IBS- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME PART-TIME 2015-2016 AMSTERDAMUAS.COM/IBMS-PT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES PART-TIME ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUILD A CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS? IS A MANAGEMENT JOB YOUR IDEAL, BUT YOU AREN’T CURRENTLY IN A POSITION TO STUDY FULL-TIME? SIGN UP FOR THE PART-TIME VERSION OF OUR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES (IBMS-PT). YOUR CAREER IN GLOBAL BUSINESS HAS JUST TAKEN A HEAD START. FOR WHOM? If you are interested in acquiring a strategic understanding of international markets. ► If you are looking for a programme that continuously links academic content with the professional practice. ► If you enjoy studying in an international environment with students and lecturers from diverse geographical backgrounds. ► STUDY PROGRAMME IN BRIEF This four-year part-time programme gives you an in-depth awareness of how to manage or set up a company in today’s global marketplace. In the first year you will follow eight modules taught by a dedicated team of lecturers. All classes are taught in the evening. Modules in the first year; ► Accounting ► English ► Human Resource Management ► Law ► Marketing ► Market Research ► Management & Organisation On top of that you will be writing a self-reflection report and creating a business plan. Eight different modules make up the core of the second year. Apart from taking these classes, your group will write a thesis on the company of one of your group members. In this year you will also be working on a year-long project on International Expansion. In the third year you will conduct an internship in the company where you are employed. Or you study abroad for one semester at one of our partner universities or take an elective minor. In the final year you will undertake your final modules in you will complete your studies by writing a graduation paper for the company where you are employed. TITLE Upon successfully completing the curriculum you will be offered an internationally recognised Bachelor of Business Administration diploma. CAREER POSSIBILITIES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE After the IBMS-PT programme you’ll be ready for a wide range of entry-level jobs in international businesses across the globe. The majority of IBMS-PT alumni start out in Sales or Finance positions, after which they move on to management positions. You’ll be glad you graduated at IBS. It is more likely to successfully complete the programme if; ► You have relevant working experience at bachelor’s entrance level. ► You speak and write in English proficiently. ► You do business with internal or external clients on a daily basis. ► You are able to work independently. You may graduate from the four-year IBMS programme and go straight to work. Or, you may study for one or two years longer at a university of your choice and attain your Master’s degree. STUDY LOAD 42 weeks of educational activities per annum. Classes are held on mostly two, and occasionally three evenings per week. ► On average you are expected to spend 20 hours per week on your studies, this includes classes, projects and preparation. ► In your first academic year at the International Business School, you must obtain at least 50 out of the 60 available credits to gain enrolment in the second year (BAS criterion). ► ► TIME TABLE Lessons take place from Tuesday until Thursday. You will participate in classes two evenings per week. You may want to use the third evening to work on group assignments. Classes commence daily at 18.45 hours and end at 22.00 hours. “Students highly appreciate the international dimension of their studies and the connection with their professional careers.” André Resing, Coordinator IBMS-PT AMSTERDAMUAS.COM/IBMS-PT ONE-ON-ONE INFORMATION SESSIONS ACCESSIBILITY Before you apply we recommend you to have an orientation meeting with one of our staff members. Over the course of this meeting we discuss the admission requirements, the combination of work and study and whether your work experience and / or company are suitable for you to commence with the programme. We welcome you to contact the programmes' Coordinator or Study Advisor. Our location is easily accessible by both car and public transport. We have a paid parking facility situated under the building. For a route description, see amsterdamuas.com/locations. FURTHER INFORMATION This leaflet provides a brief overview of the programme. More detailed information: ► amsterdamuas.coml/ibms-pt ► amsterdamuas.com/ibs ENTRY REQUIREMENTS If you are looking to start your studies in September 2015 we recommend you submit your request for enrolment no later than 1 May via Studielink. Applying before 1 May ensures you are able to go through the selection procedure. Students with a Dutch diploma need to attend our compulsory Study Check Day. Registration is open until 1 August, please check our website for details. AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES International Business School Fraijlemaborg 133 1102 CV Amsterdam The Netherlands André Resing (Programme Coordinator) [email protected] or +31 (0) 20 523 6017 Bilal Moosa (Study Advisor) [email protected] or +31 (0) 62 254 7150 LEARN TODAY, APPLY TOMORROW Over the course of your studies, you will acquire the theoretical knowledge needed for your future career. All of our lecturers have experience in the professional field and many still hold management positions at national or international companies. With broad knowledge, experience and extensive professional networks, they will ensure that all course subjects are pertinent to day-to-day practices. All assignments will be based on realistic and current case studies. Together, we will ensure that your studies reflect the professional practice for which you are being prepared. No rights may be derived from the information contained in this brochure. ENROLMENT CONTACT FO-94-14 We require you to have completed a secondary education at a level equivalent to the Dutch havo, vwo or International Baccalaureate. Additional requirements may be requested. The programme is conducted in English: we expect you to speak and write in English proficiently. If you are older than 21 and don't meet the requirements you can take a 21+ test.