small business owners and entrepreneurs face. Many management programmes focus on large businesses, whereas SMEs and entrepreneurial firms have specific characteristics. You will learn about them and how small business owners and entrepreneurs can effectively manage their businesses in an increasingly complex business environment.You will link the specific theories on SMEs and entrepreneurship to practice by means of assignments and guest lectures. The programme has an international group of enthusiastic, highly-reputed lecturers with research experience and contacts in the professional field. Besides, the relatively small group of students (about 50-60 each year) results in a personal approach with possibilities for customization. |
Strategic Innovation Management (profile) Study strategic innovation management in Groningen and learn how to bring innovations to the market and turn them into profitable new products. How do you build an organisation geared to innovation? And how, in a globalized world, do you protect your innovation, to make sure that you profit from it? In the MSc Business Administration - Strategic Innovation Management (MSc BA SIM) you will study the whole strategic process of managing innovations within companies and between companies. The programme is structured around the following four topics: (1) where does innovation come from; (2) how can a firm organise its activities for innovation; (3) how and with whom should a firm cooperate to maximise innovation; and (4) how can firms capture value from innovation? In doing so, the aim of this programme is to teach students how to manage a firm's innovation activities and to help turn ideas into profitable new processes, products, services and business models.The MSc BA SIM is a strongly research-oriented programme since all our courses are designed and taught by a small group of top academic researchers. By introducing students to state-of-the-art academic research, the programme aims to give students the tools to properly understand, evaluate and solve real-life cases, and conduct their own research. |
All tracks facilitate but do not organize an international exchange.
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All Universities of applied sciences |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of In the academic year 2022-2023, the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) will introduce the 30 EC and 45 EC Pre-Masters in Business Administration. Depending on the HBO degree you will obtain, you will be able to follow the 30 EC or 45 EC variant. Read more: https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster |
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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Econometrics and Operations Research | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
Business Administration | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
Economics and Business Economics | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
International Business | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
Industrial Engineering & Management | University of Groningen |
Deficiency program with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc. |
other admission requirements |
Not meeting the pre-education requirements for direct entry? Please read more about our pre-Master programmes . |
Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply .
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |
15 October 2023 | 01 February 2024 | |
01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 | |
15 October 2024 | 01 February 2025 | |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |
15 October 2023 | 01 February 2024 | |
01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 | |
15 October 2024 | 01 February 2025 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |
15 October 2023 | 01 February 2024 | |
01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 | |
15 October 2024 | 01 February 2025 |
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc. If you have any questions concerning admission to this programme, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions. |
certified competences |
A GMAT/GRE test is required from all candidates who obtained their bachelor's degree from a university in a non-EU/EEA country. For specific scores and exemptions, please see https://www.rug.nl/feb/gmat-gre.
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language test |
IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176).
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other admission requirements |
Not meeting the pre-education requirements for direct entry? Please read more about our pre-Master programmes . |
Students have to apply via Studielink and the Online Application System (OAS) of the University of Groningen. After you apply for the programme of your choice, the Admissions Office will evaluate your educational background and assess your eligibility. Your application will be assessed on an individual basis. More information on how to apply.
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |
15 October 2023 | 01 February 2024 | |
01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 | |
15 October 2024 | 01 February 2025 | |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |
15 October 2023 | 01 February 2024 | |
01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 | |
15 October 2024 | 01 February 2025 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2023 | 01 September 2023 |
15 October 2023 | 01 February 2024 | |
01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 | |
15 October 2024 | 01 February 2025 |
Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
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EU/EEA | 2022-2023 | € 2209 | full-time |
non-EU/EEA | 2022-2023 | € 16201 | full-time |
EU/EEA | 2023-2024 | € 2314 | full-time |
non-EU/EEA | 2023-2024 | € 17800 | full-time |
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As a graduate, you are qualified to work in national and international companies, non-profit organisations, and government institutions. Think of positions such as management trainee, financial or control officer and organisation advisor. As a graduate, your degree will be highly valued in the labour market. The Faculty of Economics and Business is internationally accredited and belongs to the 1% of business schools around the world accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
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Graduates of Change Management are much in demand. They are flexible and can develop in many directions, for example through consultancy projects. Some job examples are:
You could also start work as a management trainee, internal consultant, policy consultant or member of a project team in profit as well as non-profit organizations.
A quarter of all graduates finds a job in consultancy.
As a graduate of MSc BA Health, you will have the academic skills crucial in analysing and intervening in the organisation of care and issuing advice about its economic environment.
Future employment opportunities may include (inter)national healthcare organisations, consultancy agencies, insurance companies, or (semi-)governmental organisations.
Graduates in Management Accounting and Control (the new name of the current Organizational & Management Control) are qualified for various types of jobs may find jobs in national and international companies, non-profit organizations or government institutions. The programme provides you with a solid grounding in the field of financial management and information gathering and processing for decision-making purposes.
Some examples:
Graduates may find employment in, for example, one of the following positions:
Career perspectives for graduates in Strategic Innovation Management are bright. As the programme focuses on a field which is of growing importance across industries internationally, you can choose between many different career paths. The programme is the ideal choice when you are interested in a career in strategic or innovation management, business development, or in consultancy.
Our education is strongly rooted in business practice and society. From the start of your degree programme attention is paid to academic research and pre-professional development, since an analytical and critical mind and problem-solving capabilities are important qualities in any career our students aspire.
The research Institute related to the MSc programme is Innovation and Organization.
Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.
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