MSc in Business Administration - Small Business and Entrepreneurship University of Groningen

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise over 95% of businesses in many countries. SMEs are renowned for their entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial activities allow firms to remain competitive, they can create economic growth and innovation, and they can solve societal problems.

You learn to understand the role SMEs and entrepreneurial firms are playing in the modern entrepreneurial economy, more importantly, the strategic and managerial challenges small business owners and entrepreneurs face. Many management programmes focus on large businesses, whereas SMEs and entrepreneurial firms have specific characteristics. You will learn about them and how small business owners and entrepreneurs can effectively manage their businesses in an increasingly complex business environment.

You will link the specific theories on SMEs and entrepreneurship to practice by means of assignments and guest lectures. The programme has an international group of enthusiastic, highly-reputed lecturers with research experience and contacts in the professional field. Besides, the relatively small group of students (about 50 each year) results in a personal approach with possibilities for customization.

Job prospects

As a graduate of the MSc programme Small Business & Entrepreneurship, you may find employment in several positions such as entrepreneur, SME manager, corporate entrepreneur, or SME consultant. Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSB accredited, a standard which only 1% of universities reach worldwide, your degree will be highly valued on the labour market.

Job examples

• Entrepreneur in large organisations (corporate entrepreneurship)
• 'All-round' manager in an SME
• Manager in large organisations (corporate entrepreneurship)
• Manager in large organisations that deal with SMEs and entrepreneurs
• such as banks, consulting firms, venture capitalists/financial investors, governmental organizations at different levels, franchising firms, platform organizations, or accounting firms
• Entrepreneur: start your own business or work for an entrepreneurial business
• Consultant for SMEs and entrepreneurial firms