Master Programs in Engineering: an UoC-UT initiative
The University of Twente (UT) has a strong tradition in research and education in Industrial Engineering. The University of the Netherlands Antilles (UoC) has the ambition to extend its bachelor programs in Engineering and to offer the community also a master program in Engineering that can meet international standards. UT and UoC have combined forces to develop master programs, the first one being Techno MBA. In these programs, the applications of Engineering range from manufacturing, product development, and finance, to construction, and transportation. A large number of highly relevant and challenging courses are offered across the university’s master’s programs.

Techno Master in Business Administration (Techno-MBA)
This program is intended for professionals with a technical background and experience on Master of Science (MSc) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) level, who want to extend their knowledge on business and managerial issues. It is also intended for non-technical BSC or MSC professionals who want to prepare themselves for leading positions in technology based organizations. Equalization courses are offered for students with a HBO-bachelor degree.

The Techno-MBA includes courses to address such issues as accounting & finance, marketing management, organization behavior, research methods & techniques, operations & quality management, technology & sustainable development, innovation management, information & knowledge management and technology entrepreneurship.

Admission requirements Techno MBA
Students with a bachelor degree can apply to be admitted to follow the Techno-MBA. Based on their background and type of degree (e.g. bachelor of science or bachelor of arts) a tailored premaster program is defined and offered. After having successfully passed all the premaster exams, students can start with the Techno MBA program.

Course Organization Techno MBA
The course duration of the Techno MBA is one and a half year with a total work load of 90 ECTS (=2520 hours). The programs have a modular character with intensive weeks. The master track is completed with the defense of a master thesis on an academic research project.

Career prospects Techno MBA
Techno-MBA graduates have a broad overview of the strategic and operational processes that take place in knowledge and technology driven organizations. This background gives them the opportunity to analyze organizations and develop solutions to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

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