Introduction
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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 will 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 programme either in February or September.
International Business and Trade
Do you want to work in the business with a broad view of the world, refine your soft skills and make your international dreams come true?
Upon graduation, International Business & Trade students are able to think in business models and provide insight into the economic structures of different continents. The courses train students to analyse economic data with ease and, thanks to a well-developed set of interpersonal and communication skills, make a difference in the globalised business world of the 21st century.
Overview
Phase 1
During the first year, our focus will be on building your business fundamentals through courses such as international trade, intercultural communication, global economics, marketing, and emerging markets. On top of these mandatory courses, you choose a foreign language: German, French, Spanish, Chinese or Dutch. We don't offer the language of your dreams? No problem, you can study a language of your choice with another certified language institution and we’ll add it to your diploma.
Phase 2
The first semester of your second year focuses on management skills, financial management, entrepreneurship, and emerging markets. During the 'International Project' course, second-year students go abroad to a dynamic city to analyse the local culture, work on a cross-border project and look at opportunities to export a unique business model. In the second semester, you will study a semester abroad at one of our partner universities around the world.
Phase 3
Your third year consists of first-semester courses with a focus on practice and cases for real companies, followed by a second semester abroad for your traineeship. During this 3-month internship abroad, you will work on different international projects for real customers.
Practical courses
During the first year, the business game is your initial test to put the theoretical knowledge into practice. In the second year, you will get a taste of how business is conducted abroad. Finally, when you are studying abroad during the final year you’ll get immersed in an entirely different environment.
During the third year, you are abroad for 12 weeks on an international internship. Some of our partners in education offer great internship opportunities in Europe and South Africa. Flanders Investment & Trade, our preferred partner, actively hire our interns each year. They have offices all over the world, from Tokyo to Los Angeles. Where to go and what company to work for? The choice is entirely yours!
Go International
At International Business & Trade the world is small. Did you know that you can choose to study in South-Korea during your second year and do an internship in the USA during the third?
Our business school has partnered with several top-notch universities worldwide. Some of the possibilities include 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).
Course
Phase 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Intercultural Communication
World Cultures
Language 1
Business Fundamentals
Marketing Principles
Ethical managerial problem-solving
Entrepreneurial Management 1
Digital Toolkit
Business Intelligence Fundamentals
Emerging markets in Latin America
International Trade
Asian Business Topics
International Relations: UK, USA, The Commonwealth
Sales
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Analytics
Personal Branding
Language 2
Business Fundamentals Case
Phase 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Emerging Markets Eastern Europe & Russia
International Project
African Business Topics
Language 3
Financial Management
Entrepreneurial Management 2
Economic Forum
Management skills
Study Exchange abroad
Phase 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Language 4
Intellectual Capital
Consumer Psychology
Customer Relationship Management
Cost Price Calculation & Budgeting
World Economics
E-commerce & Social Media
Research & Reporting
Bachelor thesis / Practice Enterprise
International traineeship
Why choose International Business and Trade
100% English: Yes you can!
Thomas More has 11 English-taught bachelor degree programmes in order to make our high-quality education accessible for (foreign) students with high ambitions. You can join our English programmes after proving you are reasonably proficient at speaking and writing English (level B2, European Framework).
Internationalisation @ Thomas More
Thomas More participates actively in international networks in line with its different study fields. This is an ideal forum for trustworthy partnerships. Sometimes these partnerships are suggested by common partners or via project cooperation. Thomas More aims at partnerships in all Erasmus+ participating countries.
@ work
Practice is key throughout your training. With extensive project work, business cases during the courses and participation in congresses we fully immerse you in the business world. During your last year, you will even go one step further and work for an international company for four months.
After Graduation
Ready for the job?
The automotive technology sector is currently recruiting massively both for after-sales functions as well as for pure technical profiles in the workshop. As a bachelor in Automotive Technology you can start a technical career in a variety of jobs:
Business developer
Import/Export manager
International entrepreneur
Business owner
International sales manager
International project manager
Consultant
You can also start in February
Admissions
EEA candidates
Application procedure
Apply online: submit an online application.
File assessment (+- 2 weeks) & Submit supporting documents (if you haven’t already provided all the necessary documents).
If approved, you will receive a letter of admission.
Register online.
Start your student life!
Admission requirements
Diploma requirements:if you’re qualified to start an equivalent programme in higher education in the country where you completed your secondary education, then you’re qualified for admission to Thomas More. Additional requirements may be set for candidates with a diploma obtained in a non-EEA member state.
Language requirements:you need to be reasonably proficient at speaking and writing English (level B2, European Framework).
Additional requirements for abridged programmes and postgraduates:Those applying to our abridged programmes and postgraduates will have some extra requirements to meet in addition to the standard diploma and language requirements. Please check the programme’s webpage to find detailed information about the requirements as well as the contact details of the programme manager. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have further questions or need assistance.
Non-EEA candidates
Application procedure
Apply online: submit an online application.
File assessment (+- 2 weeks) & submit supporting documents (if you haven’t already provided all the necessary documents).
If approved, pay the tuition fee for 1 semester.
Receive digital registration certificate
Apply for a student visa.
Register online.
Start your student life!
Admission requirements
Diploma requirements:if you’re qualified to start an equivalent programme in higher education in the country where you completed your secondary education, then you’re qualified for admission to Thomas More. Additional requirements may be set for candidates with a diploma obtained in a non-EEA member state.
Language requirements:you need to be reasonably proficient at speaking and writing English (level B2, European Framework).
Additional requirements for abridged programmes and postgraduates:Those applying to our abridged programmes and postgraduates will have some extra requirements to meet in addition to the standard diploma and language requirements. Please check the programme’s webpage to find detailed information about the requirements as well as the contact details of the programme manager. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have further questions or need assistance.
Immigration and visas in Belgium
Students coming from the European Economic Area, Monaco or Switzerland can enrol in an undergraduate degree programme in Belgium without a student visa.
All other students need to apply for a visa before coming to Belgium. You can apply at the Belgian Consulate or Embassy in your country or in the country where you legally reside.
Do you have a question about student life at Thomas More? Who better to ask than our own students! Join one of our live webinars to learn everything you need to know to study abroad!
