Wittenborg · Apeldoorn
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BBA (IBA) with Specialisation in Human Resources Management
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39% business and management · 9% languages and communication
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International Business
The Hague University of Applied Sciences · 
The Hague · Netherlands
- Business and management 37%
- Internship 13%
- Thesis 13%
- Specialist subjects 12%
Our classification by 36 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in The Hague.
Final projectGraduation Project · Semester 2 · Year 45 of 297 similar publish this
Study abroadSemester 2 · Alternative: minor in the Netherlands8 of 297 similar publish this
Tracks3 to choose from19 of 297 similar publish this
Internship30 ECTS · 800 hours23 of 297 similar publish this
Price€10,528/ year · 2026/27 · Non-EU citizens · or holders of… €10,528/ year · 2026/27 · Non-EU citizens · or holders of… For you · specific applicants
Next dateRecurrence: Yearly · Intake month: 9 · February intake: NoStarts
LanguageEnglishRequires IELTS Academic 6.0
Duration4 years
About this programme
The first year of International Business mixes business basics with analytical and legal work: Marketing & Sales Fundamentals, Introduction to Operations & Supply Chain, International Business Law and Business Mathematics. Specialisations for 2026/27 are Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Sales, and Operations & Supply Chain Management.
The full-time degree takes 4 years and 240 credits on the Main Campus in The Hague, taught in English. Year four opens with a 30-credit internship of 800 hours, and the second semester is a graduation project. In the second semester of year three, students can study abroad or take a minor in the Netherlands. Entry needs a secondary diploma comparable to Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO level 4 and a passed exam in mathematics, economics or business studies, plus IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall for English. The programme starts in September, with no February intake. Tuition in 2026/27 is €10,528 per year for non-EU students or holders of a prior Dutch degree, and €2,694 per year under the statutory rate.
What you will study
36 modules published
Across 4 years of study.
What happens each year?
4 years, step by step
What the institution publishes for each year of study.
- Year 1
15 modules
- Year 2
13 modules
- Year 3
- Study abroad
3 modules
- Year 4
- Final project
2 modules
What do you choose?
1 of 3 specialisations
Branches are the options the institution lists.
The options
- Finance & Accounting
- Marketing & Sales
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
How does study run?
10 lines through 4 years
One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Business and management
Marketing & Sales FundamentalsEconomicsIntroduction to Operations & Supply Chain+2
Economics IIOperations & Supply ChainAccounting II+2
Specialist subjects
Thinking in Action I: Introduction to Critical ThinkingPPD1: Personal & Professional DevelopmentPeople, Organisation & Environment
Thinking in Action IIPeople & Organization IIPPD2: Personal & Professional Development
PPD 3: Career Development
Maths and foundations
Applied Statistics IBusiness Mathematics
Applied Statistics II
Projects and labs
Project: Creating Business SolutionsProject: Business Plan
Project: Global Business & Economic Analysis (GBEA)
Data and computing
Management of Information I
Management of Information II
Society, ethics and law
International Business Law
Corporate Social Responsibility
Languages and communication
Introduction to Business CommunicationBusiness Communication: Public Speaking for Business
Research methods
Project: Applied Quantitative Research Methods
Project: Research Methodology for Professional Products
Internship
Internship
Thesis
Graduation Project
Year 1 · 15 modules
Marketing & Sales Fundamentals
Economics
Introduction to Operations & Supply Chain
Accounting I
Finance I
Thinking in Action I: Introduction to Critical Thinking
PPD1: Personal & Professional Development
People, Organisation & Environment
Applied Statistics I
Business Mathematics
Project: Creating Business Solutions
Project: Business Plan
International Business Law
Introduction to Business Communication
Business Communication: Public Speaking for Business
Year 2 · 13 modules
Economics II
Operations & Supply Chain
Accounting II
Advanced Marketing & Sales
Finance II
Thinking in Action II
People & Organization II
PPD2: Personal & Professional Development
Applied Statistics II
Project: Global Business & Economic Analysis (GBEA)
Management of Information I
Corporate Social Responsibility
Project: Applied Quantitative Research Methods
Year 3 · 3 modules
PPD 3: Career Development
Management of Information II
Project: Research Methodology for Professional Products
Year 4 · 2 modules
Internship
Graduation Project
How does the focus shift?
From business and management to internship
Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
What is a week like?
34–40 hours a week
Classes 14–18 hProjects 10 hSelf-study 10–12 hLine: 40-hour job
38 of 298 similar publish hours · 8 of 298 publish a teaching split
What are all the subjects?
