BACHELOR INTERNATIONALBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

2021 — 2022

think.Welcome to your English-only bachelor pro-gramme. Both Belgian and international (guest) lecturers will have you discover the fascinating world of accounting, law, finance, marketing, trade and ICT. At the same time, expect to sharpen your practical language skills and develop a broad multicultural perspective.

act. Of course we will provide you with the required theoretical background. But practice is just as important. Acquiring crucial business manage-ment skills, such as effective time manage-ment, planning and organising, is done by digging in.

become.At the end of your three-year programme you are ready to shine in a cross-cultural context.You have developed a flexible mindset, excel-lent linguistic skills and digital knowledge. We bet you cannot name one single employer who is not looking for such an interesting profile.

Student on the cover: Sarah Muendo Khonde

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WHO ARE YOU?

You long to broaden your horizon and go international. With your open mind, inde-pendent attitude and strong communica-tion skills, you like being challenged in international classes. You are eager to shape your future and define your own study track.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?

You want to get acquainted with all aspects of international business. You cannot wait to learn a foreign language of your choice. Think Chinese, German, Spanish ... You want to thrive in an ever-changing world and enhance your intercultural competences.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BECOME?

With your degree and plenty of practical experience, you can land a job anywhere: in a multinational, a small or medium-sized enterprise, a governmental organisation, at home or abroad. It will open doors to a future in business management in sectors like social profit, banking and finance, con-sumer goods and IT.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Personal follow-upThis programme focuses big time on ele-mentary business skills and attitudes, such as a hands-on approach and a flexible attitude. To facilitate your learning process, you can take a lot of classes in small groups.

Plenty of expertiseTheory really comes to life during eye- opening company visits, guest lectures and international case studies. Expect to be guided along by expert teachers with a long track record and broad experience in business management.

Internationally-minded fellow studentsArtevelde University of Applied Sciences relies on a broad network of partner insti-tutions in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. This enables attractive and enriching ex- change collaborations. And your fellow students all have a decidedly global world view. A great opportunity to improve your language skills, hear other points of view and work together on cases and projects.

70,000 students in Ghent15,000 students at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences620 students in International Business Management106 international partner institutions worldwide59 different nationalities in class

International Business Management, your cup of tea?

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BACHELOR

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All courses are taught in English. They all come with an international focus and will expand your intercultural communication skills.

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Accounting 5

Business economics 5

International business English 5

Marketing management 5

ICT 6

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Foreign language ** 5

Logistics and supply chain management 3

Banking and finance 5

Intercultural communication skills 6

Law 5

Economics 4

SEMESTER 1+2 ECTS*

Talent and management development 1 6

* ECTS = European Credit Transfer System credits: more information on page 18.**Foreign language choice: Dutch, French, German, Spanish or Chinese or a language of your choice.Curriculum may be subject to change. Check our website for the latest version: www.artevelde-uas.be.

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International strategy 4

International marketing and research 5

Foreign language 2A** 3

International business communication A 3

E-skills 5

International sales and procurement 4

Operational excellence 3

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People management 6

Financial management and tax 7

International trade 6

Foreign language 2B** 3

International business communication B 3

Business ethics 3

SEMESTER 1+2 ECTS*

Talent and management development 2 5

* ECTS = European Credit Transfer System credits: more information on page 18.**Foreign language choice: Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or a language of your choice.Curriculum may be subject to change. Check our website for the latest version: www.artevelde-uas.be.

Discover yourself and the worldFollow seminars and guest lectures on current economic, political and intercultural topics. Interactive workshops will help you explore your leadership qualities.

Come and join us on our business tripIn your second year, take your international mindset to the next level with an inspiring study trip to San Francisco, China or Berlin.

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Open for international mobility

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Current global issues 5

International development studies 4

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Choose 12 credits:— European business— International business game— Innovation and change— Entrepreneurship

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Talent and management development 3 (internship) 22

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* ECTS = European Credit Transfer System credits: more information on page 18.Curriculum may be subject to change. Check our website for the latest version: www.artevelde-uas.be.

Go abroadIf you want, combine studying at one of our international partner institutions (12 weeks)with an internship abroad (15 weeks).

Or enjoy our home-based programme in GhentOf course, staying in Ghent has its perks too. Follow the fascinating Entrepreneurship subject and take up an internship in the international company of your choice.

