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International Maintenance Management
Avans University of Applied Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | see Long Description | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 7,650 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Breda / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Avans University of Applied Sciences
Would you like to be responsible for maintaining the largest and most complex technical systems? Or contribute to the sustainable use of materials and natural resources? And all of this in an international working environment? Then opt for International Maintenance Management, the University of Applied Sciences degree (HBO) programme for becoming a maintenance professional.
Maintenance, more than technology
Aircraft, power plants, drilling platforms, all technical systems have to be maintained. The larger and more complex the system, the more important good maintenance becomes - and the more difficult. A refinery, airport or hospital cannot simply be shut down while a maintenance check is carried out.
Career opportunities
International Maintenance Management is a broad-based, practice-oriented programme and offers international career opportunities. You will be trained to become a Maintenance professional. With this programme, the world is at your feet. You will be able to work in a hi-tech environment at the world's largest concerns. But for this you need to have something going for you.
The Netherlands aim to lead in the maintenance sector, because maintenance is becoming increasingly important for concerns globally. You will soon be able to make a significant contribution to the sustainable exploitation of natural resources, to innovation and to cost cutting. On the completion of the programme, you will hold the degree “Bachelor of Engineering”, an internationally recognised degree that will enhance your career opportunities. Your diploma will demonstrate that you are one of 'the world’s greatest' in your area of expertise.
Deadlines
All exchange and Erasmus-students must register:
- - before 1 October 2011 if starting in February 2012*
- - before 1 May 2012 if starting in September 2012
We advise students from non-EU countries to register early to allow enough time to apply for a visa:
- - before 1 November 2011 if starting in February 2012*
- - before 1 June 2012 if starting in September 2012
We advise students from EU countries to register:
- - before 1 January 2012 if starting in February 2012*
- - before 1 August 2012 if starting in September 2012
* Please note: only a few study programmes start in February, please carefully check the study programme of your choice.
Contents
The programme comprises three important areas of expertise.
Technology
Technology naturally forms an important part of the programme, because maintenance professionals work with the most complex technical systems. During the programme, you will study among other things how to:
- Design maintenance procedures
- Cope with technical specifications
- Make reliable predictions on operating life and replacement questions
- Gauge safety risks
- Assess tenders
Business Administration
Technological expertise alone is not sufficient for a Maintenance professional. Other factors are efficient processes, costs and returns. During the study programme, you will learn how to deal with:
- Management processes and execution
- Quality control, legislation and regulations
- Managing material and information flows
- Planning, budgeting and cost analyses
- Logistical issues
Communication and management
Maintenance is teamwork. For this reason we devote considerable attention to:
- Management and leadership
- International business cultures and change management
- Ergonomics and health and safety
- Communication and project management
International scope
Maintenance professionals work in an international environment. To prepare you thoroughly for this, all lectures are in English. We work with lecturers from the Netherlands and abroad.
Continue your study
There are exchange projects with other colleges at university of applied sciences degree (HBO) level all over the world. You will be able to spend a semester studying abroad without any additional college fees.
Maintenance is a relatively new domain within universities, in the Netherlands as well as in other countries. In some countries, universities are building master courses in the field of maintenance. One of them is the Netherlands. Our objective is to make it possible for IMM-students to continue your study at master level and get your master degree in two year after graduating at IMM.
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
Diplomas and certificates
Dutch HAVO (higher general secondary education) or an international equivalent. Or pre-university (VWO) diploma in:
- Natural Sciences and Technology (Natuur & Techniek)
- Natural Sciences and Health (Natuur & Gezondheid)
- Economics and Society (Economie & Maatschappij)
or you hold a level-4 intermediate vocational (MBO level-4) diploma.
English language
Non-EU students must be able to produce a certificate such as TOEFL (minimum score of 575) or IELTS (minimum score of 6.5).
Intake interview
A positive advise based on a personal interview.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
Accreditation
Avans University of Applied Sciences has been proclaimed the best major university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Every year, the Dutch Centre for Higher Education Information examines the quality of higher education in the Full-time Higher Professional Education Options Guide 2012. Avans was also awarded the title of best university of applied sciences in the Netherlands last year. The international study programmes of Avans are amongst the best in the Netherlands.
The Dutch education system is renowned worldwide for its excellent quality.
All our Bachelor and Master programmes are formally accredited by the Dutch higher education accreditation authorities and comply with European standards as set by the Bologna Agreement. This means that you can make a good start on your international career anywhere in the world.
Funding details
Avans Scholarship Programme for Best Performing Non-EEA Foreign Students
Avans University of Applied Sciences is committed to recruiting talented and excellent students. Since 1 September 2009, we offer a scholarship programme for the best performing foreign students. Scholarships will be available to approximately 80 top-ranking eligible students for all Avans study programmes.
See website: http://www.studyatavans.com/en/71
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