After graduation
You'll be well prepared for jobs in an international economics, business and management context.
What have you learnt?
We'll teach you finance, auditing, strategic management and marketing, CSR and economics - all in an international context. You can personalise your master in the second year via the electives and conclude an academic research for the master's thesis. This means you'll be properly prepared for an international career in business-related jobs.
Further study
Keen to continue your academic career? You can apply for a PhD position at VUB! All you need is a promoter, research subject and sufficient funding. Are you up for the challenge? Or look into our Postgraduates and Microcredentials, short programmes that might meet your interest.
What professions will it allow you to enter?
This programme prepares you for jobs in an international economics, business and management context. You can stay around in Brussels, where plenty of multinational companies are located, or you can go anywhere in the world.
Our alumni tell what jobs this diploma leads to...
- Vegim Hoti | Manager at Plein Publiek
"The experience of working together with students from all around the world, under the guidance of excellent professors is invaluable."
- Benjamin Kinnart | PhD student at VUB for the Department of Business
"This programme prepares you excellently for your further career."
- Thuong Le | Internship at SCM Strategy & Process at Hitachi ABB Power Grids
"My two years in the Master in International Business at VUB were among the best years of my life."
Are you aware that VUB sometimes looks for international business managers?
That's right! You can build an exciting and meaningful career as an international business manager or specialist in international business, economics and management here at your alma mater. As a large organisation we look for very diverse profiles.
Join our community of former students
On graduation from VUB you become part of a unique network of 75,000 former students (known as alumni) who are ready to build a better future. We exchange as many experiences, ideas and other forms of knowledge as possible to stand stronger together in our jobs, our lives and the world outside.
So, besides strengthening your position on the labour market, a VUB diploma gives you a network you can build on to realise your professional ambitions and make a difference in the world. Do you need more reasons? We list more below for you.
... it's worth it!
- Benefits on and off campus - A BasicFit annual subscription at half the price, student rates in the Resto... : being a former student pays off with a digital alumni pass.
- Help with job applications - It is sometimes hard for young alumni to find their way on the labour market. We help you get off to a flying start.
- Networking - Join your faculty or study-programme alumni association and keep up to date with the latest networking events and developments in your field.
- Career inspiration - Are you looking for a job that matches your passions? Read the career stories and tips of former students and discover the possibilities per diploma.
- Our continuing education - Society and the labour market are constantly on the move. Our continuing education courses keep your knowledge and skills relevant. For a lifetime.