1. INFORMATION MEETING Impact phasing-out the IB/BS/IEF programmes

2. Content Background information Changes Phasing-out plan Examples Questions

3. Background information  CRAB  Name change; as of 1 September no graduates BS and IEF, but IBA and Economics  Midterm review Difference between BS and IB is unknown abroad. Because of this, there is a need for programmes that are better comparable with degree programmes of other universities More international students in the international programmes. Aim is 25 % international students in Bachelor’s programmes and 50% in Master’s programmes (currently 5% of all Tilburg University students is from abroad)  Need for a phasing-out plan  Facilitate current students to graduate on the ‘old’ programme

4. Changes  Business Studies (BS) >> International Business Administration (IBA)  International Economics and Finance (IEF) >> Economics  Different curriculum + decentralized selection and numerus fixus  IB, BS-students and IEF-students cannot switch to the IBA or Economics programme. (you need to apply or enroll at studielink to take part in the drawing lot procedure as every other candidate). However, after finishing the ‘old’ programme you will receive an IBA- or Economics diploma. IB will receive IB diploma..  International Business (IB) >> disappears

5. Phasing-out plan First year courses in 2009/10 for repeaters: Different set-up of the lectures (in content and in total number) Different scheduling (e.g. some courses are planned in a different study-unit!)

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9. Examples  Alec has started the Business Studies programme in September 2008. He almost passed all his first year courses, except for ‘Accounting; introduction’. What do the changes mean for his situation?  Wouter is a young man who started the International Economics and Finance programme in 2008. His study progress could be better; he just managed to scrape through. He passed 36 ECTS and met the Binding Study Advice norm. What do the changes mean for his situation?

10. Questions  I did not pass all first year courses, what do I have to do?  The faculty is phasing out my programme. What does this imply for me personally?  What if I do not pass a course and there are no re- exam opportunities anymore?

11. Questions  I have passed 36 ECTS from my first year courses. FEB has a rule that you need permission to take second year courses. (up to 30 ECTS per semester). What to do?  The examination committee postponed my BSA because of my personal circumstances. Unfortunately I did not pass many courses. What should I do?  Going on exchange?

12. Questions  What if I cannot attend one or more lectures?  Considering my study progress I want to enroll in one of the new programmes (International Business Administration / Economics). What do I need to do?  I want to enroll in a Dutch programme. What steps do I have to take?

13. Questions  I want to be actively involved in the management of a student organization and therefore I foresee considerable study delay. What can I do?  I have a first year’s course open. What if these lectures are at the same time as a second year course?  I do not agree with these changes. What can I do?  When do I need to contact the academic advisor?

14. Contact academic advisor in case of (considerable) study delay if you need help planning your study if you have questions about your programme or the changes in curriculum if personal circumstances occur which interfere with a good study progress if your Binding Study Advice is postponed if courses from the first and second year of your programme overlap if you need help deciding to continue your programme or change to another programme if you want to go on exchange any other study related item or question

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