International Business
You can choose between the regular four-year programme and the more challenging three-year fast-track version.
In the courses you will follow, there is a strong focus on sustainable business (in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals), building essential digital business skills and entrepreneurship. There is an innovative approach to learning: our projects resemble real-life business situations.
You will be surrounded by students and lecturers from all over the world, and have two work placements - one of which is abroad - so you will have a truly international experience. You will love living and studying in Utrecht, the most vibrant student town in the Netherlands!
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Immersive business themes
You will be immersed in the world of global business in two 20-week themes per academic year, in a way that mimics real-life business situations. This unique approach gives you great insight in the field from the start.
Career prospects
After graduation you have excellent career opportunities with multinational organisations in many sectors. Based on experiences from IB’s predecessor programmes, we expect our graduates to become impactful newcomers on the employment market.
Admission requirements
If you want to apply to our International Business programme, you need to have a secondary school diploma at a sufficient level, and English proficiency at least CEFR level B1 - as well as a good head for numbers.
Something for you?
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Global business person with heart
As well as gaining the experience, skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the global business arena, you learn to ensure that society benefits from your activities too.
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Problem solver
You work in small teams covering all aspects of International business in a way that closely resembles a real-life business situation.
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Ambition
You will join a practically oriented, academically rigorous programme that caters to your interests and helps you to fulfill your ambition.
"Starting your studies abroad may be frightening at first. But the introduction programmes help you to get around the city and find new friends."
Aleksas Lomeika (19) First year student
"Starting your studies abroad may be frightening at first. But the introduction programmes help you to get around the city and find new friends."
Aleksas Lomeika (19)First year student
I applied for the IB Fasttrack programme at HU University of applied sciences Utrecht because of the multinational working environment and the internship possibilities. I believe, that being able to understand and communicate with people from all over the world is a crucial experience to have. In addition, working with a variety of ambitious students from different cultural backgrounds develops your problem-solving skills. Furthermore, internships are a great way to gain some real-world work experience and build a strong base and a head-start for your professional career. Overall, the IB programme is very comprehensive and general, providing a decent introduction to the business-related subjects, work ethics and environment.
Starting your studies abroad may be frightening at first. But the introduction programmes, for instance the Buddy programme, helps you to get around the city, find new friends and offers help regarding any question. This has made my arrival at the Netherlands and HU really enjoyable and easy. Dutch people are very polite and supportive of expats, and the best thing is that the great majority of Dutch people have a proficient level of English. Therefore, the warm and friendly Dutch people make the Netherlands a great place to study.
"The IB programme helps me to prepare for the future by offering internships"
Michael Sprehe (22)
"The IB programme helps me to prepare for the future by offering internships"
Michael Sprehe (22)
The programme International Business at the HU is a truly international and inspiring programme. Working on real-life case studies helps me to understand the various aspects of business such as marketing, finance and logistics.
After my graduation I want to work in a big and international company in The Netherlands. The IB programme helps me to prepare for the future by offering internships. I will be able to apply the knowledge that I gained and develop my professional skills further.
"The class is an intercultural mix of countries all over the world, allowing students to gain experience working together with different nationalities."
Chiel van Ewijk (27)
"The class is an intercultural mix of countries all over the world, allowing students to gain experience working together with different nationalities."
Chiel van Ewijk (27)
I applied at HU for the International Business programme because of the possibility to do a FastTrack programme, and because of the outstanding extracurricular possibilities. In the FastTrack programme students are personally coached and the motivation level is skyhigh. Additionally, the class is an intercultural mix of countries all over the world, allowing students to gain experience working together with different nationalities. The honours programme at HU allows students to stand out by obtaining stars, for example for Leadership and Professional Drive. There are possibilities for students to showcase their own projects, or to participate in projects facilitated by the University. Therefore, I think students are able to get the most out of their education at HU.
Useful to know
| Application Deadline | 1 June |
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| Start date | September |
| Location | Heidelberglaan 15 Utrecht |
| Programme level | Bachelor |
| Numerus fixus | No |
| Croho-name | B International Business |
| Croho-code | 30029 |
Interested in the bachelor programme International Business?
Contact
- Telephone 088 481 81 81
- Email info@hu.nl
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