Business School Netherlands, Utrecht:
Located in Buren, eastern Netherlands, 35 km south of Utrecht and some 15 km north of 's-Hertogenbosch, Business School Netherlands was founded in 1988, by Prof. Dr. D.J. Gerdzen. Together with field specialists he established the business school, developed the Master in Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) as well as an Action Learning MBA, where managers work, explore and investigate together, with an emphasis on how to ask the right questions. All of this built up a sound portfolio and in the process Business School Netherlands became market leader in the Netherlands. Our MBA Programmes are taught in English. A team of specialists are continuously updating the courseware, ensuring the content rating number one in 6 consecutive years on the Intermediar Ranking for the Netherlands and Belgium. We endeavour to inspire our students so that as business managers, they will develop in the best possible way. We also offer In-Company Management Training.
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The MBA Programme:
International Action Learning MBA. Our flag-ship English Language MBA; attracting professionals from various continents; where excellence and flexibility are key criteria. This MBA is a true Action Learning MBA for the busy business traveller.
- English Language
- Action Learning Methodology
- Part Time Study
- International Student Body
- Renowned International Faculty
The International Action Learning MBA is a 24
month MBA programme delivered in 3 phases:
The IALMBA Structure:
Phase 1 - two months
-Introduction to Management Theory
Phase 2 - sixteen months
Combines the activities of completing 6 Action Learning Projects and 2 residential conferences.
The Core Courses of Phase 2
-Marketing Management
-Human Resource Management
-Financial Management
-Information Management
-Operations Management
-Strategic Management
Phase 3 - six months
-Dissertation
-Research Methodology
The MBA is a blended learning MBA programme combining virtual class (online) and residential conferences in the Netherlands. Ideal for the business traveller considering a distance learning MBA, yet wishing to maintain regular student and faculty contact.
MBA Student Profile:
- You are a business manager or you hold a trainee manager post
- You have completed a Bachelor / First Degree or equivalent
Exemption will be made to those with substantial professional experience equivalent to first degree education.
Language
The IALMBA is delivered in the English language.
The programme is a variant of the Distance Learning MBA (CROHO registration number 70053), which is accredited through the Dutch Government, the NVAO, (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders).
Action Learning MBA:
In the Action Learning MBA a learning situation is created in which managers explore and investigate together, with an emphasis on how to ask the right questions, with the lecturers drawing on their experience to facilitate this process.
This management education philosophy requires much effort from both student and lecturer, way beyond the traditional imparting and absorbing of
knowledge.
Action Learning Groups
Action Learning is: Learning together. Small sets or groups of “ comrades in adversity” get to know each other and within the social structure of the group learning takes place as people are busy with each other’s problems.
Tutors no longer lecture but participate in the tackling of new problems, facilitating the reorganisation of thoughts and the search for the right questions. The set is the personal network of each member.
Action Learning Projects
The problems solved by each set are relevant to each member’s organisation. It is all about taking managerial responsibility for action in ones own organisation. The results will be useful for the organisation. If the interests of the organisation are taken care of, the interests of the student automatically follow.
Projects are meaningful if they involve the risk of failure. Both students and organisations must be willing to take risks. Fast learning is a product of making mistakes, and a certain tolerance of mistakes by the student’s organisation is required, furthermore, the student should be empowered to carry out the project independently.
Student & Organisation
Both student and the organisation bear the responsibility for carrying out the project thus the organisation must be willing to protect their participating manager from anything that could frustrate the outcome of the project. This frees the manager of fear of retribution should an error be made. Trial and error is very necessary to the success of a project.
Finally, the Action Learning MBA involves thinking about what you are doing, not just being busy doing it.
Reflection in action: In small groups one can learn to think about results, develop new ideas, take action, test ideas, rethink.
Learn to think about what one is doing and learn to learn.
DBA 
Programme (only available in Dutch):
Following the DBA you will find yourself utilising scientific research and Action Learning with a specific emphasis on the practical application of the conclusions and outcomes. This DBA is only available in the Dutch Language.
Following the DBA programme, managers are encouraged to become independent researchers. Business School Netherlands coaches you in your personal and professional development. Furthermore, we offer the best possible facilities for exchanging knowledge and for benefiting from Action Learning experiences.
The DBA programme offers students the combination of practical applications with a scientific approach to problems. You will be recommending far reaching improvements in the business and management environment, whilst at the same time you will become more skillful in thorough research. Participating in the DBA programme, you will start to view your actions more assertively and you will find yourself raising your personal and professional game to a higher level.
The interaction between the participants is extremely motivating. In each meeting, a number of participants will present their research subjects and the progress of their research. A critical discussion follows the presentations; the result being direct feedback and new insights that are mutually generated.
Profile and Enrolment
You have successfully completed an MBA or relevant Masters level programme and you intend to continue your studies in the field of business with an in-depth scientific emphasis.
Enrolment Procedure
Prior to formally starting your DBA it is important to ensure that your subject area will provide sufficient research possibilities for you, and the subject matter is significantly relevant. Therefore we require that an Orientation Phase is completed.
Orientation Phase
The orientation phase requires an Action Plan be written; this reviews of the current published literature, and considerations to the benfactors of the project.
The following topics will form the basis of the Action Plan:
- The Subject
- Background information regarding the choice of subject
- Your personal motivations for researching this subject
- The relevance to the professional environment
- Interviews with interested parties and benefactors of the thesis
- Review of current literature
- Potential sponsors
An in-depth discusion with a Programme Manager and DBA Methodologist will review the curriculum that should be followed during the formal study.
Language
This DBA is offered in the Dutch language
In Company Management Training:
Over the years we have become experts in management training and market leader of MBA programmes in the Netherlands. We understand what you need to achieve your organisational goals. Through our unique delivery of Action Learning training and educational programmes, we enable organisations to realise their ambitions through teamwork, knowledge share workshops and practical application of the latest business theories.
Skills Development Programme
The Skills Development Programme enables students to specifically focus on developing management skills, which will greatly enhance their development as managers and their ability to constructively co-operate with others.
Management Development Programme
The MDP is designed to help managers to start creating a learning organisation. All the MDP workshops are aimed at confronting the student with the fast-changing business environment and the implications of these changes for the organisation.
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