VU University Amsterdam. Inspiring Innovative Involved

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1 VU University Amsterdam Inspiring Innovative Involved

2 Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Dutch Bachelor s programmes: Business Administration Economics Econometrics English Bachelor s programme: International Business Administration

3 International Business Administration International content, staff and students Professional service sector orientation Accent on Europe Guaranteed exchange semester Honours programme for highachievers Work in teams (interdependency)

4 Service sector orientation No tangible product Interactive process No stock High level of knowledge

5 Professional Service Sector

6 What is International Business Administration? Learning how to solve organizational problems in an international context, as part of a team, using knowledge from four academic disciplines, through applying academic and professional skills

7 Examples of organizational problems Dealing with international competition Redesigning business processes Managing diverse human resources Dealing with the cultural effects of a merger Improving financial performance Planning a strategy for future growth

8 Main basic fields of study Strategy & Marketing Finance & Management Accounting Organization & HRM ICT & Logistics

9 IBA Bachelor s programme Standard courses (4 disciplines) Academic & professional skills See website for courses Advanced and elective courses Exchange semester & thesis Numerus Fixus (150 places)

10 Academic year 2 Semesters of 20 weeks Each semester 2 periods of 8 weeks: 2 parallel courses 6 weeks classes, study, exams 1 period of 4 weeks: integration

11 Teaching methods Lectures Case- and discussion sessions Integration projects Tutor classes

12 VU University Amsterdam Small scale, active coaching Quality education, inspiring environment Good facilities, caring attitude Excellent location, financial centre Interdisciplinary options

13 Profile of an IBA student A variety of interests Creative and flexible Able to apply theory to practice International focus Communicative and a team player (responsible)

14 The future with an IBA Bachelor s degree International and local Master s programme Consulting Management (trainee) (profit / not-for-profit) Business analyst / researcher Policy worker

15 Admission German students Abitur with Math as final exam (Grundkurs) English profieciency test Motivation is important Application procedure on website Deadline April 1st Numerus Fixus with decentralized selection Application through university and Studielink

16 Admissions for international students International Baccalaureate mathematics standard level equivalent secondary degree English proficiency test (if required) Deadline is April 1st Procedure and form:

17 Practical matters Tuition fee: 1597 Euro / 5500 Euro non-eea Housing: help for international students Visa arranged by university (proof of financial position required by immigration authorities)

18 Campus Compact campus in the fastest growing economic region of the Netherlands All amenities within walking distance Fully equipped sports centre 50 sports; recreational and competitive level Numerous student associations Flourishing cultural life: Theatre and film productions, courses, exhibitions Excellent transport connections 20 minutes from the historic city centre Schiphol airport just an 8-minute train journey away

19 Amsterdam Vibrant international city Renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre English widely spoken

20 VU Amsterdam: Serious Business!

21 Further information Brochure Website at us at Ask questions now! Visit the orientation day March 9th!