BBA in Entrepreneurship
A bachelor that is designed to prepare you with real-world experience throughout your studies.
Our Philosophy
At Team Academy, we believe people learn best by doing. Not everyone thrives in traditional education, so we designed a program where you grow through experience, teamwork, and action.
You study business by building a business. You travel, collaborate, and develop your skills in real-world settings. Instead of only preparing you for the future, this program makes you live it from day one.
Curriculum
Below are a number of the courses that you will be taking per year.
YEAR 1
- Understanding Innovation & Design
- Self Managing Leadership
- Sales & Marketing
- Entrepreneurial Core Theory
- Interculturality
- Finance
- Website and Social Media Platforms
- Project Management
- Law
- Brilliance of Failure
- Business Etiquette
YEAR 2
- Leadership Elective
- Value Proposition Design
- Building High Performance Teams
- Effectiveness of Online Channels
- Business model innovation & service design thinking
- Sales & Marketing
- English in Business
- Interactive Communication and Innovation
- Online Planning & Strategy
- Trendwatching
YEAR 3
- Innovation Leadership
- Advanced Marketing Technologies
- Leadership Strategy
- Interculturality
- Entrepreneurial Core Theory
- Sales & Marketing
- Leadership Elective
- Finance
- Advanced Entrepreneurial Research
- Founders versus Funders
- Advanced Online Planning & Strategy
YEAR 4
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Entrepreneurial Core Theory
- Law
- Minor Digital Skills
- Leadership Elective
- Personal Evaluation
- Interculturality
- Finance
- Entrepreneurial Research - Thesis preparation
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How you'll learn
The way we teach is just as entrepreneurial as the people who study here.
Learning By Doing
At Team Academy, you launch your own business or project while you study. You develop products and services, design marketing strategies, work with clients, and earn profits by putting your learning into practice straight away.
Learning In Teams
Progress happens together. You work in small, committed teams of fellow like-minded entrepreneurs. Through shared experiences, feedback, and collaboration, you grow as a leader and communicator.
Learning From The Best
You’ll be coached by entrepreneurs, industry experts, and mentors who’ve walked the path. With a 3-to-1 student-to-staff ratio, support is always close and personal.
Learning Through Travel
Every year, you’ll take your learning global. From Europe to Africa and the US, you’ll explore business in new cultures, meet international founders, and grow your network across borders.
What you’ll learn
The BBA program is built around four interconnected learning lines, each designed to develop a different core area of entrepreneurial growth.
LEADERSHIP
ESSENTIALS
Grow as a leader by mastering project management, communication, and conflict resolution. Learn to lead yourself, your team, and your business with confidence.
ENTREPRENEURIAL
ESSENTIALS
Explore market research, product development, sales, and marketing. Learn how to build, test, and grow a business idea from the ground up.
TEAM
LEARNING
Work and grow in close-knit teams. Learn from others, share knowledge, resolve challenges, and build strong group dynamics.
INTEGRATED
SKILLS
From IT to law and finance, this learning line includes the hard skills that every modern entrepreneur needs to thrive.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
We believe mindset matters more than marks. At Team Academy, you’re encouraged to shape your own learning journey, explore ideas you’re passionate about, and grow through real-world experiences. You don’t need a perfect business idea. You do need curiosity, drive, and the willingness to grow.
Successful Team Academy applicants usually:
- Follow their own path
- Like a challenge
- Are creative and think outside the box
- Are comfortable with risk
- Adapt quickly to new situations
- Enjoy exploring new places and ideas
- Prefer doing to overthinking
- Take action instead of just talking
- Want their work to have meaning
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Team Academy offers an internationally accredited NVAO Bachelor’s degree. With it, you can move into business, launch your own venture, or continue to a master’s program.
Prerequisites Dutch students:
- VWO, HAVO, or MBO 4 diploma
Prerequisites international students:
- International Baccalaureate or equivalent to EQF level 4 or higher
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To prove your proficiency in English, you’ll need one of the following test results:
- TOEFL iBT: 80+ (no sub-score below 5.0)
- IELTS (academic): 6.0+
- Cambridge FCE (Grade C minimum 169)
- CAE / CPE / LanguageCert (academic): 65+
- Pearson PTE (academic): 61+
- TOEIC: 865+ for listening and reading, 335+ for speaking (Level 6) and writing*Please note that home editions are not accepted. Only tests taken at an examination center are considered.
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FINANCE
Information about the tuition fee, payment options, student finance (DUO) and expected additional costs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply for Team Academy: the registration form, events to attend, and other information.
LIVING IN AMSTERDAM
Information about registration, housing, student life, and transport in
Amsterdam.
Read more about us!
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TEAM ACADEMY EXPLAINED
A Unique and Innovative Bachelor Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship in Action
Team Academy Amsterdam offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurship — designed for students who want to learn by doing, start their own business while studying, and develop the skills needed to succeed as entrepreneurs.
Learn by Doing
Our program emphasizes practice over theory. Students work in teams on real-life projects, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, and business management.
Start Your Business While Studying
Every student is encouraged to launch their own business or project during the program. With mentorship, coaching, and access to funding, ideas become real ventures while you’re still in school.
Teamwork and Community
Students work together to solve business challenges, developing strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. You’ll be part of a supportive community of like-minded entrepreneurs.
An Innovative Program
The BBA in Entrepreneurship at Team Academy was introduced in 2008 in the Netherlands. Since then, its unique approach has attracted students from all over the world who want to experience entrepreneurship first-hand.
Communication and Core Subjects
A strong emphasis is placed on communication skills. Students learn to work effectively with teammates, clients, and customers, alongside courses in marketing, finance, and business management.
Practical Workshops
Beyond courses, students join hands-on workshops led by field experts. Topics include design thinking, customer discovery, and pitching.
Leadership Development
Running businesses and leading teams helps students build strong leadership skills. They learn how to guide their teams, delegate tasks, and support each other’s strengths. These skills are essential for entrepreneurship and valuable in any career path.