Talent MBA
Modular Business Adventure
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Discover this unique annual programme, in which you will experience an unforgettable and educational adventure in four countries together with European students.
Do you successfully complete this Talent MBA? Then you may be able to take up a Master's degree with our partner countries.
Fancy it? Take the first step towards your international career and make an appointment now for an exploratory information session!
Talent MBA
No fixed curriculum. No limits. Just you, your ambition, and a European playground of opportunities
This is a programme you won't find anywhere else. It is for the bold, for the jumpers, the pioneers.
But if you love travelling and networking and want something new? Then this is for you.
Let's reshuffle
The world is evolving, and so is learning. The Talent MBA is an adventure, a network, and a launchpad for what’s next. Here, you design your journey—gaining real-world experience, a powerful European network, and new ways of thinking and doing, alongside pioneers from across Europe.
No rigid programs. No predefined paths. Just hands-on learning, meaningful connections, and the freedom to shape your future.
You are not alone in this adventure
This isn’t a solo journey. The people in your Talent MBA class? They’re not just classmates. They’re your future co-founders, collaborators, and lifelong connections.
You’ll challenge each other. Push each other forward. Travel together, fail together, win together. Some of these people will become your closest friends. Others? Business partners.
This is about finding your tribe—the people who get what it means to take risks and build something new.
What is in it for me?
Entrepreneurial thinking - Peer community - Real-world projects - Powerful network - Travel&Culture - Career acceleration - Global Experience
Travel through Europe in 1 year
The Talent MBA is a journey that travels through 4 European countries: Belgium (UCLL) - The Netherlands (Saxion) - Austria (St- Pölten) and Romania (UPT). Each country offers a specific module within their field of expertise with a strong connection to the entrepreneurial region.
The reward
You leave this MBA with more than just knowledge—you leave with experience, connections, and a clear direction forward. Throughout the program, you build a track record of real-world projects that showcase what you can do, gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart. Along the way, you become part of a European network of founders, investors, and innovators, opening doors to opportunities across industries and borders. But perhaps most valuable of all, you find yourself surrounded by a crew of like-minded peers—people who challenge, inspire, and push you beyond what you thought was possible. And when you step out of the Talent MBA, you don’t just leave with new skills—you leave with a clear vision of where you’re headed next, because you’ve already started building it.
Continue your journey
Master in Romania
If you complete the Talent MBA, you are eligible to apply for a master's degree at Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara (UPT), our Romanian partner in the E³UDRES² Alliance.
Your step ahead at the jobmarket
The Talent MBA will give you an unrivalled advantage. The experience you gained, the network you built and the knowledge you acquired will make you an esteemed partner in any business. Entrepreneurs are on the watch for fellow entrepreneurial minds. Finding a job will be a piece of cake.
MODULE 1 How to become a StartUP Ceo
Learn what it takes to lead in the fast-paced world of startups. In this module, you’ll master the fundamentals of business modeling, develop leadership under pressure, and gain hands-on experience with real ventures. You’ll walk away with the mindset, tools, and confidence to pitch, scale, and make decisions like a true startup CEO.
What you’ll learn as a Game Changer
- Learn how to turn an idea into a scalable, sustainable venture using proven tools.
- Pitch & fund your startup idea – Understand investor thinking, practice high-stakes pitching, and explore early-stage funding strategies.
- Lead under pressure – Develop resilience, teamwork, and decision-making skills in fast-paced startup settings.
- Work with real founders – Solve live challenges, join startup simulations, and receive direct mentorship from experts.
🇧🇪 Belgium | Brussel-Leuven-Hasselt
MODULE 2: Be the Spark for the Net Zero Society
Ready to turn bold ideas into real impact? Impact in a Net Zero Society is your launchpad to lead with purpose, build sustainable ventures, and drive change where it matters most. This 5 ECTS microcredential blends self-paced prep, immersive learning, and hands-on action—including a high-energy Praxisforum with real-world stakeholders and a two-day excursion to meet Net Zero pioneers in the field. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, or a purpose-driven professional, you’ll gain the mindset, tools, and network to shape a more sustainable future—starting now..
What you’ll learn as a SparkMaker
- Learn from your entrepreneurial adventure! In this module, you’ll not only dive into tools like Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Business Modeling—you’ll also learn directly from the front lines of innovation.
- Through the Praxisforum, you’ll collaborate with fellow changemakers, challenge your ideas in live sessions with companies, and gain fresh perspectives from industry experts.
- On the two-day excursion, you’ll step inside pioneering startups and Net Zero trailblazers, turning insights into action. You’ll leave with the skills to design sustainable ventures, navigate complex systems, and pitch ideas that spark real-world impact—all while growing your network and leadership potential.
🇦🇹 Austria | St Pölten
MODULE 3: Global Entrepreneurship & Effectuation
Learn how to navigate global challenges through an entrepreneurial lens. In this module, you’ll discover your strengths, build meaningful networks, and learn how to act with what you already have. Using effectual thinking, you’ll explore how to create real social impact—right now.
What you’ll learn as a Motivator
- Discover your entrepreneurial DNA – Identify your talents, biases, and leadership style in uncertain environments.
- Apply effectual thinking – Learn how to start with your existing means to create value across borders.
- Build impact networks – Assemble an advisory board and work with international peers and mentors.
- Act on opportunity – Design and deliver projects that make a real social impact, starting today.
🇳🇱 The Netherlands | Enschede
MODULE 4: Future Casting
In an era defined by rapid change and disruptive innovation, this module empowers you to think beyond the present. Future Casting blends strategic foresight with emerging technologies — including AI, blockchain, and next-gen web tools — to equip you as a changemakers for resilient and sustainable futures. You will explore megatrends such as digitalization and well-being, develop scenario-based thinking, and learn to turn uncertainty into opportunity. With an eye on long-term societal shifts and short-term innovations, students will gain the tools and mindset to shape education, business, and policy landscapes with vision and purpose.
What you’ll learn as a Navigator
- Understand and apply future thinking methodologies, including scenario building, trend analysis, and opportunity mapping.
- Explore the intersection of technology and sustainability, with focus areas like AI for good, green blockchain applications, and digital well-being.
- Develop systems-thinking and knowledge management skills to tackle complex, interconnected challenges.
- Co-create future-oriented strategies that address both short-term challenges and long-term transformation goals.
- Strengthen innovation capacity through visionary thinking, problem reframing, and solution design in multi-stakeholder contexts.
🇷🇴 Romania | Timisoara
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Roaming Europe
Four locations
You will roam Europe like a pro. Starting in Belgium, you will continue to St-Pölten in Austria, followed by Enschede in The Netherlands and finish in Timisoara in Romania.
Find their institutional websites here:
- UCLL in Diepenbeek, Belgium
- STPUAS in St-Pölten, Austria
- Saxion in Enschede, The Netherlands
- UPT in Timisoara, Romania
Where do you stay?
Traveling is part of the experience. In Romania and Austria we have student dorms available for you. In The Netherlands and Belgium you are free to book your own accomodation. Why not book an Airbnb or guesthouse with your fellow students? Everything is possible, you are in the driving seat.
Can you hear the Talent MBA calling?
- one year of traveling through 4 countries
- meeting students, entrepreneurs and locals with the same mindset
- developing as a person
- creating added value for yourself and your region
- possibility to complete a Masters degree afterwards
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