Master of Science (MSc) in Management 
The MSc in Management provides a broad overview of management domains. The programme is designed for people without a related background in business economics or management, but who wish to broaden their academic knowledge on the subject.
This master offers theoretical knowledge and scientific insights, but is geared towards practical skills and applications. Classes are given by a group of professors from both academia and the professional world in order to ensure the link between theory and practice.
Course outline & Programme
Programma of 60 ECTS
One-year programme
Campus: Etterbeek
The language of instruction is English
The programme can be spread
Evening programme only
This English-language programme meets the needs of young graduates and professionals without a previous degree in business economics to increase their managerial insights.
Knowhow of management
The programme offers participants the skills and knowhow needed for management positions in a broad array of sectors. Specifically, the programme prepares you for management positions in international companies that use English as a working language.
We offer a broad-based view of the field of business and economics. The courses are selected with an international and varied audience in mind.
The programme consists of the following courses:
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Software for Management
- Management and Strategy
- Human Resources Management
- Strategic Marketing
- Operations Management and Logistics
- Multinational Corporate Investment
- Master Thesis Management
Strengths of the programme
Extend your knowledge of management, economics and business
This master aims to extend your basic knowledge of management and by direct consequence of economics and business. The MSc in Management is considered a valuable degree which is easily combined with all other fields of study.
Evening programme
As the MSc in Management is only taught during the evenings, the programme is easily accessible for working people. However, to combine a job with a fulltime study programme is quite demanding. Therefore, we recommend to spread the programme in time. If you have questions about this possibility please contact the academic career consultant Ms. Joyce Huvaere.
Admission requirements
- University degree, equivalent of a Flemish bachelor degree, consisting of a programme taking at least three years of study in an academic curriculum (180 ECTS).
- Please note that holders of a degree equivalent to a bachelor or a master in Business, Management or in Business Economics related fields are not admissible to the MSc in Management.
- The preparatory program is compulsory for all academic bachelor degrees except for:
- the BSc in de Ingenieurswetenschappen (Applied Sciences and Engineering) from a Belgian University or an equivalent degree
- Academic Pre-master "Strategic Business Management and Marketing", granted by the NHTV (Nationale Hogeschool voor Toerisme en Verkeer) Internationaal Hoger Onderwijs Breda.
- All necessary information regarding the admission requirements, deadlines and application forms can be found on the web page 'How to enroll as a student'.
Language requirements
In order to be admitted, you need to be proficient in English. The language requirements can be found on the website.
Other important information
- The preparatory programme can be combined with some or all of the courses of the master programme.
- Within the preparatory programme exemptions can be requested based on courses from accredited academic institutions.
- We strongly advise students to have a sufficient background in quantitative methods (e.g. GMAT-score above 550).
For you?
You:
- are a motivated person with a non-managerial background but possessing strong analytical skills
- would like to build a career in private companies or governmental or non-profit organizations
- have an open mind for management issues
- are interested in cross-cultural interactions in Brussels, the heart of Europe
- are looking for an additional degree which can lead to a career switch, a promotion, a higher salaryTop
Career opportunities
The MSc in Management reaches all the academic skills necessary to work in the management of an organisation.- It opens career perspectives in areas such as marketing, finance, and logistics in the private sector, governmental institutions and non-profit organisations.
- Taking the different academic and professional backgrounds of the student population into account, the MSc in Management opens career opportunities in various sectors.
- The final combination of skills, and therefore job opportunities, depends from person to person.
- With this master degree, you are also prepared to start your own business and become an entrepreneur.
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Application Procedure
Application is compulsory for all candidates without a Flemish bachelor/master degree. It is important that you start the application procedure in time as the application requires paperwork from you that might take a while to collect.
- Application deadline for non EEA students = March 1st
- Application deadline for EEA students = June 1st
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Student services
Students at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are not just mere numbers. A lot of attention goes to making sure that you can study in the best possible situation. There are numerous staff members ready to assist you and give advice on all topics related to student life: practical information, medical assistance and finance, study planning, sports and culture, health, transport, housing and food, etc.
For all kinds of help, advice and support visit the site of ‘Student Facilities’.
More information?
- Contact the coordinator:mastermanagement@vub.ac.be, tel: +32 (0)2 629 26 95.
- An overview of all Master and Postgraduate programmes taught in English at the VUB can be found in the brochure Student (on top) of the world.