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Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsWorld Rank #46

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Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose is a master's degree in Business & Management programme offered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The programme runs for 1 year. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Business & Management
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)
Language: English
Next intake: Feb 2027 · Feb 01, 2027

We have no tuition fees on record for this programme yet. — it helps other students.

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed June 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

People, businesses and society are looking for change and answers in an uncertain world. At VU, we help pioneering leaders to dig deep to uncover their purpose, their ambitions and to use that energy to transform the world for the better.

Because like you, we stand on the side of progress and are committed to helping you take the next step. 

Breaking free from conventional approaches, our Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose is all about knowledge co-creation and working together to ask the big, challenging questions and go deeper into the issues of today and tomorrow. In doing so, the programme will help to accelerate your development into a more forward-thinking and purpose-driven leader.

Here, you’ll gain not just the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing us today, but also the mindset and support to equip you for what’s to come tomorrow, and to develop into a forward-thinking and purpose-driven leader.

More than a programme, it’s an opportunity and challenge to join a truly progressive community of change-makers ready to move the world forward.

Upcoming Intakes

Feb 2027 · Starts Feb 01, 2027 · Deadline Dec 01, 2026 · local students
Feb 2027 · Starts Feb 01, 2027 · Deadline Nov 01, 2026 · international students
Sep 2027 · Starts Sep 01, 2027 · Deadline May 31, 2027 · local students
Sep 2027 · Starts Sep 01, 2027 · Deadline Apr 01, 2027 · international students
Feb 2028 · Starts Feb 01, 2028 · Deadline Dec 01, 2027 · local students
Feb 2028 · Starts Feb 01, 2028 · Deadline Nov 01, 2027 · international students
Sep 2028 · Starts Sep 01, 2028 · Deadline May 31, 2028 · local students
Sep 2028 · Starts Sep 01, 2028 · Deadline Apr 01, 2028 · international students
Feb 2029 · Starts Feb 01, 2029 · Deadline Dec 01, 2028 · local students
Feb 2029 · Starts Feb 01, 2029 · Deadline Nov 01, 2028 · international students

About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Type: University
Control: Private
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1880
World rank: #46
Programs: 178
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose award?

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam awards a Master's Degree in the field of Business & Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

What language is Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

When does Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose start?

The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.

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