Global Project and Change Management
Global Project and Change Management (Sustainable Business and Innovations) is a BBA-programme of Windesheim Honours College in Zwolle. It prepares you for a career as an international project and change manager who can make the difference in tackling worldwide sustainability challenges.
We train you to become international project managers and leaders in change, tackling worldwide sustainability challenges through our BBA in Global Project and Change Management.
You will work on projects addressing critical global issues such as climate change, resource depletion, human rights violations, global health, gender inequality, migration, poverty reduction and ocean pollution. These projects are aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What's Global Project and Change Management like?
We challenge you to create change! The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the heart of this programme, so you will learn to think critically, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented about global developments, sustainability and yourself. The programme is focused on doing, creating and co-creating: working with others to resolve problems that transcend borders.
- This NVAO-accredited programme is hands-on: you will do internships and work on projects with companies and organizations.
- Focus on doing, creating and co-creating: collaborate with others to resolve problems that transcend borders.
- You have the opportunity to undertake a semester, internship or full year abroad.
- Your personal and professional development are key. Your study pace and pathway towards reaching your goals are for you to decide.
- Global Project and Change Management is a Top Programme (Keuzegids 2026).
The study GPCM is looking for talented and motivated students who want to go the extra mile, who are passionate about global issues, enjoy teamwork, have an open mind, are eager to gain new perspectives and have a solution-oriented drive in approaching challenges. It's important that we're right for each other, not only in terms of the programme content, but also in terms of our approach to learning.
Here you can find GPCM brochure.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Global Project and Change Management accepts 80 students. Students are asked to send their motivation and CV and will be invited for an interview.
As a graduate, you will possess the skills to create sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging problems. Your strength lies in your versatility and ability to solve problems by combining your practical skills, theoretical business knowledge and diverse areas of expertise. There are plenty of positions in which you can develop, for example:
- Project manager at an international NGO
- Social entrepreneur
- Trainee at the European Parliament
- Development manager at a non-profit organization
- Advisor improving corporate sustainability
97.5% of Windesheim graduates found a job within 3 months of graduation, with 85% finding a job at bachelor's level.
