Nyenrode Business Universiteit is a business school located in the Netherlands that was founded in 1946 by business leaders from Dutch companies. The school was created to develop internationally-oriented business leaders through a practical, business-focused education. Nyenrode aims to educate "balanced leaders" by developing students' knowledge, contextual intelligence, and skills. It offers various degree and executive education programs focused on leadership, entrepreneurship and stewardship. The school also conducts research and has partnerships with other international universities and business networks.