Bachelor International Business | Study programmes

Start your international career with International Business

Bachelor (Fulltime)
4 years
Deventer, Enschede
Start date September

Want to build an international career? In the International Business bachelor’s programme at Saxion, you work on real assignments for companies from the start. You learn how businesses operate worldwide, how to work in international teams and how to make smart, sustainable business decisions. You also choose parts of the programme that match your interests and spend at least one semester abroad.

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International Business at Saxion in brief

The International Business bachelor’s programme prepares you for an international career in business. You develop business knowledge, practical skills and intercultural awareness. Through hands-on projects and collaboration with companies, you gain experience that helps you prepare for your future career.

Multiple value creation

Sustainability is an important part of International Business. You work on real company challenges involving climate, fair production and waste reduction. You learn how to develop solutions that create value for businesses, people and the environment.

Business Challenges

During International Business, you learn by working on real business challenges. You might create a marketing plan, explore how to sell a product abroad or solve current business issues with fellow students and companies. This gives you practical experience from the start.

iManage study association

With iManage, the study association for International Business, you can get more out of your student life. Join guest lectures, practical workshops and study trips, and meet new people within and outside your programme. It is a great way to learn, connect and gain new experiences.

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What do you learn during International Business?

International Business is taught entirely in English and brings you together with students from more than 40 countries. Through real business projects, you learn how international companies operate, how to communicate in English and how to collaborate across cultures while discovering your own interests in business.

After this programme, you can:

collaborate with people from different cultures
communicate in English in an international environment
understand how businesses operate internationally

Course content

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What can you become after International Business?

After International Business, you can work for companies that operate internationally. With a broad foundation in marketing, finance and management, you can move into different areas of business. You know how to collaborate across cultures, support international sales and make smart, sustainable business decisions. You can also develop your own business idea or continue your studies.

Career prospects