INTERNATIONAL MBA

12 month full-time program

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Introduction
A New World, Our New MBA Since 1982, we have been providing MBA students with knowledge and
skills that are immediately applicable in their lives and careers. And just as the world of international
business has changed over the years, so has our program. We have built a New MBA that integrates
entrepreneurial thinking with business savvy. By focusing on personal development and leadership skills while
delivering a solid academic foundation, we enable students to better understand and flourish in this new
international business environment. Students will graduate with an excellent foundation for inspirational
and responsible leadership – both now and into the future. Let’s shape the future together.

Prof.dr. Willem Burggraaf – Dean, Business School


We’re in the right place
“Created by business for
business, Nyenrode is exactly
the type of university you’d
expect to find in a country
that had the world’s first
stock exchange, first central
bank, and first multinational.
Our campus is situated on a
13th-century castle estate
located just 20 minutes from
Amsterdam, one of Europe’s
key social, cultural, and
financial hubs.“
Prof. dr. Haico Ebbers
Co-Program Director &
Professor of
International Economics
The Student Experience
Our International MBA classes are made
up of highly motivated, ambitious team
players with strong entrepreneurial
intuition and drive. Bringing together
a world of experience from a wide variety
of academic, geographic and professional
backgrounds, you will be stimulated
and challenged by a cross-cultural, multi-
talented selection of dedicated individuals
with one common goal: to be the business
leaders of tomorrow.
The international aspects of your
experience start with your international
classmates and continue from there.
The international modules, case studies,
instructors, and specialization oppor-
tunities all contribute to the international
flavor of the Nyenrode MBA experience.
This international awareness is critical
for survival in the global economy.
Markets are global and so is the increasing
demand for internationally oriented
management talent.
Small class size
At Nyenrode, you are not just a number.
Keeping classes at an intimate size of
between 25 to 45 students means that
you’ll get a great deal of personal attention
from our faculty and staff, with informal
feedback easily arranged at short notice.
The small class size and on-campus living
arrangements also encourage a spirit of
camaraderie with your fellow students.
Limiting class sizes naturally ensures that
group projects, field trips, and extra-
curricular activities are more engaging
for everyone.
Company interaction
We believe that you can’t learn about
business without learning about companies,
and the best way to learn about companies
is to interact with them.
Throughout the course of the program, you
will be exposed to many different types of
companies across many different types
of industries, in the form of company visits,
guest lectures from executives, and specific
case studies designed to put your
knowledge to the test.
Campus life Class Profile
Living together in the on-campus student Average age: 29
village also makes it easier to develop those Average years of experience: 6
meaningful, lasting friendships that meld Percentage international students: 85
into professional partnerships long after Percentage of male/female students: 70/30
you leave Nyenrode. Percentage from business
academic background: 40
In addition to the campus facilities them-
selves, students enjoy the benefits of a
very active Student Association. Known Aggregated employment statistics
as the NCV (Nieuwe Compagnie van Verre), Percentage of students accepting
this association is a self-governing body their first offer:
responsible for all extracurricular Before graduation 35%
activities on campus. In this way, the Upon graduation 30%
students organize activities themselves. Within three months after graduation 30%
More than three months
There are currently over thirty-five after graduation 5%
active committees, ranging from various
sports and leisure activities to more
professionally minded activities such
as investing, debating, and networking.
In addition, students run their own
campus bars and small supermarket.
Our students think
for themselves
“Most Japanese students
go to US business schools,
but what others do doesn’t
interest me. I visited Nyenrode
and I was very impressed with
its beautiful campus and small
classes. And because most
students live on campus and
much of the work is done in
a group context, it has been
easier to gain international
experience and understand
cultural differences too.”
Hirokazu Nagai
(Japanese, MBA 2005)
CFO, Allied Architects, Inc.

