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Master of Business Administration in International Business and Management – (MBA)
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
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| Application Deadline: | August 15; Students needing a visa: June 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 13,900 | ||
| Location: | Groningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 14 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
The Master of Business Administration in International Business and Management (MBA in IB&M) is a unique joint, double degree programme between Hanze University Groningen, University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands and Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, UK, leading to the following two degrees:
- MBA in International Business and Management by Hanze University Groningen, Applied Sciences
- Master of Arts in International Business by ARU Cambridge
This programme is designed for students with a wide interest in international business and management, who are aiming at a senior management position. All subjects and modules are placed in an international context. The demands placed upon the manager are subject to increasing changes, which arise from the changes that take place in the international business environment and usually effects all business operations.
The Master of Business Administration in International Business and Management (MBA in IB&M) programme is a 14-month full-time postgraduate programme for graduates of business and business-related disciplines, e.g. economics or management studies. At least two years of relevant work-experience is required. The programme challenges students to apply business management theory to current international business practice. It prepares graduates for senior-level and international management positions by focusing on corporate strategy, marketing, operations, accounting and human resource management, all from an international business perspective.
Educational concept
Our educational concept is characterized by small group sizes, and intensive contact between students and staff. Next to lectures and workshops, students work in teams as well as individually on practice-based and experience-based projects and case studies. Students interact with the world of practice through guest lectures by entrepreneurs, senior business executives and knowledge experts, seminars and company visits. Our teaching staff is selected to ensure a interesting mixture of business experience and expertise in applied research. Throughout the programme the integration between different knowledge areas is strongly emphasized. The full programme is taught in English.
Contents
The programme consists of two semesters of course work and one semester of applied research in a business context within a period of 14 months, starting in September each year and ending in November of the following academic year. The total size of the programme is 90 ects. Students may opt to participate in a double degree programme, in which case they have to spend the second semester at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, England.
Semester One
The first semester begins with a two-week introduction to the programme and to build group cohesion and enhance personal effectiveness. The introduction will be followed by 12 lecturing weeks including the following subjects:
- Strategic Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- International Business Environment
- Research Methodology
- Self Development
Semester Two
The second semester also consists of 12 lecturing weeks and focuses on the following subjects:
- International Accounting
- Economics and Business in the European Union
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- International Marketing
- Operations Management
- Intercultural Competences in business
- Elective course or project
Semester Three
The third semester is focused on conducting applied research within a relevant business setting which is the basis for writing the MBA thesis. Besides providing the essential knowledge of international business and management during the first two semesters, students are required to select a topic and a business setting for their MBA thesis already during the first semester, and further develop their thesis proposal during the second semester. The actual research and writing the thesis are undertaken during the third semester.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
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Register Now!Requirements
Language test: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 575
Previous education: Bachelor's degree in business or a business related field
Professional experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL computer based: 232
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 2 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 232 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
The programme is formally accredited by the Dutch government (NVAO).
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
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Hanze University of Applied Sciences:
All non-EU/EEA students will receive a scholarship of â⬠3,500 or more when following a Bachelor Degree Programme in the academic year 2011 - 2012. The scholarship will be awarded for the official length of the programme.
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