International Business
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
Study international business in Groningen to learn about international markets, cross-cultural management, and innovative business strategies, all essential in today's interconnected world.
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| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaBSc |
| typeregulier, 180 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code50019 |
| numerus fixus550plaatsen |
| honoursnee |
What strategies do multinational corporations use to balance profitability and (environmental) sustainability in their international operations? How do cultural perceptions vary, and how can companies address these differences in their international operations? In the BSc International Business, you will learn to understand these challenges, and how to deal with them.
In Groningen, the programme is all about bridging management theories with real-life situations faced by international organizations worldwide. We take a holistic teaching approach. We incorporate multiple perspectives from sociology, ethics and sustainable management, marketing, technology innovation, psychology, economics, politics, and finance into the core subjects. But that is not all – theory comes to life as you put your learning into practice. That is why you work on real-life assignments and case studies and you get the opportunity to choose for an internship or a study exchange in your third year.
Is this programme for you? You like to learn about cultures and countries and how they shape our global business landscape. You are looking for a truly international, diverse and challenging study where you can develop yourself and gain the competencies to prosper in your career. You aspire to work in an international setting, working for a multinational firm, governmental institution or international organization. But above all, you are interested in the very broad range of issues that make doing business different from country to country.
Important to know: The BSc International Business is a fixed quota programme (numerus fixus) accepting only 550 students. The application deadline for September 2025 was 15 January 2025. Please check the information about the selection procedure.
Waarom aan de RUG?
- The programme in Groningen is interdisciplinary and links theories of management to the reality of international business. From finance to ethics, sustainability to sociology, psychology to innovation and marketing, economics to business history – our approach ensures you grasp the nuances of managing international businesses from every angle.
- You will study with students from across the world and be taught by international teachers. Did you know that there are more than 50 different nationalities represented in the programme and about 35% of the student body is international?
- In your 3rd year, it is time for either a study abroad for one semester at one of over 200 exchange partners in 50 different countries, or take the opportunity to do an internship at an international organization.
- We believe in a soft landing in your 1st year. That is why we place all 1st year students in a mentor group of max 16 students, and pair you from the start with a student and a faculty mentor who are there to support you with both study-related matters and insights about student life.
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Studieprogramma
1e jaar The first year starts with an intensive introductory programme to get you started on the right foot. You learn about the main theories and how they are applied in real-world international business situations. Also, you get introduced to topics such as international production, innovation, marketing, supply chain, finance, sustainable management accounting and corporate social responsibility. In courses like statistics and research methodology, you learn how to describe and interpret data.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Introduction to International Business | 5 EC | ||||||||
Global Supply Chain Management | 5 EC | ||||||||
Organizational Structure | 5 EC | ||||||||
Academic and Professional Development | 5 EC | ||||||||
Financial Accounting | 5 EC | ||||||||
Organizational Behaviour | 5 EC | ||||||||
Economics | 5 EC | ||||||||
International Marketing | 5 EC | ||||||||
Statistics I | 5 EC | ||||||||
International Trade and Competition | 5 EC | ||||||||
Sustainable Management Accounting | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Methodology | 5 EC | ||||||||
2e jaar
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Digital Transformation in IB | 5 EC | ||||||||
Firm Location and FDI | 5 EC | ||||||||
Fundamentals of Finance for IB | 5 EC | ||||||||
Ethics and International Business | 5 EC | ||||||||
Global Business History | 5 EC | ||||||||
Statistics II | 5 EC | ||||||||
Comparative Country Studies | 5 EC | ||||||||
Innovation Management in Multinationals | 5 EC | ||||||||
Qualitative Research Methods | 5 EC | ||||||||
Cross-cultural Management | 5 EC | ||||||||
International Business Law | 5 EC | ||||||||
Global Political Economy | 5 EC | ||||||||
3e jaar
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Study abroad (= exchange minor) or International Business Internship | 30 EC | ||||||||
Empirical Research Project | 5 EC | ||||||||
International Strategic Management | 5 EC | ||||||||
Bachelor's Thesis | 10 EC | ||||||||