We have
entrepreneurial spirit
“The spirit of enterprise
is reflected in everything we
do. All of our programs are
designed with entrepre-
neurship in mind, and our
students graduate as quick-
thinking, innovative, and
responsible entrepreneurially
minded professionals who are
prepared to successfully
develop and lead their own
commercial environments.”
Prof. dr. Roberto Flören
Professor of Entrepreneurship
The Academic Experience
Core program
The MBA curriculum
Whether or not you have a business-related
bachelor degree, the rigorous, intensive
International MBA program covers a wide
range of functional areas to equip you with
the necessary theory, and then asks you to
apply your knowledge to the reality of the
commercial world.
Whatever your background, our
curriculum has been designed to inform
and to inspire. We carefully design the
content of each module to ensure that the
specific knowledge derived from each
course can be successfully applied in
subsequent blocks and, over the course of
the program, comprehensively addresses
each key element in today’s international
marketplace.
The “warm-up”
As the program we’ve designed is quite
demanding, many of our students are
interested in sharpening their skills before
they begin. To support them in doing so, we
The Program “warm-up” (optional)
offer an optional one-week “warm up”
module prior to the program that includes
a math refresher with statistics. We believe
that the value of this optional program is
that it enables students to master the tools
early, so that during the program they can
focus more on applying than acquiring
knowledge.
The “wrap-up”
The International MBA program concludes
with a special project designed to put your
analytical, practical, and personal
competencies to the test. More than “just”
a project, this is the ultimate opportunity
for you to refine the skills you’ve learned
throughout the program. Regardless of the
form of “wrap-up” you will choose, you will
work on your project under the guidance
of a faculty supervisor.
Due to the changing nature of the business world and our
commitment to delivering a highly relevant program, please
note that changes to the curriculum and other program
elements may be made without prior notice.
core classes
 Core topics that are typically
Choose a focus covered within the program
include, but are not limited
In 1946, Nyenrode was founded based on Innovation and New Business to, the following:
a spirit of entrepreneurship. Over 60 years The Innovation and New Business course
later we continue to value our freedom to builds further understanding of the specific
Foundation topics
teach and inspire students in the spirit of needs of entrepreneurs and “intra”preneurs,
• Financial Accounting
our founders: a strong work ethic combined from opportunity identification through to
• Foundations of Finance
with integrity and entrepreneurial spirit are project execution.
• Managerial Economics
a solid base from which to contribute to and
• Corporate Finance
lead businesses that are both sustainable International Leadership
• Business Process
and profitable. The International Leadership course
Management
captures and builds upon the link between
• New Product Development
It is no coincidence that these same themes the creative and strategic elements inherent
• International Business
of Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and to successful leadership in internationally
• Marketing Strategy
Finance, and Marketing come up time oriented organizations.
• e-Business
and again when studying successful
international business cases. In response, Finance and Banking
we have woven these concepts throughout The Finance and Banking course strikes Integrated topics
the program, and students who take a a careful balance between the hard and • Human Resource
particular interest in one of the areas may soft worlds related to institutional and Management
opt to further explore the topic by international finance and banking. • Entrepreneurship
choosing to follow one of our extended • Business Ethics
focused courses: International Marketing • Microeconomics
of Competitiveness
The International Marketing course
• Management Accounting
provides further insight into marketing & Control
across different cultures, and strategies for
• Global Outsourcing
determining an appropriate marketing & Offshoring
mix for global customers. • Business Policy & Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
international study trips focused courses “wrap-up”

