InternationalOffice Management

BACHELOR

Welcome to International Office Management!Why IOM?

For whom?Who is the IOM student?

Your study trackProgramme 2017 - 2018

Cases, internship and bachelor projectInternational experiences

Tailor-made tracksTailored guidance and student facilities

Artevelde University CollegeStudying in Ghent

Campus KantienbergHow to enrol

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Open days 2017

at campus Kantienberg. www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be

Saturday 11 March10 am until 5 pm

Saturday 29 April10 am until 5 pm

Saturday 24 June 10 am until 5 pm

Wednesday 6 September 3 pm until 9 pm

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With a bachelor’s degree in International Office Management, you are ready to kickstart your career: you master three languages (English and two other languages (for example French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Ita-lian and Swedish), Office software is your best friend, and you are able to provide organisations with advice on HR topics, and on project, process and lean management. You demonstrate entrepreneurial skills and pay attention to creative and critical thinking - crucial 21st century skills! Thus, you graduate having a wide variety of jobs within your reach.

During your studies, we make sure you get acquainted with other cultures, not only inside but also outside the classroom. All classes are taught in English by Belgian and international guest lecturers*. Combine this international focus with three internships in international companies and a full final year abroad (study and internship), and you know you will graduate being a different person: more mature, more ‘skilled’, more self-conscious. A profile which is highly appreciated in business life.

In this brochure, we aim to give you a clear view of what you can expect from our University College. More questions, or do you like to come and

meet us? You are very welcome during our open days. Or mail us at info.internationalofficemanagement@arteveldehs.be

*All our lecturers have acquired the Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

WHY IOM?• Our lecturers are experts in their domain and are

easily approachable for students

• All lecturers have acquired the Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

• Most classes are open for international students, coming to study at our University College for 1 or 2 semesters. So you take classes with an international group of students: guaranteed an enriching experience!

• Employability skills eagerly sought after by employers

• Strong emphasis on guidance and tutoring

• For a number of subjects, you follow classes in small groups (max. 36 students)

• Practice, practice and more practice! Three internships and many guest lecturers, company visits, study trips abroad, international-oriented cases etc. That’s how theory comes to life

Kathy Dewitte, Dean Bachelor of International Office Management

Do you have a passion for languages and people? For everything that has to do with the digital world? Do you wish to broaden your horizons and step outside your comfort zone? The world is your playground! Welcome to the English bachelor programme International Office Management!

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For whom?• Foreign students who wish to enrol for courses taught

in English or who wish to study at Artevelde University College to gain a bachelor’s degree.

• Flemish students who want to immerse themselves in an international environment: you follow courses taught in English, with international students. You learn to pay attention to intercultural communication in no less than three languages (English and two other foreign languages).

• Residents in Belgium who possess a foreign diploma (secondary school, bachelor or master) and who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in International Office Management.

In order to enrol, you need to prove you master English at a high professional level (at least CEFR level B2). For more information, consult our website (‘Admission and enrolment procedure’).

Who is the IOM student?• You aim to combine your language skills with a strong

emphasis on daily communication and computational thinking. Meeting other cultures is what you strive for.

• You are an efficient and effective organiser: deadlines are challenging targets and you aim high when it comes to the quality of your daily work. You like the action and like to work with a team towards a clearly defined goal.

• Later, you want to go and work in a multicultural and/or multilingual environment because you feel this enriches you as a person. You believe everyone is no more than six steps away from each other (idea of ‘six degrees of separation’). Therefore, you want the world to enter your classroom and you want to enter the world!

• You are looking for a broad and practice-oriented programme where you learn how to use the latest ICT tools and where many exciting challenges of the 21st century world are presented to you. Which challenge will you take on?

Want to know more?• Come to our open days or one of our trial study sessions

(dates at the back of this leaflet).

