Are you interested in management questions? And would you like to work in an international environment? Then this programme might just be what you are looking for.
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The Bachelor's degree programme in International Business prepares you for a management position in an international environment. You will combine courses in Business Management with courses in Sociology, Economics and Law.
The programme has an international focus. It uses international cases and you will study abroad for one semester. In addition, the entire programme is taught in English.
International Business in Groningen is challenging and fast-paced. You need to be hard-working, have a good command of English and be able to understand mathematical expressions, quantitative research methods and economics. Most importantly, however, you need to be deeply interested in the very broad range of issues that make doing business different from country to country. Learning from lecturers and fellow students of diverse nationalities is therefore essential.
Important to know: The BSc International Business is a fixed quota programme (numerus fixus) accepting only 550 students. All students have to apply in Studielink before 15 January 2020 in order to enter the selection procedure.
International Business is an internationally accredited programme, ensuring a high-quality education that meets both the AACSB and EQUIS standards, which only one percent of universities reach worldwide. The programme is about business theories as well as organisations and their settings.
It is the intellectual understanding and their sensitivity to differences in perceptions and approaches that equips international business students to correctly analyse situations and to determine effective responses. You will be challenged to approach various business cases from different economic, cultural, legal and political perspectives. In your 3rd year, you will spend a semester abroad at one of our international partner universities.
The first year starts off with an intensive introductory programme, in which you attend your first classes and obtain important study information. The course units cover the fundamental disciplines of International Business, such as International Management, Economics, Financial Accounting, as well as International Marketing and International Business Law. You will also be provided with a solid foundation in statistics. The first year features training in reading and writing academic English.
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Economics for IB (5 EC) |
English for IB (5 EC) |
Financial Accounting for IB (5 EC) |
Global Supply Chain Management (5 EC) |
International Business Environment (5 EC) |
International Marketing for IB (5 EC) |
Introduction to International Business (5 EC) |
Management Accounting for IB (5 EC) |
Organizational Behaviour for IB (5 EC) |
Organizational Structure (5 EC) |
Research Methodology for IB (5 EC) |
Statistics I for IB (5 EC) |
In the second year of the programme, you will take further course units in Cross-Cultural Management, Comparative Country Studies, as well as Research Methods and Statistics. You will do a lot of reading and independent study. You will attend classes and lectures by guest speakers, participate in small discussion groups, work on team projects, attend workshops and seminars.
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Comparative Country Studies (5 EC) |
Cross Cultural Management (5 EC) |
Ethics and International Business (5 EC) |
Finance & Risk Management for IB (5 EC) |
Foreign Direct Investment, Trade & Geography (5 EC) |
Global Business History (5 EC) |
Global Political Economy (5 EC) |
Information Systems Management (5 EC) |
Innovation Management in Multinationals (5 EC) |
International Business Law (5 EC) |
Qualitative Research Methods for IB (5 EC) |
Statistics II for IB (5 EC) |
Once you have met the requirements of the first part of the programme, ideally by the end of the second year, you will spend a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities in Europe, Latin America, Australia, North America, or Asia. This is a major opportunity to further develop your cross-cultural and language skills and you will be able to take courses in which your host institution has particular expertise. The final stage of the Bachelor's programme is the writing of a thesis.
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Bachelor's Thesis IB (10 EC) |
Empirical Research Project for IB (5 EC) |
International Financial Management (5 EC) |
International Strategic Management (5 EC) |
Managing Int. Business Organizations (5 EC) |
Study abroad (= foreign minor) (30 EC) |
International Business in Groningen is a challenging and fast-paced programme requiring a hands-on approach. You need to be hard-working and have a good command of English. Most importantly, you need to be deeply interested in the broad range of issues that make doing business different from country to country. Throughout the programme, we balance large lectures with small-group tutorials and mentoring to help you succeed in your studies.
wiskunde A of wiskunde B;The profile Culture & Society must be complemented with mathematics A or B.
You can enroll, as long as you have a finished VWO-degree with mathematics A or B.
With a HBO propaedeutic certificate it is also possible to enter the programme, on the condition that you meet the required level of mathematics. You must at least have taken mathematics A or B at Dutch VWO level.
All students have to apply in Studielink and the Online Application System (OAS) before 15 January 2020 in order to enter the selection procedure. More information on admission and selection procedure.
