Creative Business (3 year)
The Creative Business degree at NHL Stenden teaches you how to think and work from a cross-media perspective. You will become a creative professional who can take on a leading role, both in the spotlight and behind the scenes. You’ll develop your insights into the entire process of media production, from concept development to implementation, as well as learn how to market media products.
Are you interested in earning your bachelor’s degree in just three years as part of a highly challenging degree programme? If so, our Creative Business 3-year Track programme may be just right for you.
- Earn your bachelor’s degree in just 3 years.
- Obtain a master’s degree in 4 years with our 1 year Master Content & Media Strategy after your bachelor's study.
- Enrol in a broad-ranging management course – a gateway to a career in media.
- Have the option of completing part of your degree programme outside the Netherlands.
- Do a final-year internship in the Netherlands or another country of your choice so as to greatly increase your chances of finding a job.
With our Creative Business degree, you develop your skills to become a manager in the media industry. You develop your insights into business and marketing, nurture your conceptual thinking skills and learn how to use and apply different forms of media and technology. You get to explore all aspects of your own creativity whether your passion is for film, radio, tv, online media, music or video games.
Wherever your interest in media lies, whether it’s music, film, tv or online media or print, the Creative Business programme prepares you to be a manager in the industry. You can expect a very hands-on approach with workshops and practical challenges giving you a true experience of the media and entertainment industry as you turn ideas into concepts and then into reality. You get to create, record and produce media in our on-campus studios, complete with radio studio, green screens, top-notch camera and audio equipment, as well as the latest design software, so when you hit the creative media industry, you’ll be well ahead of the game.
Kastu feedback about the program after the visit
- This program is perfect for those who can't decide what to study because it goes around various subjects. Mostly this program is about generating ideas and learning about various products: how to sell them, how to create them, how to analyze the market etc.
- 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.
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.
Careers open to you after graduation include:
- Concept developer: creates creative concepts and campaigns.
- Producer: is responsible for the production of a media product.
- Web editor: manages the content on a website and writes texts for it.
- Music manager: arranges everything concerning a music production.
- Creative entrepreneur: you are self-employed and work for multiple companies.
- Content manager: you are in charge of all the content on different (digital) channels.
- Social media marketer: uses social media as a marketing tool in a creative and effective way.
- Organiser of branding events: you organise exciting events to promote a brand.
