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International Business and Management Studies – (BBA)
Arnhem Business School
English Bachelors
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| Application Deadline: | February: January 13; Non EU: Decemeber 1; September: August 13; Non EU: June 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 - ≈ € 7,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Arnhem / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 240 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Arnhem Business School
International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) is a full-time Bachelors degree course that prepares you for a broad range of international management positions. Graduates are well prepared for the job market. They can enter careers in both the private and public sectors in the fields of international finance, marketing, business and management.
15 years of experience
Arnhem Business School (ABS) is the international department of the Faculty of Economics and Management of HAN University of Applied Sciences. ABS has been offering the International Business and Management Studies course for over fifteen years, with more than 1000 graduates from all over the world.
Internationally experienced lecturers
Lectures in the IBMS course are held in small groups. You are taught by professionals with a wealth of international experience in the field of Business and Management. Your studies will be well linked to the business world, and you will become familiar with the latest trends in the global market.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Upon successful completion of the course, you will obtain the title Bachelor of Business Administration. International law, marketing, customer behaviour, organisations, the investment world, leadership; these are but a few of the areas you will have a solid foundation in as a graduate of the IBMS course.
Contents
International Business and Management Studies follows a broad-based curriculum in business and management. As a student you are exposed to the most cutting-edge trends in business. You also benefit from the diverse knowledge networks of Arnhem Business School.
Professionally oriented study
In today’s world, where international brands are flooding the market and global competition is fierce, competent managers are essential. The IBMS Bachelors course is professionally oriented and designed to equip you to become a highly-trained specialist in the field of business, marketing and corporate communication.
During your study you gain a thorough theoretical grounding in all areas of business management and then apply this knowledge in various practical team projects and assignments.
Practical international experience
The focus of the IBMS course is gaining experience in the real world. So part of your study will be spent abroad at one of our many international partner universities. You will also do a work placement that will give you valuable experience in the corporate world. Your language and communication skills will improve vastly, as will your knowledge of other cultures.
General course structure
Each year is divided into 2 semesters and each semester is divided into 2 terms. You are assessed throughout the academic year and have exams at the end of each term. You follow 5 to 6 subjects per semester and take part in interactive group projects aimed at developing your practical skills.
Programme structure
- 1st year: General 1st year subjects and one course specific project
- 2nd year: Specialised subjects within general business background
- 3rd year: Study abroad / work placement
- 4th year: Strategic assignments / graduation assignment
- Optional: 5th year: Masters degree, in related or divergent disciplines
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
To start a Bachelors course at Arnhem Business School you have to meet certain criteria. You need to have completed an acceptable level of secondary education. As the course is taught in English, a sufficient level of fluency in English is needed as well.
Secondary education
To be admitted you need a certificate of secondary education such as:
- Havo / vwo: subject requirements see 'For Dutch students only: Toelating havodiploma en Toelating Vwo-diploma'
- MBO (level 4)
- International Baccalaureate
- Arbitur or Fachhochschulreife
- High school, A or B grades
- Sekolah Menegah Atas (SMA)
- General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE - A level)
As well as having one of the above certificates, you need sufficient scores in English, mathematics, economics and a foreign language.
Fluency in English
A sufficient level of fluency in English is a prerequisite for admission to this course, for example:
- An IELTS score of at least 6.0 or
- A TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 79-80 (Internet based)
- A Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Proficiency of English (CPE)
Please note: if you take a TOEFL test and you are a non-European Union student, you will also have to take a TOEFL test of Spoken English with a minimum score of 50.
Languages
French starts at intermediate level and requires ‘faux débutant’, which means approximately 2 to 3 years of previous training. German starts at beginners’ and intermediate level. To join the intermediate level group, you need ‘Grundstufe’, which means approximately 2 to 3 years of previous training. Dutch and Spanish start at beginners’ level.
1st year course exemptions
If you have already studied subjects related to this course at another institute of higher education, you may be eligible for exemption from the 1st year. In this case you will be admitted directly into the 2nd year of the course, and will graduate in less than 4 years. To qualify for direct admission to the 2nd year, you must meet the following requirements:
1. A good command of both written and spoken English, over and above the ability to follow the lectures successfully, i.e.:
- An IELTS score of at least 6.5
- A TOEFL score of at least 575 (paper based), 232 (computer based) or 90-91(Internet based). If you are a non-European Union student, you will also have to take a TOEFL test of Spoken English with a minimum score of 50.
- A Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Proficiency of English (CPE)
2. More than one successfully completed year of higher education, with subjects in business, management, logistics, finance or communication.
For Dutch students only
With the profile 'Economie & Maatschappij' (E&M), you are permitted to do the course International Business and Management Studies. If you choose another profile, then you need to follow an extra elective subject or subjects. Refer to the table below to see what applies to your situation.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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