Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship

Introduction

Our mission

Nyenrode's Center for Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship strives for a higher academic understanding of the processes of entrepreneurship and stewardship, instilling an entrepreneurial attitude in our students.

We cover the following fields of expertise:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Business & Diplomacy
  • Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Business Ethics and Integrity Management
  • Corporate Governance

The Center for Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship's goal is to strengthen the international visibility of our program within the academic and business communities in the fields of entrepreneurship and stewardship. In order to achieve this, we conduct and support research, teach Nyenrode's students and participants, and provide a number of services to aforementioned communities.

Education

Our activities

Nyenrode's Center for Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship participates in the following programs:

  • BSc in Accountancy
  • BSc in Management
  • MSc in Management (full-time and part-time)
  • MSc in Accounting
  • MSc in Controlling
  • MBA (International, Executive and Modular)
  • Executive Education (various programs and courses)
  • Executive Doctorate Program

Related programs

  • The future of finance & innovation: your agenda

    Start date: January 24, 2025
    Language:
    • English
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    As the world in which you operate changes, you will have to change with it. Moving from the age of industrial organizations to a platform economy, being able to determine what constitutes appropriate investment- and risk management theories is more important than ever.

    Executive Education Workshop 23

  • Growing your investment leadership

    Start date: November 8, 2024
    Language:
    • English
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    Demonstrating investment leadership will help you in guiding your stakeholders through the process of understanding your recommendation, accepting them and feeling comfortable with the results.

    Executive Education Workshop 24

  • Understanding Boardroom dynamics & interaction

    Start date: September 27, 2024
    Language:
    • English
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    Being aware of your behavior and how it is perceived by others and understanding the dynamics involved in this interaction will help you to maximize your contribution to the board and increase your chances of achieving your goals.

  • Executive Programme Hydrogen

    Start date: 17 September 2024
    Language:
    • English
    Location:
    • Breukelen
    • Norway
    • Rotterdam

    In the dynamic world of the energy transition, the Executive Hydrogen Programme emerges as a platform for leaders in the hydrogen sector.

  • Impact MBA

    Start date: March and September 2025
    Language:
    • English
    Location:
    • Amsterdam
    • Breukelen
    • Online

    With Impact MBA you become a leader fit for a sustainable and technological future.

    Nyenrode Impact MBA

Research

Our research

Our research covers the following areas:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Family Business and Transfer
  • Entrepreneurial Transformation
  • Strategic Entrepreneurship
  • Social (Venturing) Entrepreneurship

International business

All of our research activities focus on realistic applications within the corporate world, therefore contributing well-defined added value to businesses' results.

We conduct research in international business topics in specific countries and regions, such as China, India, the Middle East and North and South America. Common subjects are:

  • Corporate Governance and Managing Shareholders’ Value
  • Dealing with the World as a Global Place
  • Dutch and Chinese Systems
  • Emerging Markets

Opinion

Related news

  • Bridging gaps between pension funds and local impact investments.

    Type: Opinion
    Publication date: 7/9/2024

    Pension funds are increasingly interested in investments that not only yield returns but also contribute positively to society. However, there are several gaps between pension funds on one side and impact startups and investors on the other.

  • Mandating company reporting won’t enhance transparency

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 7/3/2024

    The EU’s Directive 2014/95/EU requires large companies to disclose non-financial information related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in their annual reports. However, a recent study from Nyenrode Business University found that simply mandating reporting won’t guarantee enhanced transparency. In fact, the Directive's flexibility and weak enforcement make it less effective, and more costly, for companies that are not motivated to share detailed information.

  • 4 Steps HR needs to take to create an engaging company culture

    Type: Education
    Publication date: 6/25/2024

    To be able to attract and retain people in the current tight labor market, it is necessary to improve the employee experience. But how exactly do you do that? What are your first concrete steps?

  • 'Those who embrace ESG fuel innovation'

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 6/14/2024

    Organizations must restore the balance between business continuity and concern for people, nature and society, according to Prof. Albert Plugge in his inaugural speech on June 14. Plugge is professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business University. "Financial interests have prevailed since the industrial revolution, but that concept is no longer tenable."

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Contact

Prof. dr. ir. Henk Kievit

Job title Professor
Phone number :  +31 346 291 563