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.
What you will actually do:
- learn by doing in small teams with students from around the world
- address the kinds of problems you’ll face in your career, in a study setting designed to resemble a real working environment
- examine the latest developments in international business and solve real-world cases
- find out how to make a business run, taking into account factors like law, taxation and globalisation
- develop skills such as teamwork, conflict resolution, leadership, presentation skills and intercultural communication
Problem based learning:
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is an innovative, student-centred instructional method widely used at Maastricht University. You will work in small tutorial groups of 12 to 15 students, and collaboratively seek practical solutions to real-world problems. Instructors act as facilitators, giving help as it’s needed. This allows you to build independence and develop research skills. As opposed to lectures – which are still the primary teaching method at most universities – PBL is dynamic, requiring active participation in a variety of tasks such as:
- deciding how to approach a given problem
- setting learning goals
- organising tasks to achieve those goals
- sharing your findings with one another
Year 1
Management of Organisations and Marketing
Quantitative Methods 1
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Economics and Business
Quantitative Methods 2
Strategy
Finance
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
Reflections on Academic Discourse
Management Game
Year 2
Finance and Accounting
Management of Organizations
Managerial Finance and Accounting
Global Business
Marketing Management
Corporate Governance
Management Information Systems
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Management of Operations and Product Development
Quantitative Methods 3
Chosen Electives and Skills courses
Year 3
Courses in chosen major (finance, information management, marketing, strategy, organization, supply chain management)
Courses in chosen electives (business, economics, ethics, law, quantitative economics)
Courses in emerging markets specialization if chosen
Prospective students with a non-Dutch diploma
If you have a non-Dutch diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch vwo diploma you are, in principle, admissible to this programme. Check if this applies for your diploma:
List of diplomas equivalent to the Dutch vwo diploma 2021/22
As English is the language of instruction in this study programme, it is essential that your English language skills are good enough for you to undertake intensive and challenging academic courses that are taught and examined in English.
-English requirement:
• Academic IELTS: 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 80
•TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: 80
•TOEIC listening and reading: 670; speaking and writing: 290
•Cambridge First B2: Grade B (scale 173-175) or, Grade C (scale 169-172)
• TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: Reading: 20-30; Listening: 20-30; Writing: 20-30 (We recommend taking one of the other tests listed above, as speaking skills are not assessed in this TOEFL test)
During this bachelor programme you’ll be required to study abroad for at least half a year. This gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of other cultures and practices. The School has an extensive network of more than 130 partner universities around the world, in countries including Australia, Singapore, South Africa, the United States, and throughout Europe. The semester abroad at a partner university is a compulsory part of the curriculum. Depending on your study programme, you go on exchange either in the first or in the second semester of your third year of your bachelor’s.
Through the Maastricht Research Based Learning programme, MaRBLe for short, we offer talented third-year bachelor’s students the opportunity to conduct their own research project. You will be guided by experienced academic staff who will help you further develop your critical thinking and research skills. This will help prepare you for a career in scientific research or research positions in business.
You can find more info by clicking on HERE.
The Double Degree programme at the School of Business and Economics lets you study at two universities and earn two master’s degrees! You can participate at the beginning of the academic year in September, completing part of your master’s programme at an institution abroad and part at SBE. After completing all the requirements of both master’s programmes, you will be awarded a degree from each university. Almost all Double Degree programmes can be completed with little or no delay in your studies and with minimal extra fees. The Double Degree programme has carefully selected partner universities that are high-profile, research-oriented and preferably accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
you can find all info about how to apply in their official website by clicking HERE.
Application date: October-January
Application fees: 100 EUR.
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Ambar Khawaja
Maastricht University, Netherlands
Hey there, peace and blessings and nice to meet you! My name is Ambar Khawaja, and I am 21 years old from the USA. I am currently pursuing my Bachelors in International Business with a specialization in Emerging Markets at Maastricht University in The Netherlands. I joined Study Abroad Hub because I have been through the challenges of applying and attending a school outside my home country. I hope my advice can help make someone else’s experience more enjoyable, less stressful, and most of all – exciting. Hope to talk to you soon!
FAQ about Study Program Ambassadors
Most frequent questions and answers
Taking the decision of studying abroad is not an easy decision as the whole rest of your life will depend on it. Hence, we thought here at Study Abroad Hub to build a bridge between who already took the experience and studied abroad, and who is thinking of it. You are going to have a chance to talk with a person who not only studied at the country you are planning to study in, but also studied at the same host University. How cool is that? : D
Consultancy about the study life at the host University, or the whole country if any – help with the application process – Visa Support – Finding accommodation – Airport pick up – Onboarding support, …. and more! You can check our services by clicking HERE.
All of Study Program Ambassadors here are interviewed and they have a contract with the website including code of ethics.We as Study Abroad Hub are responsible legally for any finacial transactions happening between program ambassadors and the potential students who are seeking study abroad, that’s why all invoices are being issued from Study Abroad Hub.
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If it is being offered for free, half or 90% of scheduled calls won’t be respected by the potential students. In addition, this fee is refundable in case you are not satisfied from the call (it could happen! but we are responsible enough to react to such situations and deal with it in a very professional way). Also, this fee will be deducted (as a discount) in case you are going to order at least one service from us! (Fare enough!)
We are guaranteeing you a reliable service as we have passionate ambassadors. Remember that we are aiming to have a longlasting engagement with you during your stay journey such as providing consultancy about what should you do with the study, finding internship, … and other challenges that you will face.
First of all, our Ambassadors are always nice and cute, they do not make problems : D. But in case you have any concern or issue, we will take it as our priority, just hit us at complaints@studyabroadhub.net and you will see how supportive we are!
Yes of course! you can click HERE and apply for University Ambassador Vacancy, OR, if you are super experienced with the whole Country laws regarding the education espcially for the foriegners and you are familiar with the Visa procedures, Onboarding procedures and speaking the language of the host Country, you can apply for Country Manager Position by clicking HERE.
Yes sure! write to complaints@studyabroadhub.net, We will reach you within maximum 24 hours.
What a question! : D, of course not! nobody can promise you this at all even the ambassador himself! yeah we can hear in your mind now saying: So what is the point of dealing with you guys regarding it?!
Well, let us explain you. It is critically important to have a consultancy with someone who has a deep experience of applying for the visa for a specific country so that he can provide you the tips and tricks when it comes to applying for visa.
We select our students carefully which is why we have introduced a screening procedure in order to make sure our admission and student visa success is 100%.