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additional subject |
Mathematics should have been passed as a standard/methods level subject in your secondary school education. Please note that the level of mathematics will need to be assessed by the Admissions Board. |
language test |
IELTS Academic overall score 6 (Speaking 6, Writing 5.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 20); C1 Advanced (with minimum score 169); University of Groningen Language Centre Test B2 overall. |
previous education |
To meet the general entry-level requirements, you will need an educational background equivalent to the Dutch pre-university education (VWO). For an overview of VWO-equivalent qualifications, please check https://www.rug.nl/vwo-equivalent-qualifications. If you have any questions concerning admission to the programme, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions. |
Students have to apply online via Studielink and the Online Application System (OAS) of the University of Groningen. All students have to apply in Studielink before 15 January 2020 in order to enter the selection procedure. After you apply for the programme of your choice, the Admissions Office will evaluate your educational background and assess your eligibility. Your application will be assessed on an individual basis. More information on admission and selection procedure.
This programme has a numerus fixus with a maximum of 550 attendees a year.
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 15 January 2020 | 01 September 2020 |
EU/EEA students | 15 January 2020 | 01 September 2020 |
non-EU/EEA students | 15 January 2020 | 01 September 2020 |
Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
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EU/EEA | 2019-2020 | € 2083 | full-time |
non-EU/EEA | 2019-2020 | € 8900 | full-time |
EU/EEA | 2020-2021 | € 2143 | full-time |
non-EU/EEA | 2020-2021 | € 9500 | full-time |
The Dutch government intends to halve the statutory tuition fees for specific groups of first-year bachelor's students starting from the 2018/19 academic year.
Practical information for:
International Business is a broad programme that forms a solid foundation to pursue a broad range of Master's degrees. You might choose to specialize in Marketing or Operations, for example. Or you could build on your Bachelor's with a Master's degree in International Business & Management, which will give you the credentials to work for a multinational firm, governmental institutions and international organisations. You can work in export, marketing or sales for example.
If you were to choose a two-year Research Master's you could
move into academia, perhaps decide to go further and earn a PhD.
Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSB accredited, a
standard achieved by only one percent of universities worldwide,
your degree will be highly valued on the labour market.
Plenty of multinationals will be interested in students with an
academic degree in business. Your position within this kind of
organisations can vary from export manager or international
marketer to international sales manager, product manager or human
resource manager. But numerous other career opportunities will lie
ahead of you. This, of course, depends on the choices you make
during and after studying. Many organisations also offer
traineeships and junior positions which will introduce you to
different types of activities.
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Our education is strongly rooted in business practice and society. Also right from the start of your degree programme attention is paid to academic research and pre-professional development. Since an analytical and critical mind and problem-solving capabilities are important qualities in any career our students aspire.
In collaboration with external partners we conduct research projects on e.g banking, local government, customer insights, leadership, energy, healthy ageing and lean operations.
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Read moreInternational Business- the best choice for my interests and my future.
I chose to study International Business because I always thought
that it would be the best choice for my interests and my future,
and indeed it is. This program allows you to have a broader
understanding of both the international environment around you and
the changes that are continuously happening to our global economy.
This program provides you with a broad background in a lot of
fields, such as economy, human behaviour and many more.
What I like about living in Groningen is that it looks like a
smaller, cuter and safer Amsterdam. Also, despite the size, there
is always something to do and somewhere to go. The canals are
amazing and the people as well, also because it is mainly a student
city.
Read moreThe perfect place to study.
After spending a semester abroad in the USA, I was sure that I want to study business and that I would like to continue studying in English. When I visited Groningen, I knew that this would be the perfect place to study. The International Business programme met my expectations. The programme is challenging in a positive way. I believe that it is important to have variety in your studies. Both the lectures and tutorials help us to get a broader understanding of the subjects. The students here are talking English in their daily life and are surrounded by people from all over the world. During tutorials, we work in multicultural groups and this prepares us for succeeding in an international company surrounding. For one of the presentations, I worked together with students from Cyprus, Russia and the Netherlands. In short, beautiful, exciting, loving and in my opinion, the perfect place to study.
You will be offered study advice after first year of study. You can expect a positive result if you have earned more than 45 ECTS credit points (out of a total of 60 ECTS). If you have earned fewer than 45 ECTS and are issued a negative result, you will not be allowed to continue with your degree programme.
You will receive preliminary study advice in December to make sure that you know where you stand. Please contact your study advisor as soon as possible if you have any questions about the BSA system. N.B. Some degree programmes use a tutoring system; please check with your study advisor.
Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself, but of course, the faculty will help you do so. Together with other first-years, you will participate in a mentor group. The mentor, a senior student, will help you quickly learn the ins and outs of the faculty. In addition, you will discuss your study progress with your tutor (a lecturer-supervisor) at regular intervals. The study advisors are available to help you with specific study problems.