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In the 4-year International Business bachelor’s programme, you’ll grow into a versatile business professional. Beyond mastering theory and assignments, you’ll gain self-awareness and learn to collaborate effectively. Reflecting on yourself and teamwork are key to excelling in your chosen field.
In the first 2 years of the International Business programme, you’ll gain knowledge and tackle assignments. Later, you’ll grow more independent, taking a minor at one of our 125 partner universities or completing an internship. Throughout the entire 4-year programme, you’ll be supported by our teachers and fellow students.
The first semester of the International Business programme in Eindhoven, called ‘Soft Landing,’ introduces you to both the course and student life. Alongside theoretical lessons, you’ll engage in assignments and group projects throughout all four years. You’ll apply theory and develop skills like project management, leadership, and communication. Senior students support you with study sessions and personal guidance.
In your second year, you'll deepen your knowledge of business basics like Marketing, Business Process Management, Law and Ethics, Finance, Accounting, and Business Research. You'll also choose an elective subject. At the end of your first year, you can apply for the Honours Programme. If selected, you'll join the Talent Academy in your second year, participating in a special programme until the fourth year.
In year 3, you’ll complete a minor and an internship at an international company, with the freedom to choose which to do first. You also decide where to study and work, potentially spending the entire year abroad! Every student must spend at least 1 semester (30 ECTS) abroad during their studies, whether for the internship, minor, or graduate internship.
In semester 7, you prepare for graduation by learning to write business proposals and studying ethics. You'll select a focus area: Marketing and Sales, Finance and Accounting, or Business Processes.
In your final semester, you undertake another internship, tackling a real-world company issue through research and providing recommendations. Upon completion, you'll earn your internationally recognised Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
In the first two years at International Business in Venlo, you'll gain broad business knowledge and tackle exciting projects, such as starting your own company. Later, you’ll expand your skills and network through an international minor or internship, then graduate from a company of your choice. Project-based learning and a personal approach are key throughout the four years.
The first year focuses on gaining a broad business knowledge. You will dive into international business disciplines like marketing and sales, business research, accounting and finance, as well as operations & supply chain. Both semesters will also have courses focused on HR, communications and languages. You will also work on two interesting projects where you will conduct market research and analyse your company.
After the propaedeutic year, you will deepen your knowledge in the second year. You will have courses that are more focused on your future job as an international manager. You will also apply the theory learned in practice. You will have projects about how to "develop your business"and how to "drive your business". Besides that, you will also set up your own company in the 'Start-Up Factory'.
Year 3 consists of the minor (6 months) and an internship in an (international) company (6 months). You’re free to choose which component you complete first. You also have total freedom in choosing the country in which to follow the minor and undertake your work placement. In other words, if you wish, you could spend the entire year abroad!
In the fourth year of International Business in Venlo, you can choose two specialisation courses, such as Consumer Behaviour, Leadership and Coaching, Management and Control or Business Psychology.
You will graduate in the final semester, either at a company from our Fontys Venlo database or one of your own choosing. Your graduation assignment will demonstrate everything you've learned over the past four years through a final project.
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Please note! If you wish to apply for housing through Fontys, housing application deadline is June 15 (start September) or December 8 (start February).
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