Strategy & Policy masterclass

About the course

A strategy is built around vision, mission and goals and arises from the consideration of strategic options converted to goals to be achieved. This involves strategic dilemmas. On the one hand, the environment is becoming increasingly complex and, on the other, the diversity of organisations makes it difficult to develop a ready-made strategic course. It is of great importance that the strategy followed
seamlessly matches the organisation’s capabilities and opportunities. This module focuses on how organisations can develop and implement their strategy in order to improve, perpetuate or cost-effectively downsize their (market) position.

The Strategy & Policy module, an integral module in NLBA’s master’s programme, provides students with thinking on organisational strategy development, strategy formulation and policy making. In addition, it covers a range of strategic models and tools (tools) to analyse the external environment and the internal business situation and visualise strategic dilemmas. The emphasis is on step-by-step analysis to arrive at sound decision-making regarding the organisation’s strategic direction (what is the goal and how do we get there).

Assessment 

The practice-oriented nature of the Masterclass is characterised by assessment through the writing of a research paper. In addition, the teacher may request presentations and/or additional assignments. In order to conduct thorough research, a digital session on Research Methods & Techniques is part of the Master class.

Certification

The Master Class is part of an NVAO-accredited Master. The program is concluded with a Master Class certificate and accompanying silver Edu badge including entry in the register.

Location

The Masterclass takes place in Vianen. It is also possible (from 6 participants upwards) to offer a Masterclass as in-company training, if desired at the participants’ premises. Please contact us for in-company programmes.

Course times

Monday afternoon and Monday evening (11:00 am – 9:00 pm). Consultation meetings take place in the morning. Here you work on cases and assignments, prepare presentations and comment on each other’s work.

Duration and study load

The Strategy & Policy masterclass consists of 4 contact days. Including the lecture hours, you should count on an average study load of 10 hours per week.

Literature

Dutch and English literature is used for all modules. All lessons are taught in Dutch.

Costs

The Masterclass is offered for €2,532.03 VAT free. This excludes literature and location costs. For a full cost overview, please contact us or download the brochure.

Extension Masterclass

It is possible to take a combination of several Masterclasses that have a logical connection with Strategy & Policy.

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Post-HBO Strategic Leadership & Change

For those who really want to go in-depth on topics concerning leadership, change management and strategy. This Post-HBO programme is a one-year programme which can then be extended by one year to a fully accredited MBA.

Roster dates are subject to change

2025

On request

Experiences

“Practice-oriented courses for the student of our time. The Netherlands Business Academy works with expert lecturers who have both feet firmly on the ground. Added value are your fellow students and learning from each other. Pleasant atmosphere, professional guidance for deepening your financial knowledge and broadening in business and strategic areas.”

– Andre Ijsselstijn

More experiences can be found on the references page.