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The world is your playground

WITH AN EYE ON THE WORLD

‘International’ is our middle name. From day one, lecturers put their subjects in a broader context. We invite foreign experts to share their views with you. And we complement our lectures with company visits and a field trip abroad in the second year.

A STUDY TERM IN TAIWAN OR BRAZIL?

You can spend the entire first semester of your third year at one of our foreign part-ner institutions. To ensure you can choose the best possible international study ex- perience, we established an impressive network of 106 universities, universities of applied sciences and institutes of tech-nology and university colleges.

YOUR INTERNSHIP IN PERU OR CHINA?

Do you dream of working abroad? The last semester of your International Business Management programme is the perfect time to give it a try. Over the years, we have developed excellent relationships with dozens of companies all over the world. Result? For your 15-week final internship take your pick from a large selection of countries and companies. The best and fastest way to transform into an independ-ent problem-solver!

GLOBAL CITIZEN

It will be hard to find an educational pro-gramme with a deeper intercultural im- mersion and closer transnational coope-ration than ours. With almost 60 national-ities taking part in the programme, you can be sure of an enriching experience that will last a lifetime!

FANCY A DOUBLE DEGREE?

As we work closely together with our inter-national partners, we have secured two interesting double-degree opportunities.

In AustriaEarn an additional bachelor's degree in Global Sales and Marketing by studying one semester at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr during your International Business Management pro-gramme.

In CanadaAfter your graduation in Ghent you can continue your education at British Columbia Institute of Technology in Vancouver, Canada. Obtain a Bachelor in Business Administration in just one additional year.

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“I always looked up to successful managers who showed great passion about their work. Studying International Business Management seemed the best deal for me, because I could learn Chinese and would get the opportunity to spend a whole year abroad. I wanted to obtain a general view of the different departments in an international organisation. Furthermore, I was hoping for a first working experience in the USA. Thanks to the practically oriented programme I succeeded in both ambitions. I was the very first bachelor student ever to take up an internship at Flanders Investment & Trade in San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley. REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES

I definitely appreciated the consistent international focus of the various courses. You learn how to do business with people of different cultures in an international context and you really get the chance to experience it yourself. My advice to new students? Don't be afraid to be ambitious. Open up to new challenges. And most of all, enjoy it!”

Don't be afraid to be ambitious and open up to new challenges

IBO CORNU FROM BELGIUM (23) FORMER STUDENT IN THE BACHELOR

OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND CURRENT MASTER

STUDENT IN ROTTERDAM

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PLENTY OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The vast majority of our graduates easily find interesting and challenging jobs that match their talents and interests.

97% of our students find a job within one year after graduation*

Lots to offerYou will be more than welcome in multi-nationals, small and medium-sized enter-prises or governmental organizations in your home country or abroad. They will be eager to call upon your entrepreneu rial mindset, agile and flexible working attitude, profound knowledge of international busi-ness processes and top-notch digital skills.

Just pick your dream jobYou better prepare yourself for a tough choice: are you going for a bright future in social profit, banking and finance, con-sumer goods or IT? Become an account, sales or project manager but just as easily an international accountant, business adviser or HR or finance consultant.

OR PURSUE ANOTHER DEGREE

A significant number of our students continue studying following their Interna-tional Business Management programme.

A second bachelor’s degree?In some cases you can obtain a second bachelor's degree via a shortened study track. Both International Office Manage-ment and Communication Management supplement your programme perfectly.

Fast track to teachingWant to teach in your field after finishing your bachelor programme? Then enrol in the Abridged Bachelor of Secondary Edu-cation (in Dutch).

Postgraduate, advanced bachelor and further coursesYou want to deepen your knowledge of a certain domain? An excellent choice — among many others — could be the Post-graduate Course in Human Resources Management (in Dutch).

Want a master too?With a transfer programme (in Dutch), you can pursue a master's degree at Ghent University, such as a Master in Business Economics or Engineering.

Find out morewww.artevelde-uas.be/programmes

Switch easily within Ghent University AssociationArtevelde University of Applied Sciences is a member of Ghent University Association. This close collaboration ensures that study programmes are geared to one another and that you can easily proceed to another course of study.

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PERFECT PRACTICE

Theory is good, but practice is better! Examine numerous business cases and take part in company visits, practical classes and study trips. Practice-oriented sessions that focus on skills and attitudes are held in small class groups. In all your interactions — with fellow students, lec-turers and the professional field — English is your first language.

