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International Business and Management Studies (IBMS)

Welcome to the website of International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) at the HvA University of Applied Sciences! As part of the IBMS programme, you can both study at a foreign university and complete an internship abroad. 

Bachelor of Business Administration

Our approach will allow you to increase your understanding of the link between business practice and theory throughout the four-year programme. Upon successfully completing this programme, you will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Career prospects

Over the years IBMS alumni have made their careers in marketing, finance, public relations, management and research, at profit or non-profit organisations, in the Netherlands and all over the world.

Facts and figures

Language of instruction English
Cost per year Tuition fee of €1,713 (EU / EEA) / €7,200 (non-EU / EAA) + about €550 for books, etcetera + extra expense of study abroad and foreign internship
Duration of course 4 years or fast-track programme of 3.5 years (subject to conditions)
Start date September intake: week 35, 27 August 2012
February intake: week 8, 19 January 2012
Application deadline (September entry) 1 May (non-EU / EEA students)
1 July (EU students)
31 August (students with a Dutch diploma)
Application deadline (February entry) 1 November (non-EU / EEA students)
1 December (EU-students)
31 January (students with a Dutch diploma)
Type of degree programme Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Registration number (croho code) 34936 
Official name: International Business and Management Studies 

So who are you?

Students likely to thrive at our school are those who, in addition to being intellectually curious and having an aptitude for business, are open-minded, interested in other cultures, have a hands-on approach, long-term goals, and a flexible attitude. They should also have an interest in extra-curricular activities and personal development.