Laurea in International Business

If you're interested in a fascinating and challenging job which involves a lot of international exposure and business contacts all over the world, International Business will be an excellent starting point for a dynamic and international career.

Zuyd

Zuyd is located in the historic city of Maastricht, home of the Treaty of the European Union, at the center of the Meuse-Rhine Euregion, where the borders of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet. Many famous European cities such as Amsterdam, London, Aachen, Brussels, and Paris are within easy reach. Meet the world in Maastricht!

Real-life business cases

International Business takes a hands-on approach to learning, by continuously combining theory and practice during the entire study programme. This means that all modules are centered around a real-life business case, presented to us by existing (international) companies or organizations. You will be asked to solve a company’s business problem in groups with fellow students. Supported by experts on the underlying theory, you will do research on the subject and develop a plan for your customer.

Intercultural Business Lines

An Intercultural Business Line - an ongoing four-year course - teaches you about the culture of the geographical region of your choice and how this affects business in that region. In the first year, you will choose one out of the five. Your choice allows you to specialize yourself in a specific geographical region and to study the (business) culture in other parts of the world. Language classes are part of the line to enhance your language skills.

The options are:

• Doing business in French-speaking countries. (No prior knowledge required of French).
• Doing business in German-speaking countries. (Entry-level: German A2).
• Doing business in Spanish speaking countries. (No prior knowledge required of Spanish).
• Doing business in the Euregion. (No prior knowledge required of Dutch. This line is only available for non-Dutch native speakers).
• Doing business in Asia. (No prior knowledge required. In this line there is no mandatory second language).

Location

You find Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in the southernmost part of the Netherlands, wedged between Germany and Belgium. Discover this crossroads of countries, cultures and languages, where an international and vibrant learning environment awaits. The European capitals of Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Paris are on your doorstep.

Outstanding training

At Zuyd, you can look forward to getting your international career off to a great start. You will receive outstanding training for a senior or managerial position. Zuyd’s project-based learning method allows you to work in small groups of no more than 15 students, supported by a tutor. This method encourages you to actively participate in group discussions and to enhance your problem-solving skills.

Small-scale and personal

Zuyd offers you a small-scale, intimate learning environment with all the benefits of a larger institution. Despite being one of the largest UAS’s in the country, all of Zuyd’s faculties are relatively small, tight-knit communities, where you find a personal and welcoming atmosphere. Lectures are interactive, with room for personal guidance as well as the freedom to develop into a skilled and creative professional.