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

Year after year you will be able to add a distinctively personal touch to your pro-gramme. You decide which projects to collaborate on, which master classes to take and where to start your first working experience.

KICKSTART YOUR CAREER

The final highlight? Bringing your final third-year bachelor project to an excellent end. For four months you will work as a real consultant in business affairs. Super-vised by experts, you will advise on a case study or offer management support to an international company. Result? Fully pre-pared and ready to kickstart your career.

MEET YOUR STUDY COACH

Throughout your programme, your talent and management development is key to us. At any given time, you can rely on the direct support of an individual study coach. He or she will monitor your personal and professional growth through regular meetings.

PLENTY OF EXPERTS

Our passionate team cannot wait to help launch your exciting international career. All our lecturers acquired plenty of expe-rience in their fields of business. They worked in various organizations and often still run their own company. As well as sharing their expertise with you, they bring real-life cases to the classroom. To top it all of, many renowned guest speakers will reveal their cherished business secrets and allow you a look behind the scenes.

Why study International Business Management at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences?

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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

Artevelde University of Applied Sciences is here to help you achieve your goals and provide you with tailored guidance on:

• Admission requirements• Student finance • Customised study programmes • Special needs coaching• Study methods• Fear of failure, procrastination• Psychological counselling• Integral coaching• Socio-legal guidance• Study progress• Language coaching• Programme choice and reorientation• Continued education

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SPECIAL STATUS / REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Are you a student-entrepreneur? A top ath-lete? A working student? A student with a family? With a disability? Apply for special status and we will help you find a feasible and balanced combination between your life and your study programme.

EVERYTHING A STUDENT NEEDS

Are you looking for a decent student room, a rental bike, sports facilities, culture tips, a good doctor? Or simply longing for a healthy meal at an affordable price? Check out the Office of Student Support, your one-stop shop!

Find out morewww.artevelde-uas.be/student-serviceswww.artevelde-uas.be/contact/office-student-support

A programme tailored to your needs

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“What I like the most about the programme? Definitely the fact that we are taught such a wide range of topics, allowing everyone to find something to be passionate about. If you combine your curiosity, motivation, problem-solving abilities and a positive attitude, then International Business Management will be perfect for you!If not, you will acquire those qualities with the help of your fellow students and lecturers.DOUBLE DEGREE IN CANADA

My ambition for next year is to pursue a double degree in Business Administration from BCIT, a Canadian partner institution of Artevelde University of Applied Sciences. If I do not get onto that programme, I plan to stay in Belgium, since I already have a job offer from my internship company. I would combine that with a master's degree in Ghent or Brussels.”

Everyone here finds something to be passionate about

IEVA ROZE FROM LATVIA (30) THIRD-YEAR STUDENT IN THE

BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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WHOM IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?

We aim to attract a well-balanced and diverse mix of students to the programme. You will meet foreign students looking for courses taught in English or wanting to study at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences to gain a bachelor’s degree. And Flemish students who long to dip into a fascinating, international environment. Finally, we welcome residents in Belgium who already possess foreign degrees and want to obtain a bachelor’s degree in International Business Management.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

You need to be strongly motivated and fascinated by international business. The three-year bachelor programme is taught entirely in English, so it goes without say-ing you should sufficiently master the lan-guage.

WHAT ARE THE FEES?

A full-time enrolment costs € 947.20 for EEA students. Belgian grant students will pay € 111.90 and non-EEA students will pay € 3,730. Coursebooks and equipment will be around € 420 for the first year and € 380 for the second and third year com-bined. Field trip costs depend on your personal choices but may vary between € 100 and € 2,000. (Please note amounts may be subject to change).*

HOW IS THE ACADEMIC YEAR ORGANISED?

The academic year starts on 20 September 2021. There are two semesters (September – January and February – June), three exam periods (January, June and August – September) and a one-week break between se mesters (7 till 11 February 2022). WHAT IS AN ECTS CREDIT?

For easy referencing, our programmes and courses use the European Credit Transfer System. The amount of credits reflect your workload of each course. One credit equals around 25 to 30 hours of ‘work’: attending classes, making assignments, studying ... A regular academic year con-sists of 60 credits, a bachelor pro-gramme of 180 credits.

HOW AND WHEN TO ENROL?

