Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

The Business Administration – Management Consulting Master’s program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) equips students with essential consulting skills focused on strategy, organizational change, and business model innovation. This 12-month full-time course emphasizes practical learning through a project-based curriculum, enabling students to analyze organizations, conduct research, and present evidence-based recommendations effectively.

What you'll study

The program encompasses a range of core areas designed to enhance your consulting capabilities:

• Management and Practice of Consulting
• Strategy Evaluation and Advice
• Organization Development and Change
• New Business Models in Consulting
• Consulting Project (applied project work with professional consulting deliverables)
• Business Ethics in Management Consulting
• Research in Business Administration – Management Consulting (focus on research methods and applied research)

Assessment methods typically include written assignments, project deliverables, and research-related tasks. Specific formats may vary across courses, so reviewing individual course descriptions is recommended.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, which should be equivalent to a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree from a research institution. The degree must include relevant knowledge in Business Administration.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Business Administration – Management Consulting program are well-positioned for a variety of roles within the consulting industry. Career opportunities may include management consulting, strategic advisory positions, and organizational development roles, among others. The skills acquired during the program are highly valued across diverse sectors, making graduates competitive candidates in the job market.