Bachelor International Business and Management Studies

  Netherlands

Groningen

Term: Not Applicable 
Dates: Throughout the Year

Description: IBMS offered by the International Business School (IBS) is a four year, full-time undergraduate, international program which is formally accredited by the Dutch government (NVAO). Upon completion, graduates receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in one of the following study program (majors):

- International Marketing (English Language)
- International Management (English Language)
- International Finance and Accounting (English Language)
- International Travel and Tourism (English Language)
- Internationale Betriebswirtschaft (German language)

Out of the 800 students studying IBMS, more than half come from outside The Netherlands. In total, approximately 50 different nationalities are represented. A balance is sought between theoretical and practical knowledge in order to prepare our students for today's global economy.

The most noticeable characteristic of IBS is its international atmosphere. Here, cultural differences are appreciated and you will find an open-minded setting in the classroom, hallways & cafeteria. A flexible and modern approach to teaching by our multi-cultural staff ensures an educational experience you do not want to miss, since values are placed on developing a global awareness.

In addition to learning theory about business subjects and working in internationally mixed project groups, you will gain valuable practical experience. As part of your full year abroad, you can do a six-month placement at a company such as Hugo Boss in New York. Then, in your final year, you will round off your major, followed by a graduation project at, for example, the Marketing and Sales Department of Coca Cola in Berlin. One thing is clear: by the end of your studies you will already have two job experiences to add to your CV!

For your study abroad, take advantage of the contacts IBS has with over 50 partner universities worldwide. The sky is the limit! Besides gaining more independence and improving your international flexibility, you will have the opportunity to develop your foreign language skills to perfection. When you graduate, you will master both written and spoken English and have a solid command of at least one other foreign language.

Research among graduates has shown that the average amount of time spent on searching for a job is as little as two months. Many graduates are offered jobs with their placement company or the company for which they did their final graduation project. We are even contacted directly by international companies that are looking for our graduates.

Highlights: The first two years of study in International Business and Management Studies are similar for all majors. In the first year, each subject provides students with the broad knowledge and the basic skills needed for more specific subjects studied in the subsequent three years of study called the Main Phase. After a two-week compulsory introduction the program continues with international business management modules including a foreign language. Students may choose from the various languages offered; Dutch, French, German and Spanish.

* Semester One
- Introduction
- Foreign Language (levels 1 & 2)
- Financial Accounting
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Consultancy Project
- Economics
- English/Business Communication 1
- Skills Training 1
- Personal Development Training 1

* Semester Two
- Foreign Language (levels 3, 4 & 5)
- Marketing
- Management Accounting
- International Law
- Business Plan Project
- Behavior, Management & Organization
- English/Business Communication 2
- Skills Training 2
- Personal Development Training 2

In both semesters, students do a project (Consultancy Case/Business Plan) in which they find solutions to complex practically-oriented problems. This is done in small, multi-cultural groups and students will be expected to solve these practical problems before presenting recommendations to your lecturers and fellow students. Supporting this, training in specific skills essential to your future career, such as negotiation skills, providing and receiving feedback, working in groups, delegating and presentation skills are a unique part of the program.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Euro 1.620 (EU/EEA) / Euro 3.810 (Non-EU/EEA)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Netherlands Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Grants for EU/EEA students Fee-paying EU/EEA students who will start their degree program in the academic year 2008/2009 may apply for a so-called "collegegeldkrediet" (tuition fees credit). This is an interest-bearing loan from the Dutch government to cover the costs of the Dutch higher education tuition fees. The loan will have to be repaid (in installments) after the student has graduated. Students can apply for a 'collegegeldkrediet' with the IB-Groep, the Dutch organization that is responsible for student loans and grants. * Huygens Scholarship Program The Huygens Scholarship Program (HSP) is open to students from all countries of the world. It is aimed at highly talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their Bachelors studies or during their Masters studies to earn a degree. The study period can include research and/or practical training. Scholarships are awarded for a period of no less than 6 months and no more than 24 months. They include the following components: - a monthly allowance of Euro 900 (this includes a standard contribution towards health care insurance) - visa fees (standard contribution) - reimbursement of the tuition fees - a one-off payment towards international travel costs (standard contribution based on country of origin) The deadline for a HSP Huygens scholarship for 2010-2011 is 1 February 2010. Applicants first need to be accepted by the study program of their choice. They can apply for a HSP Huygens scholarship through Nuffic (Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education), on the basis of a nomination by Hanze University Groningen. As the Huygens Scholarship Program is aimed at highly talented students, Hanze University Groningen will normally only nominate students that have obtained excellent results in all their previous studies. * The Netherlands Fellowship Program Hanze University Groningen also participates in the Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP), which supports students from developing countries. The fellowships are granted for the duration of the program and cover the tuition fees and the costs of international travel, subsistence, books and health insurance. * China Program China Program scholarships are meant for outstanding Chinese students who have completed a Bachelors program and want to come to the Netherlands to do a Masters program. Students who wish to be considered for a China Program scholarship for 2010/2011 must apply to the China Scholarship Council in Beijing before 1 February 2010. The program is highly competitive; only 25 scholarships are awarded each academic year. A national selection committee decides which candidates will be awarded a scholarship. * StuNed Scholarships StuNed scholarships are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization who want to come to the Netherlands to do a Masters program or a short course. Emergency fund Hanze University Groningen has set up an emergency fund for students who are forced to stop their studies because they have run into financial difficulties through no fault of their own. They can appeal to the Emergency Fund for an interest-free loan or a gift. Students who want to apply for a contribution from this fund should contact the student counselor.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Hanze University Groningen's Mission Statement: is a University of Applied Sciences with more than 2,200 employees and over 22,000 Dutch and foreign students who are enrolled in one of the seventy degree programmes in the fields of economics, technology, health care, education and teacher training, social work, labor relations, fine arts, and music. Hanze University Groningen is one of the largest and most all-round universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Research at Hanze University Groningen pivots around the lectorates. The lectors are assigned to develop knowledge in close cooperation with the professional practice and to create new Master programmes. Hanze University Groningen has a strong international focus and offers a wide range of programmes in English. Currently about 1,500 foreign students are enrolled in a bachelor or master degree programme or a certificate programme. On top of that, many exchange students come to Hanze University Groningen for a semester or an academic year. One of the most important characteristics of Hanze University Groningen is its emphasis on developing the practical skills that are so important in the future professions of our graduates. The degree programmes therefore include mandatory work placements or traineeships and a large number of practical assignments. The educational approach is characterized by problem-based learning. Students are required to work in project groups and are given a lot of personal attention and feed-back. Hanze University Groningen has a large International Student Office which assists foreign students with various practical matters.

Year Founded: 1798