Study programme Bachelor's International Business Administration
Every year of the Bachelor’s of International Business Administration is divided into two semesters. The semesters are divided into two blocks, during which you have lectures and seminars. At the end of each block, you have exams to conclude the module. A certain number of study credits (ECTS) is contributed to each module. 1 ECTS equals a study load of 28 hours.
During the Bachelor’s programme you will follow four learning lines. This way you will develop your knowledge and skills each year. The learning lines are:
International Business Administration content: you will explore the field of International Business Administration. Each semester there are 2-3 courses focused on theories in the field.
Academic Skills: you will develop and improve academic skills such as finding recourses, critical reading, presenting and argumentation.
Methods: you will learn how to design a research, how to collect, interpret and report data and how to research ethically.
Professional and Personal Development: you will develop yourself both personally and professional. During the curriculum there is room for career orientation, self-reflection, project management and ownership.
Curriculum
Curriculum year 1
During the first year, you explore the content of the field of international business administration. You learn how the academic field relates to the real world and get acquainted with research methods. At the end of the year, you conduct a research project with other students. During this project, you combine theoretical knowledge you learned during first year with practical insights.
After the first year of International Business Administration you will explore certain topics further during the second and the third year. The courses are shown below.
Note: The following curriculum is applicable from the academic year 2025-2026. For the curriculum of earlier academic years, please consult the course guide. Due to curriculum changes the information below is subject to change.
The third year focuses on specific development and the further integrating and applying knowledge and skills in different courses.
Note: The following curriculum is applicable from the academic year 2026-2027. For the curriculum of earlier academic years, please consult the course guide. Due to curriculum changes the information below is subject to change.
This study programme consists of 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) per year. At the end of the first year you will need to have accumulated a minimum of 42 ECTS in order to receive a positive BSA to continue your studies in the second year. Failing to meet this minimum requirement and receiving a negative BSA means that you are no longer allowed to continue with your studies. Of course, we will consider outstanding circumstances such as sickness or other personal factors. Your study advisor or mentor will regularly discuss your study results with you so that you are not faced with any surprises.
If you do not pass the Binding Study Advice (BSA) for this study, you are not allowed to access the following programmes:
An internship offers you the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience, expand your professional network, and get a clearer understanding of your own skills and interests. It bridges the gap between studying and working and serves as an excellent springboard for your future career.
Within this programme, you can opt for an internship as part of your elective space. Students from this programme have previously secured successful internships at organisations such as ABN AMRO, Jumbo Supermarkets and PwC.
Do you want to know more about the possibilities? Get more information via the following webpage.
Study abroad
During your Master’s/Bachelor's programme, you will have the opportunity to go abroad for your studies, internship and/or thesis. You will learn to look at things from the perspective of a different culture and you will meet new people; it is an experience that will enrich your life. What’s more, it will look great on your CV.
Please see the International Office web page for information about meetings, scholarships, internships and other practical information.
