Business Administration
Are you interested in studying and working in an international environment? Are you thinking of starting your own business? Then the Bachelor's in Business Administration might be for you. During this Bachelor’s you will learn more about strategy, marketing, finance, management and digital business. You will also work on important and current issues related to corporate social responsibility.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
Oct27
Bachelor's Week 27-31 Oct
Dec01
Experience Days 1-12 Dec
Numerus fixus for the English track
The English track of the Bachelor’s in Business Administration has a numerus fixus. This means only 750 places are available in the first year. To apply, you are required to participate in the selection procedure. The application deadline is 15 January. Please note: The Dutch track does not have a numerus fixus thus no selection procedure.
Why study Business Administration at the UvA?
Choose your language of instruction: Dutch or English
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Start in Dutch and gradually transition to English, or start directly in English.
Study in an international and safe environment
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You will encounter fellow students from all over the globe and be taught by lecturers from diverse backgrounds. Plus, you will study in the heart of Amsterdam, the 2nd safest city in Europe and 6th safest globally (Safe Cities Index 2021).
Work on current (international) business cases
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Focus on what matters in today’s business world. Special focus on topics such as entrepreneurship, social responsibility, and digital business. Turn theory into practice!
Compile your 3rd year
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Study a semester abroad, take a minor, follow electives from more than 40 elective business courses or take a company internship. The choice is yours.
Study at a top-ranked university
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The University of Amsterdam is consistently ranked among the world’s best universities in global rankings. It is a top 100 university in the Times Higher Education (#58) and QS World University Rankings (#53).
Is Business Administration for you?
- You are fascinated by the business world and want to know what role businesses play in the economy and how they influence one another.
- You are good at maths and English and enjoy working with fellow students.
- You are good at and enjoy analytical thinking.
- You have an interest in human behaviour.
- You are able to formulate your opinions well, and you have an inquisitive and critical attitude.
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There are plenty of opportunities for personal developmentEkatarina Derkach, student BSc Business Administration Read about Ekatarina's experiences with this Bachelor's
Dutch or English?
If you are a Dutch-speaking student, you can also opt for our Dutch track. Both programmes are identical in terms of level and content. If you’re looking for a smoother transition to a fully English-taught programme, the Dutch track could be the right choice for you.
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- BSc Business Administration
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 180 ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 50897
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus
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