• Ask for a free and individual guidance interview at studieadvies@arteveldehs.be 4

Your study trackThe first yearThe first year of the programme consists of a variety of general business courses, such as Law, Management, Marketing and Business Economics, combined with intensive language courses in English (Business English, Intercultural Communication) and two (other) foreign languages (options are for example French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian and Swedish). Your ICT skills are perfected and by following News of the World you get a clearer view on global economic, political, social and/or cultural issues.

HOW MANY FACE-TO-FACE INSTRUCTIONS?You will get an average of 20 hours of face-to-face classes or tutoring. On top of that, you will be asked to prepare classes, work on exercises, team tasks, etc. outside the classroom. Altogether you will have to invest about 40 hours a week – a fulltime study programme.

DO I GET TAUGHT IN LARGE GROUPS?Classgroups in the first year vary between 36 and 72 students. From the second year onwards between 18 and 36 students.

DO I STAND ALONE?No! We devote considerable attention to the coaching of our students: the programme starts with a course unit ‘Professional Development’, where skills such as effective time management,

taking minutes, planning and organisation will help you to be successful in higher education. Personal supervision by your study coach will complement this course throughout the first year. In the following two years, we continue to work on your professional development, as to fully prepare you for your professional career in business life.

This could be your time schedule*

*This may vary from one semester or year to the next. The course schedule above is just one example.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri08.15 u

Foreign Language 2a 08.45 u

09.15 u

09.45 uForeign

Language 1aNews of the

World MarketingInternational

Business English

10.15 u

10.45 u

11.15 u

11.45 uForeign

Language 1aForeign

Language 2a Management News of the World12.15 u

12.45 u

13.15 u International Business English

e-Officema-nagement 113.45 u

14.15 u

14.45 u Professional Develop-ment 1

15.15 u

15.45 u

16.15 u

16.45 u

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The second yearIn the second year you will continue to specialise your ICT skills. With subjects such as Research into practice and process and lean management, you get acquainted with research methods, data collection and process inventory and modelling. You learn more about the exciting world of Human Resources, by discovering more on recruitment and selection of employees, appraisal meetings and so on. Languages remain a strong focal point (26 out of 60 ECTS).

The third yearThe final year takes you abroad for at least one term of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions. We strongly recommend complementing this with an internship in an international company abroad.

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First yearSEMESTER A ECTS

International Business English 4

International Marketing 4

Management & Professional Development 1 5

Management 3

Professional Development 1 2

Foreign Language 1a* 5

Foreign Language 2a* 5

e-Officemanagement 1 3

News of the World 4

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SEMESTER B ECTS

Law 4

Introduction to Human Resources Management 3

Business Economics 1 4

e-Officemanagement 2 3

Foreign Language 1b* 5

Foreign Language 2b* 5

Intercultural Communication Skills 6

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Programme 2017 - 2018

Bachelor of International Office Management (IOM)

* UPON APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION HIGHER EDUCATION – CURRICULUM MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CONSULT THE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VERSION ON WWW.ARTEVELDEUNIVERSITYCOLLEGE.BE.

Credits (C)A credit indicates the weight of a course unit (= ‘subject’) in a degree programme. It gives you an idea of how many hours you have to work on a course unit in one academic year. One credit is good for 25 to 30 hours of work (going to lessons, studying, tasks and group assignments).

The intention is to convert the credits for which youregister into credits or credit certificates. These certificatesshow your proficiency in a particular course unit. To gaincredits for a course unit you need to obtain 10 out of 20.

A bachelor’s degree programme comprises 180 credits. Asstandard this means an average of 60 credits each year.

Semester systemAn academic year consists of two semesters. There are three periods in which exams are organised:

1. in January, after the first semester2. in June, after the second semester3. in August and September, during the third examination period

A number of course units will run over the entire academic year.

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“The combination of languages, ICT

and international oriented courses,

provide me a window to the world.

What a view!”

