IB: International Business

Name: HZ University of Applied Sciences
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Have you got a real head and heart for business but are not that keen on languages? Then International Business without additional languages is the right study track for you. Within this study track, the additional languages are replaced by two additional international business modules. In other words: you delve deeper into the world of business.

Each study track includes Business English modules. With these you have a C1 level command of the English language after you graduate. In addition, each study route also includes several primary modules, to be completed by every student. In the first year, these include modules such as Market Research, Company Health Check, Export Plan, Sustainability, Business & Innovation. Each study year is divided into four blocks of ten weeks each.

This is the International Business (IB) study track

Year 1

You can design part of the International Business study for yourself. For example, you decide what language or languages you learn and what business projects you participate in. In addition, you get to visit various major companies during your first year. Themes that will be addressed during the first study year include:

Market Research
Information Skills
Qualitative Research
Intercultural Awareness
Human Resources Management
Financial Management
Sustainable Business Development & Innovation
International Trade & Supply Chain Management
Business Ethics
Business English

Year 2

As in the first study year, in the second year you also participate in a few business projects. You also continue to focus on one or more languages. This study year will focus on themes such as:

Organisational Behaviour & Performance
International Marketing Planning
Business Accounting
Quantitative Research
Client Relations Management
International Sales & Sales Techniques
Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship
Business English

Your own company
During the second study year of International Business, you set up your own company, together with some of your fellow students, a so-called Student Company. Together, you brainstorm about the product or service you be bringing to market. You write a business plan and, of course, you should not forget about the financial picture and marketing.

Year 4

The fourth and final study year of the International Business course consists of two parts. In the first semester, you will be in school, preparing for your graduation project. The second semester will focus on the implementation: you will perform in-company research at a Dutch or foreign company.

Go global

Do you dream of an international business career? With the English-spoken International Business degree course at the HZ, you gain a lot of international experience. In addition, even during your studies, you start building up a strong network and you spend one to three semesters abroad.

Bachelor's degree

Congratulations, you have graduated! From now on, you can put the title of ‘Bachelor of Business Administrations’ behind your name.

Career prospects

After your graduation, you can find work anywhere in the world. There is an increasing demand for well-educated managers with international experience, so you’ve got great career prospects. Some positions you could consider:

Marketing Professional
(International) Market Researcher
Export Consultant
Procurement Manager

Further studies

Do you want to continue studying after completing the International Business course? Then you have various options at your disposal. It might be that prior to a master’s degree, you will be required to complete a pre-master. At the University of Tilburg, various Masters’ degrees are being offered that are a great match for graduates of the International Business course at the HZ. These include:

Master’s in information management
Master’s in international management
Master’s in marketing management
Master’s in marketing research
Master’s in strategic management
Master’s in supply chain management