International Organisation and Management

What do you want to learn?

You understand that communication skills matter and will develop those easily in courses like ‘Intercultural communication skills’ and ‘International business ­English’. Master at least two foreign languages at a professional level and learn the basics of management, planning, marketing, law, graphic design and copywriting.

What do you want to become?

It will not take long before you are the one to keep international companies and organisations up and running. As a global, multilingual citizen with an open view, you thrive in intercultural environments, manage complex problems and optimise procedures and processes.

What to expect?

International practice

Theory is good. Practice is better! We have all it takes to inspire you: you can expect an internship abroad in your final semester, numerous company visits and guest lectures, groundbreaking field trips abroad, internationally oriented cases and virtual collaborations in international classrooms.

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 exchanges. Your fellow students come from diverse backgrounds and roots and have a decidedly global worldview. An excellent opportunity to improve your language skills, hear other points of view and work together on cases and projects.

Personal approach

Your 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.

Broad focus on business and languages

Speaking in tongues

A natural-born linguist? Then you should consider this programme! Learn to communicate like a pro in English and two other foreign languages. Opt for German, Spanish, French, Chinese or Dutch.

Do I need to be fluent in English?

As International Organisation and Management is taught entirely in English, you must master it sufficiently. You can prove your language level through one of our own language screenings or provide us with a certificate of our approved language skills tests.

What about other languages?

You do not need specific prior knowledge of any foreign language, just a keen interest in learning and a can-do attitude. Students with solid prior knowledge of French will start at an advanced level.

Digital is key

In a rapidly changing digital world, knowing how to deal with the latest information and media tools is crucial. Working in the cloud, starting up an e-commerce or even developing a basic website will all be part of your study track. Of course, you do not need to become a computer expert. But being passionate about social media, creative digital and office software will give you a great head start. No wonder these topics are vital ingredients in your International Organisation and Management programme.

Explore your unique skills

All students in the Bachelor of International Organisation and Management excel in languages, ICT skills and general business and management courses. But because you can also select several specific courses in semesters 3, 4 and 5, you will be able to set yourself apart. So take the chance to expand your knowledge.

Shape your future

During your course of study, you will gradually be adding your own personal touch. Not just through graduation subjects and your specific courses of choice but also by collaborating on self-developed projects, participating in master classes and selecting your work placements.

Meet our foreign friends

To guarantee you have the best possible international study experience, we collaborate with universities, universities of applied sciences and institutes of technology in Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia. Therefore, you can apply to study at one of our renowned partner institutions for a whole semester in your final year.

Learn from the best

You will regularly step outside the classroom to study business problems in their authentic setting, under the supportive wings of professional experts. Interesting cases, workshops, projects and internships will bring theory to life.

Go with a bang

Your bachelor project will be the icing on the cake. Consider it your farewell salute to the International Organisation and Management programme and your grand entry into the real corporate world. For four months, you will manage a supervised consultancy assignment. Again, we strongly encourage you to do this project outside Belgium, as it will likely coin­cide with your international internship. Researching a corporate problem, coming up with innovative solutions and looking into possibilities for optimisation will provide you with valuable insights into the workings of a corporation. In the end, you will present the final result to a jury of specialists.

With your international mindset, you will be in demand at multinationals, small and medium-sized enterprises and government organisations—proof: 95% of our graduates have a job within a year of graduating.

You'll quickly find a job in the following positions:

• HR recruitment officer

• Customer service assistant

• PR / Communications assistant

• Office manager

• Events manager

• Social media expert

• Digital Marketeer

• Project Manager

Within Artevelde UAS, you can obtain a second bachelor's degree (with courses in English) via a shortened track, for example:

• International Communication Management
• International Journalism
• International Business Management
• International Graphic and Digital Media

In addition, there are many refresher courses and postgraduate programmes (courses in Dutch), such as Human Resources Management.

Via a bridging programme, you can move on to a master's programme, such as a Master of Communication Sciences or a Master of Graphic Design at Ghent University.