International Business Management

Who are you?

You long to broaden your horizon and go international. You have an open mind, an independent attitude, and strong communication skills, and you look forward to the challenge a global classroom might bring. You are eager to shape your future and define your study track.

What do you want to learn?

You want to discover all aspects of international business, such as accounting, law, finance, marketing, trade and ICT. You cannot wait to learn a foreign language of your choice. Think Chinese, German, or Spanish. You want to thrive in an ever-changing world and enhance your intercultural competencies.

What do you want to become?

You can land a job anywhere! Start your own business or become a project manager in multinationals or non-governmental organisations, at home or abroad. Your degree opens doors to a future in business management in social profit, banking, finance, consumer goods, IT and more.

What to expect?

Personal approach

This programme focuses on elementary business skills and attitudes, such as a hands-on approach and a flexible attitude. To facilitate your learning process, you can take many classes in small groups.

Plenty of expertise

Theory really comes to life during eye-opening company visits, guest lectures and international case studies. Expect to be guided along by expert teachers with a long track record and broad experience in business management.

Internationally-minded fellow students

Artevelde University of Applied Sciences relies on a broad network of partner institutions in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. This enables attractive and enriching exchange collaborations. And your fellow students all have a decidedly global world view. A great opportunity to improve your language skills, hear other points of view and work together on cases and projects.

Ready to kick-start your studies? The first year focuses on your international perspective. Belgian and foreign lecturers, international cases, and foreign languages make your kick-start a success. But we don't believe in a tedious theoretical approach. Learning by doing? Definitely yes! Examples of what you can expect in the first year are:

• You will get intensive personal coaching from your personal coach/lecturer.
• All classes are taught in English, but you choose which foreign language you want to learn. Chinese, French, German, Spanish or Dutch are the options.
• You will immerse yourself in international and diverse student groups. International mindset? Check!
• You can opt for a second-year student to be your buddy.
• All courses are taught from a global perspective.
• There is a strong emphasis on intercultural communication skills.

You will further expand your skills and knowledge through the unique approach of modules in year 2. In each module, you take a deep dive into business topics such as global trade and digital strategy. After 8 weeks of class, real business challenges, guest lectures, company visits, assessment and more, you have completed the module and move on to the next. With this approach, you tackle real challenges from the field and dedicate your focus to one subject at a time. A great way to develop the skills to successfully work in an international setting.

• You follow seminars and guest lectures on economic, political, and intercultural topics: leadership, living abroad, and many more.
• And yes, you go abroad by joining us on a study trip. San Francisco, China, Berlin, ...? Welcome to dive in and join us for business visits and intercultural contacts.
• You follow workshops to explore your managerial talents: networking, time management, critical thinking, and many more.
• You will aim for 21st-century and top-notch digital skills.

By this time, the real business world is quickly coming closer. So you are fully prepared to make a move on the labour market.

• If you want, combine studying at one of our international partner institutions (12 weeks) with an internship abroad (15 weeks). We will miss you, that's for sure. But, you are getting ready for the future!
• Or you can customize the programme to your interests:
• Study abroad for one semester or enjoy our home-based programme in Ghent. Follow the fascinating Entrepreneurship module or create your own solutions for a social challenge by joining 3ID LABS.
• Take up an internship in the international company of your choice. We have an extensive database of Belgian and international internships to select from, or you put forward a personal choice.

Perfect practice

Theory is good, but practice is better!
Examine numerous business cases and participate in company visits, practical classes and study trips. Practice-oriented sessions focusing on skills and attitudes are held in small class groups. In all your interactions — with fellow students, lecturers and the professional field — ­English is your first language.

Shape your future

Year after year, you will be able to add a distinctively personal touch to your programme. You decide which projects to collaborate on, which master classes to take, and where to start your first working experience.

Kickstart your career

The final highlight? Bringing your final third-year bachelor project to an excellent end. For four months, you will work as a real consultant in business affairs. Supervised by experts, you will advise on a case study or offer management support to an international company. Result? Fully prepared and ready to kickstart your career.

Meet your study coach

Throughout your programme, your talent and management development are essential to us. At any given time, you can rely on the direct support of an individual study coach. They will monitor your personal and professional growth through regular meetings.

Plenty of experts

Our passionate team cannot wait to help launch your exciting international career. All our lecturers acquired plenty of experience in their fields of business. They worked in various organizations and often still run their own company. As well as sharing their expertise with you, they bring real-life cases to the classroom. To top it all off, many renowned guest speakers will reveal their cherished business secrets and allow you a look behind the scenes.

Lots to offer

You will be more than welcome in multi­nationals, small and medium-sized enterprises or governmental organizations in your home country or abroad. They will be eager to call upon your entrepreneu­rial mindset, agile and flexible working attitude, profound knowledge of international business processes and top-notch digital skills.

Just pick your dream job

You better prepare yourself for a tough choice: are you going for a bright future in social profit, banking, finance, consumer goods or IT in a multinational or NGO? Become an account, sales manager, project manager or just as quickly an international accountant, business adviser or HR or finance consultant. Or let your entrepreneurial skills run free and start up your own business!