TIAS School for Business and Society

What TIAS School for Business and Society does

TIAS School for Business and Society is a privately held Dutch business school (legally TIAS Business School B.V.) and the executive education arm of Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). It delivers degree and non-degree programs to senior professionals, executives, and organizational clients across the Netherlands and Europe, with a 26,000+ alumni network in 75 countries. The school holds Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) — a status shared by approximately 1% of business schools worldwide — supplemented by NVAO accreditation, and is ranked #36 in Europe (Financial Times, December 2024) and #1 in the Netherlands for Executive MBA career development (Financial Times, October 2025).

The product portfolio spans four interlocking layers: (1) full degree programs including Full-time MBA (€44,500, 1 year), Executive MBA (€54,600, 24 months), Executive Master of Management and Organization (€38,500, 20 months), and Executive Master of Real Estate; (2) stackable Mastermodules (€4,500) that can be taken standalone or accumulated toward full degrees, each conferring ECTS credits and digital badges; (3) Advanced Programs (€7,000) and 3-day Masterclasses for targeted upskilling; (4) TIAS InCompany customized corporate training delivered at client sites. Delivery is hybrid across campuses in Tilburg (HQ) and Utrecht, supported by Canvas LMS, the TIAS Connect alumni platform, and the JobTeaser career platform. Technology partnerships with SURF (SOC/SIEM), Fox-IT, and UMBRIO provide cybersecurity infrastructure shared with Tilburg University.

The business model is predominantly tuition-driven, with one-time program fees ranging from €4,500 to €54,600, partially offset by employer sponsorship (O&O funds) and a 10% alumni discount that creates lifetime cross-sell. GTM is sales-led via program adviser consultations, employer recruitment partnerships, and content marketing. Customer segments span individual senior executives (EMBA, MMO), career-changing professionals (Full-time MBA), IT/digital leaders (Mastermodule Digital Strategy), real estate professionals (MRE), and organizational buyers (InCompany). Notable corporate clients include KPMG, BDO Nederland, Goudappel, Klaverblad Verzekeringen, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, Rijksvastgoedbedrijf, and Gemeente Katwijk. The school is governed by an Executive Management Team and Supervisory Board, with an International Advisory Board guiding globalization strategy.

Name

TIAS School for Business and Society

Legal name

TIAS Business School B.V.

Website

https://tias.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TIAS School for Business and Society is a Triple Crown-accredited Dutch executive education business school affiliated with Tilburg University and TU/e, offering MBAs, executive masters, modular microcredentials, and customized InCompany programs to senior professionals and organizations across multiple industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• Business school degrees
• MBA programs
• Leadership development training
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tilburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Degree Programs (MBA, MSc): Full-time and part-time master degree programs including Full-time MBA (€44,500), Executive MBA (€54,600), and Executive Master of Management and Organization (€38,500). Programs provide master degrees and are accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and NVAO.
2. Executive Education Modules and Programs: Modular executive education including Advanced Programs (€7,000 for Duurzame Vastgoedontwikkeling), Master Modules (€4,500 for Digital Strategy), and certificate programs. Modules can be taken standalone or stacked toward full degrees.
3. InCompany / Corporate Training: Customized organizational and team development programs delivered at client organizations, combining academic depth with practical implementation for strategic change management.
4. Alumni Services and Lifelong Learning: Ongoing access to alumni platform, networking events, continued learning opportunities, and alumni discount (10%) for subsequent programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TIAS School for Business and Society is the executive education business school of Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), offering accredited degree programs (Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Executive Master of Management and Organization, Executive Master of Real Estate), shorter Advanced Programs, Mastermodules, Masterclasses, and customized InCompany corporate training. Programs are delivered online, on-site, and in hybrid formats across campuses in Tilburg and Utrecht.

