An MBA from Vlerick – why take the leap?

Move up the career ladder. Become a better leader. Launch a new venture. Change the world.

Move up the career ladder. Become a better leader. Launch a new venture. Change the world. There are so many ambitions you could achieve with an MBA from Vlerick.

But don’t just take our word for it. 

We asked participants from our Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, European Executive MBA  and Online Executive MBA programmes to tell us about their professional goals – and why they decided to take the leap at Vlerick. Here’s what they told us… 

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An MBA helps you take the next step in your career

Whether you’re seeking a promotion, considering a sideways move – or contemplating a complete career change – an MBA from Vlerick gives you the tools, knowledge and confidence to get there.

You gain a broad foundation in business fundamentals. And you get opportunities to explore diverse roles, industries and sectors through company visits, guest speakers and consultancy projects.

Our participants choose Vlerick to broaden their horizons and challenge themselves…

In this video, MBA participants discuss how the programme is broadening their skills and understanding of business management to help them achieve their career goals.

An MBA turns you into a better leader

The objective of our MBA programmes is simple – to produce leaders who think and act differently and help to make our world a better place. We focus on enhancing your strengths as a leader – and giving you the skills and confidence you need to help your organisation thrive, now and in the future.

Our participants explain how a Vlerick MBA encourages you to reflect on and develop your leadership style…

In this video, participants explain how the MBA programme enhances their leadership skills, provides future business insights, and benefits from diverse group work.

An MBA can be the launchpad to starting your own business

Do you have a great idea for a business – but need the tools and confidence to turn it into reality? Or do you already have a start-up that you want to take to the next level? Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey, an MBA from Vlerick can accelerate your progress.

Entrepreneurial thinking is deeply embedded in our school and throughout our MBA programmes – from hands-on cases and frameworks through to trips to Silicon Valley. Our entrepreneurial mindset is a major reason why participants choose to join us…

In this video, participants share how their MBA entrepreneurship courses guide them in starting businesses and how peer insights inspire their ventures.

An MBA empowers you to make a positive impact on society

Sustainability is hugely important for businesses today – and will only become more so in the future. That’s why we’ve made it a core part of our MBA programmes. There are cases, speakers and company visits that are designed to show you how different organisations approach their ESG objectives – and strike a balance between people, planet and profit.

Participants choose Vlerick because they want to have a positive impact – on their careers and organisations but also on the environment and wider society…

In this video, participants explain how the MBA’s focus on sustainability has deepened their commitment to responsible business practices and how they plan to use this knowledge to drive meaningful change.

Whatever your reason to leap – your MBA from Vlerick will be transformative

Every participant experiences the MBA differently. But they all have one thing in common: They go through a journey of personal transformation. Our participants firmly believe that a year at Vlerick can turn you into a different person…

In this video, participants discuss how the MBA programme has transformed their career goals, boosted their leadership skills, and increased their confidence.

Why do you want to take the leap?

If you’re ready to join an MBA at Vlerick, we’d love to hear about your ambitions – and discuss how we can help you take your next leap in your career. 

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Inge Thienpont

Inge Thienpont

Customer Relationship Manager – European, Executive and Online MBA