Master of Business Engineering at the University of Antwerp

As a Master of Digital Business Engineering, you become a business, economics and information technology expert, all in one. The programme’s double focus will help you understand the role information technology plays in business operations in order to achieve a synergy between the two. The large number of electives allows you to tailor the programme to your own interests. As an international student at the University of Antwerp, you will be part of an inclusive and forward-thinking university that scores well in several academic rankings. Experience student life in an innovative business city and shape your future at the University of Antwerp!

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Master of Business Engineering: Study Content

The Faculty of Business and Economics is known for its one-on-one approach, treating each student as an individual. Our professors and academic staff are very accessible and will help you with any questions you may have. They do everything they can to make you feel right at home in our international classroom. 

Throughout the programme, you will find yourself in close interaction with academics, seasoned industry experts and alumni from a wide variety of disciplines. Theoretical knowledge combined with research and real-life cases from the corporate world will enrich your understanding of today’s digital world, ultimately helping you become a critical-thinking, global-minded citizen.

The programme consists of four modules. The hybrid character of these modules enables you to combine business economics and information technology. You can explore specific areas of your interest in greater depth by choosing from a wide range of electives.

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Master of Business Engineering: Career

If you choose to study Master of Digital Business Engineering at the University of Antwerp, you will be fully prepared to take your first steps towards the job market. During your studies, you are in frequent contact with the business world through guest lectures, corporate visits, a career development track and job fairs. Students and alumni get unlimited access to the Career Center, our go-to platform for vacancies, internships and career-related events from hundreds of national and international companies.

Our graduates have a unique combination of skills and take up key roles in shaping digital innovation and managing business transformation. Their profiles are highly sought after in the job market and in most cases, our final-year students have already signed a contract before they even graduated. Over the past ten years, 98,5% of our students from the Dutch equivalent programme found a job within six months after graduation.

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Master of Business Engineering: Management Information Systems: Admission requirements

Applicants can be admitted directly or through a preparatory programme. You can be admitted directly if you have:

• an academic Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in business economics with a substantial quantitative, technological and IT component or
• an academic Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a strong quantitative and technological focus and with sufficient knowledge of business economics and management science.

You will need to provide evidence of your acquired competences in:

• economics (12 ECTS credits),
• business management (21 ECTS credits),
• research methodology and mathematics (12 ECTS credits) and
• information systems and science (18 ECTS credits).

Language proficiency

Since the programme is taught in English, candidates with a prior degree issued outside Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

Additional requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Also, a GMAT or GRE test result is required.

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Digital Business Engineering - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Antwerp

		Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
		Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme)
		Biology
		Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
		Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
		Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering
		Business Economics
		Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
		Chemistry
		Computer Science
		Development Evaluation and Management (Advanced Master)
		Digital Business Engineering
		Digital Text Analysis
		Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
		Energy and Climate (Postgraduate programme)
		Epidemiology (MEPI)
		Globalisation and Development (Advanced Master)
		Governance and Development (Advanced Master)
		Laws (LL.M)
		Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Linguistics and Literary Studies
		Physics
		Political Science
		Postgraduate of Epidemiology
		Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
		Water Sustainability: Integrating Technology- and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) (Advanced Master)
		Biology: Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration

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Why choose UAntwerp

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more than in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.

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Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.

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