What precisely does the degree programme involve?

International Business Administration trains you as an all-round manager. The degree programme focuses mainly on the structure, the operations and the management of enterprises with an international mindset. In addition, you also learn a great deal about the implementation of change within companies. Another area of focus is the innovative power of enterprises, the environment in which enterprises operate (market developments) and the international aspects of business. The degree programme consistently aims to build a bridge between various disciplines and nationalities and between theory and practice in the business sector. English-language communication skills in the broadest sense are essential.

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What are the career opportunities after graduating?

The tasks carried out by graduates of Business Administration are generally at management level in various specialist fields (such as HRM, production, marketing etc.). In addition, a large number of Business Administration graduates work in the consultancy sector. In the Netherlands, a Business Administration graduate usually gets a job within 3 to 4 months, and only 1 percent remains unemployed. The average gross starting monthly salary for a Business Administration graduate is around € 2500. (Source: WO Monitor)

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Does IBA have a one-year or a two-year Master’s programme?

IBA has a one-year Master’s programme.

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Is IBA a technical degree programme? Do you have to be good at maths?

IBA is not a technical degree programme. The importance of mathematics is thus much less than in a technical degree programme (such as Industrial Engineering and Management Science). The mathematics taught in your degree programme follow on from the mathematics you take in the subjects Mathematics A (chiefly statistics).

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Is it essential to have Economics in your subject cluster?

No, Economics is not mandatory for enrolment in IBA.

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What is the difference between Business Administration and Public Administration?

Public Administration (Bestuurskunde), as the English name indicates, is a degree programme that focuses on public and government administration. This programme thus contains subjects with a focus on municipalities, government bodies, etc. Business Administration (Bedrijfskunde) puts the focus on privately owned enterprises.

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What is the average study load?

The average Business Administration student studies for around 40 hours a week.

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What is the ratio of lectures and seminars to independent learning?

During your studies you divide your time about 50/50 between lectures and seminars on one hand and independent learning on the other.

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What teaching formats are applied?

IBA involves lectures, seminars/tutorials, projects and practical sessions.

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How are subjects tested?

Most subjects are tested with a standard examination (open questions and multiple choice). In addition, some subjects may be concluded with an oral examination or a project assignment.

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In what language is the course literature?

The course literature is in English. This may be a little difficult at the start of your studies, but you will get used to this fairly quickly – also because English lessons form an important part of the Bachelor’s programme in IBA.

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What is the working language during the lectures and seminars?

The working language during lectures and seminars in your Bachelor’s programme is English.

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Does the curriculum also include an internship?

At the end of the second year an internship in planned. Furthermore you must carry out a Bachelor’s at the end of your Bachelor’s programme. If you wish, you can do this at an external company.

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Are there partnerships with foreign universities?

Thanks in part to the Erasmus programme, the University of Twente has contacts with universities abroad. There are various possibilities if you wish to study abroad: you can for instance do this in your minor or during your Master’s programme.

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