International Business

Do you dream of an international business career? With the International Business degree course at the HZ, you will gain a lot of international experience. We challenge you to become a business expert with an eye for today’s global challenges so that you can contribute to a better world. In addition, even during your studies, you start building up a strong network and you spend two to three semesters abroad.

Are you a manager waiting to blossom? And do you see the world as your playground? Then studying International Business at the HZ is the right choice for you.

International Business is a broad economics course that will prepare you for challenging management positions at companies all over the world. From day 1, you start with a solid business administration foundation, including marketing, financial management, market research, business ethics, and international trade. You discover the entrepreneur in you by founding your own company and you make regular excursions to renowned companies. Additionally, you will be learning one or more languages.

Two to three semesters abroad

You get to choose from three different study tracks, with a focus on either learning more languages or learning more about business administration. Whichever study track you choose, you will be part of an international class filled with students from all over the world. The course has a strong international focus, as such, you will be spending one to three semesters abroad. Which country? That choice is yours to make.

In the first year of the programme, you choose an additional language, which you learn over the course of four years. The languages you can choose from are Dutch, German, French and Spanish. You take this language into account when selecting your minor and internship.