We believe in educating
great leaders
“The international business
world has recently experienced
a strong disruption that has
helped shape a new business
paradigm: one in which
responsible leadership and
personal integrity are as
highly valued as experience
and expertise. At Nyenrode,
we know that the right
knowledge and insight can
make you a good manager,
but we also believe that a
genuine focus on personal
development helps turn good
managers into great leaders.”
Dr. Désirée van Gorp
Co-Program Director &
Associate Professor of
International Business
Flexibility
Beyond Academics
Integrated personal
leadership program
We believe that by enhancing your personal
and leadership skills, we can contribute to
your success.
The degree of personal and leadership
development largely depends not only on
a person’s capabilities, but also on their
needs and goals. Through a series of classes,
lectures, and workshops, we will help you
identify your needs and define your goals,
thereby preparing you with the tools you
need to realize your development potential.
With this foundation, we will then lead you
through a leadership development program
starting with leading people and teams,
through to leading international
organizations and even broader networks.
By the end of the program, you will
understand how your own characteristics,
as well as those of individuals, groups, work
situations and the organization itself affect
the way you and other members (inter)act
and how this interaction affects the
organization's performance as a whole.
Topics covered throughout the program
include:
• Personal Development
• Leadership Development
• Teamship
• Career Development
• Organizational Dynamics
• Change Management
• Management Communication
• Negotiations
Coaches
During the program, of course you need
time to study – but you also need time to
look beyond the academics by exploring
how your new knowledge and skills can
enhance your career plans.
We know you can’t always do this alone,
and so each student will have three coaches
that will help them throughout the course
of the program in very different ways:
Academic Coach
Your Academic Coach will guide your
progress in the academic components
of the program.
As a member of our faculty, your coach can
provide insight as you prepare to apply the
fundamentals to real-life business situations.
Personal Coach
Your Personal Coach will help you explore
how you can integrate elements of personal
development into your own life.
As an alumnus/a, your coach understands
what you’re going through and can help
you frame what you’re looking for next.
Career Coach
Your Career Coach will provide you with
valuable advice and support throughout
your career planning process.
Your coach will guide you in putting your
personal development skills to practical
use, and helping to prepare you for the
next stage in your career.
Our students turn
inspiration into action
“At Nyenrode, I received
a truly global education.
The entrepreneurship class
ignited my desire to start
my own software business
and I’ve been able to leverage
the knowledge and skills
I picked up throughout the
program to run my company
at Aidmas.”
Dr. Ken Wong
(Chinese / Canadian,
MBA 1998)
President & CEO,
Aidmas Corporation

We take learning
to the next level
“In every MBA program,
students learn the basics in a
classroom setting. We go
beyond the basics. To be
successful internationally,
students need to understand
how international markets
shape and direct business
operations across borders,
and the best way to gain this
insight is to ask the companies
themselves. We provide our
students with the opportunity
to do just that.”
Prof. dr. Kalun Tsé
Professor of Corporate Finance
International
experience
We believe that an international experience
is critical when studying international
business, and so as a part of the program,
two very different types of study modules
will take place abroad – yet another way of
increasing your international flexibility.
Through a combination of faculty-supervised
coursework and fieldwork, you will have
the opportunity to experience for yourself
how different business can be between four
current but very different economic markets.
Because the content of the modules will be
influenced by what is happening in the
global business world, the details will be
announced on the website once they are
ready for publication.
Trust us: these will be the most valuable
business trips you’ve taken all year!
Gaining Knowledge
Two “knowledge” driven modules will take
place in two of the foremost Western
economies: the European Union and the
United States of America. The study focus
during these modules is on the intercept of
international business and leadership and
the drivers behind the worldwide standards
for sustainable organizations: topics
relevant to nearly every business function.
Gaining Experience
Two “experience” driven modules will take
place in two of the fastest-growing Eastern
economies: China and India. These modules
are designed to help students better
understand how business is done other
countries and cultures through a wide
variety of lectures, but also guest speakers,
company visits, workshops, and other
hands-on exercises.
Focused Adventures
Fridays are special days in the International
MBA program – not only because they signal
the advent of another weekend, but also
because most Fridays are reserved for those
extra international elements that add real
experience and relevance to many of the
concepts covered in class.
We call them FAN Fridays (Focused
Adventures at Nyenrode), and they will focus
on those elements that will optimize your
results in an international business context.
Our students gain
global perspective
A few of the elements that are built into the
Friday program include: “The MBA gave me critical
business tools, laid the
• Executive seminar series foundation for my growth
• In-company visits in corporate leadership,
• Career coaching and provided me with
• Networking events a global perspective that
• Cross-cultural experiences has been immeasurable in
• Presentation workshops my career.”
• Debating techniques
• Project management systems Khwezi Tiya
• Consultancy exposure (South African, MBA 1999)
Executive Manager of
Throughout the program there will also be Business Development,
ample opportunity for the class to choose Coega Development Corp.
additional elements that fit with the students’
own learning needs and objectives.
Alumni excellence
More than just past students, Nyenrode’s alumni are
Nyenrodeans for life and are considered to be valuable
members of the extended Nyenrode family. They are
widely respected for their proactive, globally minded
approaches to challenges in their daily lives – at work
and at home – and are living and working in over 50
countries around the world.
I was an entrepreneur long
before I decided to undertake an
MBA, so I was looking to acquire
a real depth of business
knowledge, not just a fancy
degree. Nyenrode’s MBA was
definitely the right program for
me given its strong
entrepreneurial focus as well as
its intensity, which built up my
business stamina and strategic
direction. As a result, I was able
to boost my career by stepping
into the global business arena.
Carlos Porres (Guatemalan, MBA
2008) - Online Marketing
Director, Quintiq Worldwide
My Nyenrode MBA has provided
me with the skills and knowledge
to take a dream of entrepreneur-
ship and turn it into reality.
The Nyenrode Business
Accelerator is an ideal place to
create a solid foundation to grow
my company. With direct access
to Nyenrode's vast resources of
professors, students, students,
library, fellow entrepreneurs
and training seminars, being
situated in the Nyenrode
Business Accelerator creates an
enormous competitive
advantage for my company.
David Woolfrey (Canadian, MBA
2008) - Owner David Woolfrey
Enterprise, CEO Johnny Wolfe
Twenty-five years of teaching
IMBA students at Nyenrode has
left me with a feeling of immense
pride. They are a joy in class,
stimulating their fellow students
and their teachers, and then fly
to all corners of the world after
graduation with a license to
operate. I have continued to
follow many alumni over the
years, as some became brilliant
academics, others entered the
corporate arena, and many have
emerged as entrepreneurs. I
even joined the boards of some
of their companies, and there
and elsewhere I have been
pleased to witness their overall
spirit of enterprise.
Fred Lachotzki, MBA - Professor of
Strategy

