Bachelor of International Business (Short Degree)
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fee (EU/EEA students) €2530 per year
Introduction
The Short Degree Programme International Business is a Business Administration bachelor's degree programme consisting of two different semesters. The content of the programme is a well-balanced mixture of all the four domains of the Business Administration framework. On top of that, you will also be offered supporting subjects that for instance focus on your personal growth, as well as your professional skills.
Basis of the course
The Short Degree Programme International Business builds on the previous three-year relevant education at the university/bachelor degree level of the student.
Technical insights
The Short Degree Programme International Business covers all four essential domains of Business Administration, both theoretical and practical including Marketing & Sales, Finance & Accounting, Operations & Supply Chain Management and People & Organisation.
Theoretical knowledge & practical experience
During the one-year programme, we offer you the opportunity to acquire thorough theoretical knowledge and practical experience in all four business domains. You will become the expert in connecting and balancing the different interests and roles within companies in practical real-life business cases from a conscious business point of view.
Real-life business cases
Real-life business cases in close cooperation with real companies form the heart of the programme starting on day one. The Short Degree Programme International Business at Saxion is unique due to its hands-on conscious business approach and the possible opportunity to discover and develop your talents; the perfect preparation for your international career.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We are proud to offer scholarships to talented international students that apply for a bachelor or master Program at Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
Saxion Scholarships Program
Over the years we developed several scholarships that are available for talented international bachelor and master students from outside the EU/EEA.
- Orange Tulip Scholarship Program (OTS)
- Orange Knowledge Program (OKP)
- MENA Scholarship Program (MSP)
- Holland Scholarship (HS)
Other Scholarships
Further information on how and where to apply for a scholarship is available at the nearest Royal Netherlands Embassy, or from the Dutch Education Organization NUFFIC.
Curriculum
First semester
Q1 Business Case (10 EC)
- Business Research
- Business Communication
- Marketing & Sales (5EC)
- Organization & People (5 EC)
Q2 Business Case (10 EC)
- Identity Development
- Cultural & Environmental Readiness
- Operations & SCM (5 EC)
- Finance & Accounting (5 EC)
Second semester
Q3 & Q4
- Individual Final Assignment (30 EC)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
With your IB Bachelor's degree, you are welcome anywhere in the world, whether you choose to start your career in your family business or at an internationally operating company. Starter functions could be in the field of marketing, such as (assistant) product manager, marketing advisor, market researcher, sales representative, account manager, area manager, and any export-related role. If you are eager to learn more before embarking on your career, you can also decide to continue studying for a Master's degree.