Master
Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for experienced professionals seeking purpose-driven leadership skills in a part-time format. Trade-off: demands strong time management to balance work, study and personal life.
Tuition · Intl
↗€43,500
EU: €43,500/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
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Intl. %
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S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
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not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
↗€3,359
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
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.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Part-timeMaster
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k
Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.
View city guide →Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlook
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Specialisten op het gebied van reclame en marketing7%
Accountants6%
Systeemanalisten6%
Financieel analisten4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Say workload is “just right”83%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 6 respondents
Content & set-up4.4
Teachers4.4
Atmosphere4.8
Involvement & contact4.6
Testing & assessment4.4
Facilities4.8
Teachers' English4.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-11-01
Application deadline
2027-05-31
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Academic: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a university or university of applied sciences, at least five years of post-graduate work experience, and proficiency in English. The application process asks for a CV, personal statement, two recommendation letters, passport copy, diploma and academic transcripts, plus an interview with the programme director; candidates are assessed on professional experience, leadership potential, and fit with the programme’s purpose-driven mission.
Scholarships
VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP)Merit-based tuition fee waiver
NL ScholarshipContribution towards living costs
External scholarshipsVaries by provider/country
Internships
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