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Career Advancement

Transform your career, unlock new opportunities, and take the next steps towards higher career and personal fulfilment with the VU MBA in International Business.

Our programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to achieve meaningful career advancement. By completing the programme, you will demonstrate your commitment to continued learning and professional excellence, positioning yourself for success in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

During your MBA, you will receive unparalleled support from our team of experienced faculty, executive coaches, advisors, and mentors. Beyond the core curriculum, we offer various professional career services such as seminars, workshops, and guest speakers to help you deepen and broaden your professional skills (e.g., personal brand development, intercultural communication, negotiations, networking).

With a focus on research-based evidence, practical challenges, and constant feedback, we provide a safe environment for you to give and receive feedback within your cohort, motivating each other to improve and reach your full potential. At VU, we see feedback as a gift that unlocks your growth and development as a leader.

Your Leadership Development

Beyond the core curriculum, we offer various professional career services such as seminars, workshops, and guest speakers to help you deepen and broaden your professional skills (e.g., personal brand development, intercultural communication, negotiations, networking). Additionally, in our MBA programme, you will work one-on-one as well as in teams with professional career coaches.

Leadership and Career Development Track

Expand your skills as an effective, inclusive, and resilient leader through workshops with communication specialists and leadership experts. Explore topics such as inclusive leadership, personal branding, networking, and negotiations. Our goal is to help you grow into a confident leader of today and tomorrow. Join us to take advantage of these opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Executive Coaching

During your MBA programme, you won't be alone on your leadership journey. We offer individual coaching to guide you through the programme and help you develop your skills as a leader. Our experienced coaches will work with you to identify your strengths and areas for improvement and provide personalised support to help you reach your full potential.

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Please contact the MBA Admission Team for more information

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School of Business and Economics for Professionals
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1081 HV AMSTERDAM

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