MBA Culture, Heritage & Citizenship

European orientation

European Commission has given this programme international recognition and allure by awarding an Erasmus+ grant to Netherlands Business Academy. A collaboration of six European institutions in the field of culture and higher education is working on an interdisciplinary and joint European MBA CHC Curriculum. This experience and network of contacts will enable our Culture, Heritage & Citizenship MBA students to grow into international, all-round leaders who can combine knowledge of cultural processes with innovative, business acumen.

Citizenship

In international networks and associations of the broad heritage sector (museums, archives, monuments and performing arts), the theme of citizenship as a guiding principle for future policy is highly topical. There is still a lack of an interdisciplinary approach that brings together management of citizenship programmes and that of culture and public buildings/institutions. Gradually, parties in the market are coming to the conclusion that citizens’ participation in the solutions of social issues must be organised in a completely different way. Too many self-equipped providers are still merely suppliers of services to the (subsidising) government.

Business-oriented approach

A more entrepreneurial and business-like approach to the market for successful citizens’ initiatives deserves a solid theoretical and practical knowledge offer that can provide interested lay people (citizens) as well as NGOs and interested companies with the knowledge to achieve continuity from a project practice in such a way that a network of knowledge and experience institutes can develop so that the role of the government will change from being a provider of money to that of a full-fledged interlocutor in increasingly complex change processes in society.

Business management of cultural citizenship

To fulfil the above, there is a need for general complementary knowledge in a number of business disciplines. The MBA as a general training for managers is ideally suited for this. The uniqueness of the programme lies in the interface between the management of non-governmental (cultural and socio-cultural) organisations and the management of European citizenship in action. There is a great need for broad fundamental knowledge in both fields. The combination of both in an integrated approach will not only enhance the professionalism of individual participants and their companies, but will also be able to give a qualitative boost to the necessary internationalization within the EU.

Unique programme

This MBA programme is the only programme in the Netherlands and Flanders that links theory from different disciplines with practical experience in one integrated programme that directly addresses the unruly practice where executives have to combine traditional management techniques and specialised professional knowledge with the increasing demand for connection with models of citizen participation. Moreover, the training can be taken part-time, ideal for practitioners with some years of experience who want to upgrade their CV. This can significantly improve the sustainability and continuity of their own business or a subsequent one.

Perspective

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to rightfully call himself an active citizenship expert. This officer will be able to render good services to a wide variety of NGOs, informal initiatives and networks in the public domain. From (social) media initiatives to museums; from private institutions to public services and companies.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the Culture, Heritage & Citizenship MBA programme, you will receive the NVAO-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. For more information on this accreditation and on the system of accreditations in the Netherlands, please see our NVAO accreditations page.

Trial lecture

Are you curious about the level of our classes and our teaching methods? Would you like to get an impression of your fellow students and taste the atmosphere at the teaching location? Then follow our free trial lecture.

Programme

Below is an overview of the structure of the MBA Culture, Heritage & Citizenship programme. For more information, please consult the brochure.
Self-Management, Leadership & Coaching

• Self-Management, Leadership & Coaching and Written Communication
• Methods & Techniques of Research

Block 1: Internal Control

• Finance & Management control
• Operations Management & Quality
• Human Resources Management
• Project Management
• Information Management

Block 2: Strategy & Policy & Coaching

• Strategy & Policy
• Sales & Account Management

Block 3: Leadership & Coaching

• Leadership
• Change management
• Ethics

Integration lectures

• Colleges specifically focused on Culture, Heritage & Citizenship

Thesis phase

• Methods & Techniques of Research

Admission

To follow the MBA CHC, you have at least a college/university degree with 3 years of relevant work experience.

Admission is also possible via an oral test if you can demonstrate that you are functioning at least at hbo level on the basis of subject-oriented education and at least five years of professional experience. You will discuss your personal work situation and requirements in a one-to-one interview with a training expert. Based on this, you will receive a study recommendation and can be admitted to the programme.

Title/diploma

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive the NVAO-accredited diploma Master of Business Administration and the title MBA.

Accreditation

The Master of Business Administration is NVAO accredited. For more information on this accreditation and on the system of accreditations in the Netherlands, please see our NVAO accreditations page.

