WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

TRADE MANAGEMENT ASIA

NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE 15 MARCH!

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IS THIS YOU?ARMIN VAN BUUREN = ARMADA MUSIC

WANT TO MAKE THE WORLD YOUR PLAYING FIELD? WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL.

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WHY STUDY AT THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL?

• The workforce is getting more and more global and mobile

• The 21st century workforce increasingly asks for professionals with a global mindset

• Develop your “Global Citizenship skills” by studying in an international environment

• Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts Diploma (BBA and BA) recognised internationally

 

IBS

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

1ST YEAR: ORIENTATION

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Financial Management

Personal Performance & Development

Co-Creative Entrepreneurship

Business English Principles of Economics

Business Research IT

Sales & Digital Marketing

Cross Cultural Awareness

Second foreign language

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International Business and Management Studies, 4 years, 240 credits

Year 1 Orientation International Business & Management

Year 2 Specialisation in Region- Europe- Asia- Latin America- Grand Metropolitan Regions

Year 3-4 Functional Specialisation- Entrepreneurship- Financial Management- Global Trade & Logistics- Organisational Leadership & Change- Strategic Marketing Management

Trade Magement Asia, 4 years, 240 credits

Asia, Global Trade & Logistics, Mandarin or Japanese

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

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International Business and Management Studies Fast Track, 3 years, 180 credits

(special entry requirements)

• Specialisation: International Financial Management, Global Marketing Management, International Business Organisation

International Business and Languages, 4 years, 240 credits

• Business study while learning three languages, English + two :

Spanish, German, Portuguese, French or Dutch (for non-Dutch only)

International Business and Management Studies Part-Time, 4 years, 240 credits• Work & Study

OTHER PROGRAMMES AT THE IBS

STUDY LOAD: WORK HARD, PLAY HARD

• 4 blocks of 10 weeks;

• 20-22 contact hours / week

• Lectures, projects, group work, self study and other activities such as guest lectures;

• Average study load is 40 hours of which ~15 lesson hours;

• Continuous assessment and exams

• Minimum requirements year 1: 50 credits or negative binding study advice

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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT • Student Council

• World Café meetings

• Introduction week

Last week of August

• Babylonix

• E-commerce Research Café

• Amsterdam Finance Club

• Community service

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YEAR 3: GOING ABROAD ON EXCHANGE

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YEAR 4: FIELD BASED LEARNING & GRADUATION ASSIGNMENT

Some Internship companies:

• Atradius Credit Insurance, Sydney, Australia• General Electric Energy, Beijing, China• Nintendo Europe, Frankfurt, Germany• Tommy Hilfiger Europe, Amsterdam• Tomtom, Amsterdam• Idexx, Hoofddorp• Belkin, Schiphol Rijk• Tata Steel, Velsen Noord• Rituals, Amsterdam• Zara Sustainability, China• Denham the Jeansmaker, Amsterdam• MTV Networks Viacom, Amsterdam• Hugo Boss, New York• Matari Advertising, Jakarta, Indonesia

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL & COMPANIES

• International Business Advisory Board

• Global Corporate Council

• International Small and Medium sized Enterprises

STARTING YOUR CAREER

Upon graduation you are / have:

Ready for the 21st Century Global Workforce

Global Mindset

Experience with international business

A network across the globe

Entry level international (junior) management positions

International Entrepreneur

Successrates:• International employees earn on average 30% more than similar NL-

oriented employees;• 80% of IB(M)S graduates employed 3-6 months from gradudation.

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LABOUR MARKET IBMS

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Afer graduation when did you find a job?

ImmediatlyWithin 3 months3 to 6 months6 to 9 months9- 12 monthsMore than a year

SALARY IBMS ALUMNI

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OUR ALUMNI

• Human Resource Manager, G-Star Raw in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Area Sales Manager, Milkplan, Greece• Global Manager, Ebeltoft, Spain• Junior Trade Manager, Meelunie,

Singapore• Marketing Manager, Motiv, Amsterdam• Analyst, European Bank for

Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), London

• Sales Account Manager, Oracle, Spain• Cash Manager, PPG industries,

Amsterdam• Analyst, Adyen, Amsterdam* source Linkedin group International Business

School

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MASTER’S AFTER YOUR STUDIES

Continue your studies on a Master’s level, we co-operate with a.o.:

• University of Amsterdam (UvA) / VU University Amsterdam: MSc Business Administration or MSc Entrepreneurship (Entry requirements: BBA + GMAT)

• Hong Kong Polytechnic

• California State University

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IBMS alumni survey

Yes, immediatlyYes, with a break of 1 or 2 yearsNo

IBMS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DUTCH EDUCATION

Level 4

E&M C&MN&T N&G

ec or m&o

or 2nd mvt

ec or m&o or 2nd mvt

ec or m&o HAVO

VWO

MBO

ec or m&o

or 2nd mvt

ec or m&o or 2nd mvt

Good command of English, recommended level:Havo final exam grade at least 8Vwo final exam grade at least 7

VWO, International Baccalaureate, Havo average grade 8FAST TRACK

TMA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DUTCH EDUCATION

Level 4

E&M C&MN&T N&G

ec or m&o

ec or m&o

ec or m&o HAVO

VWO

MBO

ec or m&o

ec or m&o

Good command of English, recommended level:Havo final exam grade at least 8Vwo final exam grade at least 7

ec or m&o

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOREIGN EDUCATION

► Abitur, Lycée or another diploma► GCSE’s with 2 or more a-levels ► International Baccalaureate

English language test score (for non

Native speakers)

• IELTS: 6.0 at academic level, no subscore below 5.5 • TOEFL: 550 paper-based and 80 internet-based• Cambridge advanced, level C1• The test must have been taken within 2 years prior to applying for our

programme.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Deadline

• Apply before 15 March 2015

• Registration• Dutch students: register at Studielink• International students: register at Studielink and the school directly

• Laptops• Laptops are mandatory for all students

• Start date• Week 35 (last week August) Introduction Week• Classes start first week September 21

ADMISSION PROCEDURE (DECENTRAL SELECTION)

IBMS and TMA are a sought-after programmes, so limited places available• 2015: 360 IBMS and 90 TMA students are allowed in

Selection days data (mandatory)• 28 March, 11, 18 and 25 april 2015. Mark your calenders!! No other options! • Register in time to avoid disappointment

Selection day content:• Homework• World Cafe Session• Assessment (English, Arithmetical skills, Marketing,Personal & International compentences)

Result:• You will receive the outcome of the selection day together with your ranking number beginning

of June.• International Student Team for Q&A and Support• DUO does the final placement

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INVESTMENT

• Tuition fee 2014-2015 per annum• Dutch students: €1,906• For students who are nationals of an EEA member state or of Swiss or

Surinamese nationality: €1,906• For non-EEA students: €7,790

• Books, hand-outs and other school materials (excl. laptop): €750 per year

• Global Exchange (travel, housing and living expenses) on average €2,000 – 3,000

• Mandatory introduction period (3 days, last week of August) €150

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OTHER EVENTS

• 26-30 JANUARY INTERNATIONAL WEEK

• NOVEMBER - APRIL

• Class visits

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