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Second year

SEMESTER A ECTS

Business Economics 2 4

Administrative Organisation 3

e-Officemanagement 3 4

Foreign Language 1c* 5

Foreign Language 2c* 5

International Business Communication A 4

Marketing Communication 3

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SEMESTER B ECTS

Recruitment & Selection 3

Business Ethics 3

Foreign Language 1d* 4

Foreign Language 2d* 4

Total Quality Management 7

Project management 2

Research into practice 3

Process and lean management 2

Professional Development 2 and Participation Internship (year subject)

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International Business Communication B 4

People Management 3

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* UPON APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION HIGHER EDUCATION – CURRICULUM MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CONSULT THE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST VERSION ON WWW.ARTEVELDEUNIVERSITYCOLLEGE.BE.

Third year

SEMESTER A ECTS

Foreign Experience 33

OR

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) 3

Online Media Management 3

Graphic Media Management 4

Foreign Language 1e* 3

Foreign Language 2e* 3

Change Management 3

E-officemanagement 4 3

Logistics & Supply Chain Management 3

Management Skills 4

International Development Studies 4

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SEMESTER B

Bachelor Project 6

Professional Development 3 and Final Internship

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Final Internship 18

Professional Development 3 3

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Cases, internship and bachelor projectPractice orientation is our main priority. We discuss numerous cases and organise company visits, practicals and study trips. Furthermore, we work closely with many different companies, including for the graduation internship (± 58 working days). The bachelor project consists of a consultancy assignment which students have to carry out under supervision during a period of four months.

International experiences• A unique multicultural immersion during classes with the

international student population.• International focus in courses from the first year onwards.

One-week study trip short or long distance in the second year.

• At least one term abroad (study experience and/or internship) in the third year.

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Study methodTailor-Made GuidanceBecause every talent deserves to be coached!

Study Choice and Reorientation You have no idea what you want to study? You want to change to a study programme that suits you better? Let’s find out together.

Study Financing We inform you on how you can finance your studies.

Social-Legal Support We give you legal advice on your social status.

Psychosocial Counselling We are discreet and willing to listen, offer support … Study Method The Learning Coach of the department will help you to find an efficient study method.

Special Status Your Diversity Coach gives you information on studying as an entrepreneur, top athlete, person with disabilities, working student or as a student with a family.

Tailor-Made Study Track Map out your ideal study track together with the Study Track Manager of your department.

Study Progress Your Study Track Coach monitors your study results and gives you advice.

Language We screen your academic language skills and your Language Coach offers support where needed.

Trainings Train your talent with introductory courses, language work-shops, application trainings or trainings on fear of failure, procrastination, assertiveness, mindfulness …

Mediation The ombudsman is available to answer all your questions on the teaching and examination regulations.

Continued Studies/Job Hunting Degree obtained? We help you to decide what’s next.

Looking for Guidance? Check out www.arteveldehogeschool.be/en/tailor-made-guidance!

Student Facilities Looking for a student room, a bike, sports, culture, good food on a tight budget … ? You can find all information at the Office of Student Facilities or ‘Stuvo’. Check https://www.arteveldehoge-school.be/en/student-exchange/practical-information and www.arteveldehogeschool.be/en/accomodation-and-facilities. 11

think. act. become. There are 13,224 students studying at Artevelde University College. That means 13,224 different personalities, talents, interests and future plans. This requires a tailored approach. Our 1,300 employees encourage each and every student to help shape their own course of study. The wide range of guidance we offer can give them a boost when needed.

During your course of study, you will gradually get more opportu-nities to add your own accents, not only through graduation sub-jects or electives but also by cooperating on projects, participating in master classes, by carefully selecting your work placements and bachelor’s project etc. This lets you do your own thinking in your own way, making you an excellent professional and a richer personality. Well equiped for an exciting job, to continue studying, for lifelong learning.

A good degree - Many of our degree programmes are market leaders in Flanders

and have received excellent scores from the review committee (check the reports for yourself on www.vluhr.be).

- A degree from Artevelde University College is something that employers like to see. A bachelor’s degree gives excellent prospects for a job: studies have shown that time and time again. More than 95% of our students find work within one year of completing their studies.

- Would you rather keep studying? Your bachelor’s degree is an excellent step towards a master’s degree programme or other advanced programmes.

