Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Bachelor in International Business and Trade
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences

Thomas More University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor in International Business and Trade

Mechelen, Belgium

Bachelor's degree

3 years

English

Full time

Sep 2026

EUR 1,157 / per year **

On-Campus

* for non-EEA| no deadline for EEA

** for EEA students | 9,000€ for non-EEA students

Key Summary

About: Thomas More, the largest university of applied sciences in Flanders, offers the Bachelor in International Business and Trade taught in Dutch and English in the province of Antwerp. The programme focuses on entrepreneurship, international experience and language skills; you can combine Chinese, German, Spanish, French or Dutch. Eyecatchers: 3 countries in 3 years, Business skills from A to Z, Prepare for a professional career.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in international trade, export/import, sales, business development, international marketing, supply chain or start a business. Roles include trade analyst, account manager or export officer.

Career opportunities: international business, trade, sales.

  • Entrepreneurship is in your blood; you know an opportunity when you see one.
  • You’re ready to dive into the fast-paced world of global business and trade.
  • You will explore cultural differences and their impact on foreign trade.
  • The theoretical knowledge and insights you acquire come together with pragmatic models and practical skills to make a real impact.
  • A real-life international project will challenge you to push your limits.
  • International experience and networks will add substance to your CV as will your internship abroad.
  • By combining language courses in Chinese, German, Spanish, French or Dutch, your studies will pave the way for an inspiring international career.
  • Your time is valuable, so we are flexible!
  • You can start this 6-semester programme either in February or September.

Eyecatchers

  • 3 countries in 3 years - Take your degree global via your international project, study exchange abroad and international internship. At least 3 countries in 3 years: the US, China, India, … the choice is yours. So go head, open your mind and your pathways to success!
  • Business skills from A to Z - You will learn all the business skills you need! Besides data analytics, economics and financial management, you will develop your preferred languages: French, German, Spanish or Chinese? We give you more insight into yourself and your business management skills: decision making, time management, taking the lead. Are you ready?
  • Prepare for a professional career - Put theory into practice right from the word “go”. With extensive hands-on project work, real-life business cases, international conferences and a 3-month international internship that fully immerse you in the exciting, fast-paced world of global business.Your international network will be well established by the time you graduate.