Small Business Management

Grow bold ideas—lead and scale small enterprises with impact.

This Master-level concentration is tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs and future SME leaders. It covers business planning, financial management, digital tools, and growth strategies. Students learn to navigate the unique challenges of small business environments and build resilient, customer-focused ventures.

Career opportunities for recent graduates

  • Business Development Assistant
  • SME Operations Coordinator
  • Entrepreneur-in-Training
  • Startup Analyst
  • Franchise Support Officer

Career advancement for young professionals

  • Small Business Owner
  • Growth Strategy Consultant
  • SME Innovation Manager
  • Regional Business Director
  • Startup Accelerator Lead

This concentration is an optional Major or Minor to the following programs:

This concentration is an optional add-on to the following programs:

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Master’s level concentrations

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Master of Business Administration (MBA):

Business Analytics

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Business Communication

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Business Strategy

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Digital Marketing

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Global Banking

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Global Entrepreneurship

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Organizational Leadership

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Master in International Management (MIM):

Design Management

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Fashion Management

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Financial Management

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Hospitality Management

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Human Resource Management

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Marketing Management

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Sports Management

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Supply Chain Management

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Technology Management

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4 specialized tracks; 1 transformative journey

Choose your path to impact: digital transformation, global strategy, social value, or sustainable development. Our programs are available in Global, Hybrid, and Online formats, giving you the flexibility to learn without compromise.

Explore our programs below and start shaping the future of business.

Master in Digital Business Impact

Harness technology to reshape and transform business ecosystems.

Master in Global Business Impact

Shape solutions for international growth and global impact.

Master in Social Business Impact

Build enterprises that prioritize people and communities.

Master in Sustainable Business Impact

Lead the transition to green, ethical, and future-proof business practices.

Our Graduate-level programs

Achieve academic mastery with a 60-credit or 90-credit Master’s Degree program, paving the way for professional leadership opportunities and applied research.

Advance with a 24-credit Graduate Diploma program and progress towards a comprehensive Degree program. We also refer to this program as a Mini Master.

Start with a 12-credit Graduate Certificate program and seamlessly transition to a Diploma or Degree program. We also refer to this program as a Micro Master.

Personalize your studies with our optional Master’s-level concentrations, catering to your interests and ensuring industry-readiness.

Expand your horizons with our Global Master’s option, offering international perspectives and opportunities for global leadership.

Start of advance your career quicker with our Course-based Master’s option, focusing on broader skills and knowledge for immediate application.

Maximize your career perspectives with our optional Dual Master’s combinations, integrating two programs for a comprehensive educational experience.

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We believe in personal attention from the start. Our team members are available to answer your questions and support you with your application. Everything starts with the first step.

More information

We organize 8 starting dates per year. Our academic calendar is based on a quarter system with four 10-week quarters per year that consist of two 5-week terms each. We refer to these quarters as Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, and to these terms simply as A and B. Our program’s flexible structure and modular design allows you to optimally plan your studies and choose from among multiple starting dates in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August.

Master

You can complete the program in a full-time format within 1 academic year of 9 to 12 months. Alternatively, you can complete the program in a part-time format within up to 3 academic years, depending on our course planning and your course selection. Completing half of the typical workload of a full-time format will equal twice the typical duration. The more flexible you are with your professional or other activities, the more courses you may be able to join in order to complete the program faster.

Graduate Diploma

You can complete the program in a part-time format within 6 to 12 months, depending on our course planning and your course selection.

Graduate Certificate

You can complete the program in a part-time format within 3 to 12 months, depending on our course planning and your course selection.

We schedule most courses on weekdays throughout the day, typically in blocks of 3 hours between 8.30 and 18.30, but there may be several evening courses between 19.00 and 22.00, weekend courses on Saturdays, and/or seminar courses with visiting faculty in two or more consecutive days. Some courses may be scheduled in a hybrid format, partially on-campus and partially virtual, or in a fully virtual format. When students combine on-campus and virtual courses, we refer to that as a blended program.

  • a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent for a solid foundation
  • fluency in English for effective communication and interaction

We work with a rolling admissions process and do not set specific deadlines to apply because of our multiple starting dates. Applications are welcomed and reviewed on a rolling basis. We do advise students to apply early and formally accept their application so that everyone can plan ahead. We also advise students to allow sufficient time from the moment of their formal acceptance to plan their stay abroad (where applicable). Refer to the Admission Information section for more details.

Our LinkedIn page highlights where our alumni work and the roles they hold with one of our professionally-oriented qualifications. Graduates pursue a variety of positions in small, medium, large and multinational companies across numerous industries.

Our concept

Our English-taught and American-inspired flexible study programs allow students to customize their studies by choosing courses based on program requirements, previous studies, current interests and future ambitions.

Our modular course design and program structure provides students with multiple options to plan their studies and lets students direct their own learning efforts, which strengthens their sense of ownership in the educational process.

The multiple starting dates in our quarter and term-based academic calendar allow students to start their education in the fall, winter, spring or summer of each academic year. Students can join our rolling cohorts up to 8 times per year.

Our year-round course planning provides students a continuous educational experience with a near-seamless transition from their previous studies, as well as a smooth transition to a professional career upon graduation.

Offering a unique multi-campus experience, students can transfer between campuses in Europe and Japan, as well as Online, on a quarterly basis and with guaranteed program compatibility.

Our campuses are located in the downtown areas of vibrant and modern cities, offering opportunities for cultural exploration and networking. Our exceptional hybrid course planning, combining on-campus and virtual courses, can be tailored to a student’s unique circumstances.

Our truly global community is made up of students, faculty and team members of over 100+ nationalities from around the world. Such demographic diversity provides for a near-unmatched cross-cultural learning environment in which students attain new insights from different perspectives.

Our strong academic community fosters lifelong connections among students, alumni, and faculty. These relationships are instrumental to both personal growth and professional development.

Our professionally-oriented programs cater to specific career paths, allowing students to specialize. Academically-qualified and professionally-experienced faculty members link theory and practice with a hands-on and contemporary learning experience tailored to real-world applications.

We rapidly adapt to market needs by launching innovative programs shaped by expert feedback. Our global curricula, international partnerships, and applied research equip students with relevant skills, global perspectives, and a competitive edge in today’s job market.

Our small class sizes allow for interactive and innovative education methods, thereby providing students with personalized attention, increased group interaction, improved group dynamics and long-lasting connections.

Our hybrid model, supported by modern facilities and digital resources, blends virtual and in-person learning for optimal skill development. With personalized guidance, business coaching, and career planning, we empower students as active learners and future global leaders in a supportive and student-centered environment.

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