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Develop specialist knowledge in contemporary business management and evaluate how businesses operate globally in an increasingly competitive environment with MSc Global Sustainable Business Management at the Northumbria University Amsterdam Campus.

Delivered in partnership by Northumbria University and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), this programme gives you the specialist knowledge and competence required to support future sustainable business practice on a global scale. You can expect teaching to be delivered through a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials over an 18-month, full-time period.

Designed in line with the 17 sustainable development goals set out by the United Nations, you will assess different business environments and develop a critical appreciation of management theory and business practice, aiming to achieve sustainability, act ethically and encourage responsible decision-making. You will also identify ways to analyse, develop and manage competitive advantage within the global value chain.

This programme is led by expert academics from both Northumbria University and AUAS and, as a master's student, you will develop your knowledge and research skills and be an active participant in the research-rich environment and agenda that is at the heart of both institutions. Additionally, this programme is covered by the prestigious AACSB accreditation awarded to Newcastle Business School, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development, and learner success.

Applications for this programme are to be submitted via the Dutch education application portal - Studielink - and applications are processed in a time frame of 2 - 6 weeks by AUAS.

Course Information

Level of Study
Postgraduate

Mode of Study
18 months Full-Time

Department
Newcastle Business School

Location
Netherlands

City
Amsterdam

Start
September 2023

Fee Information

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Programme Overview

What you can expect from the programme

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Entry Requirements 2023/24

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or a relevant Dutch undergraduate (WO or HBO bachelor), or substantial experience of working in a business organisation.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Advanced Entry

No advanced entry will be given based on prior experience alone.  Applicants may, however, apply to Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences through their formal admissions procedures.

Fees and Funding 2023/24 Entry

Full UK Fee: EUR 13,883

Full EU Fee: EUR 13,883

Full International Fee: EUR 13,883

Scholarships and Discounts

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ADDITIONAL COSTS

Students must provide their own laptops for study on this course. The minimum specifications are: Windows 10 Home 64-bit, Intel Pentium® Gold 4415U processor (2 cores) or Core i5 2 GHz processor, 8Gb RAM , 128 GB SSD. Discounts are available through Dutch resellers using AUAS login details at www.surfspot.nl where, as of October 2019, the price of laptops of this specification vary between 700 - 2,200 euros.

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Any Questions?

Our Applicant Services team will be happy to help.  They can be contacted on 0191 406 0901 or by using our Contact Form.


All information is accurate at the time of sharing.

Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.

Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.

 

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