Management
Start date
- 06.09.2027
Duration
- 1 year
Location
- Antwerp
Degree
- Master in Management
Language
- English
Strengthen your business foundation
Connect finance, strategy, marketing, data and people. Add management expertise to your academic background and learn how organizations make decisions in a changing digital world.
Build an international network
Learn alongside classmates from different countries and academic backgrounds. Exchange ideas, work through challenges together and broaden your view during a five-day international study trip.
Graduate with real business experience
Practice consulting skills, apply your learning to real business cases and spend eight weeks on an in-company Master Project. Graduate with concrete examples of how you analyze problems, work with others and turn ideas into recommendations.
Could this be your next step?
Ready to add new business skills to what you already know?
Whether you have a background in engineering, law, science, business or another field, the Master in Management helps you understand how organizations work and discover how you can apply your strengths in a business environment.
Designed for recent graduates and young professionals, this one-year program combines broad management knowledge with practical experience. You don’t need to have your whole career mapped out: discover your strengths, test your interests and make a more informed choice about your next step.
What can this Master do for you?
Your career prospects
A Master in Management opens doors to career opportunities across different industries and functions. Graduates move into consulting, analyst roles, trainee programs, project work and management, including roles that combine business skills with their original field of study.
Through real business cases, company exposure, a consulting skills bootcamp and an eight-week in-company Master Project, you'll develop the analytical, problem-solving and consulting skills to tackle real business challenges.
90% of AMS graduates find a job within three months of graduation. And as part of our international alumni community, you'll benefit from a global network that stays with you throughout your career.
Strongly integrated with the business world
At Antwerp Management School, you learn in an environment that connects academic knowledge with real business challenges.
Antwerp brings established businesses, start-ups and knowledge institutions close to campus. This environment offers a valuable setting to explore management, innovation and organizational change.
Learn from academics and professionals who connect research with experience across finance, strategy, data, people and transformation. Through business cases, guest lectures and company visits, you'll explore the decisions organizations make and the challenges they face.
During the Consulting Skills Bootcamp, learn to identify the real problem, structure your analysis and present recommendations. Recent editions included a live Accenture case and contributions from McKinsey & Company, KPMG, delaware and Deloitte. Small classes give you room to ask questions, test your thinking and learn from feedback.
What your year will look like
Discover how your management knowledge grows throughout the year, from business fundamentals to strategic decision-making and real-world applications.
Start with finance, marketing and business fundamentals. Develop your understanding of data, people and operations, then explore how digital technologies, including AI, are changing business decisions and the way organizations work.
Throughout the year, apply what you learn through consulting work, an international study trip and an eight-week in-company Master Project. Global Leadership and an elective broaden your development, helping you prepare for your first career step and adapt as new opportunities emerge.
Want to learn more about each course? Download the program brochure.
The program
Curriculum
1. Understand the business
Learn how organizations manage finances, create value and reach customers.
- Financial & Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Marketing & Sales
2. Analyze people and performance
Use data, understand teams and explore how operations deliver results.
- Data Science for Business
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
3. Lead change and innovation
Explore strategic choices and how organizations adapt in a digital world.
- Strategy and Digital Innovation
- Organizing & Transforming in a Digital Era
4. Integrate and apply
Bring your learning together through practical work and personal development.
- Consulting Skills Bootcamp
- International Study Trip
- Master Project
- Global Leadership
- Electives
Note: This curriculum is subject to change.
Electives
Alongside the core curriculum and Global Leadership, choose an intensive elective topic that broadens your perspective.
Elective topics respond to developments in business, technology and geopolitics.
The available selection may change each year, but to give you an idea, this list shows some of the electives from previous years:
- Designing Business Models for Future Growth
- Geopolitical Challenges
- Emerging Asian Markets
- Organizing for the Digital Future
- Business intelligence with Power BI
- Build a Startup in one week
Learning objectives
After completing this program you will...
- understand how business functions connect.
- analyze complex information and make informed decisions.
- use data to address business challenges.
- navigate digital change and innovation.
- bring sustainability and ethical thinking into business decisions.
- lead yourself and work effectively with others.
- collaborate and communicate across cultures.
Your immersion trip to Barcelona
Explore business and culture beyond Belgium during a five-day international study trip. Combine academic learning with company visits, cultural activities and networking while discovering new approaches to management and innovation.
The destination is selected . for each edition of the program and may vary from one edition to another. Previous study trips have taken students to Esade Business School in Barcelona.
Broaden your perspective, build international connections and share an experience with your classmates that reaches beyond the classroom.
Faculty
Learn from academics and professionals who combine research with business practice across management, finance, strategy, data and organizational change. Connect ideas with real decisions and learn to look at business challenges from different perspectives.
Study at a Triple Crown accredited business school, among the 1% worldwide holding AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation.
