In this minor you focus on how companies can get competitive benefits from designing effective organisations based on thorough knowledge about motivating people, using ICT applications and developing efficient business processes. The minor also provides insight into current and expected developments within the theoretical and practical analysis of these core areas within business administration. You are encouraged to make research-based connections between the theory and practice of designing effective organisations.
Unfortunately, you can no longer apply for the minor, as the application period has closed. if you have any question, please contact the Education Desk.
This minor is of interest for all students who aspire to fulfil policy- or management positions within business (banks and companies) or the government. A minor in Business Administration provides you with a good basis to be able to think about these types of issues and to work with the professionals in this field. After the completion of this minor you will be able to operate in local, national and international companies.
Only when combined with completing the Bachelor's programme in Economics and Business Economics, this minor provides you with direct access to the Master's programme in Business Administration. With other Bachelor's degrees, you will not have access to this Master's programme.
The minor contains of 30 EC and can be completed in 1 semester.
Important dates and selection process
Selection for this minor is based on the first come first serve principle.
Please note that you can only be admitted to one minor at UvA Economics and Business at a time. However, you can apply for a maximum of two minors. A potential second choice will only be taken into consideration if you are not selected for the minor you applied for first.
What do you need to apply?
Non UvA-students
UvA students
After admission: register for courses
After being admitted to the minor, you need to register for the individual courses of the minor. The course registration period for the first semester will take place on the following dates:
All information about course registration will be included in the email you receive after you are admitted to the minor. All minor students have a guaranteed spot for a course.
For more general information about applying for and taking a minor, visit the student website about minors at UvA Economics and Business. Or you can contact the Education Desk ((make sure to choose an UvA Economics and Business programme to see the correct information).