Other programmes at Artevelde University College

Bachelor (taught in Dutch)Business Management, Office Management, Communication Management, Journalism, Graphic and Digital Media, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Occupational Therapy, Speach Therapy and Audiology, Podiatry, Nursing, Midwifery, Dental Hygiene

Bachelor (taught in English)International Business Management, International Office Management

Advanced Bachelor ProgrammesArts Therapies, Special Education Needs and Remedial Training, Schooldevelopment, Oncology

Postgraduates and Life Long Learning Courses Associate degrees

www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be

think. act. become. There are 13,224 students studying at Artevelde University College. That means 13,224 different personalities, talents, interests and future plans. This requires a tailored approach. Our 1,300 employees encourage each and every student to help shape their own course of study. The wide range of guidance we offer can give them a boost when needed.

During your course of study, you will gradually get more oppor-tunities to add your own accents, not only through gradua-tion subjects or electives but also by cooperating on projects, participating in master classes, by carefully selecting your work placements and bachelor’s project etc. This lets you do your own thinking in your own way, making you an excellent professio-nal and a richer personality. Well equiped for an exciting job, to continue studying, for lifelong learning.

A good degree - Many of our degree programmes are market leaders in

Flanders and have received excellent scores from the review committee (check the reports for yourself on www.vluhr.be).

- A degree from Artevelde University College is something that employers like to see. A bachelor’s degree gives excellent prospects for a job: studies have shown that time and time again. More than 95% of our students find work within one year of completing their studies.

- Would you rather keep studying? Your bachelor’s degree is an excellent step towards a master’s degree programme or other advanced programmes.

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Studying in GhentAccording to statistics, Ghent has the biggest student population in Flanders, but we simply reckon that Ghent is the coolest city in the world!

Culture, going out or sports: there are opportunities, whether you are in student accommodation or commuting daily. Ghent is easy to reach by train, tram and bus. On top of that, it’s a great city for cycling.

The nice thing about Ghent is that it is much more than a university town. Artevelde’s city is buzzing throughout the year. There are not only the legendary Ghent Parties - people can also spend every Thursday evening in the Overpoortstraat, into the wee small hours. And we haven’t even mentioned the many city parks, museums, restau-rants, pubs, streets and squares yet ...

Student accommodation or not?Around the city you can find various kinds of student rooms, from large to small and from budget models to places that are a bit more pricey.

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Campus KantienbergIf you choose International Office Management, most classes will be taught on the Kantienberg campus. Our largest and most recent campus is situated in the centre of Ghent.

In addition to a series of specific practice rooms there is an up-to-date multimedia library and a student canteen offering varied and healthy meals.

You can find the latest available information on campus mobility on www.arteveldehogeschool.be/en/campuses.

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How to enrol?Please consult our website for further details:www.arteveldeuniversitycollege.be/international-office-management.

Start of the academic yearWhen you have enrolled, you will receive a login for MijnDinar, the digital learning environment of Artevelde University College. Here you can find all practical information, e.g. where to buy study materials and when the courses start. Start of the academic year 2017-2018: 18 September 2017

More informationOpen days

Saturday 11 March 2017, Saturday 29 April 2017 and Saturday 24 June 2017, always from 10 am till 5 pm, and Wednesday 6 September 2017 from 3 pm till 9 pm at campus Kantienberg (Voetweg 66, 9000 Ghent).

Information session for parents and supervisors

Saturday 22 October 2016 from 10 am till 12 pm andTuesday 31 January 2017 from 8 pm till 10 pm at campus Kantienberg.

Want to grab a business bite?

Come and “feel” International Office Management with the current students. Check www.arteveldehogeschool.be/openles-dagen (in Dutch).

Join our Facebook-page for International students: www.facebook.com/pages/Artevelde-University-College-Ghent/

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Saturday 11 March10 am until 5 pm

Saturday 29 April10 am until 5 pm

Saturday24 June10 am until 5 pm

Wednesday 6 September3 pm until 9 pm