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Nyenrode Impact MBA

Shape your career

An MBA for every leader who wants to make an impact – within their role, their organisation and society. The Impact MBA helps you strengthen your career in a world shaped by digital innovation and sustainable thinking. We prepare you for your leadership role in a sustainable and digital future, with flexible study options and a global network. Do you have more than five years of senior management experience? Our Modular MBA offers a fully-fledged MBA programme where you bring your own business cases and choose to deepen or broaden your knowledge in topics relevant to your field of work.

Which MBA program is right for you?

Impact MBA

For professionals at the start of their leadership career.

Nyenrode Impact MBA

Modular Executive MBA

For professionals with 5+ years of senior management experience.

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Why an MBA at Nyenrode?

Develop yourself as a leader
An MBA at Nyenrode helps you approach complex challenges from a broader strategic perspective. You will not only deepen your business knowledge, but also strengthen your leadership skills and personal leadership.

Learn from academia and practice
You will be taught by professors and experienced business professionals. The combination of academic insights and practical experience enables you to apply new knowledge directly in your work.

Increase your impact
Learn how to successfully lead organizations through change and create value for customers, employees, and society. Responsible leadership is at the core of the Nyenrode approach: achieving business success while making a positive contribution to the world around you.

Become part of a valuable network
During your MBA, you will build relationships with ambitious professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries. You will also gain access to a valuable alumni network focused on diversity, collaboration, inspiration, knowledge sharing, and career opportunities. Your network will contribute to the impact you make during and after your MBA journey.

Choose quality
With the prestigious AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations, Nyenrode Business University belongs to the top 1% of business schools worldwide. Click here for more information.

Meet the CEO: Learning from Entrepreneurs During the Full-time MBA

Simla Öral, a Full-time MBA student from Turkey at Nyenrode Business University in Amsterdam, takes viewers through a day in her life—from attending a Meet the CEO session to living on Nyenrode’s modern new campus.

Key takeaways

  • The Meet the CEO course, led by Professor Dr. Desiree von Korp, gives students direct access to successful entrepreneurs, including the founder of the Wildlife Forensic Academy.
  • Small class sizes and Nyenrode’s strong alumni and corporate network were the main reasons Simla chose the programme.
  • Students live together on the new campus, featuring modern apartments, shared community spaces, and 24/7 support. Simla believes the combination of Amsterdam’s vibrant city life and the peaceful campus environment creates the ideal setting for both personal and professional growth.
  • The international diversity of the cohort helps students develop and refine their leadership skills while preparing for future management careers.

 

Modular Executive MBA: flexibility for senior professionals

How do you combine an MBA with a demanding career? In this video, you will discover how the Modular Executive MBA is structured, how you can create your own learning path, and how much time the program requires. You will also learn more about the different tracks and who the program is designed for.

 

Why choose the Modular Executive MBA?

  • Design your MBA around your career and schedule. Start with a single module or enroll in the full MBA program from the outset and work towards your MBA degree at your own pace.
  • Choose from three tracks: Business & IT, Business & Sustainable Transitions, or Public & Private. Each track addresses the strategic challenges relevant to your professional field.
  • To earn the full MBA degree, you will complete six core modules, two elective modules, an international study trip, and a final thesis.
  • You determine your own pace to a large extent. An individual module takes approximately six months to complete and requires 6 to 10 hours of study per week. The full MBA typically takes 4.5 years to complete.
  • Learn alongside experienced professionals and leaders, work on challenges from your own organization, and translate academic insights directly into business practice.

MBA student testimonials

"I have had many valuable lessons at Nyenrode. Daring to make yourself vulnerable and taking the risk to fail is one of them."

Stephen Garcia Alumnus MBA
Stephen Garcia

''I have had many valuable lessons and experiences at Nyenrode. If I have to choose something it is that you dare to make yourself vulnerable and that this is about having the courage to show yourself, to try things and to take the risk of failing. In the module Leadership and Cooperation I learned a lot about this and about myself and I also got tools to work with it".

Frequently asked questions about our MBA programs

Why should I pursue an MBA?

Pursuing an MBA can enhance your career opportunities, expand your professional network, and equip you with leadership, strategic thinking, and critical analysis skills that are valuable across industries.

How long is the MBA program at Nyenrode?

The duration of the MBA program at Nyenrode generally varies depending on the format:

  • Full-time 1 year
  • Part-time 2 years
  • Modular, flexible, the MBA must be completed within 7 years.

What are the admission requirements for Nyenrode's MBA program?

To follow an MBA program, you need a Bachelor's degree (higher professional education or university) and at least three years of relevant work experience. Depending on your work experience, background and ambition, we can help you find the most suitable program.

What makes Nyenrode's MBA program unique?

Nyenrode combines academic theory with practical applicability, so that you and your employer benefit directly from the knowledge and skills you have acquired.
Our programs are flexible and easy to fit into your work-life balance. In addition, you personalize the program so that it seamlessly matches your needs. And you build a network that you can benefit from for the rest of your life,

What can I learn during my MBA at Nyenrode?

During the MBA, you will gain the business knowledge and skills that will help you reach the next step in your career. You will become a better discussion partner in your organization and know how to make more impact with your personal leadership.

Can I pursue an MBA at Nyenrode while working full-time?

Yes, absolutely! There are two options at Nyenrode to follow a part-time MBA, so you can schedule this next to your work.

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