Koen Vandenbempt
Academic director Master in Management - Organizing and transforming in a digital era
Yanou Ramon
Lecturer Data Science for Business
Geert Scheipers
Academic Director Executive Master in Business Administration, Business Lead Executive Education, Lecturer Organizing & Transforming in a Digital Era
Tom Van Caneghem
Professor Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting
Floor Verbiest
Professor Operations & Supply Chain Management
Peter Verhezen
Professor Geopolitics and Global History & Philosophy
Turn your ambition into action
Your development goes beyond business knowledge. Through Global Leadership, you’ll explore your strengths, learn how you work with others and clarify what you want from your career. Career Services helps you turn those insights into action, with resume and interview preparation, employer and alumni events, and individual career coaching to support your next step.
Testimonials
Alumna
Natasha Munaf, Indonesia
The program and especially the consulting bootcamp is very hands on, 'on the job'- type of experience, where you are not only learning in the classroom, but also have to work to solve actual problems for companies. It really prepared us for real life and in general, it was a very good experience for us.
Alumna
Megan Voorspoels, Belgium
AMS has been an incredibly enriching experience that has taught me a lot in many ways: it has taught me to work with different cultures, to develop an open mindset, and to get to know myself better. It has been unforgettable, and I have made friends for life!
Alumnus
Vincent Vercammen, Belgium
My year at AMS was one of discovery and development. Classes were taught by excellent professors who not only have a passion for teaching but also bring valuable practical experience. The lectures were fascinating and often broke the mold of traditional teaching, opening my eyes to many different fields and broadening my career prospects in a profound way.
Additionally, I spent this year surrounded by great classmates from whom I learned a lot. I now have the privilege of calling some of them my friends.
Alumna
Frida Niinistö, Finland
I genuinely loved my time in the Master in Management. I don’t think I have ever learned as much in one year, both academically and from the people around me, from the engaging professors and interesting guest lecturers to my fellow students. I really appreciated how welcoming the AMS community was from day one, and the atmosphere throughout the year is something I already really miss. From the beginning, the program was very focused on preparing us for our future careers, and the in-company project at the end of the year was a great chance to put everything we had learned into practice. I’m very grateful for my time at AMS and for the opportunity to continue developing professionally through the thesis implementation of my in-company project. I would definitely recommend the full-time Master in Management, and the experience of spending a year in Antwerp, to anyone considering it.
Alumna
Mansi Kaushik, India
My Master’s in Management was a truly enriching experience. The practical approach and company visits gave me a real understanding of how business works. We got the opportunity to visit different companies and see how the concepts we learned in class room were actually applied in real business situations. That made the learning much more interesting and helped me understand the practical side of management. Most importantly, I learned to appreciate different perspectives while making great friends and memories along the way.
Practical information
When does the course start?
The Master in Management runs from September 6, 2027 to August 31, 2028. Graduation takes place at the end of June. If you do not pass your master’s thesis, you can make a second attempt by August.
How much does the Master in Management cost?
The total cost of this master's program for the 2027–2028 academic year is €20,600 (exempt from VAT).
This price includes:
- An AMS welcome pack
- Access to all student facilities at Antwerp Management School
- Transportation to site/company visits
- Accommodation during the international study trip, including all breakfasts
- Global Leadership workbook
The tuition fee does not include other teaching materials, visa costs, transport to and from the international study trip destination, living expenses (including student housing, food and drinks), leisure activities, or travel to campus or your in-company project.
*The price of accommodation during the international trips is based on twin or triple rooms.
Am I eligible for the Master in Management?
Candidates studying at a Flemish higher education institution in Belgium need a master’s degree or equivalent. Other candidates may apply with a master’s degree or a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Not sure whether you qualify? Upload your CV and transcripts to our admissions team. You can also apply while completing your current studies.
Read all about the eligibility criteria and the application processHow do I apply for the Master in Management?
Ready to take the next step? Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and places are limited. We recommend applying as early as possible.
Complete the online application and pay the €50 application fee. Next, take a general ability assessment and join an online interview about your motivation, ambitions and English proficiency. We aim to share the outcome within one week.
Start your applicationHow do I Finance my studies?
Antwerp Management School offers a limited number of partial scholarships for talented students and/or students facing financial constraints. Depending on your profile, these scholarships cover 25% to 50% of the tuition fee.
You can indicate your interest in a scholarship during the application process.
You can also explore student loan options through banks in your home country or international student loan providers.
Belgian students
Explore student loan options with Belgian banks such as KBC. Compare interest rates and repayment conditions to find an option that suits your needs.
International students
Check whether banks in your home country offer loans for studying abroad. You can also explore international financing options through Prodigy Finance, Brain Capital, WeMakeScholars or Deutsche Bildung, depending on your eligibility.
Which degree will I earn?
After successful completion of the program, you receive an official and internationally accredited Master of Science (MSc) degree issued by Antwerp Management School: Master in Management.
Support for international students
70% of AMS students come from abroad. That's why we do everything we can to make you feel welcome here. Do you need help finding housing, applying for your visa, or simply getting to know our beautiful Antwerp? AMS provides broad support to ensure your studies in Belgium go smoothly.
Start the application procedure
Every year we only accept a select amount of candidates. We advise you to start the noncommittal application process as soon as possible.
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