International Business and Management Studies

International Business and Management Studies

Economics

FULL TIME

2012 2013

International Business and Management Studies

IBMS is a broad management study programme in English, covering all aspects of international business and management.

IBMS prepares students for professional careers in international companies. Based on a combination of elements from the fields of marketing, sales, finance, and management, the programme has a special focus on international trade and commerce. Do you want to study in an international environment and gain practical experience at international companies? During this 4 year study programme you will work with classmates from all over the world. You will also have the opportunity to gain international experience through a placement (abroad), and a study-abroad semester at one of our partner universities.

The profile of the IBMS student is based on competencies defined after intensive consultation with the business world and society concerning the knowledge, skills and attitude needed by future managers. The IBMS graduate is aware of international economic developments and the effects they have on the international organisation.

Competent in intercultural leadership, analysis, creative problem solving, and planning, IBMS graduates are highly sought after around the world for positions such as Marketing Manager, Consultant, Area Manager, Financial Controller and Sales Manager.

analysis, group discussions and professional literature provide the basis for applying the principles learned. You learn to think like a general manager rather than a marketer, accountant or finance expert. You also study a second language: Spanish, French, Dutch or German.

Main Phase The second year combines in-depth international business subjects with electives relating to your chosen field of study.

You will learn to think strategically and receive training in communication, negotiation and leadership skills. The third year starts with a placement period at a company or organisation in the Netherlands or abroad, after which you will complete the first part of your chosen major. The fourth year comprises a one semester study-abroad period at one of our partner schools and a graduation placement researching a business-related problem for a company.

Subjects Basic Subjects

Programme Structure

In the first and second years of the IBMS programme you cover all the IBMS subjects from the core modules: Finance and Accounting, Logistics Management, Marketing Management, Organisation Management and Economics.

Other subjects include Business Communication, Business Law, Research Methods and of course a second foreign language.

Rotterdam Education Model

Profession Specific Subjects

To translate the practical, hands-on mentality associated with the city of Rotterdam and the talent development of our students into education Rotterdam University, University of Applied Sciences has developed a tightly implemented education model. Characteristic of the Rotterdam Education Model (REM) are three learning tracks: knowledge-driven, practice-driven and student-driven education. More information can be found at hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/rom

You will also take profession specific subjects such as: Critical Thinking, Project Management, European Affairs, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Markets, Business Ethics/ Corporate Social Responsibility, Risk Management, Globalisation, Consultancy & Change Management and Strategic Innovation Management.

First Year During your first year you will get a clear view of the study programme, its goals, and the professional field. Case

Elective Modules It is possible to fill in part of your study programme with elective modules. Being able to make your own choices gives you space to add to your personal development. In this way students can achieve independence, and gradually

progress from guided to supervised, and subsequently to independent and self-reliant learning.

Minors IBMS offers four in-depth minors ¬ Finance & Accounting ¬ Logistics Management ¬ Marketing Management ¬ International Human Resource Management We also offer broadening minors including: ¬ Decision Making in International Organisations (International Risk Management) ¬ Doing business in Emerging Markets ¬ International Business Management ¬ Latin American Studies

Bachelor Programme IBMS Full-time This track is a 4 year programme for students with a Dutch havo or mbo level 4 diploma or a foreign equivalent.

Bachelor Programme IBMS Fast-track In addition to the regular 4 year bachelor programme, IBMS also comes in a fast-track 3 year version for students who have completed Dutch vwo, mbo level 4 International Trade and Commerce or the International Baccalaureate.

In this programme you take the first 2 years of IBMS in one year. In the first semester you follow the introductory year and in the second semester the second year of the regular programme. After this you continue in the third year of the 4 year programme.

Bachelor Programme IBMS Accelerated track We also offer a 1.5 or 2 year Accelerated IBMS programme for students who have already obtained a 2 or 3 year college degree in business or have finished either 2 or 3 years at University (business related). Students with a minimum of 1 year of work experience after finishing 2 or 3 years of studying can apply for the 1.5 year programme. Students without relevant work experience are required to take a 6 month placement after completing the 1.5 year programme.

My placement consisted of one month training in Kuala Lumpur, before moving to Singapore to work on a plan to generate more sales, sell more memberships, create brand awareness, attract events, cut costs and improve recruitment.

Christiaan Smeehuijzen, third year IBMS student

I did my placement at Syntens and was quite successful at an international horticultural fair. Looking back, I can conclude that I have learned a lot. I got plenty of space: designing the set up for such a project, deciding which steps to take.

Organising the stand, putting the company profiles on the website and contacting companies proved to be quite a challenge.

I also managed to acquire some nice new jobs. Tomorrow I am flying to Spain for a couple of weeks. At a major fair I am going to contact some Spanish companies. According to my placement supervisor, my success lies largely in my independence.

I started with the fair, but I recognised the opportunity to do more research in Spain. Using these opportunities is very important!

Maurits Versteeg, third year IBMS student

PRACTICAL INFORMATION Official Programme Name

Open days and evenings

¬ International Business and Management Studies

During the open days and evenings you can get introduced to all the study programmes at Rotterdam University, University of Applied Sciences and get an impression of the facilities and the atmosphere of the locations.

For the dates go to hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/agenda

Location

Kralingse Zoom Kralingse Zoom 91 3063 ND Rotterdam

Admission Detailed information about the admission requirements for Dutch students can be found at hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/ibms Admission requirements for non-Dutch students (EU and Non EU) can be found at rotterdambusinessschool.nl Here you can also find information about preparation courses for students who do not yet meet all the admission requirements for this programme.

Trial Study Each year Rotterdam University organises Trial Study Days. For the dates and registration form check hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/proefstuderen

Study Information Office For more information about study programmes, admission, registration and studying at Rotterdam University please contact the Study Information Office.

(010) 794 44 00 studievoorlichting@hr.nl hogeschoolrotterdam.nl

Registration Dutch students can register online at Studielink. To register through Studielink you will need a DigiD If you do not yet have a DigiD you can request one through www.DigiD.nl.

Dutch students can find detailed information about registration at hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/aanmelden Non EU students and students from EU countries (other than the Netherlands), or from Suriname, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway should contact our Global Recruitment & Student Support Office for information about registration.

Visiting address:

Visitor Centre location Museumpark (metro Dijkzigt) Burg. s’Jacobplein 1 3015 CA Rotterdam

For opening hours please see hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/studievoorlichting

Global Recruitment & Student Support Office (GR&SS) +31 (0)10 794 62 50 rbs@hr.nl

Costs You pay tuition fees each year. They are determined each year. The tuition fees for 2012-2013 can be found online from April 2012 at hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/collegegeld (in Dutch) and at rotterdambusinessschool.nl (in English) Depending on your chosen study programme you can expect to pay between € 300 and € 750 per year for books, readers and other materials.

More information? You can find detailed information (in English) about the study programme at

rotterdambusinessschool.nl

More information? You can find detailed information (in Dutch) about the study programme at

hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/ibms