Organization and Management Studies
Learn how to diagnose organizational problems such as inefficient communication between departments, formulate research-based solutions for these problems, communicate these effectively with relevant stakeholders, and manage the implementation processes. The Master’s program in Organization and Management Studies builds on an interdisciplinary social science perspective by drawing on insights from organizational science, strategic management, and organizational behavior.
Combine the latest insights and approaches from organization science, sociology, psychology, and business management. Learn to diagnose organizational problems and how to formulate research-based solutions to those problems. Apart from practical teamwork with frequent group assignments, you also learn through serious gaming.
Learn how to develop and change organizations with evidence-based interventions. You learn to diagnose organizational problems, formulate research-informed solutions to those problems, communicate these effectively to the relevant stakeholders in their respective organizations, and manage the implementation processes.
- The combination of insights from organization science, strategic management, and organizational behavior makes this program unique in the Netherlands and Europe
- During this program you will get small-scale, interactive education taught by leading scientists in the field. Apart from practical teamwork with frequent group assignments, you will also learn through serious gaming.
- Deepen your knowledge and skills by doing an Extended Master's Program. This advanced program adds a one-year professional traineeship to the regular program with a wide range of companies to choose from. During the first semester, you will follow the same courses as the regular Master's program.
- The Organizing for Global Social Challenges track gives you a different perspective on sustainable development based on the theories and methods pertinent to the Global Management of Social Issues discipline. This specialization considers the role of organizations in addressing global social challenges.
Typical courses are:
- Organizing Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- Evidence-Based Intervention
- Complexity within Organizations
- Societal Developments and Institutions
- Organizational Dynamics
- Interorganizational Relationships
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Students graduating in Organization Studies at Tilburg University have excellent career opportunities. In an ever changing society, organizations need qualified employees with a comprehensive understanding of how organizations are structured and how they develop. In addition, the ability to analyze problems within organizations is of vital importance.
The Master's program in Organization Studies prepares students for management positions in the public and private sectors, as well as for careers in research and consultancy. There are excellent opportunities for graduates who wish to pursue positions such as policy advisor, management consultant and quality project manager, to name but a few. Graduates have pursued careers in national and international consulting companies, such as Berenschot and Accenture, within organizations in the public and semipublic sectors in the Netherlands and in large multi-national companies, such as Philips and KPN.
Alumnus MSc Joep Thomassen
"The Master Organization Studies gave me the tools to assess the complex situations in terms of area development and the different roles and positions the participants have in these matters."
