Master’s

Upon completing the four-year IBL programme, you will leave the Hogeschool van Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with a bachelor’s degree (Bachelors of Business Administration). If you are interested in continuing your studies, you can use your bachelor’s degree to obtain admission to a master’s programme.

Stepping-stone to a master’s degree

An IBL bachelor’s degree is a stepping-stone to an advanced degree. And the IBL programme will make you an all-rounder. Some of the typical areas you can pursue are International Business, European Studies and Communications Management. 

Additional requirements

There is a difference between a bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences and a bachelor’s degree from a research university. Whereas general university studies are more research-based, our programme is more hands-on. To gain admission to a university master’s programme, you will probably have to take a few extra course units or complete an additional short course of study. We work closely with the University of Amsterdam to make the transition easier, we offer you the option to transfer to the 3-semester Master's degree in Business Studies.

International recognition

Besides benefiting from your combined training in business and languages, you can also use your bachelor’s degree to pursue advanced degrees in many other countries. The IBL bachelor’s degree is recognised internationally.