Master of Business Administration

Your study programme

Get a good impression of what your study programme will look like.

What will you learn?

At Fontys' MBA, you develop essential managerial skills through practical, economic knowledge. Specialise in areas like Marketing or Financial Management, and learn from diverse modules and gain hands-on experience, supported by knowledgeable lecturers.

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Receive personalised support tailored to your professional background and goals.
Study in a diverse, multinational environment with various diverse perspectives.
Gain practical skills through a specialised, practice-oriented curriculum.

What will the next two years look like?

The MBA study programme consists of 4 semesters. The first 2 semesters will be dedicated to following modules. In semester 3, you’ll choose a specialisation, and you’ll write your thesis in the final semester. Throughout all semesters and modules, the focus is on providing practice-oriented management knowledge and skills. It is possible to work on practical assignments from your company.

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Semester 1 and 2

Venlo

Semester 1 and 2

In the first and second semester, you'll follow various interesting modules including:

Kick-off Crash Course in Business Administration
General Economics
Marketing & Communication
Human Resources & Leadership
Financial Management
Strategic Corporate Management
International Business Law
Value-Based Controlling & International Accounting
Management Decision Making

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Semester 3

Venlo

Semester 3

In semester 3, you’ll choose from specialisations such as:

International Management
Marketing and Sales Management
Financial Management, and more.

Each specialisation includes two modules, like Research Methods, International Investment, International Strategy and Sales Management, and International Entrepreneurship, tailored to enhance your expertise in your chosen field.

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Semester 4

Venlo

Semester 4

In this semester, you’ll work on your thesis, focusing on a company research project. You can choose the thesis topic based on your interests. A supervisor will be assigned to guide you through this final step, ensuring you successfully complete your journey to becoming an MBA graduate.