International Financial Management | 5 EC | ||||||||
Managing International Business Organizations | 5 EC | ||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, poster presentation, practicum, project, self evaluation, self study, seminar, tutorial, working groupobjectives
International Business focuses on dealing with economic, cultural, legal and political issues in international business situations. As this requires understanding of analytical methods, you will also follow course units dealing with statistics and mathematical explanations of economic phenomena. All activities will be in English, and you will develop the necessary academic skills to start your career in multinational firms and international organizations.study guidance
Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself, but of course, the faculty will help you do so. Together with other first-years, you will participate in a mentor group. The mentor, a senior student, will help you quickly learn the ins and outs of the faculty. In addition, you will discuss your study progress with your tutor (a lecturer-supervisor) at regular intervals. The study advisors are available to help you with specific study problems.study abroad
In the 3rd year, the vast majority of the IB students spend one semester (30EC) abroad at one of our exchange partners in the third year. For an overview of university partners, please visit https://www.rug.nl/feb/education/exchange/ During this exchange, students can elect courses and build their own minor.
In the 3rd year, the vast majority of the IB students spend one semester (30EC) abroad at one of our exchange partners in the third year. During this exchange, students can elect courses and build their own minor.
bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 45 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
You will be offered study advice after the first year of study. You can expect a positive result if you have earned more than 45 ECTS credit points (out of a total of 60 ECTS). If you have earned fewer than 45 ECTS and are issued a negative result, you will not be allowed to continue with your degree programme.
You will receive preliminary study advice in December to make sure that you know where you stand. Please contact your study advisor as soon as possible if you have any questions about the BSA system.N.B. Some degree programmes use a tutoring system; please check with your study advisor.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
1 september 2025
aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11800
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500
1 september 2026
aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend
Students with a Dutch diploma can start their application in Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.
toelaatbare profielen
| VWO N&T | toelaatbaar |
|---|---|
| VWO N&G | toelaatbaar |
| VWO E&M | toelaatbaar |
| VWO C&M | aangevuld met wiskunde A of wiskunde B;The profile Culture & Society must be complemented with mathematics A or B. |
| hbo-p | It is also possible to enter the programme with an HBO propaedeutic certificate, on condition that you meet the required level of mathematics and the English language skills. For mathematics, you must at least have completed A or B (previously mathematics A12 or B1) at Dutch VWO level. For English, you must also have completed this at VWO level or obtained one of the English certificates: IELTS Academic overall score 6 (Speaking 6, Writing 5.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 20); C1 Advanced (with minimum score 169). |
| WO propedeuse | You can enroll, as long as you have a finished VWO-degree with mathematics A or B. |
studie kosten
| bedrag | kostenpost |
|---|---|
| € 600.00 | studiematerialenper jaar |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
| examination |
| registration fee |
De stad
studievereniging
EBF
The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.
Marug
The Marketing Association of the University of Groningen (MARUG) is the inter-departmental study association for students who are interested in marketing.The MARUG acts as an intermediary between marketing theory and marketing practice and organises several career events and social activities during the year, such as a monthly social. At this moment, the MARUG has more than 1500 members from different fields of knowledge.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
1/2 RUG
International Business
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| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
2/2 Maastricht University
International Business
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| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2015 |
| € 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 588 eerstejaars |
| 43% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
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Na de studie
International Business is a broad programme that forms a solid foundation to pursue a broad range of Master's degrees. You could build on your Bachelor's with a Master's degree in International Business and Management, which will give you the credentials to work for a multinational firm, governmental institutions and international organizations. Or you might choose to specialize in Economic Development and Growth, Marketing, Financial Management, or HRM, for example.
