Webster University

Leiden and Amsterdam WTC

Opening a World of Opportunities

• Instituut
• Kerngegevens
• Opleidingen
• Ervaringen

Webster University Master Programs

• A one-year, Global MBA for recent BA/HBO/WO graduates seeking global careers in management on campuses in Shanghai, London, Amsterdam, Vienna and Geneva.
• A part-time Flexible MBA for experienced professionals who have reached a point in their career where strategic decision making is becoming more important.
• An MA in Management and Leadership for individuals interested in improving their people management and personal development abilities.
• An MA in International Relations that helps individuals analyze and comprehend the complexities of the global political system - for persons seeking careers in the world of diplomacy and international organizations.
• An MA in International NGOs is designed for individuals seeking careers in non-profit organizations. Combines the skill and theory from the MA in Management and Leadership with the MA in International Relations.
• An MA in Communications Management preparing individuals for management in today's Media Industries. It will allow you to work as as descision maker in a variety of fast growing industries including film, gaming, New Media etc.
• An MA in Counseling is designed to provide experienced individuals with the necessary theory and skills for working with people, couples and families in a variety of mental health settings. 

Webster University Flexible MBA Program

Getting an MBA is a challenge that takes years to complete. It makes heavy demands on you, your family and your career. That is why, in today's action-oriented business environment, the Webster MBA program offers maximum flexibility.

This established part-time program offers 12 evening modules in Amsterdam or Leiden. It is ideal for those who enjoy learning from professors with practical experience and matching their capabilities with other working professionals in challenging evening classes with a maximum of 20 students.

The Global MBA

This unique program combines four intensive one-week study modules in some of the world's most vibrant business cities, such as Shanghai, Bangkok, Saint Louis, London, Vienna or Amsterdam. It is ideal for individuals who are looking for combining the best of international study opportunities, flexibility and customization with international networking possibilities, overseas experience, and traditional classes in the Netherlands.

The Webster University Mission

We offer a life-enriching, truly international university experience. Our academic emphasis is on excellence in teaching by instructors who have graduated from the finest academic institutions in the world and are experienced practitioners in their field.

As a nonprofit academic institution, Webster is dedicated to seeing its students develop and succeed - in university and in their professional life. Webster University cares!

• Internationally recognized degree programs
  American-accredited degrees are recognized by all major corporations and governmental organizations throughout the world
• Build an international network that will last a lifetime
  Webster students are international. To broaden their international experience, all Webster students receive a free flight to study at another Webster location in Asia or the USA
• Our focus is to accelerate your career growth
  Our Alumni Association helps provide you with regular networking opportunities that can boost your career
• Average class-size is 15 students
  Every class centers on active student participation
• Scholarships targeted at students who can have an impact on the world
  Webster has a number of scholarships for persons who display potential for great achievement and who need support to realize their ambitions
• All Webster professors are hired because they are excellent teachers who love to share their wealth of experience. All Webster professors bring enthusiasm into the classroom and create an exciting and enjoyable learning environment
• Student advising with a personal touch
  Every student works closely with a student advisor who helps you through the program and keeps you on track for your targeted graduation date

Flexible Programs Designed Around You

All Master's programs enable students to adjust their programs of study to meet the demands of their schedules. Most MA/MBA programs are targeted at part-time students who take one evening class a week - leaving your days free for work.

Pay As You Go

Students pay only for the classes in which they are actually enrolled. So you may proceed through the programs as quickly or as slowly as you like - even taking time off for a term - without any financial or other penalty. Travel to other Webster campuses and completing internships off campus are strongly encouraged, and the flexibility to pursue these "extras" is built into the Master's programs.

Webster Instructors

At Webster, our professors see themselves as coaches, helping to bring out the strengths of their students and motivating them to reach their own individual goals - personally and professionally. All of our professors are professionals in their fields. They bring their years of international experience to the classroom because they truly love to teach and are delighted to see their students excel.

The Webster University Alumni Association

Webster University in the Netherlands has more than 1,500 alumni. Last year alone, more than 125 students graduated from the Netherlands campus and are now members of the ever-growing Webster Alumni Association.
The WAA aims to provide a service to our alumni by keeping them up to date on events at Webster University and sharing alumni news. We also offer regular networking events, giving alumni the chance to renew acquaintances while enjoying a key-note speaker or a workshop on a topic of interest.

The World of Webster University

Webster University is an accredited, non-profit American University with locations in eight countries. Currently, there are 20,000 students studying at one our 100 campuses around the world. In the USA, it is consistently ranked as one of the top 30 schools in the Midwest and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence. Webster is renowned for its innovative, accredited educational programs that meet the needs of students, businesses and working adults around the globe.

For almost 25 years, Webster University in the Netherlands has been a unique member of the Dutch educational community. It was among the first universities to bring the MBA degree to the Netherlands. Webster students say that the value-added benefits of pursuing their Master's degree at Webster include the following:

• Networking with fellow students both inside the classroom and via the alumni network
  
• Entrepreneurial, international attitude woven into every course
  
• Flexibility to earn the Master's degree while still pursuing work, family, and/or personal interests
  
• Strong focus on core skills within the area of study, but also time to study the "soft skills" necessary for excellence in any field: emotional intelligence, cross cultural communications, negotiation skills, change management, diversity and business strategy, and more
  
• Personal academic advising and career coaching before, during, and even after studies
  
• Ongoing learning and networking opportunities including free seminars, one free course per year as alumni, regular events with prominent speakers from the Dutch business community