Partner discount courses
These upcoming courses are part of our partner discount program.
9 course(s) found
Innovation in European Business: Business Models, Leadership and Design (5 weeks' combined track)
This 5 week's (10 ECTS) track is made up of the courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe-Business Models and Financing Models, Innovation Lab-Design Thinking for Socially-Relevant Innovation and Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness.
Innovation is key for companies to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment and is arguably the most important factor for long-term organisational success. During this track we will…
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe: Business Models and Financing Models
This course focuses on the value of knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship in European business and will familiarise students with the interplay between science and technology and the commercialization of knowledge and design. We will spend two weeks in the Netherlands and one week in Italy. It will be very challenging and we will visit some top companies in Italy and the Netherlands.
Building business models from an in-depth understanding…
Innovation Lab: Design Thinking for Socially-Relevant Innovation
We see an increase in the need for socially relevant innovation: to boost our networks, activate our communities, and contribute to a healthier society. We invite you to join our ‘learning-by-doing’ lab, focused on getting things done for a project that matters. We aim to change the way you look at the world in a more opportunity-oriented and less problem-focused way. Enter Design Thinking: a creative, holistic, multidisciplinary approach based…
Introduction to Finance and Banking
Financial news is dominating the headlines. The financial and banking system had and still has a great impact on the economic situation in the world. Sparked by the financial crisis, the role of banks is changing, and new financing models are slowly gaining traction. During this course we will provide you with an action-based way of learning by letting you take management level decisions within a simulated environment, learning the ins and outs…
New Financing Models for a Changing World
Since the credit crisis in 2008, banks have focused on improving their image and balance sheets. The standards for providing loans have been raised to such an extent that Small and Medium Sized companies (SMEs) can hardly fund new investments. Start-ups are having difficulties in raising funds. This trend will continue and therefore SMEs are increasingly sourcing their funds in alternative ways. Other financial institutions too are introducing…
Business Innovation with Blockchain
Can your personal data be considered safe with companies, banks, notaries or even government? Numerous examples of scams, fraud, money laundering and data theft make it clear that this is not always the case. Blockchain offers a revolutionary solution to this problem.
This summer course focuses on the disruptive technology of Blockchain. The course will provide you with both the theoretical foundations as well as hands-on experience. Overall,…
Project Management: From Theory to Practice (incl. PRINCE2 ®)
Today’s environment requires organisations to continuously change policies, processes or practices - changes often organised as projects: unique, temporary efforts, performed by multi-disciplinary teams. Projects need project managers that structure complex tasks, keep an overview and have great social skills. This course prepares you for all this by combining theoretical background with a practical approach to project management. You will learn…
Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness
In this course, you will discover the key variables of leadership, their relation to innovation and how they stimulate workplace happiness and increased performance. Supported by a mix of lectures, working on a group assignment and a company visit, students will work together and analyse relevant factors for an innovation supportive working environment. During the course, students will apply these insights outside the classroom and will work…
Global Management: Strategic Marketing, Management and Finance
This course is build around a Management Simulation (game).
Plan, implement and evaluate an international brand marketing strategy within a realistic simulated environment. In this course, participants work as a marketer in a small decision-making unit of a manufacturer within a competitive industry. Your goal is to improve your firm's long-term financial performance. The performance of your team will be evaluated via a multi-factor, balanced…