Bachelor's programme in Business Administration
Are you interested in management and doing business? Do you want to know more about the business strategies of multinational corporations that operate in various countries? If so, then Business Administration might be the right Bachelor's programme for you. You will look at the ins and outs of how a business operates and how businesses deal with internal and external changes. You will learn to analyse what can be improved in corporate management and what effects markets have on businesses. This programme is suited for people with a broad interest in conducting business and managing organisations.
Why study Business Administration?
- You will be taught a wider range of perspectives than 'just' economics or IT in organisations.
- More focus on acquiring research skills than in other business programmes in the Netherlands
- A personal approach to education and small-scale teaching
- Six months of studying or internship abroad as optional or fixed part of the programme
Facts & Figures
Language: English
Duration: 3 years (180 EC), full time
Start month: September
Contact hours: 15-18 hours per week
Enrolled students: 166 per year
Degree: BSc in Business Administration
Faculty: Nijmegen School of Management
Croho code: 50645
Admission requirements
Dutch students
a VWO diploma of the profiles Economics & Society, Nature & Technology and Nature & Health is accepted for direct admission. A VWO diploma of the profile Culture & Society is accepted for direct admission only if Mathematics A or B has been concluded with a satisfactory mark.
International students
Check the admission requirements page for more information about the educational qualifications.
What will you learn?
Business Administration offers you a broad range of topics, with consideration not only for international management, but also for psychology, sociology, communication, economics, and law. For example, there is ample consideration given to the role of social and cultural aspects within organisations. After all, conducting good business is a job involving extensive human interaction. You will look at the interaction between all stakeholders involved, such as managers, employees, shareholders and clients; a framework that is even more complex and interesting within international interactions.
Future career prospects
After a Master's specialisation you have a wide range of job opportunities. You can think of:
- Consultant or advisor at Capgemini
- Human resource director at Ahold
- Marketing or communication advisor at Unilever
- Productmanager at Kirkman Company
- Business analyst at a retail company
- Entrepreneur
Related programmes
You might also be interested in one of these programmes:
- Economics and Business Economics
- International Business Communication
- Bedrijfskunde
How to apply
Are you ready to apply? Go to the application procedure page and follow the steps to submit your application.
Do you have a question?
We are here to help! Don't hesitate to contact us, ask a current student or meet us in person at one of our events and visits on campus and abroad.
