The Fontys International University of Economics (FIHE) in co-operation with the FOM Fachhochschule für Oekonomie & Management (Essen, Germany) offers an MBA programme designed for graduates with professional experience. Engineers, Scientists, Lawyers and Arts- and Social Science graduates do supplement their specialist knowledge with this MBA-degree in order to develop the economic know-how required for managerial positions.
Economy and Business graduates will bring their expertise up to date and will gain additional competence for the international business. All students will benefit from the kaleidoscope of experiences and perspectives brought into the study by their fellow-students coming from different backgrounds.
Theory – Practice
The MBA-programme at FIHE focuses on an integrative practice-oriented approach to thinking and acting. The programme looks constantly into the emerging business flows in the process of decision-making. The MBA-study applies a competence-based approach in all its interdisciplinary (specialized) modules in decision-making and management. Work and study do complement each other constantly in the programme. Your work benefits from acquired knowledge directly; one’s every day’s professional experience will be linked with the programme as well.
With an MBA degree, it is possible to enter higher service in public administration in North-Rhine Westphalia.
PhD in Hungary
Everyone who has passed the MBA programme is entitled to take part in a subsequent PhD programme in order to get a doctor's degree. Participation will take three years.
Enrolment into the MBA is possible twice a year: in March and September. Please use the application form behind the link in the upper right of this website. You will receive further documents for the completion of your application.
Costs
Total course fee: 10,290.00 €uro
Contrary to the information stated in the current brochure, the study course fee has to be paid in advance according to the following payment options:
Payment of the total fee of 10,290.00 €
Payment in two (2) annual terms of 5,145.00 €
Payment in four (4) biannual terms of 2,572.50 €
The course fee is invoiced in advance at the beginning of each course, study year or semester, depending on the chosen payment option. Monthly payments are not possible.
Costs-tax deduction-promotion: costs can be deducted in full from taxes or paid by employer where appropriate.
Start and duration
The programme starts every March and September. The programme has a length of 4 semesters (2 years).
Schedule
The programme is scheduled 2 to 3x monthly on Fridays from 16.30-21.30 h., and Saturday from 8.30-17.00 h.
Location: FIHE Venlo.
Student profile and requirements
1. The student has been awarded a relevant bachelor degree from a University or University of Applied Sciences.
If you are from abroad and are not sure whether your certificate will be accepted, please contact us for detailed questions.
2. The student has at least two years of professional experience, and is currently employed in a MBA-relevant setting.
Please note that the professional experience has to be post-graduate. Compulsory internships during the bachelor studies can be given credit for.
The programme is a part-time one. A current employment will have to be proven by suited documents.
Non EU citizens who come to the Netherlands to work and study here will have to be legal alien residents. The respective documents have to be taken care of by the student in advance.
3. The student provides evidence of a good proficiency in the English language (e.g. TOEIC 700, TOEFL 550 paper / 213 computer-based / 79 internet-based or IELTS academic 6.0). The programme is delivered in English.
Due to accreditation and cooperation regulations, the respective certificates are compulsory for everyone.
