The 2018 FT European Business School Ranking has been published
The 2018 FT European Business School Ranking has been published
The 2018 Financial Times European Business School Ranking has been published. As expected, Nyenrode Business Universiteit has slipped in the overall ranking of European Business Schools, falling from 38th place in 2017 to 51st out of 95 institutions in 2018. The university believes the reason for this result is clear: it is a consequence of a one-time lack of responses from graduates in 2014, which factors into the ranking.
Scientific validation of audit methodology in accountancy needed
Scientific validation of audit methodology in accountancy needed
“The field of Auditing & Assurance is about people and trust”, says Prof. Dr. Joost van Buuren. However, according to Van Buuren, the field has not been innovative enough in recent years and is failing to adequately fulfill users’ wishes. Van Buuren therefore calls upon the sector to develop a new active approach: one in which innovation is aimed at meeting users’ needs and boosting their trust in the accountant through scientific validation of audit methodology. Van Buuren: “Accountants must start thinking differently and seize opportunities with an open mind in order to increase the relevance of the accounting position.”
BSc in Business Administration once again rated best International Business program
BSc in Business Administration once again rated best International Business program
In a repeat to last year’s achievement, the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration has once again been rated as the best program in the Netherlands in the category of International Business in the “Keuzegids Universiteiten 2019” (a selection guide for universities). The program far outperformed all other bachelor programs in the Economics & Business sector of the guide. With an overall score of 94 points out of 100, the BSc in Business Administration is the only program in the International Business category to earn the designation of “top program”, even tying for second place among all bachelor programs in the Netherlands.
An enterprising book by Europe, for Europe
An enterprising book by Europe, for Europe
Entrepreneurial finance is a fast-growing phenomenon in this day and age. New forms of financing are developing at a rapid pace with the changing European economy and the increasing number of startups and scale-ups. What is lagging behind in these developments is the literature. Until now, that is. The book “Entrepreneurial Finance: The Art and Science of Growing Ventures” is a new standard work, textbook and research book all in one, drawing enthusiastic responses from numerous students, lecturers and critics.
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Simulation program preps students for international career
Simulation program preps students for international career
On October 18, students from the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) at Nyenrode Business Universiteit celebrated the successful completion of their final – and favorite – course in the program: a competitive simulation that provides the ultimate link between theory and practice.
Russia, energy and team work #Lifeasanyenrodian
Russia, energy and team work #Lifeasanyenrodian
A group of nine MSc in Management students from Nyenrode Business Universiteit attended the International Gas Forum and the Youth Day in St. Petersburg, Russia. This was a special event for young talents who are interested in energy.
“If you’ve got a plan B, plan A will never work”
“If you’ve got a plan B, plan A will never work”
This young entrepreneur had to leave Syria due to the civil war. Now he has been living In the Netherlands for 4 our years. With the sponsorship from the university, he was able to pursue the Full-Time MBA program at Nyenrode Amsterdam. Now he is graduated and ready for his next adventure: to start-up his own company!
Stichting Nyenrode Fonds holds Thank the Donor Day 2018
Stichting Nyenrode Fonds holds Thank the Donor Day 2018
On Saturday 22 September 2018, Stichting Nyenrode Fonds (SNF) once again opened the doors of the Koetshuis to celebrate the seventh annual Thank the Donor Day. During this event, SNF shared its latest developments with donors and other interested parties.