Strategic Leadership
Application deadlines
| For the programme running in November 2025 | Non-EU* 29 September 2025 EU 03 November 2025 |
| For the programme running in April 2026 | Non-EU* 25 February 2026 EU 08 April 2026 |
| * 6 weeks before start of the programme (the visa application process can take up to 6 weeks or more). In case of unexpected visa issues, MSM offers you the possibility to participate in the programme via Zoom. | |
Early Bird application deadline
| Early Bird application deadlines | Discount | Payment made by | |
| For the programme running in November 2025 | 10% | 04 August 2025 | |
| For the programme running in April 2026 | 10% | 18 February 2026 | |
Admission requirements and process
- Applicants should have the ability to function academically and professionally at Bachelor level.
- Because it is an interactive programme, candidates should have an adequate level of spoken and written English (C1 of C2 level) to be able to follow the programme and to actively participate. If it turns out and applicant does not have the sufficient level of English, a certificate will not be awarded.
- Personal résumé / CV demonstrating the minimum requirement of at least 5 - 7 years of relevant working experience, obtained after your bachelor’s degree
- Copy of your passport or your EU identity card (valid on the start date of your programme)
- To submit your online application, you have to complete all required fields and upload the necessary documents.
- If your application is complete, we will invite you for an interview with two MSM staff members (Zoom). This interview will give MSM the chance to learn more about your individual motivations for joining the programme.
Visas
If you apply for one of our Short Executive Programmes, it is your responsibility to secure any travel documents that may be required in order to be present for courses taking place in the Netherlands:
| Citizen off: | Staying less than 90 days |
|---|---|
| EU, Finland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland | No visa or residence permit required |
| Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, United States and Vatican City | No visa or residence permit required |
| Albania, Antigua & Barbuda, Andorra, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Hong Kong SAR & BNO passport holders, Honduras, Israel, Macau SAR passport holders, FYR Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldavia, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, San Marino, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, (West) Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Timor-Leste, Trinidad & Tobago, Tonga, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Venezuela | No visa or residence permit required |
| All other countries | Short stay visa required |
