Master’s

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

Stepping-stone to a Master’s degree

An IBMS bachelor’s degree is a stepping-stone to an advanced degree. And the IBMS programme will make you an all-rounder. Some of the typical areas you can pursue are International Business, Marketing and Political Science.

Additional requirements

There is a difference, however, between a bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences and a bachelor’s degree from a research university. Research university studies are 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, we offer you the option to transfer to the 3-semester Master's degree in Business Studies.

International recognition

Besides benefiting from your general business training, you might also use your bachelor’s degree to pursue advanced degrees in many other countries. The IBMS bachelor’s degree is recognised internationally.