The Master Interdisciplinary Business Professional (MIBP) (MSc) at Hanze University of Applied Sciences educates interdisciplinary, research-informed professionals who address complex organisational and societal challenges. The programme integrates multiple business disciplines with a focus on sustainability, innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Built on the pillars of Applied Research, Interdisciplinary Assignments, and Professional Development & Ethics, students develop analytical, collaborative, and evidence-based problem-solving competences. Graduates are prepared to think globally, act locally, and create responsible impact in professional practice. A distinctive feature of the programme is the journal article-style master’s thesis based on independent applied research. 

The learning outcomes that students reach upon the completion of the programme are listed below in the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs).  

PLO 1: Research 

Apply analytical and research methods to solve complex business problems. 

PLO 2: Innovation and Entrepreneurship 

Evaluate and develop innovative business solutions and models in dynamic environments. 

PLO 3: Interdisciplinary approach 

Integrate knowledge across business disciplines to address complex organizational issues  

PLO 4: Professional Development & Leadership 

Make informed ethical decisions and demonstrate leadership in organizational contexts and stakeholder management and engage in critical reflective practice. 

PLO 5: Communication  

Communicate effectively in written and oral forms across different professional contexts.