Master in Waarom

Tuition fees for Master in Waarom are 4,950 EUR per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Aug 31, 2027.

Antwerp Management School (AMS) holds a prestigious 'Triple Crown' accreditation, placing it within the top 1% of business schools globally, ensuring that participants engage with world-class, research-driven education. This Masterclass on Well-being Policy is specifically designed for professionals eager to transform workplace dynamics by integrating employee welfare into the core organizational strategy. By fostering an environment that prioritizes both productivity and human capital, the program empowers leaders to drive innovation and reduce absenteeism effectively.

Expert-led Learning and Peer Exchange

The curriculum leverages the deep expertise of Kathleen Vangronsvelt, a specialist in organizational behavior and HRM, whose background in labor psychology and mediation provides a unique lens on employee motivation. Key features include:

• Small-group dynamics: Benefit from intimate, high-impact sessions that facilitate intense peer-to-peer learning with other professionals facing similar challenges.
• Actionable Frameworks: Gain the tools to recognize early warning signals of distress and implement proactive, customized well-being policies.
• Research-backed insights: Engage with the latest findings from the 'Next Generation Work' research team to optimize your organizational approach.

Antwerp Management School in Antwerp, Belgium, is a compact, internationally minded business school focused on leadership, sustainability and innovation. Established in 1959, it serves a small cohort of postgraduate and executive students, creating an intensive learning atmosphere that connects theory with practical business challenges. Its urban location places students near commerce, logistics and cultural life, offering strong networking possibilities within Europe.

The school emphasizes responsible management, entrepreneurship and applied research delivered by faculty with industry and academic experience. Programs are designed to develop strategic thinking, ethical decision-making and cross-cultural communication. Executive education, short certificates and a focused postgraduate offering allow professionals and early-career students to upgrade skills rapidly and build connections with regional businesses and international partners.

International students benefit from personalized career support, workshops and access to Antwerp’s commercial ecosystem, including ports, firms and start-up communities. Class sizes support active participation and mentoring, and the school’s partnerships help with internships and project-based learning. Prospective applicants should emphasise professional experience and goals when applying, and prepare to engage fully in a compact, practice-oriented program that aims to develop impactful, responsible leaders.