International Business | three year track
Winter intake start date
2027-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2026-11-25
Thinking like an international entrepreneur – that’s what our English-taught International Business bachelor is all about. Throughout the course, you’ll learn to think both creatively and critically. International business is about spotting opportunities, working together smartly, and building global connections. And you’ll learn by doing: from day one, you’ll work on real-life assignments for actual companies.
Is entrepreneurship in your DNA and are you ready to turn your global business dreams into reality? During our International Business bachelor’s degree programme you’ll learn how to spot opportunities and build your network. You will develop your creative and critical thinking skills throughout the study programme. And you’ll experience thrill of doing business on a global scale! From the very first day, you’ll dive into exciting projects with real companies. Gain hands-on experience, solve real-world challenges, and prepare to make your mark in the international business arena.
In Maastricht you are not studying business; you experience it. For 4 years, you'll work on real business assignments from real businesses and organisations. You will tackle these business challenges individually or in teams with students from all study years while having the freedom to map and follow your own path.
Whether you're developing marketing strategies for a Spanish real estate company or addressing logistics for a tech start-up, these tasks are more than exercises—they're opportunities to challenge yourself and make a tangible impact in the real business world. Each challenge you tackle contributes to a growing portfolio that showcases your skills and achievements. This is your journey, your script, your chance to shape your future and that of the world around you.
The study programme offers a three-year (fast) track. The fast track has been developed for students with a VWO-diploma (or international equivalent), who want to go for a more practical orientated bachelor degree before they start with their masters.
- Duration of the fast track programme: 3 years
- Number of credits: 240 EC
- Diploma: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- 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.
You will be trained for a wide range of management positions in the fields of international trade. You will have excellent job opportunities on the national and international labour markets, such as:
- Global Sustainability Consultant
- International Digital Marketing Strategist
- International Business Development Manager
- Global Supply Chain Analyst
- International Project Manager
