Business Administration: Specialization in Information and Knowledge Management

Masters specialization in Information and Knowledge Management provides you with a thorough academic understanding of the new organizational and technological challenges in managing information and knowledge processes. You are called on to think creatively and critically while searching for innovative solutions for the management needs of many types of organizations in both the public and corporate setting. The courses in this specialization focus on the interactions between the individuals, organizations and partners involved in these processes ± and how they relate to organizational and technological characteristics. The specialization has a strong academic focus: the emphasis is on studying and refining theory and conducting research. Information, knowledge and online technologies continue to grow in importance for all organizations. Graduates will be able to choose from a wide range of jobs at many kinds of companies. Our graduates have taken up many kinds of positions like business consultants, IT consultants, business analysts, or strategy consultants. You can also choose to start your own business or to go on to earn a PhD and embark on an academic career.

Instruction modes

oral presentation, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, working group, individual assignment, self study

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

http://www.vu.nl/nl/opleidingen/masteropleidingen/opleidingenoverzicht/a-b/business-administration-information-knowledge-management/admission-requirements-and-application/index.asp

Other requirements

1. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) http://www.vu.nl/nl/opleidingen/masteropleidingen/opleidingenoverzicht/a-b/business-administration-information-knowledge-management/admission-requirements-and-application/index.asp
2. schriftelijk verzoek No decisions on admission can be made until the admissions office has received the complete online form, the application fee and the required documents as mentioned on the general website.
3. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Please make sure you also read the general requirements and application procedure.
4. taaltoets cijfer VU University Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test and to submit their score as a part of the application. In order for you to be admitted unconditionally you must send us a certificate from a recognised authority concerning your proficiency in English including the writing/composition test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate Advanced English (CAE) and Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE).