Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Study small business and entrepreneurship in Groningen to kickstart your entrepreneurial career, by starting your own firm or contributing to the entrepreneurial spirit and success of another company.

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60644
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
What are the challenges technology-oriented start-ups face? How can small firms and family businesses incorporate sustainability and make a positive impact in today’s society? What knowledge and competencies do entrepreneurs need to gain in order to start up? 
Start-ups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise over 95% of businesses in many countries. At the same time, larger firms aim to become more agile to exploit new opportunities. Thus, the likelihood that you will work for one of these companies is high. We want to prepare you for this!
Many management programmes focus only on large businesses, whereas SMEs and entrepreneurial firms have specific characteristics. The MSc Business Administration - Small Business and Entrepreneurship (BA-SBE) programme stands out by teaching you about the strategic and managerial challenges small business owners and entrepreneurs face. You will learn how small business owners and entrepreneurs can effectively manage their businesses in an increasingly complex business environment. 
We put a lot of emphasis on practice orientation and work together with many entrepreneurs and small business owners with diverse backgrounds (e.g., industry, gender, age, nationality, social goals). There is value to learning from practice and that is why we organise guest lectures and other events where you can connect with business professionals (e.g. during our start-up and small business safari). You will be able to link the specific theories on SMEs and entrepreneurship to practice by working on real-life cases and interviewing small business owners and business challenges. We collaborate with VentureLab North where you can develop your own business idea.
Our graduates work as entrepreneurs, small business consultants, in entrepreneurial departments of large businesses, and for organisations supporting start-ups and small firms.


					

Waarom aan de RUG?

What is unique in the MSc BA - SBE is putting theory into practice to help find solutions to current challenges. You get to go out in the field, interview small business owners and come up with solutions on relevant themes such as sustainable growth, innovation, and change.

We make sure to connect you with the outside business world by inviting guest speakers from start-ups, SMEs, and larger firms that exploit entrepreneurial opportunities. You work with entrepreneurs in your assignments and apply the theories and concepts we teach you. Also, many start-ups cooperating with us offer internships for you.
We believe that your employability is of utmost importance. We challenge you to develop and use your skills in a practical and relevant way by applying insights on entrepreneurship in real business contexts. Our small business and start-up safari is unique and won the best teaching award (2023). You visit start-ups and meet with entrepreneurs in Groningen and the North of the Netherlands.
From the start, you are part of our SBE tight-knit student community where you will meet like-minded students, build connections and participate in social and career events. The programme has an international group of enthusiastic lecturers and a relatively small group of students (about 50 each year). This results in a personal approach with possibilities for customisation.
Our guest lecturing entrepreneurs are from different industries and backgrounds (e.g., age, gender, nationality). We work together with entrepreneurs who put emphasis on developing sustainable products and solutions.
The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.

Studieprogramma

	1	2	3	4
	periode
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Strategy	5 EC
Small Business Management	5 EC
Elective(s) MSc BA SB&E	15 EC
Applied SB&E Projects		5 EC
Research & Skills for MSc BA		5 EC
Master's Thesis BA SB&E			20 EC
New Ventures & Entrepreneurship				5 EC

specialisatie Sustainable Society Focus Area

Focus your MSc on Sustainable Society and gain specialised knowledge in the field. There are two steps to the Sustainable Society Focus Area:

complete two electives from a predetermined list 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on a sustainable society topic

specialisatie Digital Business Focus Area

Focus your MSc on Digital Business and gain specialised knowledge in the field. There are two steps to the Digital Business Focus Area-

complete two of eight chosen electives 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on a digital business topic

specialisatie Energy Focus Area

Focus your MSc on Energy and open up extra career opportunities. There are two steps to the Energy Focus Area-

complete two of four chosen electives 2) write and round off an MSc thesis on an energy topic

specialisatie Master Internship

Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.

You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, self study, tutorial, working group

objectives

In our programme, we put great emphasis on making a link between education and employability. This means we want students to be prepared for the labour market as best as possible.

On your road to the labour market, we challenge you to confront theory with practice via our award-winning small business and start-up safaris, practice-oriented assignments, guest lectures by active and successful entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries, and an active SB&E student community. Our teaching is personal and interactive. You will join a cohesive and active group of students.

study guidance

Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.

study abroad

A study exchange semester is not included in the one-year programme. If you wish to spend a semester abroad, you will need to extend the study period by a semester. Please discuss this with the programme coordinator as study exchanges are not facilitated by the MSc BA - SBE programme.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2024

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800

Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business.

To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc.

inbegrepen in collegegeld

examination

registration fee

De stad

studievereniging

EBF

The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.
The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.

Master Community - SBE

Make the most of your master by getting to know your fellow students and prepare for your future career.

Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker

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Amsterdam UVA
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1/28 RUG
Small Business and Entrepreneurship

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

? eerstejaars

NAN% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

100% Engelstalig

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