Joining the International MBA
program with a background that
was already highly international,
I was amazed by how much more
there was to learn. My international
classmates and the international
focus of the program provided me
with an opportunity to refine how
I see the world, and it is these
new perspectives that enable
me to succeed as an independent
consultant, helping global
companies realize their strategic
goals.
(Dutch, MBA 2007)
Gijs van den Broek
- Independent Strategic
Management Consultant
I had four objectives in choosing
my MBA: to sharpen my knowledge
of business and finance, to
understand how to work with and
manage multicultural and diverse
teams, to develop my network and
to broaden my career options.
While all these objectives were
fulfilled, I benefitted most from
Nyenrode’s entrepreneurial
spirit, which taught me how to
create and find opportunities for
myself rather than wait for them
to appear.
Amit Shiwani(Indian, MBA 2008) –
Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
M&A, The Netherlands
Sometimes it was about the soft
skills required to deal with
people, negotiations and leading
teams; sometimes it was about
the hard skills necessary for
analyzing and rationalizing
complex problems and assessing
their implications. In both cases,
I know that I would not be able
to do what I do in the way that I
do it, without the year I spent at
Nyenrode.
Mario Vesco (Italian, MBA 2006)
- Technical Consultant, Sergem
Engineering BV
I am confident that the year I spent
at Nyenrode will turn out to be one
of the most memorable years in
my life, not only because it
prepared me for the next stage in
my career, but also because of
the inspiring combination of an
intensive yet enjoyable
program, a beautiful campus and
neighborhood, interesting
international classmates, and
helpful faculty and program
management office.
Quynh Giang (Vietnamese, MBA 2009)
- Senior Consultant,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Vietnam
My MBA experience has helped
me to understand my
professional strengths and
capabilities. This awareness
enabled me to navigate the wide
variety of career opportunities I
faced after graduation and raised
my bargaining power in the
marketplace.
Hisma Pratanti (Indonesian, MBA
2007) - Product Marketing
Manager, Coca-Cola Indonesia
 Fees and Expenses
We want a return on The investment you make in the
your investment International MBA program at Nyenrode
is an investment in your future.
“At Nyenrode, we know that
when you commit to starting The returns on such an investment in terms
an MBA program, you are of broader career opportunities, greater
committing to your future. job satisfaction, and higher financial
We take your decision to rewards have been demonstrated by the
invest in yourself very success of our alumni time and again.
seriously and help prepare
you to realize a significant Tuition
return on your investment, International MBA program € 32,500
both personally and Early Application tuition fee € 29,500
professionally.” (before 1 May)*
Readers and case material ± € 1,250
Dr. Dennis Vink
Associate Professor of Other study-related expenses
Risk Management Estimated costs for books ± € 1,250
Visa for The Netherlands ± € 450
(if applicable)
Estimated cost for ± € 1,500
International study trips
Nyenrode has a generous funding
program consisting of partial and full
tuition waivers for International MBA
students.
Scholarships are awarded based on
academic merit. For up-to-date
information, please consult our
website at www.nyenrode.nl/imba.
Non-tuition costs
Nearly all of the International MBA students
opt to live on campus for the duration of the
program. Although costs can vary accor-
ding to your expectations and lifestyle,
recent graduates say that a good guide for
rent and living expenses is around € 1,000
per month for a single student.
Living expenses (all monthly) **
Large-sized room w/kitchenette € 545
Medium-sized room w/kitchenette € 518
Single-sized room w/no kitchenette € 368
Partner accommodation € 56
Estimated living expenses € 500
(excl. housing)
Estimated health insurance expenses € 50
* Complete application must be received
before 1 May to be eligible
** On-campus housing prices are subject
to a yearly increase on July 1st
How do I apply?
Nyenrode takes the application process seriously, as we expect a lot from our MBA We are here to help
students. We’re going to be looking for evidence of creative thinking, self-discipline,
and emotional intelligence. “Nyenrode’s admissions
process is all about assessing
how well you and the program
You need to show us that you set high Our downloadable application form is fit each other. After all, our
standards for yourself, think before you available on our website. Should you aim is to help you achieve
act, and work well with those around you. prefer to complete your application in your goals.”
We also want to make sure that the Nyenrode hard-copy, please send us an email at
International MBA program is right for mba@nyenrode.nl and we will be happy Victoria Bressers
you, so before you can apply for the to send you a paper application package. Head of Admissions
International MBA, you need to have:

• A minimum of three (3) years of work

experience
• A university degree or equivalent
with an excellent academic record
• Fluency in both written and spoken
English (taken the TOEFL or IELTS)
• A satisfactory score on the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT)
• Completed an application package,
including written essays and letters of
recommendation
• A selection interview, which takes place
after your application package has been
positively reviewed by our Admissions
Committee
 10076. B&T Ontwerp en advies
I believe in Global Leaders
I often say leaders understand and value
globalization. Leaders inspire others to act in
the best interests of shared high-level global
strategies and goals while at the same time
effectively decentralizing decision-making, innovation
processes, and teams. This type of leadership is key to the
long-term success of organizations, and I recognize and
celebrate that Nyenrode focuses on developing the relevant
skills in its International MBA program.

Wim ElfrinkChief Globalization Officer,

Executive Vice President Cisco Services

Nyenrode Business University has created an Program dates

environment in which students and faculty Warm-up (optional): 13 to 17 September 2010
are all dedicated to bridging the gap between Academic program: 20 September 2010 – September 2011
academic rigor and daily business practice.
The roots of Nyenrode as a recognized Admissions deadlines
1 May 2010 – Early Bird Deadline
university date back to 1946, when captains
1 July 2010 (for students requiring a visa)
of industry from leading corporations as KLM,
1 August 2010 (for students not requiring a visa)
Shell, Unilever, Philips and Akzo took the
initiative of starting an educational institute Please check the website for the deadlines that would apply to you.
for young, talented, internationally oriented
students looking to become entrepreneurial Admissions requirements
leaders. The for business, by business ethos • At least 3 years working experience
guarantees that every element of Nyenrode’s • Bachelor or Master degree
research, teaching, and entrepreneurial • TOEFL or IELTS
activities takes into account, and builds upon, • GMAT
• Application package
the foundation of valuable insights inherited
through our shared history. That’s evolution,
Nyenrode Business University
and that’s what has driven business through
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