INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSAND MANAGEMENT STUDIES2014 | 2015 | Eindhoven

Bachelor of Business Administration

Fulltime

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‘Together with my boyfriend I decided to leave Lithuania and

travel around the world. First stop: Eindhoven, The

Netherlands. Here, I decided to study International Business

and Management Studies (IBMS) at Fontys and he chose the

Technical University. What I like about IBMS is the type of

subjects taught and the international focus – I have always had

an interest for Economics and Business. I enjoy visiting the

library to read various management books. After studying

IBMS my ambition is to work for a bank as a product or risk

manager. But I am not just focussing on this. I also dream

about setting up a company in the fashion industry.

I must say that I like living in The Netherlands. The culture and

its people appeal to me. At this moment I am member of a

badminton club and I will soon start playing for the Dutch

national team! This way I learn the ‘Dutch way’ and the

language. Since my family doesn’t live in Lithuania anymore

my bond with my country of birth has somewhat disappeared.

Ultimately I want to live in a country

where I feel at home and where I have

a challenging job. This might just as

well be The Netherlands!’

‘I like about the type of

subjects taught and

the international

focus ’

FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE

Veronika Salygina Student International Business and

Management Studies

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About The Netherlands

The Netherlands covers around 41,000 square kilometres, and has a

population of around 16 million. With a rich cultural heritage, the country

boasts many of history‘s most famous names in the fields of art, literature,

philosophy and science. It also has a long history of international trade, forging

links with countries across the world from as early as 1600, bringing together

new knowledge, skills, business and ideas. The warm welcome we give to the

rest of the world has earned us a well-deserved reputation for openness in

business, as well as culturally and socially.

Holland, or The Netherlands the country’s formal name is ‘Nederland’ (The

Netherlands), meaning the ‘low country’ or the ‘lowlands’. ‘Low’ because

much of the land is at or below sea level. Holland is in fact the name of the

western part of the country which is the most heavily populated of all the

provinces, encompassing Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. However,

Holland is also commonly (and mistakenly) used to refer to The Netherlands as

a whole, including all 12 provinces that make up the country.

The south of The Netherlands is bordered by Belgium and Germany, with the

rest of Europe within easy reach by car or the country’s excellent public

transport system. Our multinational population presents a rich mix of different

cultures, each characterized by the tolerance for which the Dutch are famous.

When you study in the south of the country, you will quickly learn that we

have so much more to offer than windmills, tulips, cheese and clogs. Of course

you should take time to explore those aspects too!

Study in The Netherlands

From my own experience 2

Study in The Netherlands 3

Study in Eindhoven 4

International Business

and Management Studies 5

IBMS programme 6

Admission requirements 9

Application procedure 10

Tuition fees and study costs 11

More information 12

INDEX

Eindhoven

Special features

• Start building your international

network by studying with fellow

students representing more than

45 nationalities

• Gain real-life experience during

two internships in international

companies

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Study in Eindhoven

Eindhoven has a youthful dynamic aura and a warm heart. By population

Eindhoven is the fifth largest city in The Netherlands, with about 200,000

residents, and is the largest city in the south of The Netherlands.

The city is a trend-setting centre of innovation and technology. The claim that

Eindhoven is ‘leading in technology’ is more than just a slogan. Forty per cent

of all Dutch spending on research & development takes place in this region. So

it’s no surprise that Eindhoven and the surrounding region is officially referred

to as ‘Brainport’. But of course there are also cross-border links with the

neighbouring countries. Eindhoven is a nice student town, which combines its

dynamic character with a cosy atmosphere, many typical student bars and

cafes and a number of interesting museums. These elements and the

easygoing southern character of the people help you to feel at home in this

town that makes studying a lot more appealing.

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International Business and Management Studies

Professional perspectives

The business environment is becoming increasingly international. Competition

is getting tougher and is coming from companies all over the world. Political

and economic developments make national borders increasingly less relevant.

Modern means of communication open new possibilities to broaden the field

of business. All this creates new challenges and opportunities for young

professionals who are preparing for marketing and management functions in

international business. International Business and Management Studies (IBMS)

is a BBA course programme completely offered in English. Its main emphasis is

on issues and challenges in the fields of International Management,

International Marketing and International Finance.

In the International Business and Management Studies course you are trained

in management skills that enable you to operate in an international company.

Besides these management skills, you will develop professional skills that will

enable you to deal with issues such as:

• preparing and evaluating a company’s international strategy;

• conducting market research and drawing up an international marketing

and sales plan;

• organising the company’s international activities;

• reacting to / preparing for changes in the political, economic and legal

environments;

• dealing with intercultural management issues;

• planning & controlling the financial resources for international activities.

Career opportunities

The International Business and Management Studies programme offers

excellent opportunities in internationally operating companies. These can

either be multinationals or international companies in your own country.

Besides there are many possibilities to start a career in any other exciting place

in the world. The programme offers you a wide range of professional

perspectives. You can think of positions in the field of business and

management, e.g. employee in an international marketing or export

department, export manager, international project manager, management

assistant in a multinational company, -international key account manager,

innovation manager, new business developer, global product manager or

operations manager.

