International Business and Management Studies

The choice for this programme is a clever one, since well trained managers in this field are welcomed with open arms at many international companies. The world economy is becoming more and more global. After the foundation phase of 2.5 years you choose a specialization in the 3rd year. Topics covered include management & organisation, international people management, managerial skills, strategic management, export management, business communication, cultural awareness, quality management and accounting. IBMS is joint-organised with 2 other universities guaranteeing you an excellent and diverse teaching team. Unique features for this programme: * Four main specializations for the 3rd and 4th year: Business to business, Retail Management, International sustainability management in Food & Agribusiness and Innovation & Leadership. * Excellent employability score for international students upon graduation * Students from 30 different nationalities are studying IBMS. Definitely an international study environment * The IBMS programme is offered in cooperation with two other main universities in Leeuwarden * The study programme includes a (paid) internship of 6 months in the final year

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, oral presentation, internship, computer exercise, research, research project, excursion, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, group assignment, portfolio, workshop, group discussion, poster presentation, self evaluation, individual assignment, self study, integration module, project, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

During the Study Start Week, you will have a so-called 'Study Start Meeting'.

Other requirements

1. intake gesprek During the Study Start Week, you will have a so-called 'Study Start Meeting'.
2. taaltoets cijfer At the start of the study programme we will assess your level of English and based on the results might advise you to take extra english classess offered by the programme.
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) For international students: *Language: Academic IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of only one subscore 5.0), TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based), *If you do not have the appropriate level, you can enroll in our English Preparatory Language Course first and; *International or European Baccalaureate, or; Five GCSE/GCE 'o'-level passes, plus two A-level passes; or *Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree Detailed information is available at www.stenden.com.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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