Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Study in Groningen what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur
and how small businesses add value to society.

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise over 95% of
businesses in many countries. SMEs are renowned for their
entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial activities allow firms to remain
competitive, they can create economic growth and innovation, and
they can solve societal problems.

You learn to understand the role SMEs and entrepreneurial firms
are playing in the modern entrepreneurial economy, more
importantly, the strategic and managerial challenges small business
owners and entrepreneurs face. Many management programmes focus on
large businesses, whereas SMEs and entrepreneurial firms have
specific characteristics. You will learn about them and how small
business owners and entrepreneurs can effectively manage their
businesses in an increasingly complex business environment.

You will link the specific theories on SMEs and entrepreneurship
to practice by means of assignments and guest lectures. The
programme has an international group of enthusiastic,
highly-reputed lecturers with research experience and contacts in
the professional field. Besides, the relatively small group of
students (about 50-60 each year) results in a personal approach
with possibilities for customization.