Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences

International Agribusiness and Trade

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Year 1: In your first year, you’ll explore the basics of international agribusiness, focusing on global trade, logistics, and supply chain management. You'll study marketing, finance, and business economics, and work on practical projects that give you a solid foundation in the field. This year is all about understanding the fundamentals and getting a taste of the industry.

Year 2: Your second year deepens your knowledge with more specialized courses in international trade, sustainable business practices, and agricultural economics. You'll work on real-world case studies and start building your professional network through company visits and guest lectures. This year helps you connect theory to practical applications.

Year 3: In the third year, you'll have the opportunity to choose a minor and go on an international exchange. You’ll gain hands-on experience through internships, applying what you've learned in a real-world setting. This year emphasizes global perspectives and practical experience, preparing you for the international job market.

Year 4: Your final year focuses on your graduation project and thesis. You’ll work closely with a company or organization, tackling real industry challenges. This year consolidates your knowledge and skills, ensuring you’re ready to enter the workforce as a well-rounded, experienced professional in international agribusiness and trade.

All our 4-year Bachelor programs result in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. All study programs at VHL are accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This is the official organization responsible for evaluating the quality of higher education institutions in the Netherlands.

Will you start as a project leader in logistics, a quality assurance specialist, or a marketer for an innovative company? Your sector-specific knowledge and internship experience will give you a head start in the agribusiness world.

What can you become?
With a broad understanding of various departments, you'll handle different roles and facilitate collaboration across the company.

Supply Chain Planner Manage product distribution, ensure timely deliveries, and satisfy client demands. Communicate with sales and clients to handle needs and propose alternatives.

Trader Handle quotations, offers, and client communication. Process orders, monitor purchasing and sales, and build relationships with clients domestically and internationally.

Account Manager Develop plans to increase market share and implement innovations. Follow market trends and work with the marketing team to launch products in new markets.

Business Operations Specialist Assist businesses with permits, emission reduction, and process improvements. Work for an agency or as a self-employed consultant to create healthier and more climate-neutral business models.

Why VHL?

• Great atmosphere.
  You will quickly feel at home here thanks to our personal guidance and meet many new, interesting people. From day one, you are part of a professional network of students and colleagues from all over the world.
• Learning by doing.
  You apply the theory in practice: besides obtaining highly valued work experience during internships abroad, you will work on real-life cases and go on excursions to companies in the field.
• Study programmes with impact.
  Your specific knowledge and degree from the most sustainable university of applied sciences in the Netherlands make you highly sought after by employers.
• Future-proof.
  With your specific knowledge and skills, you will have the tools to create a future-proof world. Our programs are designed to give you the opportunity to make your own choices. This will prepare you for a fascinating career in a professional field that really matters.
• International orientation.
  Exchange and internships abroad are incorporated in the study program.