Bachelor of Business Administration

IC University of Applied Sciences - Amsterdam is dedicated to inspiring the entrepreneurial minds of tomorrow. Founded in 1979, the school has years of experience in providing bespoke Business Administration (BBA) courses – made for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

What sets our BBA apart?

As a student of IC University of Applied Sciences - Amsterdam, we will ensure your ideas and talents are transformed into action and practical experience – as this is the only way to apply value.

Access to a 10K Alumni Network

IC University of Applied Sciences - Amsterdam has a network of 10,000 alumni globally who are always eager to help students and graduates connect with companies around the world. Our central Amsterdam campus is surrounded by some of the biggest industry players and an extensive range of start-up companies, enhancing your employment prospects after graduation.

Experience the best of Europe

Amsterdam is home to a rapidly growing start-up ecosystem and a tech scene that employs more than 69,000 people. With a strong reputation for innovation and creativity, the Dutch economy ranks in the top 20 largest in the world.

Experience the booming industries, a flourishing economy and benefit from abundant job opportunities in the city.

We have a 98% graduate employment rate & a 12-month post-study work visa is available for you if you complete your bachelor’s education in Amsterdam.

Reasons to study at IC University of Applied Sciences – Amsterdam

• IC specializes in bespoke Business Administration training since 1979.
• Study in the multicultural city of Amsterdam, on a campus directly in the heart of Amsterdam
• The Netherlands National Government Accreditation Organisation, NVAO has accredited the IC University of Applied Sciences - Amsterdam BBA Programme.
• IC University of Applied Sciences - Amsterdam has a Quality Mark of the NRTO, the leading trade association for private education in The Netherlands.
• Get a chance to work with organizations like Porsche, Tesla, FC Groningen, JobTeaser, Online Marketing Fabriek, and more.
• Learn & study in both the Netherlands & Germany! Reach out to know more.

About the BBA

The multi-faceted course means you will study everything from Marketing, Economics, HR, and Project Management to Business Law, Merger and Acquisitions, Financial Management, and Corporate Governance. You will learn via individual case studies, group presentations, business plans, consultancy projects, devising strategies, individual reports, and reflective journals. Once you have graduated, you will have all the skills you need to become a successful entrepreneur, launch a start-up, join a family business, turn an internship into a job offer, or pursue a Master's degree in the Netherlands or abroad.

In the 3rd year of the BBA study, you will have the option to specialize either in a particular field of study or industry sector. Choose from pathways like Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and other sector-specific pathways.

Always ahead of the curve

What sets us apart are our connections within the business sector and how we incorporate real-business experience at every stage of the learning process. During your time with us, you will meet industry leaders, expert strategists, and successful entrepreneurs who will challenge you to come up with smart business solutions.

The 8th semester of your BBA is totally free of cost!

If you pay your full 7th-semester fee at the start of the new academic year in advance, you get the 8th-semester tuition fee for free!

Unlock Exciting Opportunities for Your Master's Degree as an IC University Graduate

Expand your educational horizons with IC University of Applied Sciences - Amsterdam. Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program not only offers a top-notch learning experience in the Netherlands but also opens doors to pursue a master's degree or MBA at any GGG institution in Berlin, Hamburg, Iserlohn, Potsdam, Paris, Barcelona, or Dubai at an exclusive 50% graduates offer.

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

• IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element).
• Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English; a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.

• An exemption for the English language proficiency test may be offered to students who completed one of the following programs less than 3 years of the moment of the start of their IC University of Applied Sciences - Amsterdam program:

  • Completed an official English-taught International Baccalaureate (IB)-diploma;
  • Completed an IB diploma in a different language of instruction if they obtained a grade of 5 or higher for one of the English courses;
  • Completed formal British curriculum schools or accredited American high schools either in the UK, USA, or abroad.
  • Completed at least 3 years of an accredited high school, including English as an exam subject in the Netherlands, UK, Ireland, United States or Canada (except for Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or Malta, or if you have one of these diplomas with English as an exam subject.

Reach out to your student advisor for more details.

Learning and assessment

The learning and assessment strategy is complemented by the considerable work experience opportunities made available to students in the degree.

• An individual case study analysis
• Group presentations
• Preparing a business strategy plan
• Consultancy project
• Devising a business strategy
• Individual reports
• Reflective journals

Students will take interim evaluations after every semester is completed, evaluating their performance to date.