Melinda Mészáros

‘I have been living in The Netherlands

for 2,5 years now. I was born and raised

in Hungary, where I started my career in

healthcare. Since I would like to pursue

a career in this sector in the future,

I decided to choose a management

programme for my further studies.

The international environment in IBMS

is truly inspiring. Where else do you find

the opportunity to study a subject or

work on a project together with students

coming from 11 different countries?

You learn how other cultures deal with

certain issues, what they think about

various topics. You widen your horizon,

without even being aware of it.

I would like to help people learn to

look beyond their own personality and

environment. By setting up an efficient

system, all people can learn, grow and

be treated in a fair way. That is what I

would like to realize in the healthcare

sector in the future. What drives me?

Curiosity, listening to each other, showing

respect. This will help you grow both on

a personal and a professional level.’

Start sep 2014 and feb 2015

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INTERNATIONAL FIELD OF BUSINESS

SECOND YEAR

JUNIOR EXPORT MANAGER &JUNIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPERAs a junior export manager you will make an exportplan for certain products. As junior business developer you analyse trends and create new business concepts.Core topics: Marketing, Economics, E-marketing,International Law, Innovation Management, BusinessResearch, Statistics.

FIRST YEAR (foundation year)

THIRD YEAR

FOURTH YEAR

STRATEGIC CONSULTANT You will give strategic recommendations to companies with regards to which market to enter, product to sell and the consequences for the total organization.Core topics: International Law, Economics, Strategic Business Planning, Financial Accounting, Intercultural Management, Marketing.

MINOR You are o� ered a range of options for a minor. Minor choices are based on future career choices. The following minors are available: Studying Abroad, Culture and Languages, Entrepreneurship, Asian Business Studiesand many others.

SPECIALISATIONYou are o� ered a choice for the following specialization topics: Academic Orientation or New Business orientation.

MANAGER ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT As a manager of an organization you will organize the quality processes, the HR Department, the logistics department of an organization and calculate the � nancial consequences.Core topics: Management & Organisation, Information Management, International Management, Quality Management, Financial Management.

INTERNSHIP During a period of 20 weeks you will do your internship in an international company to gain experiences in the � eld of international business. You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills in practical situations.

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY You will advise real companies in a particular area of expertise.Core topics: Knowledge-/Innovation-/Human Resource Management, Quality-/Business Process Management, Strategic-/Customer Relationship Management.

FINAL INTERNSHIP In the � nal semester you have to prove that you are able to meet the standards of a BBA . Each individual student will carry out research in a company, based on a problem de� nition. Outcomes will be presented to the company and a board of assessors.

IBMS programme

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Level 1 (semester 1 and 2): the Foundation Year

The first semester’s aim is to focus on the external environment. You will set up

an export plan for a specific product and company, identify current global trends

and translate them into innovations. During the International Project Week you

will analyse the development in markets in the different parts of the world.

In the second semester the main emphasis is on the internal aspects of an

organisation. As a junior organization developer you will identify the

consequences of global changes for a company’s organization. In both

semesters you will compete with the other project teams. Company

representatives will select and award the best presentation.

Level 2 (semester 3, 4 and 5)

In semester 3 you will work on an international marketing project, based on a

simulated case study in which the leading companies of the world are involved.

During semester 4 you will do an internship, either in the Netherlands or abroad.

In the final part of level 2 (semester 5) you can choose a minor, varying from

Study Abroad at one of our partner universities abroad, Entrepreneurship and

many others, depending on your personal interest.

Level 3 (semester 6, 7 and 8)

In level 3 all elements of the international business environment are integrated.

In semester 6 you will work in teams as a consultant for a real life company.

The company will give the project team an assignment in one of the three

business lines: Knowledge-/Innovation-/Human Resource Management,

Quality-/Business Process Management, Strategic-/Customer Relationship

Management.

In semester 7 you have the opportunity to study New Business Orientation, a

programme focusing on Innovation and new, emerging markets. Another

option is to prepare for your future Master study by following the minor

Academic Orientation.

The individual graduation project is the master proof of your IBMS programme.

During your final semester 8 internship, you will write a thesis. This is your

opportunity to show that you are ready to become a Bachelor of Business

Administration (BBA).

The Dutch education system is

interactive and focuses on teamwork,

which makes it easy to meet other

international students. By studying

in Holland you will develop an open

mind and increase your international

orientation.

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Project-based learning

To enable you to develop as a professional our programme has created a

system of project-based learning. In this system you are able to carry out a

number of projects dealing with the different aspects of the international

marketing and management practice. In groups of approximately five students,

you execute the tasks and assignments connected with the projects. In doing

so, you learn to find and study the relevant literature, to look for the required

information (desk research) and to execute field research. By working in teams,

you learn how to co-operate, how to participate in meetings, to plan activities

and to execute them according to plan. You learn to develop your leadership

skills and to control the quality of the products and processes involved. In

addition to the projects you will be trained in specific skills. Our personal

leadership programme focuses on the development of the core skills necessary

to succeed in your future profession.

