Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics Bachelor in International Business
Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics

Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics

Bachelor in International Business

Maastricht, Netherlands

Bachelor's degree

3 years

English

Full time

01 May 2026*

Sep 2026

EUR 32,000 / per year **

On-Campus

* To start in September, apply before 1 April (non-EU/EEA) or 1 May (EU/EEA)

** institutional fees top; low - EUR 13,000 per year; high - EUR 18,300 per year | statutory fees: EUR 2.601 per year

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor in International Business program offers students an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of global business operations. It typically focuses on developing skills in areas such as marketing, finance, and management within an international context. This program prepares students to navigate the complexities of global markets and diverse economic environments.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles, including international marketing manager, business consultant, and export coordinator. They may work in multinational corporations, government agencies, or non-profit organizations, contributing to the strategic growth of businesses in a global landscape.

Are you curious about what’s going on in the business world? Do you wonder how companies determine their strategies? Are you interested in the way companies operate in the areas of human resources or marketing? In the International Business programme, you’ll learn about the strategy, resources and management required to run a business. And you’ll also develop the professional skills to put business ideas into practice, including teamwork, conflict resolution, leadership and presentation skills.

What’s more, you’ll gain practical and international experience by spending a semester studying abroad, getting in touch with real companies at ‘business days’, doing research projects or following an internship. The programme will prepare you for a career in a variety of areas within international business, including marketing, management, human resources or even entrepreneurship.

Why this programme?

In the International Business programme, you'll discover the ins and outs of running international businesses, from the small details to a global perspective. You'll look at issues such as:

  • Where do you get your raw materials?
  • How can you manage your people and your finances?
  • How should you make, market and sell your product?
  • What’s the best way to evaluate sales and adjust the strategy as needed?

You’ll cover topics from accounting to marketing, and supply chain management to information management. And you’ll also develop the personal qualities you’ll need to succeed in the international business world: adaptability, creativity, self-assurance and more. It’s little wonder that this programme tops the Dutch rankings year after year.

The first two years of the programme are all about what makes the business world go round. You’ll take courses such as Finance and Accounting, Management of Operations and Product Development, all of which will have an international focus. And you’ll take courses that are specifically geared toward the international markets, such as Global Business and International Marketing Management. In the third year, you’ll take more specialised courses and also spend a full semester abroad at one of our partner universities. And throughout the programme, you can take part in high-profile research projects or internships, and get in touch with real companies at student-run business fairs.

Read more on the institution's website