Programme

Develop the knowledge and skills to shape organisations, lead people and make evidence-informed decisions. Explore how strategy, innovation, technology, AI and leadership work together in today’s organisations, and apply your learning to real challenges in your own work. Follow one integrated learning journey built around Shape. Lead. Decide.

Pre-Master’s programme

If you do not yet meet the admission requirements for the Master's programme, you can follow the pre-Master's programme. It gives you the knowledge and skills needed to start the Master's programme. The pre-Master's starts twice a year, in February and September and lectures take place on campus on Fridays.

More information on the pre-Master’s programme

Master's programme

The Master's programme starts once a year, in September. Two elective blocks allow you to tailor part of the programme to your interests. The Master’s programme takes 18 months in 3 semesters. Classes in semesters 1 and 2 take place on campus; semester 3 is online, allowing you to complete your research and Master’s thesis alongside your work.

Semester	Courses	ECTS
1	Strategic Management Leadership, Power & Influence Research Foundations AI for Managers or Business Negotiations	22
2	Innovation & Digital Transformation Change Management Master’s Thesis Proposal Financial Decision Making or Judgment & Decision Making	22
3	Research in Practice Master’s Thesis	16

Electives

In addition to the core courses, you choose 2 electives, allowing you to explore specific topics in more depth. The electives combine academic insights with practical perspectives and applications

AI for Managers
Business Negotiations
Financial Decision Making
Judgment & Decision Making

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Combining work and study

How do you combine a demanding job with a part-time study programme? It can be challenging to balance work, study and your personal life, but the right support and motivation can make a big difference. Students Emma and Aditya share their experiences.

While the content of the core courses was largely theoretical, in a number of assignments we had the opportunity to conduct case studies and write proposals for challenges faced by real companies. Grace Chen, EVBox Read Grace's testimonial

Master's thesis

During the last semester, you will conduct research on a question that matters to you. This allows you to connect academic research with professional practice. Your employer will therefore be able to profit directly from your research results. One of our lecturers of your choice will supervise your work.

EPMS is a tailor-made, attractive programme that allowed me to further develop my knowledge of business issues and strategic-thinking skills. Vincent Bodifee, Team Manager and Change Manager at Netherlands Police Read Vincent's testimonial

Mix of theory and practice

A team of dedicated academic experts teaches the programme. Our academic lecturers actively participate in scientific research and monitor recent developments in their respective fields. Connecting you with the most advanced techniques, practices and insights. Throughout the programme, you will also connect with professionals and experts from practice.

I loved the combination of theory and practice Daphne Steegh, Department Head at the Municipality of Amsterdam Read Daphne's testimonial

Teamwork

During the intensive programme, you will learn and work together with motivated fellow students. Together, you are a well-balanced mix of nationalities with different views and opinions, who are working in a wide variety of industries. All this will offer you the opportunity to widen your perspective and have a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience.

Arshia Ghasempour, Executive Programme in Management Studies - Amsterdam Business School

'I have learned to analyse the strategic impact of a project on the organisation'

Arshia Ghasempour, Senior Consultant at Deloitte: 'The EPMS programme taught me how to analyse problems and organisational decision-making more effectively. This way of thinking complemented my existing skillset and will undoubtedly help me becoming an effective manager in the future.'

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