Course summary International Business I NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

The programme for International Business

The programme covers a wide range of aspects of business, from accounting to marketing, from sales to supply chain management. You will develop insights into conceptual approaches and business research methodologies as well as expand your knowledge of different languages. You'll also develop your personal skills and intercultural awareness. These skills are integrated into the programme and developed through the practical assignments you do as well as during your internship.

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Year 3

Year 4

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Minors and specialisations of International Business

In your third year of International Business, you get to specialise by taking a number of minors.

Business Innovation & Marketing (Thailand)
An excellent opportunity to get familiar with Asian markets as you develop a feasible plan to introduce and market a product or service in Thailand and consequently the ASEAN region.
Critical Thinking & Data-Driven Decision Making (Leeuwarden, the Netherlands)
This minor brings together qualitative and quantitative knowledge and skills. It covers data collection and analysis, critical thinking and decision-making approaches, so that students can analyse real-life problems and find feasible solutions.
Doing Business In China (China)
A unique opportunity to explore Chinese business culture first-hand, equipping you with cultural and language skills and business insights for understanding product needs for the Chinese market, business culture and corporate strategy.
The Business Consultant (Bali)
Sharpen your financial literacy as you work with a client on a business problem. Covering skills from business research to calculating returns on investment, this minor will give you a head start when it comes to understanding business finances.

International Projects

In each period, student groups work with international companies, visiting them where possible, to bring theory and practice together. During these international weeks, you also collaborate with students from our partner universities abroad, drawing on each other's perspective of the situation and developing your intercultural communication skills. You also take part in a student trade mission in which you work on behalf of a local company. You select suitable international trade partners by working with students from other universities, taking part in a trade fair and visiting potential business partners. You then assess which partners are of interest and why, and in so doing, help your client find a lucrative international trade partner.

Course Catalogue

The course catalogue contains detailed information on the programme, so that you can compare different studies or get a more in-depth understanding of what the programme entails.

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Practical approach of International Business

We aim to help you put theory into practice as quickly as possible. Through our educational concept, Design-Based Education (DBE), you work in small teams of students, teachers, researchers and industry professionals. You tackle current, real-life issues developing and adapting your visions and ideas to form a solid solution. And you gain yet more practical experience during your internship in your final year.

International opportunities

We want to prepare you for an international, intercultural, and ever-changing environment, so that you can dive into the unknown and gain experience in an international context. It is possible with our Grand Tour, Exchange programme or one of our mobility options offered by RUN-EU. Or you can choose to do your internship abroad. You’ll be able to put together the right combination of courses and internships to develop both your professional and personal skills – and develop your own network for the future.

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