Business School Netherlands (BSN)

School

Business School Netherlands is a Dutch University of Applied Sciences that offers MBAs, executive training programmes and short management courses. BSN has a special focus on Action Learning as a management approach and training philosophy. Our MBAs are designed for practical application in the workplace and deliver measurable results through the application of Action Learning strategies. All programmes are offered in English to international students.

Location

Business School Netherlands main campus is at the center of Betuwe in the picturesque town of Buren in the Netherlands. It is within close reach of several major cities in the Netherlands, about an hour's drive from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. Serving as a beautiful and tranquil place to study, students can fully immerse themselves in their study programs and build strong connections with those around them.

BSN also has international centers in the Czech Republic, Beijing, Shanghai, Algeria, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, and Suriname.

Accreditations

Business School Netherlands is recognized by the Dutch Ministry of Education. Their MBA programs are fully accredited by NAVO (Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders), as well as ATHEA (Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation), an independent institution based in Austria, and ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), an organization that specializes in the accreditation of business programs globally. 

BSN also carries the NRTO (Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding) mark of quality.

Programs

Business School Netherlands offers several MBA programs both virtually and on campus. The Executive Action Learning MBA is a Dutch-taught program for individuals with a master's degree and a minimum of three years of work experience. The Action Learning MBA (also offered in Dutch) is a broad-based MBA program that gives graduates a solid foundation to further their managerial careers. Entry requirements are a master's degree and a minimum of two years of work experience. Both programs are part-time (two days a month), on-campus in Buren, and take 2.5 years to complete.

Additionally, BSN offers two virtual MBA programs taught in English – the International Action Learning MBA and the Online Action Learning MBA. Both MBAs are 24-month, part-time programs. These virtual programs are designed for working professionals who want the flexibility to study from anywhere in the world. 

Scholarships

Business School Netherlands provides two scholarships for international students from developing countries who are interested in pursuing the International Action Learning MBA. The Business School Netherlands Partial Scholarship is for applicants from Africa or the Caribbean. The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) Scholarship is for applicants from select countries and covers 100% of the tuition fee and associated costs of the International Action Learning MBA.

Fun fact

Business School Netherlands allows students to add one of their masterclasses to their MBA program. Masterclasses are in-depth specializations, allowing students to dive deep into a topic of their interest. The completion of the masterclass gives students a chance to add extra credits (2.5 ECTS) to their diploma.

Examples of masterclasses at BSN include the Masterclass in Food Security, which investigates the global food system and its challenges, and the Masterclass in Water Management, an in-depth focus on the latest trends and issues facing the management of water resources.