International Business Administration
Together with students from all over the world, you learn how to become an international business professional who knows what it takes to thrive in the global market. The core of the program International Business Administration focuses on all functional aspects of business and integrates socially orientated courses. Through lectures and team work, you will gain all the necessary professional and practical skills to prepare you for a managerial career in an international environment.
The International Business Administration program is the ideal preparation for a career in one of the many aspects of international business. Together with students from all over the world, you will study how international organizations function and will become well equipped to deal with the dynamic environment of a multinational.
The core of the program is formed by business-related courses. You will also take socially oriented courses, and learn the principles of good research. Through lectures and teamwork, you will acquire (academic) communication, planning, programming and quantitive skills.
Why International Business Administration in Tilburg?
- Tilburg University is well known for Business, Management and Economics, as is reflected in prominent international (subject) rankings.
- Study with fellow students of more than 50 different nationalities in lectures and small scaled tutorials.
- The broad nature of the program provides a solid base and gives access to a wide range of different Master’s programs at Tilburg University or elsewhere in the world.
- 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.
An additional document, Statement of Education, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If this document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Depending on the programme, the following may be required as part of the application process:
- CV/Resume in English
- Motivation Letter in English
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.
What can you do with an International Business Administration degree?
Because the program is very broad, you can think of a wide range of positions. Some examples of positions are:
- As a Marketing Manager, you will manage the marketing department at an organization. You will analyze the wishes and needs of target groups, and create marketing to match these. You will create, implement and evaluate marketing strategies.
- As a Financial Analyst, you will evaluate the financial and economic repercussions of policy, and changes both inside and outside the organization. You will calculate different financial scenarios, and support the financial controller and accountant in writing reports.
- As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for the management and organization of the most efficient possible supply chain. This includes procurement, customer service, quality management, marketing, production, and planning.
Graduates found work at PwC, ABN-AMRO, Unilever and ASML.
