After graduating, you will be an academically trained, entrepreneurial and globally oriented junior-level management professional. You will be competent in conducting research, designing and organising business solutions under supervision and ready to start an international business career. You might join a big corporation or multinational, participate in a startup or find your niche with a small to medium-sized enterprise. Your degree will also be a perfect stepping stone towards further specialisation in an advanced master’s programme in business studies. Most graduates take this latter option, preferring to get a master’s degree before entering the job market.
Further Study
One of the things you can do with your bachelor's in International Business Administration, is to take a one-year or two-year master's programme. An ideal choice is the Master's in Business Administration offered right here at the University of Twente.
The Bachelor's in International Business Administration is also an excellent stepping stone to other master’s programmes at universities in the Netherlands and abroad. Our students often continue their studies at the most prestigious universities in Europe, or even beyond.
Job Prospects
Graduates of International Business Administration enter the job market with excellent international career prospects. Some join commercial companies, non-profit organisations, government agencies or scientific institutes.
Your career path could begin in a variety of sectors and disciplines, such as finance, marketing, procurement or HRM, depending on your specialisation. In time you may attain a leadership or strategic position. Another option may be to start your own business; many International Business Administration graduates have done so with great success.
Just a few examples of career options:
- Industry (Grolsch, Philips, Bosch, Siemens, Volkswagen)
- Consultancy (Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, Deloitte, KPMG, Booz & Allen)
- International organisations (EU, World Bank, Shell)
A job at Royal Grolsch as a Talent Management Specialist
