Buren, 10 March 2025 – Business School Netherlands (BSN) and Notenboom are proud to announce that Notenboom is now part of BSN. This strategic acquisition marks a new chapter for both institutions, opening doors for further growth and development in education.
Safeguarding Quality and Strengthening Education
This acquisition ensures the continued high quality of education, maintaining the rigorous standards and accreditations upheld by both institutions. Diplomas and certificates will, as usual, be issued under the trusted names of both schools. Existing teaching locations will also remain in place, guaranteeing continuity for students and professionals.
A Shared Vision for Ambitious Education and Entrepreneurship
Business School Netherlands and Notenboom share a commitment to inspiring, ambitious education with real-world impact. This partnership enables both to enhance their programmes and drive innovation in their educational offerings. As a result, pupils, students, and professionals will be better equipped to meet the evolving demands of the job market and tomorrow’s challenges.
“With this acquisition, we’re taking a significant step toward realising our shared vision for inspiring and ambitious education,” says Toine van den Heuvel, Dean of BSN. “By enriching our programmes, sharing expertise, and creating international opportunities, we’re fostering the growth of future leaders and entrepreneurs who can thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing landscape.”
What Does This Mean for Notenboom Students?
“For our pupils, students, and their parents, nothing fundamentally changes,” emphasises Barbara Suijkerbuijk, Director of Notenboom. “Our personal approach, dedication, and high educational standards remain the same. At the same time, this collaboration opens up new opportunities and possibilities.”
About Notenboom Founded in 1958, Notenboom is a private school renowned for its entrepreneurial, personal, and ambitious educational approach. With locations in Eindhoven and Maastricht, it offers a wide range of educational levels: secondary education, vocational (MBO), associate degrees, bachelor’s (HBO), and master’s (HBO) programmes.
With its integration into Business School Netherlands, Notenboom enters a new phase while keeping business administration, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and family businesses at the heart of its offerings. These pillars remain woven into the core of Notenboom’s programmes. The new MBA in Family Businesses highlights this broad focus, with tailored modules on leadership, innovation, and the unique dynamics of family-run companies.
Through this acquisition, Notenboom expands its expertise and solidifies its standing as a leading educator. It remains committed to delivering top-quality education, with a personal touch and the ambition of its pupils and students at the forefront. Together, Notenboom and BSN are building a future where both play a key role in inspiring and training the next generation of leaders.
For more information, contact Barbara Suijkerbuijk at b.suijkerbuijk@notenboom.nl or 040 2528040.
About Business School Netherlands
Established in 1988 and recognised by the Dutch Minister of Education as a University of Applied Sciences, Business School Netherlands (BSN) focuses on leadership development and immediate value creation in professionals’ workplaces. In the Netherlands, BSN is one of the country’s longest-standing MBA providers. It also operates globally across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.
BSN excels at nurturing results-driven leaders who make informed decisions, lead successful change, and take responsibility for a better world. Through MBAs, leadership programmes, and executive education, BSN equips professionals to tackle complex organisational challenges and thrive in dynamic, (inter)national settings. Its unique Action Learning methodology ensures insights are instantly applicable, delivering measurable, lasting results for organisations. BSN’s programmes are (inter)nationally recognised and accredited by bodies such as NVAO, NRTO, ACBSP, ATHEA, and FIBAA.
With over 35 years of experience and a global network of more than 10,000 alumni, BSN remains a leader in leadership development and impactful change. The acquisition of Notenboom strengthens this position and enhances the synergy between the two institutions
For more information, contact Linda Hoksbergen at lhoksbergen@bsn.eu or 0344 579030