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Plenty of multinationals will be interested in students with an academic degree in business. Your position within this kind of organization can vary from export manager or international marketer to international sales manager, product manager, or human resource manager. But numerous other career opportunities await. This, of course, depends on the choices you make during and after the International Business programme.
Many organizations also offer traineeships and junior positions which will introduce you to different types of activities. If you were to choose a two-year Research Master's you could also move into academia, perhaps decide to go further and earn a PhD.
Top 5 sectors IB graduates work
- Consumer goods
- Financial
- Consulting
- Utilities
- Government
Examples of organizations: ING, PwC, EY, Toyota, Philips, Unilever, Ministery of Economic Affairs and Climate. Source: FEB Graduates report edition 2021 (nr. of respondents 117)
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| Tilburg University | Accountancy | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Accountancy and Controlling | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Accountancy profile | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Accounting and Control | + motivatiebrief |
| RUG | Business administration | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Health | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Human Resource Management | + motivatiebrief |
| RUG | Human Resource Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Management Consulting | + motivatiebrief |
| Amsterdam VU | Strategy and Organization | + motivatiebrief |
| Erasmus | Business Information Management | + basiskennis |
| RUG | Change Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Controlling profile | + aanv. eisen |
| Tilburg University | Data Science and Society | + aanv. eisen |
| TU Eindhoven | Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | DDM Finance | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | DDM International Programme in Economic Geography | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Digital Business and Innovation | + motivatiebrief |
| RUG | East Asian Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Economic Development and Globalization | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Economic Geography | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Regional Competitiveness and Trade | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Sustainable Rural Futures | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | Economics | + 60 EC pre-master |
| RUG | Economics | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | European Politics in a Global Perspective | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | Filosofie van de bedrijfswetenschappen | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Finance | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Finance | + motivatiebrief |
| Tilburg University | Finance | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus | Finance & Investments | + basiskennis |
| Amsterdam VU | Financial Management | + motivatiebrief |
| RUG | Geopolitics & Connectivity | + aanv. eisen |
| Erasmus | Global Business & Sustainability | + basiskennis |
| TU Eindhoven | Innovation Management | + 30 EC pre-master |
| RUG | International Business and Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Wageningen University | International Development Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | International Financial Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Tilburg University | International Management | + aanv. eisen |
| Erasmus | International Management | + basiskennis |
| RUG | International Political Economy | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | International Relations and International Organization | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | International Security | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Internationale Betrekkingen (60 EC) | + aanv. eisen |
| UU | Leraar VHO algemene economie full-time,part-time educational | + 90 EC pre-master |
| Universiteit Leiden | Leraar VHO in Bedrijfseconomie educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| RUG | Management Accounting and Control | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus | Management of Innovation | + basiskennis |
| RUG | Marketing | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Marketing | + motivatiebrief |
| Tilburg University | Marketing Analytics | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Tilburg University | Marketing Management | + aanv. eisen |
| Erasmus | Marketing Management | + basiskennis |
| NHL Stenden | Master Design Driven Innovation part-time | + toelatingsgesprek |
| RUG | MSc Marketing - Marketing Analytics and Data Science | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | MSc Marketing - Marketing Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| TU Eindhoven | Operations Management & Logistics | + 30 EC pre-master |
| Tilburg University | Organization and Management Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Erasmus | People, Organisations & Change | + basiskennis |
| RUG | Real Estate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Research Master in Economics and Business research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| NHL Stenden | Serious Gaming part-time | + toelatingsgesprek |
| RUG | Small Business and Entrepreneurship | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus | Strategic Entrepreneurship | + basiskennis |
| RUG | Strategic Innovation Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus | Strategic Management | + basiskennis |
| Tilburg University | Strategic Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus | Supply Chain Management | + basiskennis |
| Tilburg University | Supply Chain Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Supply Chain Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Sustainability Management and Controlling profile | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Technology and Operations Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Potentiële beroepen
business / data analyst
export manager
human resources manager
international marketer
international product manager
international sales manager
Contact
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