Duration and study load

Outside the lecture hours, you should count on an average study load of ten hours per week. The total duration of the programme is 2½ years.

Locations

The MBA CHC is offered in Utrecht and Amsterdam.

Course times

Monday afternoons and Monday evenings. Consultation meetings are held in the morning. Here, you work on cases and assignments, prepare presentations and comment on each other’s work.

Literature

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

Costs

Self-Management, Leadership & Coaching: € 1,045
Written Communication and Methodology: € 785
Block 1: Internal Control: € 7,700
Block 2: Strategy & Policy: €4,235
Block 3: Change Management: €4,235,-
Integration lectures: € 3,500
Thesis phase: € 4,125,-

Total: € 25,625-

Prices exclude literature, accommodation costs and VAT. Please contact us for a detailed cost overview.

The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science offers the possibility to borrow for additional studies with the Lifelong Learning Credit. Click here for more information.

Lecturer team

In addition to the lecturers assigned to the regular MBA programme, we work with a large number of guest lecturers within the Master Culture, Heritage & Citizenship:

• Dr. Franco Bianchini, Regeneration of Cities, Leeds Beckett University, UK
• Drs. Huib Boissevain, dir. Annexum, beleggingsexpert en vastgoeddeskundige
• Prof. Ir. Pi de Bruijn, architect
• Drs. Michiel Buchel, algemeen directeur NEMO
• Dr. (h.c.) Jurn Buisman, entrepreneur en eigenaar particuliere museumcollecties
• Freek van Duijn, interim management & advies in de cultuursector
• Prof. Matthijs van Dijk, Universiteit Delft
• Dr. Dos Elshout, UvA, Cultuurwetenschappen
• Egbert Fransen, ondernemer, directeur Pakhuis de Zwijger
• Prof. Paul Frissen, Universiteit Tilburg en decaan Nederlandse School voor Openbaar Bestuur
• Drs. Cees de Graaff, directeur Dutch Culture
• Tabo Goudswaard, kunstenaar en vormgever
• Drs. Menno Heling, innovative internet solutions for culture and tourism
• Prof. Zef Hemel, ruimtelijke ordening specialist, Wibautleerstoel UvA
• Jo Houben, deskundige governance, directeur Cultuur-Ondernemen
• Drs. Liesbeth Jansen, projectdirecteur Marineterrein, directeur Linkeroever, revitalisering van gebieden en gebouwen
• Drs. Jaap Lampe, algemeen directeur van Stadsschouwburg & Philharmonie Haarlem
• Drs. Bert Mulder, lector Informatie, Technologie en Samenleving, Haagse Hogeschool
• Prof. Mario Neve, University of Bologna, Campus di Ravenna
• Ryclef Rienstra, directeur VandenEnde Foundation
• Drs. Paul Spies, Direktor Stadtmuseum Berlin en Chef-Kurator des Landes Berlin im Humboldt Forum
• Dr. Renée Steenbergen, senior onderzoeker Mecenaat, Universiteit Utrecht
• Drs. Oeds Westerhof, projectdirecteur Leeuwarden Culturele Hoofdstad van Europa 2018
• Drs. Hala Naoum Néhmé, econoom & politicoloog, lid van de gemeenteraad van Amsterdam
• Drs. Deirdre Carrasso, directeur Gemeente Museum Schiedam
• Drs. Saskia Moerbeek, directeur Stichting Bevordering Maatschappelijke Participatie
• Trevor Davies,directeur Europese Culturele Hoofdstad Kopenhagen en Aarhus
• Farid Tabarki, trendvoorspeller & all-round generalist in global topics
Moderators: Dr. (h.c.) Steve Austen, experienced pioneer in arts and entrepreneurship in Europe en Farid Tabarki, columnist FD, trendwatcher en publicist

“Cultural content, managerial challenges and fundamental deepening of self-knowledge offered in a tailor-made way; I would have liked to have taken this study earlier in my career!”
– Paul du Crocq

“This course provides the right depth and challenge. The combination with the business and general sides of business combined with cultural entrepreneurship ensures that I can already apply what I have learned.”
Anja van Keulen
You can find more experiences on the references page.