International student population

As an international business manager you have to work with people from

different national backgrounds. Studying our programme means that you will

meet the world in Eindhoven. Some 45 different nationalities are represented

in our student population, which makes it easy to practise this during your

study. You will also start building your international network right from the

start of the study. You will have friends for life around the globe!

Ivin Mauricio

‘I graduated from IBMS in 2009. The

IBMS programme has a broad scope

and students are trained in a wide

range of skills. Studying together with

students of many different nationalities,

improving your language skills, learning

to deal with cultural differences have

been a great benefit for me during my

career. Since Fontys has a large number

of partnerships with universities in

other countries, I was able to study in

South Korea for one semester, which

was a unique experience. Furthermore

students have the opportunity to

gain practical experience during two

internships, which may take place

abroad as well. I have been working

for some time now for Rabobank,

Nijmegen. Together with a colleague I

manage the portfolio of 160 business

relations from small- and medium-

sized companies. On a daily basis I

am involved in corporate finance as

well as marketing strategies. The IBMS

programme has provided a solid basis

for my current job. On the short term

I would like to gain more management

experience. On the long term I would

like to work for Rabobank in an

international environment, possibly

even abroad. IBMS has provided me

with a basis to realize these ambitions.’

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Admission requirements

• International Baccalaureate

• General Certificate Secondary Education (GCSE). Requirements: at least 6

exam subjects. Minimum for the examined subjects is 4 GCSE subjects with

grades A*, A, B or C and 2 GCE subjects at A/S Level (no specific grade

required). A/S Level means advanced subsidiary level (previously advanced

supplementary level).

• Any equivalent education (to be compared by our institution);

EU-students without English in their examined subjects, and all non-EU

students must be able to show a certificate of:

• IELTS score 6.0 or

• TOEFL paper score 550 or

• TOEFL computer 213 or

• TOEFL internet 80 or

• TOEIC* 670 or

• Cambridge ESOL CAE-C

Preparatory course

Entry requirements

One of the requirements for our Bachelor and Master programmes is TOEFL

550. If you don’t fulfil this requirement yet, Fontys International Studies in

Eindhoven offers students the possibility to follow a Pre-Course.

Duration and fees

Entry requirements: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 500: 5 months course € 4.250,-

Included are examination fees (intake assessments and the fee for the IELTS

exam).

Short-track programmes

Students coming from a university with a profile in Business and Management,

might enter in year 2 or 3 depending on the match of curricula.

Start sep 2014 and feb 2015

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Application procedure

EU STUDENTS September intake

academic year 2014-2015

February intake

academic year 2014-2015

If you want us to arrange

your accomodation

15 June 2014 15 December 2014

If you arrange your

accomodation yourself

15 August 2014 15 January 2015

NON-EU STUDENTS September intake

academic year 2014-2015

February intake

academic year 2014-2015

15 May 2014 15 November 2014

1. Start with making an enrollment request on Studielink

Applying for the IBMS course is very simple. The first thing to do is create a so

called Studielink account on www.studielink.nl. Follow the instructions on

Studielink for further enrollment. After your enrollment request has been sent,

you will immediately receive an e-mail confirmation from Studielink.

2. Send in the required documents

After you made the enrollment in Studielink you need to send the following

documents to ibms@fontys.nl:• Certified copies of your diploma(s): in the original language and in English

• Certified copies of your grade list(s): in the original language and in English

• A copy of your valid passport

• Proof of the English language (the original certificate of TOEFL or IELTS test)

if applicable

Only after we have received all your documents we can start the process of

validating your diplomas to determine if you can be admitted to IBMS. This

procedure takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks.

After a positive assessment of certificates we will send the official admission

letter and the invoice to the email address indicated via Studielink.

As soon as we have received the invoice amount, we will finalize your

enrolment at Fontys University of Applied Science and start the visa procedure

(if applicable).

For further questions please send an email to ibms@fontys.nl.

Contact us at

ibms@fontys.nl

QUESTIONS?

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Tuition fees for students starting in September 2014

Tuition fee per year EU tuition fee Non-EU tuition fee

Bachelor € 1906,- € 6000,-

Final Year € 1906,- € 6000,-

Note: if you are not living in The Netherlands at the moment you apply: tuition fees for the first

academic year need to be paid at once, tuition fees for subsequent years can be paid in installments.

Study costs

Other costs Amount

All-in insurance About € 442,- (compulsory for non

- EU students) and valid for 12 months

Housing € 4800,- (annually)

VISA & residence permit

(for non-EU)

€ 300,- (single)

Books & readers € 400,- (annually)

Departemental fees € 48,- (single)

The Dutch Immigration Office furthermore indicates that students need a monthly

amount around € 900,- to cover your daily costs for living in the Netherlands.

Note: these figures are processed with great care; however no rights can be derived from this.

To determine the exact amount of your tuition fees, please utilise

fontys.edu/tuitionfeeindicator.

Tuition fees

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5612 MA Eindhoven

Postal address

P.O. Box 347

5600 AH Eindhoven

+31 8850 75778

+31 8850 71076

ibms@fontys.nlfontys.edu

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might have. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in consultation.

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