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Pre-Master's programme

The pre-Master’s programme is designed for students who do not meet the admission requirements for the Master’s programme yet. It consists of academic research and business courses. You can start with the pre-Master twice a year, in February and September. After the pre-Master's programme, you will have all the necessary skills and knowledge to start your MSc programme with the tracks and electives.

Duration and content

The maximum time required for the pre-Master's programme is 6 months. Depending on your prior education, it may consist of courses related to research methods and/or business:

  • Introduction to Academic Research
  • Management Research Methods 1 & 2
  • Strategy and Organisation
  • Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
  • Psychology and Behaviour in Organisations

Are you eligible?

Check your eligibility for the Master’s programme by filling in the CV Quick Scan. This process will only take a few minutes. We will contact you within five business days to inform you about your eligibility to our Master's programme or pre-Master’s programme.
You can also contact our admissions team: Sonja Meskanen +31 6 3855 8638 or Ed van der Lelij +31 6 2875 9459.

Check the admission requirements
CV Quick Scan: check your eligibility Information session Thursday, 19 October from 19:00 Register for the event