Career

To accelerate your career, we support you in pursuing your career goals and expanding your network to become a more well-rounded professional, and grow your career vertically to higher management roles or horizontally to new roles. We offer you the opportunity to expand your business network, strengthen your leadership skills and get access to personal certified coaching.

What does this MBA bring to your career?

Internationally recognised MBA title

Earning your MBA at Amsterdam Business School means that you studied at one of the best business schools in the world. We belong to the 1% of business schools worldwide to be Triple Crown accredited. Additionally, we are part of the University of Amsterdam. One of the few Dutch universities ranked in the global top 100 of QS Rankings and the Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

The MBA programme is very well organised and provided a richly rewarding experience for me. I definitely recommend it for experienced professionals. Mike Ugwoke, Alumnus Read Mike's full review

Executive Career & Alumni Services

The next steps in your career can be immersive. That's why we offer a comprehensive package of services to help you succeed. With 1-on-1 career coaching, workshops and network events, you will be able to discover which career step fits your talents and ambitions. MBA candidates who use the services of our Executive Career & Alumni Team are fully prepared to enter the Dutch job market. From the class of 2022, approximately 75% of the alumni found a job before or within one month after graduation.

Personal coaching

Focus on your career goals, explore your purpose or enhance your job application. It's up to you! Book your personal coaching sessions when it fits your schedule and grow as a professional. You can consult 2 accredited coaches who are recognised by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Dutch Order of Professional Coaches (NOBCO) / Dutch Association of Career Professionals (Noloc). They provide the necessary guidance and resources to help you achieve your career goals.
Career development events

A wide range of workshops aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge (e.g. personal branding, networking, job interview preparation, negotiation, intercultural communication and business pitching). For these events we invite guest speakers who are experts in their field.
Network- and alumni events

We offer you access to a broad business and alumni network to facilitate valuable networking opportunities (e.g. Annual Business Networking Event, company visits, and alumni drinks). Examples of companies at past events: Accenture, Deloitte, Booking.com, Uber, ABN AMRO, ING and sustainable start-ups such as FUL Foods and Soilmates. A great way to meet new people and explore new business opportunities.

We view our alumni as great source of inspiration for our current students and therefore we regularly invite our alumni at the university to share about their career journeys and offer mentorship.

Finally, we are committed to sustaining our alumni community and offer a range of events such as networking drinks, roundtable talks, and lectures, to provide ongoing opportunities for our alumni to connect, learn, and grow together. Students are welcome to join as well (if it fits the schedule).

'An inspiring, at times difficult, and life-changing experience.'

Daria Alexeeva (Executive MBA, class of 2021): 'The MBA at the Amsterdam Business School was an inspiring, at times difficult, and life-changing experience. Not only have I gained tons of new knowledge and had the opportunity to apply them to real-life business cases, but what is most valuable – I made friends for life with my fellow students. And the MBA journey has transformed me as a person and made me realise my ambitions. It has given me an impulse and courage to seek a new career path.'

Career steps of our MBA professionals

CFO
Lead Principal Consultant
ESG Consultant
Business Intelligence Analyst
Senior Marketing Manager
Sales Manager

Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Financial Manager
Global Product Manager
Manager & Staff Advisor Research
Software Engineer
Managing Consultant Data Analytics

The 2 years of studying the part-time have definitely been demanding in terms of the effort and commitment required. I managed to strike a quite good balance among work, study and personal life by planning activities in advance as much as possible. Sara Rabizzi, Alumnus Read Sara's full review

What are the benefits for my employer?

Following an MBA does not only have benefits for you as a student, but also for your employer.

Check out the benefits for your employer

Is your company looking for executive talent?

We are always looking to expand our business network and create valuable collaborations. If you are interested in hiring talented professionals with an MBA degree, please contact: careers-abs@uva.nl.

Will you receive your MBA diploma in 2025?

Our MBA graduates received their diplomas during a festive graduation ceremony last November. Watch the video and find out how they experienced their graduation.