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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.

Lecturers and fellow students from all over the world

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Your lecturers and fellow students come from all over the world. A great start to your network and an invaluable opportunity to work on your intercultural skills.

Work on current 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.

Unconditional access to our follow-on Master’s

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With your internationally recognised Bachelor’s degree, you have unconditional access to one or more Economics and Business Master’s programmes.

Is Business Administration for you?

  1. You are fascinated by the business world and want to know what role businesses play in the economy and how they influence one another.
  2. You are good at maths and English and enjoy working with fellow students.
  3. You are good at and enjoy analytical thinking.
  4. You have an interest in human behaviour.
  5. You are able to formulate your opinions well, and you have an inquisitive and critical attitude.
Ekatarina Derkach, student BSc Business Administration
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There are plenty of opportunities for personal development Ekatarina Derkach, student BSc Business Administration Read about Ekatarina's experiences with this Bachelor's

Selection procedure

The Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration of the University of Amsterdam is a high-quality Bachelor's with good career prospects. This is why the number of places available in this programme is limited to 800 in the first year. To be eligible for admission in this programme, you are required to participate in a selection procedure. 

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
CROHO code
50897
Location
Roeterseiland campus