Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor in International Business Management
- Mechelen, Belgium
- Online Belgium
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,157 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* No application deadlines for bachelor programmes for EEA students
** for EEA students | 9,000€ for non-EEA students
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor in International Business Management equips students with the key skills required to navigate today’s global business landscape.
The program focuses on various aspects such as international marketing, finance, and cross-cultural management.
Students will engage in practical learning experiences that prepare them for real-world challenges, enhancing their ability to work effectively in multinational environments.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue a range of career paths in international business.
Possible roles include international marketing manager, business consultant, and supply chain analyst, among others.
With the right skills, you can thrive in diverse sectors and make a significant impact on global commerce.
Interested in Thomas More? Get a chance to chat with current students and lecturers, ask questions, and find your perfect study programme! Come along between 12.00 and 13.00 and/or 19.00 and 20.00 (CET)
A good manager represents drive, alertness, and commercial feeling. During your training, you will develop a thorough insight into business economics, with a broad view of the various functions within an organization. With a professional Bachelor's degree in international business management, you will be immediately employable in the labor market. 97% of our students find a suitable job within three months of graduating.
Broaden your horizons!
- 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 well as 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 program either in February or September.
Structure
Phase 1 | Start building your core knowledge base with fundamental insights into economics, international trade, marketing, entrepreneurship, financial management, and digitalization.
Phase 2 | Broaden and deepen your knowledge by applying it to real-world cases and live projects. Play a crucial role in an international project and put what you’ve learned to the test in a new environment during your compulsory study exchange abroad. To expand your international experience and enhance your intercultural skills.
Phase 3 | Launch your own independent research project in international business during the third and final phase of your degree program. And then combine it with practical insights from your international internship to kick-start your future career.
Courses
Visit the program webpage to get an overview of the courses ( under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per phase. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.
In practice/Workplace learning
Tie everything you’ve learned together during an exciting and challenging 12-week international internship at the end of your degree program. Identify relevant target companies in the country and sector of your choice via your own research and/or the university database.
As the pinnacle of the 3 phases of your studies and training, your international internship is the ideal occasion to apply your knowledge and learn how to adapt to new professional and cultural environments. And most importantly, hit the ground running when launching your career.
Personal coaching
Count on personalized advice, support, counseling, and coaching at every leg of your journey at Thomas More.
- Contact your Programme Manager for any academic questions related to your field of study
- Get in touch with your Study Advisor for questions about your individual study program, exemptions, and credits
- Reach out to your Care Coordinator for support or even just a listening ear about anything and everything else.
You’ll also find your lecturers are very approachable, too! And always available to give advice or answer your questions. Don’t hesitate to e-mail them.
Go international
Your degree in International Business & Trade will not so much expand as explode your horizons and make the world that little bit smaller. How about a study trip to South Korea in your second year, for example, followed by an internship in the US during the third?
And when it comes to expanding your international network, our partnerships with top-notch universities around the world are your stepping stones to new stomping grounds, for example, in Quimper and Paris (France), Seville (Spain), Eindhoven (Netherlands), Vilnius (Lithuania), Budapest (Hungary), Bloemfontein (South Africa), Daejeon (South Korea), Chile, Mexico, China, Taiwan or Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
The job of your life
- Business developer
- Import/Export manager
- International entrepreneur
- Business owner
- International sales manager
- International project manager
- Consultant
Additional studies
Second shortened bachelor
- Extra specialization within Business Management (in one or two years)
Master
- In Belgium | Master of Business Administration KU Leuven, Brussels (bridging program)
- Abroad (Partner universities of Thomas More as well as others are possible)
- e.g. in International Business, International Trade, Business Administration, Public Management and Policy Studies, Corporate Communication, etc.
Working in Belgium
Search Year
International students can apply for a new residence permit status upon graduation and extend their stay in Belgium for up to 12 months to find work! Eager to launch your career in Belgium after your studies? No worries! We’re here to help you navigate the Search Year application process. Check also our program webpage for more insights!