Product overview

TIAS School for Business and Society is an executive education business school affiliated with Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The portfolio consists of full-time and part-time degree programs (Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Executive Master of Management and Organization, Executive Master of Real Estate), standalone modules and masterclasses, and custom InCompany programs. The Executive MBA is structured as four progressive modules (Optimizing Business Performance, Strengthening Organizational Resilience, Building Sustainable Business, Leading Transformation) plus a Capstone project, with individual modules also available separately. The Executive Master of Real Estate similarly stacks from individual modules including Duurzame Vastgoedontwikkeling and Vastgoed Data Analytics. Programs are delivered in hybrid formats (online, on-campus, and blended) across campuses in Tilburg and Utrecht, with over 100 programs total.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-time MBA

Quantifiable outcome

• Score 4.24/5 in National Student Survey 2026
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Tilburg UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTilburg University is one of two parent universities of TIAS School for Business and Society. TIAS serves as the business school for executive education of Tilburg University, providing academic knowledge translation to practice. Partnership includes shared IT infrastructure, SOC/SIEM services, and academic faculty.
• Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU/e is the second parent university of TIAS School for Business and Society. TIAS serves as the business school for executive education of TU/e, focusing on connecting academic excellence with societal relevance in technology and innovation contexts.
• Wageningen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for EMBA specializations in Food & Agribusiness. TIAS and Wageningen University jointly offer MBA specialisatie Food & Agribusiness designed for ambitious executives contributing to food system transformation and global challenges in food and agribusiness.
• SURFsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSURF provides SOC (Security Operations Center) and SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) services to TIAS in collaboration with Tilburg University. SURFcert supports with high priority notifications and log file analysis for cyber threat monitoring.
• Tilburg University (TiU) - IT Infrastructure PartnershipsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTIAS collaborates with Tilburg University for IT services including hosting, maintenance, and support of websites and applications. Partnership enables robust IT infrastructure with proper data security through shared SOC/SIEM services purchased from SURF.
• Fox-ITsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFox-IT serves as sub-processor delivering SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) functionality for TIAS's cybersecurity infrastructure, providing threat monitoring and anomaly detection.
• UMBRIOsupportingTechnology or IntegrationUMBRIO is the sub-processor managing the Splunk database used for TIAS's SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) system, supporting cybersecurity monitoring and incident response capabilities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: Dutch business school affiliated with Erasmus University, offering comparable MBA, Executive MBA, and custom corporate programs in the Netherlands. Directly competes for the same Dutch executive education market and employer L&D budgets.
• Nyenrode Business Universiteit: Private Dutch business university offering MBA, Executive MBA, and management development programs with similar pricing and audience. Competes head-to-head for Dutch executive learners and corporate clients.
• Amsterdam Business School (University of Amsterdam): Dutch business school offering MBAs, MSc, and executive programs as part of a major research university. Comparable in academic anchoring, degree offerings, and Dutch employer relationships.
• Cranfield School of Management: UK-based business school offering MBAs, Executive MBAs, and custom programs with strong corporate focus. Comparable in executive education format, employer relationships, and modular delivery model.
• RSM Erasmus University & Rotterdam School of Management Executive Education: Executive education arm of RSM offering custom programs, MBAs, and short courses. Directly competes for Dutch and European executive education budgets and corporate partnerships.
• Maastricht University School of Business and Economics: Dutch business school offering MSc, MBA, and executive programs as part of Maastricht University. Comparable academic positioning, degree offerings, and Dutch market overlap (mentioned as an existing customer of TIAS for employer recruitment).

Regional players

• Vlerick Business School: Belgian business school offering MBAs, Executive MBAs, and custom programs. Directly comparable in scope, modular offerings, and Triple Crown-equivalent positioning, but primarily serves Belgium/European markets.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Top-tier global business school with MBA, Executive MBA, and custom programs across multiple campuses. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same executive education category but with substantially larger scale, brand, and global reach.
• IMD Business School: Swiss-based executive education-focused business school with strong EMBA and custom program offerings. Comparable in custom corporate programs and executive audience, but with significantly higher international brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Hult International Business School: Global business school with strong executive education and MBA offerings, including modular and online formats. Comparable in stackable/microcredential approach and executive audience, but with a more globally distributed delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tiasnews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/tias-business-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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