You can register your interest in the course online from 6 March 2021. This will speed up your effective enrolment. Bel-gian nationals can do so from 25  June. Foreign nationals should check out the enrolment procedure and will need to start their enrolment sooner.

Find out morewww.artevelde-uas.be/enrolment

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WHAT WILL YOUR SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?

*This schedule is an example and may vary from one semester or year to the next.

HOW MANY LECTURE HOURS WILL YOU HAVE?

Classes and tutoring average about 23 hours a week. In addition, you should add preparations, assignments and study time. Altogether, expect to invest around 40 hours a week in your programme.

HOW LARGE ARE THE GROUPS?

Class groups in the first year vary between 40 and 80 students and, from the second year onwards, between 20 and 40.

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Bachelors and Associate Degrees at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences

BACHELORS ASSOCIATE DEGREES

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

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• Business Management• International Business Management • Organisation and Management*

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• Communication Management• International Communication Management• Graphic and Digital Media• International Graphic and Digital Media• Journalism

• Dental Hygiene• Midwifery• Nursing• Occupational Therapy• Podiatry• Speech and Language Therapy

and Audiology

• Preschool Education• Primary Education• Secondary Education• Abridged Secondary Education

• Early Childhood Education• Social Work

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• Information Management: Library and Archives

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Easy accessBoth campuses are easily accessible by train, tram, bus and bike.

Right in the heart of GhentWith more than 70,000 students, Ghent is the most important student city in Flanders.

Where will you study?

CampusKantienberg

Kantienberg (1) is our most modern and largest campus. As the home base of eleven bachelor and two associate degree program mes, it accommodates more than 6,000 students. It is situated in a lively neighbourhood full of cool pubs and restaurants, leading cultural centres, large parks and lots of other leisure opportunities.

FROM CAMPUS TO …

· Ghent-Sint-Pieters railway station: 1,800 m

· Kinepolis movie theatre: 250 m

· Vooruit Arts Centre: 900 m · De Zuid (W. Wilsonplein):

1,100 m · Citadelpark: 1,000 m

ON CAMPUS …

· 50 practice rooms · 50 classrooms · 5 auditoriums · an up-to-date multimedia

library · student canteen de

Kantiene · bicycle storage

You will also attend courses at campus Stropkaai (2). With 15 class-rooms, 14 quiet rooms where you can study or work on assignments and a pleasant break room, this place is buzzing with creativity and entrepreneurship.

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ARTEVELDE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES VOETWEG 66 — 9000 GHENT, BELGIUM +32 (0)9 234 71 20 www.artevelde-uas.be/international-business-management

INFO SESSIONS FOR PARENTS

Discover the place where your son or daughter will be studying. Ask any ques-tion you may have and find out about the differences between secondary and higher education, associate and bachelor degrees, study credits, living in dorms …

As a future student, feel free to join your parents at campus Kantien berg, Voetweg 66, 9000 Ghent.

(Tue) 17 November 2020 19.30 — 21.30 h.(Tue) 2 February 2021 19.30 — 21.30 h.

OPEN CLASSES

How is a lesson at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences organised? How does it feel to sit in a lecture hall or participate in a practical class? Attend a course and experience it yourself. www.artevelde-uas.be/discover-us/open-classes

On Wednesday afternoons starting from spring half-term holidays until the end of May.

Come to an information sessionwww.artevelde-uas.be/discover-us/open-days

OPEN DAYS 2021

Visit us at campus Kantienberg, Voetweg 66, 9000 Ghent. Ask lecturers and students all you want to know and browse through course materials.

(Sat) 6 March 2021 10.00 — 17.00 h.(Sat) 24 April 2021 10.00 — 17.00 h.(Sat) 26 June 2021 10.00 — 17.00 h.(Wed) 8 September 2021 15.00 — 20.00 h.For students starting in February (only for specific programmes)

(Thu) 16 December 2021 18.00 — 20.00 h.(Thu) 27 January 2022 18.00 — 20.00 h.

ENROLMENT

1 From 1 November 2020 Check out the enrolment procedure and

register online www.artevelde-uas.be/enrolment

2 From 1 May 2021 Enrol as a non-EEA student

3 From 1 September 2021 Enrol as a Belgian and EEA-student

4 After enrolment Congrats and welcome at Artevelde

University of Applied Sciences!

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