Archived programs Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Essential Academic English (B2)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

English is the language of higher education, in the Netherlands and elsewhere. If you want to bring your English to the required level for academic studies, Essential Academic English (B2) is just the thing for you. This course will give your English a tremendous boost in a short period of time. You... read more

Foundations of Strategy: How to Succeed as a Strategist

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

In the world of strategic management, inspiration can come in many forms: classical literature and cutting-edge research, role models, movies, unconventional excursions, even a martial arts workshop. In this course, these elements combine to give you a keen understanding of strategic issues and how... read more

Governing Climate Change: Theory and Practice

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Climate change may well be the most pressing environmental challenge facing humankind. Yet despite scientific consensus on its main cause – us – politicians and governments still lack the will and ambition to tackle the crisis effectively. Instead we see cities, companies and NGOs responding. They h... read more

New Venture Creation and Entrepreneurship

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The creation of new ventures is one of the most important economic issues of our time, throughout the world. This course follows a sustainable entrepreneurship approach, dealing with all the economic, social and ecological aspects of new ventures. WHO SHOULD JOIN? Students of any discipline – n... read more

Operations Research: A Mathematical Way to Optimize Your World

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Nowadays, everyone is talking about the tremendous opportunities offered by “big data” and all kinds of analytics. To really make the difference, though, you need to be able to turn data and analytical insights into better managerial decisions – and that requires rigorous quantitative tools. WHO... read more

Minding Music, Making Sound

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Incorporating artistic arguments into otherwise rational thinking is an essential prerequisite for understanding ‘how art works’, and this is why this course is highly interesting not only for music (and other art) students, but also for academic/university students interested in (re)thinking how mu... read more

The Global Energy in a Fossil World - Online Course

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Join us from the safe comfort of your own home this summer!  VU Amsterdam Summer School is moving online. The need for a global transition to a low-carbon energy sector is contested by few, but opinions on what this means in practice and on how to get there vary widely. This course will focus on th... read more

Organizational Behaviour Management - Online Course

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Join us from the safe comfort of your own home this summer!  VU Amsterdam Summer School is moving online. To change behaviour within an organization, we first need to understand it. Only then can we effectively improve leadership, motivation and culture, creating a more productive workplace with ha... read more