International Business Management

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Say you close a deal with an American company and explore your business opportunities in Asia: it’s all business as usual after your International Business Management studies. You will closely follow international trends and developments, operate at the highest level in the financial services industry and establish contacts worldwide.

Put your talents and expertise to use as a manager at a multinational, as a financial or other kind of consultant or as an independent entrepreneur. 

The industry

The Netherlands is a true trading nation: we are in the top 10 worldwide when it comes to exporting goods and services. There is therefore a strong demand for internationally oriented business professionals. With commercial knowledge and good instincts for finance and e-business, you are sure to go far in this industry!

Best business study programme

For the eighth year in a row, this bachelor programme has taken top honours in the Higher Education Study Guide. Moreover, International Business Management has scored the highest marks of all business programmes in the National Student Survey eight times in recent years, and the Elsevier survey on ‘Best Study Programmes 2021’ awarded the programme a gold medal as well.

Associate degree

Do you want to earn an Associate degree in International Business Management? That too is possible! 

Why do students choose International Business Management?

1. Tio offers the option of accelerated studying: complete a bachelor’s degree in just three years.
2. International trade creates many jobs and opportunities for well-educated young professionals. In the Netherlands alone, international trade accounts for more than 50% of the gross domestic product.
3. When you complete this business degree, you will also be a specialist in finance. You will learn everything there is to know about stocks, bonds, futures and securities and about cash flows during a corporate takeover.
4. You study at the Netherlands’ best business degree program. Five years in a row, since this program’s introduction, as elected by the Higher Education Guide.
5. E-commerce is an important component of the International Business Management program because a lot of trading is done online and cross channeling is becoming increasingly popular.
6. You will have many career opportunities available to you after completing this bachelor program.
7. At Tio, you are not a number; there is a strong focus on personal development and supervision

Study Programme

International Business Management: Study Programme

Study Programme

This study programme focuses on international business and international management and entrepreneurship. Finance plays an important role as well.
You will also complete modules related to professional development and practice-oriented research  You will attend inspiring masterclasses, go on an international study trip and make many choices for yourself. You can take one or two minors or do an internship with a world-famous company.

International experience

International experience is important, which is why you will complete at least one study component abroad. You can opt to do your (final) internship abroad or study at a partner university.

Modules

Modules

International business

You will develop your business skills and learn all about international business. Draw up a business plan for an international company, learn to trade on the stock exchange, work on your languages and learn how to make your company an international success.

Management and entrepreneurship

You will immerse yourself in marketing, economics and entrepreneurship and develop your strategie insight. During the international study trip, you will gain a behind-the-scenes look at leading companies.

Finance

Learn what a financially healthy business looks like, how to recognise financial risks and how to capitalise on investment opportunities. And offering financial advice to others will be well within your comfort zone.

Professional and personal development

During your study programme, you will develop professionally and personally. For example, by working on your communication skills such as presenting, conversation techniques, storytelling and writing. You will also complete a module on intercultural communication and work on a personal development plan. As part of this, you will practise reflecting, giving feedback and learning to deal with stress, while also taking an in-depth look at time and project management.

Practice-oriented research

Through practice-oriented research you develop an investigative approach through which you improve your professional skills. You learn how to give advice, make recommendations and design a plan or product. You will also learn how to devise solutions together with others for challenges that arise in practice. What are the exact requirements? What information do you need? And how do you collect that input in a good way?

Duration

International Business Management: Duration

Bachelor's in 3 or 4 years | Associate degree in 2 years 

Ambitious students have the opportunity to complete the bachelor's degree in just three years. You can also complete the bachelor's programme in four years. You can obtain the Associate degree in two years. If you start in January, it will take you six months longer to complete the programme, at no extra cost.