Economics meets technology

"Economics as its foundation, technology as added value and entrepreneurship as a guideline" - this is, in short, the philosophy behind the Belgian academic qualification of business engineering (also known as management engineering or commercial engineering).

The master of Business and Technology focuses on business aspects of cutting-edge technology and offers high-level courses on various aspects of business, finance, accounting, technology, strategy, analytics and more. The entrepreneurship course combines business and technology by putting our products on the market. 

Thanks to the mix of in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge, you will learn everything you in order to succeed as a business engineer in a highlevel position. Our master programme prepares you for the challenges of the globalised economy.

International university

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a dynamic and modern university with almost two centuries of history. VUB has 15.000 students, 21% of which are international students from more than 120 different countries. 

Being a student at VUB means studying in an international and open atmosphere of tolerance and diversity that will help you to grow into an independent and critical-thinking individual. 

VUB offers high quality English-taught programmes, supported by outstanding research. VUB is known for treating its students as individuals. Professors and teaching assistants are available and open to answer questions from students. Interactive methods ensure close interaction and contribute to students growing into independent and critical individuals.

Module 1

Module 1 (year 1) consists of 9 compulsory courses and one elective, for a total of 60 ECTS-credits.

Module 2

Once you've completed the courses from Module 1, you can start with this second module.

Programme Calendar

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes describe the intended knowledge and understanding, skills and attitudes that you must master after completing your studies. Do you want to know more about the specific learning outcomes of this program? Click here for more information.

Academic requirements

DIRECT ADMISSION

Candidates with a Flemish degree of BSc in Handelsingenieur have direct access into this master.

ADMISSION AFTER SCREENING

All other students will be screened on study background, motivation and language skills. 

You must have an academic Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Business/Management or Economics in order to apply. In addition to this, you need to have successfully acquired a minimum number of (European) credits in Economics, Business/Management, Quantitative Methods, Law. Also, it is absolutely vital that you have acquired credits in Natural Sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, etc.):

• Law: 6 ECTS
• Economics: 15 ECTS
• Business/Management: 24 ECTS
• Quantitative Methods: 24 ECTS
• Natural Sciences: 12 ECTS

Language requirements

There are three ways to prove your English language proficiency:

Option 1: send us one of the following language certificates proving your CEFR B2 level:

• TOEFL (only the internet-based test is accepted): minimum level: 79
• IELTS: minimum level academic module 6.5
• Cambridge English: Minimum scale grade 170 (equivalent to the CEFR B2)
• ITACE: minimum grade B2

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are aware that students may face difficulties to take a test in person. Please note that we also accept the TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition and the IELTS Indicator. These are variants of the classic TOEFL and IELTS tests that you may take at home.

Please note that language test results cannot be older than 5 years at the moment of application.

Option 2: having successfully completed secondary or higher education with English as language of instruction:

• submit official proof of the language of instruction of your previous study;

Option 3: having successfully completed Belgian secondary education:

• submit official proof that you completed a study in the Belgian educational system

Online application procedure

If you feel you meet both the academic requirements and the language requirements, you best start the online application procedure to find out if you will be accepted to join the programme. You will be required to upload the following documents during the online application procedure to start the screening process:

• Proof of identity (Passport or ID-card)
• Profile picture (ends on your student card)
• All higher education degrees (official documents, both original and translations)
• All higher education transcripts of records (official documents, both original and translations)
• Motivational letter
• 2 recommendation letters
• Proof of English language proficiency

The screening process can take up to several weeks. Submit your file as soon (and complete) as possible.

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