Welcome to the IBA Orientation Day

VU University Amsterdam Dr. M.H.P. Kleijnen Associate Professor Marketing

Quality education, Inspiring environment (Zuidas) Good facilities, Excellent location, financial centre Interdisciplinary options Study guidance and counselling

What is International Business Administration? Learning how to solve organizational problems In an international context As part of a team Through applying academic and professional skills Using knowledge from four academic disciplines; - Economic sciences - Technology - Social sciences - General business administration

Characteristics Small-scale teaching environment Personal attention and interaction with teaching staff Top-quality education and research Service sector of the economy

Traditional Industrial Sector vs. Professional Service Sector

Examples of Organizational Problems Dealing with international competition Redesigning business processes Managing diverse human resources Dealing with the cultural effects of a merger Improving financial performance Planning a strategy for future growth

Organizatio n + HRM Strategy + Marketing Finance + Management Accounting ICT + Logistics Electives, Guaranteed Exchange Semester, Internship Bachelor thesis Auxiliary courses: Professional and Academic Skills Auxiliary courses: Statistics, Math, Research methods Introduction to International Business Administration The IBA Temple

International Business Administration English-taught Obligatory international exchange in 3 rd year International scope, including attention to Europe as an important business region International mix of students Honours programme available for high- achievers

Obligatory exchange semester Why compulsory? You can better profile yourself as an ‘international business administration’ student You will learn how to live and work together with people from different backgrounds You will learn about yourself and how you manage being in a totally different environment An international experience adds value to your CV How?  More than 80 partner universities all over the world  Exchange is based on VU tuition fee  Credits earned abroad will add to VU credits

BREDE LAAG Master Bachelor Business Administration Marketing Accounting & Control Finance Master Orientation Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 1 Year Work Bachelor Programme Progression to work or master

Business Administration Master –7 specializations MSc Business Adminstration Specialization Entrepreneurship Specialization Financial Management Specialization Human Resource Management Specialization Information and Knowledge Management Specialization Management Consulting Specialization Strategy & Organization Specialization Transport & Supply Chain Management

Profile of an IBA student A variety of interests Creative and flexible Able to apply theory to practice International focus Communicative and a team player (responsible) Fluent in English

Academic Year 6 Periods: 4 periods of 8 weeks: 2 parallel courses 6 weeks classes, study, exams 2 periods of 4 weeks: integration Teaching Methods Formal lectures Instruction courses Response class Tutorials

How do you get in? Admission requirements Admission & selection procedure

Admission requirements VWO -> mathematics A/B International Baccalaureate with mathematics (standard level) HBO propaedeutic exam/ other diploma -> contact study advisor More information on

Admission and selection procedure IBA has a Numerus Clausus (= Numerus Fixus) of 150 students a year 50% decentralized selection 150 allowed to start 50% draw (loting) => NB different application deadlines

Decentralized selection Selection criteria focused on international education and/ or international experience Criteria: Proficiency in English: English language test is obligatory (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge) International experience Motivation References

Application decentralized selection Registration via To apply for IBA you will need a ‘DigiD’ ( Deadline registration + additional documents: April 1 st 2012 Screening between April 1 st and May 15 th International Students are strongly advised to take part in the decentralized selection procedure. More information on

Admission by draw Draw based on your average grade on VWO diploma, in July 2010 Average grade ≥ 8 : automatically selected Application deadline: May 15, 2011 Through: To apply for IBA you will need a ‘DigiD’ ( Draw outcome: end of July 2011 Information about draw etc. also via DUO-IB Groep

Binding recommendation on continuation of studies (Bindend Studie Advies) Why?: To make sure that you have chosen the right study programme Expectation: a positive effect on your ability to successfully complete the programme within a reasonable time frame.

Binding recommendation on continuation of studies ->IBA BSA part 1: Norm -> 42 EC (out of 60 EC) incl. ‘Business Mathematics’ BSA part 2: Pass all first-year subjects within two years. 4x advice on study progress during first year Intensive coaching and supervision Negative recommendation end of first (or second) year = end your studies in that particular programme at VU University Amsterdam. NB.: (special) personal circumstances

Study guidance and counselling Study advisor Student Counsellors Course and Career Center Tutoring

Financial Matters Study costs each year: Tuition fee € 1713,- (Dutch students) Standard Books: ± € 600,- Housing: prices vary between € 400 and € 600 Uilenstede Family, friends, etc. Start in time!

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