Business School Netherlands (BSN)

School

Business School Netherlands is a Dutch University of Applied Sciences that offers MBAs, executive training programmes and short management courses. BSN has a special focus on Action Learning as a management approach and training philosophy. Our MBAs are designed for practical application in the workplace and deliver measurable results through the application of Action Learning strategies. All programmes are offered in English to international students.

Location

BSN has 11 locations taught in 5 different languages spanning over 60 nationalities. The locations include China, Czech Republic, Algeria, Ghana, Suriname, Nigeria and Egypt meaning students who join BSN, are joining a network of professionals from around the world, often specialists in their markets. 

The Netherlands is world-renowned for its open-mindedness and unique ways of teaching and learning. Often centered around working together, prospective students will find that social life in the Netherlands differs not from life on campus, with more and more activities and a growing number of diverse cultures to engage with. 

Accreditations

In 2015, Business School Netherlands was accredited by NVAO, ACBSP and EduQUA giving BSN triple accreditation status. A year later, BSN became a founding member of the accreditation body, the Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation (ATHEA). These accreditations from top-tier educational institutions validify Business School Netherlands' dedication to delivering the highest possible quality of education. 

Programs

BSN offers a Master of Science in Finance (MSF), a USA-accredited and recognized Masters degree. BSN claims the MSF differs from the more traditional courses because of its focus on financial models, investments, markets, and analytical strategies. The program is delivered online in a virtual-class environment with a 24/7 online student portal. 

Students of MSF will learn how to use financial concepts, analyze financial data, learn how to build effective financial plans, understand how to evaluate issues in financial ethics and strategize effective financial plans and investment policies. 

Scholarships

BSN offers a 75% scholarship for the Master of Science in Finance. The scholarship is available for professionals from Africa and the Caribbean as well as former and current Organe Knowledge Program scholarship countries which includes the Middle East, Asia and South America. 

Candidates must also write an article concerning one of their Action Learning Projects, which can be published by BSN within the Action Learning community. 

Fun fact

BSN is proud to say that it is committed to corporate social responsibility and reflects this through focusing on the importance of sustainable development, moreso in developing countries. BSN have started numerous initiatives including ‘Reach Make It’ initiative in 2009, in which BSN together with LEWEZA (Apprenticeships South Africa) supported a local training provider with the “training and development for students from former disadvantaged communities”.