Master in Small Business Management United International Business Schools

Program duration: 9 up to 12 months, full-time
Program format: Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Master in International Management (MIM)
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Locations: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, Zurich
Starting dates: 8

Program duration

Full-time students can earn a Master degree in 1 academic year of 9 months, for a total of 3 quarters of 20 credits each, or within 12 months when spreading the workload.

Part-time students can earn a Master degree in 2 to 3 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning. Completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the typical duration of the full-time program. The more flexible your working hours, the more courses you will be able to join to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Refer to the Teaching Schedule information on this page for more details on available courses. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.

Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year

Students can choose between multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allow for optimal further education planning.

Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, or August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.

Study destinations

Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.

Our 9 global campus locations are based in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich.

Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private Master in International Management (MIM) awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.

Learn more about our Master in Small Business Management:

• Visit us on-campus
• Join a trial class
• Schedule an individual (virtual) appointment
• Join a local campus info session: upcoming info sessions – United International Business Schools (UIBS)

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Teaching schedule

Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses typically between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on two or more consecutive days, online and distance learning courses available 24/7, private courses, and at certain campuses also evening courses typically from 19.00 to 22.00 and weekend courses typically on Saturdays, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are scheduled usually in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year and at our various campuses.

Program requirements

The structure of our flexible study programs is based on the American model of higher education, allowing students to choose their courses (with some limitations) based on program requirements, previous studies, current interests, and future ambitions. Each of our programs has different "Program Requirements" that need to be met by the end of the studies. Once a minimum number of courses has been completed or a minimum number of credits has been earned in each category of these Program Requirements, a request for graduation can be submitted.

Program requirements

Small Business Management

• MAN5001 - Applied Business Strategies (2)
• OPE5507 - Applied Operations Management (2)
• OPE5508 - Applied Production Management (2)
• OPE5509 - Applied Project Management (2)
• MAR5004 - Applied Retail Strategies (2)
• FIN5002 - Budgeting (2)
• LAW5001 - Business Compliance (2)
• HUM5503 - Business Leadership Skills (2)
• MAN5003 - Change Management (2)
• MAN5104 - Comprehensive Cases in Small Business Management (2)
• FIN5004 - Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis (2)
• MAN5004 - Crisis Management (2)
• BUS5003 - e-Commerce (2)
• OPE5002 - Event Management in Practice (2)
• MAN5204 - Graduate Research Project in Small Business Management (2)
• BUS5004 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2)
• HUM5003 - Leadership and Management (2)
• MAN5007 - Managing the Family Business (2)
• OPE5007 - Operations Management (2)
• LAW5002 - Intellectual Property (2)
• OPE5008 - Production Management (2)
• OPE5009 - Project Management (2)
• MAR5013 - Sales Management (2)
• BUS5007 - The Sustainable Enterprise (2)
• FIN5008 - Working Capital Management (2)

Our truly global community of students, faculty, and staff, is made up of 95+ different nationalities from around the world, with students showing great appreciation for cultural diversity and entrepreneurial initiative.

This program was modeled after our Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program that was ranked in the Global Top 200 and the European Top 60 in the 2019 QS MBA ranking, as a Tier One program in the 2020 CEO Magazine Global MBA ranking, 41st in the 2019 CEO Magazine Global Executive MBA ranking, and 4th in the 2020 CEO Magazine Global Online MBA ranking.

Career preparation and job placement

Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:

• organizing several career seminars
• offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
• maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal.

Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we also review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.

Dedicated career services

With the help from our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.

Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities and to a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.

Professional career perspectives

Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across a wide range of industries. Important to note is that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited because of the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.