HZ University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration in International BusinessDURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,601 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU students | June 15: non-EU students
** EU-students | €9550 non-EU students
Key Summary
Introduction
Do you dream of an international career? The International Business programme at HZ University of Applied Sciences prepares you for a successful future. During this programme, you develop into a business expert with an eye for global challenges and opportunities. You will gain international experience, build a valuable network and spend 2 to 3 semesters abroad for your internship or minor.
International Business prepares you for challenging management positions at companies anywhere in the world. You become equipped to do business with business partners from different cultural backgrounds. As a graduate you will be a multifunctional professional with a set of interdisciplinary skills and a solid knowledge base, allowing you to perform as an intermediary across and within various business domains. You will be confident in expressing yourself fluently in two, three, or even four of the most commonly used business languages worldwide.
Your step towards an international career
The International Business programme is varied and optimally prepares you for a management position in global companies. From day one, you will acquire a solid foundation in business administration with subjects such as:
- Marketing
- Financial Management
- Supply Chain
- Human Resources
- Business ethics
- International trade
You also discover entrepreneurship by setting up your own company. During excursions to and projects for internationally operating companies, you immediately apply your knowledge in practice.
Programme to become a versatile manager
Do you want to become a manager? The International Business programme at HZ University of Applied Sciences teaches you how to successfully grow companies on an international level. You develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in a dynamic environment.
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Career Opportunities
Bachelor's degree
Congratulations, you graduated! From now on you may use the title ‘Bachelor of Business Administration.
Did you participate in the Honors Program? You will receive an extra certificate with your bachelor's degree.
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 carer prospects. Some positions you could consider:
- Marketing Professional
- (International) Market Researcher
- Export Consultant
- Procurement Manager
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Curriculum
Year 1
In the first year, you lay a solid foundation for your future in international business. You immediately apply your knowledge in challenging business cases for real clients. This year you work on themes such as:
- Internationalisation
Learn how to grow a business internationally and put innovative sectors from Zeeland on the world map. - Language skills
Choose an additional language: Dutch, German, French or Spanish. - Strategy Development: Discover how to determine the best strategy to enter a new market.
- Supply Chain Management: Analyse and improve the supply chain of a small, international company.
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Help entrepreneurs from developing countries comply with European regulations. - Human Resources
Identify strengths and weaknesses in HR processes at growing companies. - Exporting
Learn how an existing company can successfully launch a product or service abroad.
Year 2
In the second year, you will deepen your understanding of the world of international business and work on real projects.
Themes this year
- Negotiation Strategies
Advise on effective negotiation strategies for international partners. - Market analysis
Determine which market is most suitable for a particular product or service. - Digital Collaboration
Optimise collaboration between employees of a multinational company with digital solutions. - Process optimisation based on SDGs
Improve a process of an international SME based on the Sustainable Development Goals. - International Supply Chain
Improve an existing company's international supply chain, focusing on financial benefits. - Product Development
Develop a new product or service for an existing company.
Your own company
During the second study year of International Business, you set up your own student company, together with some of your fellow students. Together, you brainstorm about the product or service you will bring to the market. You write a business plan and, of course, you should not forget about the financial picture and marketing.
Year 3
The third year of study is dominated by your minor and work placement abroad.
Minor
You take a minor abroad, where you immerse yourself in a field that interests you while discovering a new culture. You will take your chosen additional language into account.
Internship
You will do an internship abroad and gain valuable work experience in an international environment. You take your chosen additional language into account.
Year 4
In the fourth and final year of the International Business programme, you focus on two main components. In the first semester at HZ, you prepare for your graduation project in the second semester. Here you will learn everything you need to conduct a successful research project. In the second semester, you apply your knowledge in practice: you do an internship at a company of your choice, in the Netherlands or abroad.
Master a new language: choose Dutch, German, French or Spanish
In the first year of the programme, you choose an additional language, which you learn over the course of four years. The languages you can choose from are Dutch, German, French and Spanish. You take this language into account when selecting your minor and internship
Admissions
Rankings
The best International Business programme in the Netherlands
This programme is, besides a top-rated programme, the best International Business programme in the Netherlands, according to the Keuzegids 2024.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships and financial aid options are offered to support our students:
- NL Scholarship – A €5,000 scholarship for non-EEA students enrolling in a full-time bachelor's program. Applications close on 1 May.
- Rotary Scholarship – A €2,000 scholarship for international students in Water Management, Civil Engineering, or River Delta Development, aimed at those committed to solving water-related challenges. Applications close on 1 May.
- HZ Grant – Financial aid for current HZ students doing studies or unpaid internships outside the EU.
- Financial Aid for EU Students – Some EU students may be eligible for Dutch student finance, which includes loans, grants, and a student travel card. Eligibility depends on working hours and residency status in the Netherlands.
Additionally, part-time job opportunities are available to help manage living expenses. These funding options ensure students have financial support to focus on their studies and personal development.
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Why study at HZ University of Applied Sciences
Why choose HZ?
Your future starts in The Netherlands: at HZ University of Applied Sciences, we warmly welcome international students! While new national regulations affect student admissions elsewhere, these do not apply to Zeeland. This means you can still enroll at HZ without restrictions.
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Guaranteed housing
Apply for one of our programmes before May 1st, and we ensure you’ll have a place to stay. No stress, no last-minute searching: just focus on your studies!
High-quality education and small-scaled classes
HZ is ranked among the top universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. At HZ, we offer a safe and supportive environment where a personalized approach is key, thanks to our small-scale classes
Supportive community
A warm and welcoming international student environment, with a variety of services that aim at enhancing the quality of your study at HZ!
Great job opportunities
Our students graduate not only with a bachelor’s degree, but also with the skills and expertise that help them seamlessly enter the workforce.
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''As soon as I applied at HZ, I was put in contact with the partner housing company with whom I shared my preferences and in no time I had a place to stay! It wasn't complicated at all''
Samuel, International Business student from Slovakia
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