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Science with Purpose

School of Business and Economics

For 75 years the School of Business and Economics (SBE) has stood for innovative and ambitious education and research. With contemporary knowledge in economics and business administration, we have always been able to respond effectively to the economic and social challenges facing our world. Past, present and future.

In a world where business, society and environment are closely related, and interact at an increasingly global scale, it is essential that people and organizations have profound knowledge of the mechanisms of economics and business. But also understand and embrace individual and cultural differences.

As a firm believer in independence, we are an academic institute that nurtures a stimulating and inclusive environment. Our differences help us to make decisions which have a positive impact on the world, society, and the lives of others. That is why we want to be the faculty for ambitious people and organizations who believe that collaborating, transparency and social responsibility are the only way forward. For science, business and humanity/ society.

We want our students, scientists and employees to learn, to enrich and develop their knowledge, to maximize their potential and to realize their ambition and find their purpose. We support everyone to shape the future responsibly, as academics, professionals and citizens of society.

We do this with one common goal: Science with Purpose.

Read all about how this vision and mission translate into our brandstory.

Studying at SBE

Studying at SBE means thinking ahead, doing business and realizing your ambitions. Our economics and business administration bachelor, master and executive programmes give you a good foundation for the rest of your life, but also an edge on the labor market. Thanks to our network with the Zuidas, our renowned teachers and expert scientists, you will follow a course at our faculty that you will carry with you for the rest of your life.

Calendar

Social events

25 February 2025

ABRI Writing Boost 2024-2025

Networking & meeting

Workshop

25 February 2025

Workshop: Dutch Educational Environment

Networking & meeting

Social events

25 February 2025

Monthly Drinks VU International Staff @ Grand Café Living

PhD Defences

27 February 2025

PhD defence N.A. Dieleman

Networking & meeting

Lectures

04 March 2025

The health risks of chemical and plastic pollution

Information sessions

04 March 2025

VU RC Experience

Congresses & symposia

06 March 2025

VU Education Day 2025: Imagination in Education

Workshop

Information sessions

06 March 2025

Navigating Dutch Taxes: A Workshop for International Staff

Workshop

07 March 2025

Three ways to improve your study Module 1: The negative spiral

Presentations

07 March 2025

ABRI Lunch Seminar Dominik Siemon

Open days

08 March 2025

Master's Event

Open days

11 March 2025

VU Minor Market

Lectures

11 March 2025

ABRI Lunch Seminar Triparna de Vreede

PhD Defences

13 March 2025

PhD defence J.H. Inhoffen

Networking & meeting

Lectures

20 March 2025

Is plastic post-separation a solution for low-cost effectiveness?

Workshop

21 March 2025

Three ways to improve your study Module 3: Take action

PhD Defences

24 March 2025

PhD defence M. Artemova

Congresses & symposia

25 March 2025

Business, Society & Responsibility Research Seminar

Workshop

Information sessions

25 March 2025

Online ABP Pension Information Meeting for international staff

Inaugural lectures & valedictory speeches

28 March 2025

Inaugural lecture prof.dr. T.J. Akkermans

Networking & meeting

Lectures

03 April 2025

Waste responsibility and food waste (dual lecture)

Networking & meeting

Lectures

17 April 2025

Waste-made Amsterdam & the Can Collective (dual lecture)

Presentations

07 May 2025

ABRI PhD Day 2025

Congresses & symposia

18 June 2025

Critical and Alternative Thinking on Governance Workshop

Courses

19 June 2025

KIN Summer School 2025

Workshop

Information sessions

19 June 2025

ABP Pension Information Meeting for international employees

Open days

07 November 2025

VU Bachelor's Days - 7 and 8 November 2025

Research at SBE

Partly due to the corona crisis, digitalisation has accelerated everywhere in society. What consequences does this have for vulnerable Amsterdam residents who do not always have the right skills or resources? Professor of Organisation Theory Elco van Burg researched the cooperation between aid organisations during lockdowns and its impact on homeless people, refugees and people with psychiatric disorders, among others.

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