* Visa/residence permit, Books
The Admissions Office will evaluate your eligibility on the basis of 4 criteria:
Secondary school diploma
Mathematics proficiency
UvA Matching
During this Bachelor’s, you must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, participate in classroom discussions and complete written assignments in English. Therefore, you have to verify your English proficiency (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): level C1) in your application.
Proof of sufficient English language proficiency
The requirement for sufficient English language proficiency can be met in one of the following ways:
By completing English-taught secondary education in Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America;
By obtaining an International Baccalaureate diploma in English;
By obtaining a European Baccalaureate diploma, with the subject English as first or second language (minimum final score result: 6);
By obtaining a French Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général with the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB), section britannique/américaine;
By submitting a valid English language proficiency test certificate. Please see below for the approved tests and minimum scores.
If your diploma is not mentioned above, please consult the diploma calculator to see if your prior education exempts you from taking the English language proficiency test.
Approved tests and minimum scores:
TOEFL IBT: a minimum of 92 points overall and a minimum of 22 points for each sub-score (TOEFL institution code: 9011). The TOEFL Home Edition is allowed for the September 2022 intake.
IELTS (Academic test): a minimum of 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 for each sub-score. The IELTS indicator test is not allowed.
Cambridge Assessment English
Certificate in Advanced English: 180 points overall and in each skill or
Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180 points overall and in each skill.
Test scores must also conform to the following guidelines:
Make sure you schedule your English proficiency test before the application deadline.
Test scores received after the application deadline are accepted, as long as your English proficiency test was taken before the application deadline.
Your English proficiency test score cannot be more than 2 years old before the start date of your programme. For example, if you are applying for the September 2022 intake we do not accept English proficiency tests taken before September 2020.
Be sure to plan your test on time; test dates fill quickly and it can take several weeks for you to receive your results. Applications without a sufficient score or with a test date after the application deadline, will not be accepted.
Interested in studying and working in an international environment? Then the Business Administration programme at the Amsterdam Business School of the University of Amsterdam might be for you.
Choosing a programme is not a decision that you want to take lightly. While it is important to choose a programme that appeals to you, of course, this fact alone does not guarantee success. If the following profile sounds familiar to you, Business Administration may be the right choice:
You are fascinated by the world of business practice.
You want to know what role businesses play in the economy and how they influence one another.
You have an interest in human behaviour.
You are good at and enjoy mathematics.
You are able to work both independently and in a team.
You can communicate effectively in English.
You are able to formulate your opinions well, and you have an inquisitive and critical attitude.
You are eager to learn and enjoy exploring new areas of knowledge.
More information click :here
Year 1: develop a steady basis
The first course that you take is called Principles of Economics and Business. You learn about fundamental themes and theories in economics, business economics and business administration.
Lectures in the Amsterdam Royal Theatre
The lectures for Principles of Business you follow at an extraordinary location: famous and historic Royal Theatre Carré at the Amstel river.
4 business perspectives
Business administration is a multidisciplinary science that draws on different disciplines for solving business problems. We’ve divided the various disciplines into 4 pillars:
organisation
people
economics
methods
The courses in this year are placed under these 4 themes.
Year 2: deepen your basis and work on a business case
In the second year, you dive deeper into specific business functions during the following courses.
International Management: learn about doing business (and collaborating) with people from different cultures – an absolute must in the international business community; Information and Data management: learn about the digital revolution and its impact on companies.
Real-life business case
To finish off the this year, you work on your first real business case. In this assignment, you provide advice to the management of an existing company such as Vodafone, Shell or Philips.
Year 3: internship, study abroad or minor
You have the freedom to structure this last year according to your own interests:
Choose one of these options:
- Do an internship: work at a company where you can put the experience and skills that you have gained into practice.
- Study abroad: spend a semester studying at a different university to give you an exciting international experience.
- Take a minor: expand your knowledge and stand out from the crowd with a mini study programme in a completely different field such as Philosophy, Law or Italian Studies.
Choose a specialisation that suits you: Accountancy and Control, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity, Finance or Management in the Digital Age.
The Bachelor in Business Administration is a great step towards a Master's programme or a 1st job. After you finish your studies you may find work at:
multinationals
banks, pension funds and insurers
non-profit organisations
consultancy firms
start-ups (or as an entrepreneur launching your own company)
Insurance: €420 per year
