Action Learning
Creating better leaders beyond managers
Since 1988, Business School Netherlands has expanded its Action Learning programmes globally, building a network of executives, entrepreneurs and managers. Focusing on impactful leadership, we empower individuals and teams to make informed decisions, drive change and contribute to a better world.
Real-world challenges
Impacting professionals worldwide
Learning with purpose: at our renowned institution in Buren, we empower professionals to tackle real-world challenges through Action Learning, making meaningful impacts that drive global change.
BSN International
For years we have operated with an international vision and scope. In addition to our headquarters in the Netherlands, we are active in several European countries, Africa and Asia. Our programmes are available in several languages and contribute to the professional development of business leaders and their organisations.
Our global alumni network
In our global alumni network, we learn to make a difference. From self-reflection to practical skills, we cross borders to tackle global challenges in healthcare, business, sustainability and innovation. United in our diversity, we're driven to create a better world and take pride in our collective impact, and so are our alumni.
Impact Center for Great Leadership
At the BSN Impact Centre for Great Leadership, managers from businesses, local governments, and community organisations meet with our students and alumni to exchange insights, create practical knowledge, and strengthen their leadership skills for personal, organisational, and societal impact.
Facts & Figures
Global alumni network with impact
BSN’s Global Alumni Community includes 10,000+ alumni in 75+ countries. During their MBA, they collectively wrote and implemented more than 53,000 Action Learning Projects in their organisations – a ‘win-value’ for both themselves and their organisations.
35 years AL experience
3+ accreditations
9 countries with BSN presence
10,000+ alumni
500+ annual student intakes
75+ tutors on 5 continents
4 degree programmes
Tailor-made In-company programmes
9 international partners
53,000+ Action Learning Projects
Recognised quality
Only the best will do
Delivering high-quality Action Learning MBA programmes and management courses
Our MBA Accreditations
Accreditations are independent quality marks that confirm our programmes meet international standards. BSN offers globally recognised education and is accredited by several respected bodies.
These include ACBSP, NVAO, ATHEA, FIBAA, NRTO, and CEDEO, each of which upholds the integrity and excellence of our academic programmes.
CEO Tier One Ranking
We have achieved a great ranking milestone! Business School Netherlands has once again earned a place in the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings with our distinctive MBA programmes. Our Online MBA is ranked 8th out of 92 global business schools and universities. And our Executive MBA is ranked 16th out of 69 international business schools and universities.
CEDEO-certified
We are delighted to share that our CEDEO recognition has been renewed from April 2024. Additionally, we have achieved an outstanding customer satisfaction score of 94.2% among our students. We are incredibly proud that they have once again expressed their high level of satisfaction with our programmes. This reaffirms our commitment to quality and customer focus.
Action Learning
The foundation for all our programmes
Action learning forms the basis of all programmes at Business School Netherlands (BSN). This includes workshops, masterclasses, theme meetings, MBA programmes and doctoral programmes. With this approach we guarantee a high degree of practical applicability of the theory offered and learning from practical problems; you work on real projects within your own organisation.
Our global reach
15.000 professionals accross 9 locations on 4 continents
Far and beyond
We are a Dutch business school with a global reach
Our headquarters is located in the royal town of Buren, the Netherlands, but our programmes extend far beyond our national borders. At Business School Netherlands, you can pursue your studies anywhere in the world, with access to a diverse range of expertise and quality teachers and trainers from around the globe.
EUROPE
The Netherlands | Buren
AFRICA
South Africa | Capetown
ASIA
China | Beijing
SOUTH AMERICA
Surinam | Paramaribo
DUTCH ANTILLES
Curaçao | Willemstad
AFRICA
Nigeria | Lagos
AFRICA
Egypt | Caïro
AFRICA
Algeria | Algiers
EUROPE
Czech Republic | Prague
Founded in 1988, we have become a global action learning community for leaders, entrepreneurs, and managers.
Worldwide
BSN develops great leaders who...
All programmes at Business School Netherlands are based on the 4 pillars of leadership.
Responsible leadership involves forward-thinking and addressing today’s challenges with an ethical compass. A responsible leader is curious, asks insightful questions, embraces diversity, and practices self-reflection. Resilience and a willingness to learn define this leadership approach.
This pillar emphasises excelling in change management by building trust among stakeholders and fostering teamwork through collaboration. Embracing diverse perspectives creates an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and make a difference.
This pillar focuses on making informed decisions by understanding the organization’s context for realistic improvements. Recognizing the urgency for change and creating value requires staying updated on trends. Practical research complements existing knowledge to gain new insights.
results-driven
This pillar emphasises achieving real results and maximizing talent by setting clear goals. Effective leadership requires experimentation, implementing improvements, and making necessary adjustments. Performance management is essential for monitoring results and linking actions to outcomes.
The Masterclass Strategic Agility provided me with tools to enable my organisation to excel strategically and operationally.
Thanks to my MBA, I am well equipped to contribute to strategic decision-making.
My MBA was more than an academic journey; it was a profound transformation.
Mijn MBA-afstudeeronderzoek is een aanjager geweest om mijn organisatie te veranderaMy MBA thesis has been a catalyst for change within my organisation.en.
