Beroepsbeeld: waar werk je en wat doe je?
Business is global; to be successful you need to understand international cultures and markets and adapt your business to their needs. As an International Business student you develop the essential business skills to lead any business anywhere. Do you aspire to lead and make change across the international business landscape and boost your international experience and contacts? Then register for the International Business Associate program at Kronenburgh International Business School The Hague. This program equips students with solid knowledge and transferable skills relevant to secure senior roles within many rewarding fields including; international trade, transports and logistics corporations, financial and investment institutions, government agencies and global business consultancies.You will become acquainted with the important management areas: Business Environment, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management Accounting, Management Operations, Human Resources, Financial Accounting or Law. You will run a business project during the internship.
The program is in English. Therefore the program is open for students from all countries of the European Union (EU).
The internationally recognized associate program can be completed in 1 year. So this is a fast-track program.
During the program you will carry out various unit assignments and also during your internship.
It goes without saying that after obtaining your Associate, you can continue for your Bachelor degree.
Opleidingsinhoud
The Kronenburgh International Business associate program is a one year program. The program is build on the International higher education qualification system:BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business offers students a broad introduction to the subject area ‘ Business’. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Graduates successfully completing the Higher National Certificate will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of business. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies.
They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to business, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource.
BTEC Level 4 units
Business and the Business Environment
Marketing Processes and Planning
Human Resource Management
Leadership and Management
Accounting principles
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Operations management
Business Law
Managing a Successful Business Project
Optional: IELTS English.
Vooropleiding
- Dutch system: MBO4, HAVO, VWO diploma;
- International System:
A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Business;
A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English;
Other related UK Level 3 qualifications;
European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong learning (EQF): level 4 EQF;
An international equivalent of the above.
In order for students to be successful on the Kronenburgh International Business Program were students are both taught and assessed in English, it is critical that they have an appropriate level of English language skills.
Students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to the levels identified below:
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B1 with good marks (we prefer B2)
PTE 51
IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5
or equivalent.
If the student is not at the B2 level, there is the opportunity to access a course at the Kronenburgh Language College in The Hague, see http://www.lc-kronenburgh.nl. This can also be done during the first year.
Some aspects of business e.g. accounting and finance require maths skills and we strongly recommend all students:
Dutch education system: Wiskunde en Economie in het vakkenpakket bij havo-ers en vwo-ers. Bij MBO-ers moet Wiskunde en Economie op de mavo in het vakkenpakket hebben gezeten. Verder het landelijke of instellingexamen Reken met positief resultaat hebben afgesloten op 3F.
International Education system: an A* to C grade GCSE Maths and/or 9 to 4 in GCSE Maths, prior to starting the course.
Kronenburgh IBS 21+ test
Do you not meet the admission criteria, but do you think you can still meet the level of the program? Then take the Kronenburgh IBS 21+ test.
Vervolgopleiding
Further EducationAfter completing the Associate program students can progress directly into employment. You can also continue your study at Kronenburgh International Business School and select a bachelor study:
Full-time Bachelor International Business
Full-time Bachelor Entrepreneur Small Business
Full-time Bachelor Manager in Business
Full-time Bachelor International Marketing
Full-time Bachelor Procurement and Supply Management
Full-time Bachelor Legal – Business Law
Full-time Bachelor Human Resource Management
Full-time Bachelor Accounting Finance
The first year of the three years Bachelor program is the associate program. So after completing the associate, you can finish the Bachelor program in two years.
