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International Management at Utrecht University
Today, the majority of firms operate internationally. Some firms only do some regional exporting, others have extensive sales operations in foreign markets and source their inputs from all over the world. Managing complex international operations well is a core competitive advantage for organisations today. Not only in terms of sales and profits, but also in doing it sustainable and ethical with sensitivity and respect for cultural differences.
Highly international management programme
Interested in driving successful operations in an international context? The Master’s programme in International Management at Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is a highly international, multidisciplinary management programme that pays attention not just to business issues, but to corporate social responsibility, ethics and human behaviour as well. Founded firmly in economics and international financial management, this specialised MSc is designed for a new generation of managers who understand that the real ‘story behind the numbers’ includes well being for all stakeholders.
"The optimal preparation for managerial decision making in a global context.”
Dr. Hein Roelfsema, Associate Professor
Strong emphasis on global innovation
The MSc in International Management puts the management of international organisations in the spotlight, covering various key elements of global decision-making. Core to this Master is the management of international operations including entry strategies in foreign markets, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and cross-cultural leadership. Further, senior executives’ main role is to create new opportunities and maximise the impact of firms in society, so there is a strong emphasis in this Master’s programme on global innovation strategies, entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility.
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International Management at Utrecht University: Content
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Each semester is divided into two periods. The academic year consists of eight courses worth 5 EC each, two courses worth 2.5 EC and a Master's thesis worth 15 EC.
Educational methods
- Lectures
- Guest lectures with professionals from the field
- Interactive tutorials: Tutorials take many forms. Some are used for general discussion of important concepts and topics, some to solve quantitative problems using analysis and mathematics, some to present and discuss case studies or review literature.
- Preparing (group) assignments and presentations: Assignments range from performing an empirical analysis to investigate the validity of an interesting hypothesis using empirical methods, doing a case study on a company’s strategy with respect to M&A or risk management, or writing a country risk report. In many cases, you will present your findings and discuss them with your fellow students and professors.
- Writing academic essays and Master’s thesis
- Field trips to organisations and institutes
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International Management at Utrecht University: Possible Careers
The Master in International Management prepares you to work in a global corporate environment in which you will use your new knowledge and skills dealing with issues such as global marketing and finance, supply chain management, cross cultural management, and foreign market entry strategies. The multidisciplinary approach of this and all U.S.E. Master’s programmes, along with a high level of internationalisation, offers you advantages in your international management career. As a graduate of this programme you will find that you are well prepared for a range of different careers. Graduates from the programme have gone to work in a number of different institutions and sectors.
Leadership positions in multinational firms
As a leader leader in a multinational company you need a clear overview of how strategy, corporate finance, financial management and economics impact the management of an international organisation, and a good understanding of how the external environment affects the firm’s opportunities. Your broad multidisciplinary training in the economics of management is the perfect preparation for this type of position. Moreover, your academic level and research skills will enable you to quickly analyse any problem you face. Your training in teamwork and communication skills will strongly improve your effectiveness in a firm. Below you will find a number of career possibilities after graduation.
Managerial positions in international operations
If you’re interested in running international operations, including subsidiary management, you will be well-prepared by the Master’s in International Management. In addition to understanding the overarching functions of international operations, from financial management to strategy to M&A and supply chain management, you will bring personal and analytical skills to operations management.
International Business Consultant/Developer
As a consultant in the private sector you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that prepares mergers or acquisitions, advises firms on redesigning their corporate strategy, or draws up proposals for an internal reorganisation. All of these activities require strong analytical skills and the ability to see and analyse the overall picture. Your integrated training in economics and business, in combination with your analytical and quantitative skills makes you well-suited for this type of position.
International Business Developer for Entrepreneurial Firms
The MSc in International M anagement prepares you to act as an effective business developer in an international context. It is up to you to recognise opportunities, analyse risks and manage all the aspects – financial, strategic and organisational – that enable international entrepreneurial ventures to reach their goals and create new value. Your strong analytical and strategic skills, academic level of thought and focus on real-world issues strengthen your business development position.
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International Management at Utrecht University: Entry requirements
- A BSc in Economics or Economics and Business Economics preferably with some degree of specialisation in International Management. The International Office assesses all international credentials according to the credential evaluation criteria of the Nuffic (the Netherlands Organisation for international cooperation in Higher Education), and advises the Admissions Committee on this subject; and
- A good command of English. Check the specific English proficiency requirements below.
- If you have another university Bachelor’s degree you must have knowledge in the following fields:
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Econometrics
- Mathematics
- Principles of Corporate Finance
- Principles of Macroeconomics
The final decision on all applications will be made by the programme Admissions Committee. Applications will be evaluated based on the candidate’s knowledge, insights and skills (as assessed by experts inside and outside of Utrecht University), their motivation and ambition, and their command of English. Candidates should also be able to produce their original degree certificates, if requested.
English proficiency requirements
In order to successfully participate in this programme, you must be proficient in English. The following requirements apply */**:
- IELTS, Academic Module. Minimum score: 7.0 overall band, at least 6.0 for all components.