History

The Start of Inter College: Since 1979

“I am a true entrepreneur, it is my life and blood, I absolutely love it and was made for it.” Anton Dreesmann

You can either wait for others to make things happen, or you can take direct action yourself. That is what Anton Dreesmann must have thought when he founded Inter College in 1979. At the time, he lacked adequately trained people for his family business Vroom & Dreesmann. The largest retailer in The Netherlands in that period. For this reason, he started a study program that focused on hospitality. In the early 1980s, the curriculum was expanded to what it is today: Inter College Business School, a private Business Administration study program. From 2000 to 2014, Inter College Business School was part of Luzac. In July 2014 the school was acquired by George Banken, Paul van Splunteren, and Bart van den Dries. These three prominent entrepreneurs aim to align the study program even more with the practices of the modern, dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Thanks to years of experience and a broad network of shareholders, Inter College Business School excels at offering a practicality-oriented Business Administration program—for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

In 2019 Inter College was acquired by Global University Systems (GUS). GUS is an international network of more than 24 Universities and Colleges around the world, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. GUS delivers a wide variety of programs, including bachelor’s degree programs, master’s degree programs, professional training, English Language Training, and corporate & executive education. When someone chooses to study at a GUS institution– whether on campus in Europe, North America, or even in their own home – they’re joining a network of over 80,000 students worldwide.

GUS are based in some of the world’s biggest cities, with campuses in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, across the Atlantic in Toronto, Chicago, and Vancouver; and across the globe in Singapore, Amsterdam, Germany, and Israel.

Inter College Business School

• HBO Diploma INCL NIMA A&B
• Small Classes, Lots of Attention
• Access Entrepreneurs Network
• Graduation in Amsterdam or London
• Learning to Enterprise in Practice

Future-oriented vision

We are all about talent and decisiveness. To work hard and not give up. To fall and get up again. Inter College believes in talent and provides the right tools to convert that talent into decisiveness.

Our Locations

Study at Inter College Business School in Amsterdam

The Inter College Campus is situated in the old city center. It is located close to start-up companies, businesses, and cultural heritage. Study in Amsterdam is an exciting extra dimension to the Inter College experience and the 200+ students following the BBA programs often live in the city and combine their studies with business start-ups for which Amsterdam is famous. The study location is within a traditional School Building situated at the canals in the heart of the city. The location is very close to public transport and the international airport of Schiphol. Students can make use of the academic library facilities of Amsterdam, a city that counts for over 140 thousand students.

Accreditation

NVAO Accreditation

The Netherlands National Government Accreditation Organisation NVAO has accredited the Inter College Business School BBA Program, Croho: 39226 (BA Hons).

In 2002, the Netherlands Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO) was established by law to guarantee the quality of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Dutch accreditation is based on peer review of programs. Flanders participates as an observer on the Board and a treaty will be developed to formally ensure that the accreditation organization works for both the Netherlands and the Flemish community of Belgium.

Inter College Business School BBA Bachelor of Business Administration was accredited by the NVAO in 2019 (valid until 2025).

RTO Quality Mark

Inter College Business School has a Quality Mark of the NRTO, the leading trade association for private Education in The Netherlands.

Amsterdam: Accommodation Guide

Are you ready to experience Amsterdam?

We are delighted that you have chosen to study at Inter College Business School. Amsterdam is a vibrant city and a great place to be a student, close to start-up companies, businesses, and cultural heritage. Join 140,000 other students in the city.

Student Accommodation

Student housing options

Amsterdam is a fun and vibrant city which attracts international students each year thanks to its low costs of living and vast employment opportunities. While the cost of living in Amsterdam is relatively low compared to other European cities, affordable housing in the city is scarce. We, therefore, suggest you start researching accommodation options as early as possible. There are a few options available to you for student accommodation in Amsterdam.

Registering with housing websites

If you decide to stay in Amsterdam for longer than one year, we strongly advise you to register on trusted housing websites such as Studentenwoningweb.nl and ROOM.nl. Please note that these platforms have waiting times and so you should apply as early as possible.

Please be aware of scams while searching for accommodation on various platforms such as Facebook. Check out the Iamsterdam website for tips on how to avoid housing scams.

Student Hotel Amsterdam

Inter College Business School has partnered with The Student Hotel Amsterdam which has the following offers for international students:

• Fully equipped private rooms (around 14 m²)
• Modern en-suite bathrooms with shower
• Access to a shared kitchen
• Work desk
• Flat-screen satellite TV
• Heating
• Superfast and reliable WiFi
• Bed linen and towels
• Regular room cleaning
• Events all year long
• All bills included
• 24/7 reception and security

Extra perks include a game and lounge area, study rooms, on-site gym, laundry facilities, and a restaurant/bar with daily events which provides a fun environment for international students to get to know one another.

*The above are examples of only two room types. More options available at The Student Hotel.

The Student Hotel is located on Wibautstraat, aka Knowledge Mile, the social, creative, and entrepreneurial hub of the city. It is situated in former printing press facilities of Het Parool and Trouw newspapers, in a space that is renowned for being a giant playground for travelers, mobile professionals, creative nomads, students, and local change-makers.