1. Exchange semester: Fontys International Business School Fontys University of Applied Science January 2012

2. This presentation introduces an exchange semester at Fontys International School of Economics Introduction Fontys International Business School Reasons for participating in exchange programme in Venlo Practical information about an exchange semester in Venlo

3. Fontys International Business School is one of many Fontys institutes International Marketing International Business Economics International Business and Management Studies Food & Flower Management 3800 students

4. In all study courses, there are a lot of practical projects embedded in the curriculum Set up business plan International Mini Company Internship Graduation assignment

5. An exchange semester in Venlo, the Netherlands has a lot of advantages Enthusiastic lecturers Enthusiastic students who help you while you are here International environment Friendly environment

6. When students join for an exchange semester in fall, they choose a fixed programme that can contain several courses IBMS Possible courses from year 2 or 4 International Marketing, People and Processes, Project International Outlook, International Law, Business English, Dutch/Spanish, Business Plan Leading Change, Project Stakeholder Management, Enterprise Information Systems, Management and Control, Advanced management Topics, International Operational Management IM Possible courses from year 2 Statistics, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Non- Profit Marketing, Branding, Sustainable Innovation, Business English, Business Plan MinorEuropean Studies and International Management Special program English Language and European Culture (also possible in combination with didactics)

7. When students join for an exchange semester in spring, they choose a fixed programme that can contain several courses IBMS Possible courses from year 2 or 4 Accounting and Finance, Project Financial Analysis, Sustainable Innovation, Economic Business Environment, Management and Leadership, Business English, Dutch/Spanish, Business Plan Leading Change, Project Stakeholder Management, Management and Control, Enterprise Information Systems, International Operational Management, advanced Management Topics IM Possible courses from year 2 Marketing Controlling, Marketing Synthesis, Marketing Research, SPSS, Marketing Law, Economics and Methodology, Business English, Business Plan MinorEuropean Studies and International Management Special program English Language and European Culture (also possible in combination with didactics)

8. Students can also choose different courses from the study course Technology and Logistics in spring MinorProfessional E- Skills MinorIntegrated Product Design MinorAmbient Technology Spring semester

9. When you join for an exchange semester, you are supported by our buddies They answer questions, show you around, organize social events They contact you before you arrive here They make you feel at home

10. Accommodation can be arranged for you by our International Office ± €325 euro for furnished room, shared facilities When registering, you can fill in your preferences In most cases, students enjoy their dinners in their shared living rooms and kitchens

11. Venlo is a small, historic and versatile city Venlo is a small city, but it is very easy to visit other cities Some images of the city:

12. When living in the Netherlands, some things can come in very handy

13. For more information, visit our website or contact us www.fontysvenlo.nl Go to: courses  exchange programme Contact us: exchangevenlo@fontys.nl

14. These were some of our exchange students

15. This presentation introduced an exchange semester at Fontys International School of Economics Introduction Fontys International Business School Reasons for participating in exchange programme in Venlo Practical information about an exchange semester in Venlo