- TOEFL, iBT. Minimum score: 96, at least 23 for writing and 20 for the other sections. Institutional scores are not accepted (the TOEFL institution code for Utrecht University is 9062).
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, at least a B grade.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, at least a C grade.
Deadline: 1st of June
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Why in Utrecht? - The real world perspective
The statement ‘the real-world perspective’ summarises succinctly U.S.E.’s mission. It indicates a strong awareness of the complex socio-economic reality: human behaviour is not always ‘rational’ and markets are not always in equilibrium. Institutions are important in understanding economic dynamics and so are the dimensions of time and space. The real world perspective leads to a multidisciplinary-economics approach, a research profile that favours crossing borders between academic disciplines, but also – within the economics discipline – between economics and business. U.S.E. aims to contribute to a society where people thrive, by taking a broad view on welfare and all factors involved. Well-being, cooperation, innovation and curiosity are the core values in the academic profile of U.S.E.
In the MSc programme International Management in Utrecht you will:
Integrate theoretical economics with insights from professional practice
The programme adopts an integrated approach to the teaching of international economics and management. Important corporate issues like merger and acquisition strategies, entrepreneurship, location choice, and financial management are addressed within the context of broader international issues such as globalisation, economic integration, and the rise of emerging markets. You will acquire new knowledge by working with a combination of theory and case studies, as well as working with real-world data obtained from companies. You will also build links to professional organisations and refine your research and analytical skills.
Have a strong base of managerial economics and research skills
This programme gives you a firm academic base in applied research that is relevant for decision-making in international firms. In the MSc in International Management programme you gain a variety of research skills such as metrics, business statistics and qualitative research methods like survey design and case studies.
Gain from active involvement of experienced practitioners in the programme
In many courses, experienced practitioners from the economics professions will present guest lectures, giving additional real-world perspectives on the interplay between practice and theory. These guest lectures, as well as visits to organisations and financial institutions operating internationally, will help you connect to a network of professionals interested in your career opportunities.
Be part of a small, international community
The high staff-to-student ratio in tutorials encourages close interaction between you, your peers, and your professors and lecturers. The mix of students and lecturers from the Netherlands and abroad gives the programme a unique international environment. Guest lectures from experts in the field, company visits and the possibility to combine your thesis with an internship all provide you with interesting and challenging opportunities to prepare for your future international career.
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Extracurricular opportunities
U.S.E. Academy
As a U.S.E. Master’s student you have the opportunity to attend lectures of fascinating and inspiring people, like CEO’s from large companies, scholars on issues of general interest or politicians on the economic challenges Europe faces today. In the past the U.S.E. Academy has featured guest lectures by, amongst others: Henk Jan Beltman, CCO Tony’s Chocolonely; Herman Wijffels, Chairman Utrecht Sustainable Finance Lab; and Panicos Demetriades, former Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus.
Young Innovators
Are you curious, entrepreneurial, intellectually versatile, socially responsible? Do you want to get more out of your Master's programme, and learn to work across disciplinary boundaries to both research and actively (co-)create innovative initiatives that will make the world a little bit better? Then the Young Innovators honours programme (15 EC) might be of interest to you!
The programme will focus on exploring and designing innovations in three areas:
- Sustainable innovations in health
- Sustainable innovations in the economy
- Sustainable innovations in urban living
Utrecht University Business Course
Are you inspired and energised by solving complex problems? Do you want to develop your business skills and to experience what it is like to be an entrepreneur? Then the extracurricular Utrecht University Business Course (UUBC) is the honours programme for you! The course is aimed at Master’s students from all disciplines studying at Utrecht University.
The Utrecht University Business Course is a 12-week Master’s honours programme where 30 of Utrecht University’s best students will learn and improve their business skills. During the programme you will participate in workshops, work on projects within a multidisciplinary team of students and network with professors, experts, consultants and entrepreneurs.
The programme
The UUBC kicks off in February with an introductory weekend. You will receive professional training and form a team with which you will be working on assignments and projects throughout the course. The programme consists of 3 main elements:
- Pressure Cooker: valorise a business concept during a 2-week challenge.
- Business Analysis & Consultancy: acquire business analytical skills and build a solution for a current problem of an existing company.
- Entrepreneurship: step into the shoes of an entrepreneur by developing your own idea while being supported and coached by professionals.
Each segment of the programme ends with a team or individual presentation in front of a jury, with a grand finale held in the Academic Building at the end of the programme.
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Institution
Location: Utrecht Heidelberglaan 8
3508 TC Utrecht
Niederlande
Utrecht
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| E | study@uu.nl |
Facts about the Masters programme
Location
Utrecht
Field of study
Business & Economics
Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Start
winter semester
Application deadline
Type of study
Full-time
Duration of study: 1 year
Tuition fees EU: 2060 EUR / year
Tuition fees Non EU: 15575 EUR / year
Facts about the Masters programme
Location
Utrecht
Field of study
Business & Economics
Degree
Master of Science
Language
English
Start
winter semester
Application deadline
Type of study
Full-time
Duration of study: 1 year
Tuition fees EU: 2060 EUR / year
Tuition fees Non EU: 15575 EUR / year