All 36 modules
Year 1 · 15 modules · 60 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 5 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 6 |
Source: thuas.com, checked 25 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 13 modules · 54 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 6 | |
| 6 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 |
Source: thuas.com, checked 25 Oct 2026
Year 3 · 3 modules · 15 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 6 | |
| 6 |
Source: thuas.com, checked 25 Oct 2026
Year 4 · 2 modules · 60 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 30 | |
| 30 |
Source: thuas.com, checked 25 Oct 2026
Modules · 3 modules · all specialisation · 45 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 15 | |
| 15 | |
| 15 |
Source: thuas.com, checked 25 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
Credits240 ECTS · Main phase: 180 · Propaedeutic: 60
Study modeFull time
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusThe Hague - Main Campus
Internship
- Ects30
- Hours800
Semester abroad
- Semester2
- AvailableYes
- Alternativeminor in the Netherlands
- Mandatory forstudents with a Dutch secondary school diploma (study abroad in year 3 and/or internship abroad in year 4)
- Year of study3
Thesis / final project
- Graduation Project2 semester · 4 year of study · With external organisation: Yes
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More maths and foundations than 6 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeInternational Business THUAS
THUAS36
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
Is this a typical programme?
More thesis, less languages and communication
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Thesis
Internship
Less here than typical
Languages and communication
Business and management
About the same as typical: maths and foundations, research methods, data and computing, projects and labs, society, ethics and law, specialist subjects.
Which year differs most?
Year 1 stands out most
The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1
More maths and foundations 13% against 0% at most
This programme
Year 2
More business and management 38% against 27% at most
This programme
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
Where you'll study
Studying in The Hague
What is the campus like?
City size500,000 to 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 548,320 in 2021
Distance to the centre≈ 1.7 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms through partner residences · No room guaranteeInferred
RankingSustainaBul 2024: #21, national (sustainability)
FacilitiesGym, Library
FoodCafeteria, CanteenInferred
The rest of what we hold on THUAS is on its page.
What it costs
At least €10,528 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ €10,528 first year · 2026/27 · specific applicants · our sum
Tuition 2026/27€10,528
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Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Non-EU citizens · or holders of a prior Dutch degree | 2026/27 | €10,528 / year |
| Tuition | EU/EEA citizens, ch, sr, mc, sm · or eligible Dutch residence permit (type II-V) · first… | 2026/27 | €2,694 / year |
Not included
- €800 / year
Scholarships·Unknown
What changes the price?
1 thing that move it
9 ×
How you pay: Note: direct debit only with SEPA-area bank account; otherwise full amount in one payment
Is that expensive?
A typical price
Among 11 similar programmes, in euros / year
This programme €10,528
Costs more than 4 of 10 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €10,210 and €24,784.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 11, cheapest first
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze) | 2027/28 | ≈ €6,000 |
| International Business (Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze) | 2027/28 | ≈ €6,000 |
| International Business (Fontys University of Applied Sciences) | 2026/27 | ≈ €10,210 |
| Marketing Management (Fontys University of Applied Sciences) | 2026/27 | ≈ €10,210 |
| This programme | 2026/27 | ≈ €10,528 |
| Grado en Administración y Dirección de empresas (ADE) (Universidad Nebrija) | 2026/27 | ≈ €12,180 |
| Bachelor's Degree in Business and Technology (Universidad Nebrija) | 2026/27 | ≈ €12,400 |
| Business Administration (BSc) (Webster Vienna Private University) | 2026/27 | ≈ €24,068 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Nyenrode Business Universiteit) | 2027 | ≈ €25,500 |
| Bachelor in Business Administration (IE University) | 2027/28 | ≈ €29,880 |
| Global Bachelor in Business Administration (IE University) | 2027/28 | ≈ €45,120 |
And the whole degree?
≈ €42,112
Tuition only.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate
How to start
Next: 1 Sep 2027
Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.
When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
Every date (1 date)
Sep 2027
- Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall7 tests accepted · Exemptions exist
All 8 accepted proofs
| Language: English · Exemption: education in UK, Ireland, US, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta, or a diploma from the list with English as exam subject |
| Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 169 · Grades: A; B; C · 2027 · Language: English |
| Cambridge Linguaskill (incl. Business) 169 · 2027 · Language: English · Accepted from: 1 Oct 2026 |
| IELTS Academic 6.0 · 2027 · Language: English |
| LanguageCert Academic 65 · 2027 · Language: English |
| Pearson PTE Academic 61 · 2027 · Language: English |
| TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Scale: 1-6 (test date from 2026-01-21) · 2027 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80 |
| TOEIC · 2027 · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865 |
What are the steps?
- 1Check you qualifyLevel: comparable to Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO level 4 · Evaluation: Nuffic credential assessment · Diploma: non dutch
+2 more
- Subject required: mathematics or economics or business studies (passed exam) · Diploma: non dutch
- 2027/28 · Qualification: Svidotstvo pro zdobuttia povnoi zagalnoi serednoi osvity (Certificate of Completion of general Secondary education) · Diploma country: UA · Access 3 year programmes: Yes · Access 4 year programmes: Yes · Applies to this programme: 4_yearInferred
- 2Prove your languageLanguage: English · Exemption: education in UK, Ireland, US, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta, or a diploma from the list with English as exam subject
+7 more
- Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 169 · Grades: A; B; C · 2027 · Language: English
- Cambridge Linguaskill (incl. Business) 169 · 2027 · Language: English · Accepted from: 1 Oct 2026
- IELTS Academic 6.0 · 2027 · Language: English
- LanguageCert Academic 65 · 2027 · Language: English
- Pearson PTE Academic 61 · 2027 · Language: English
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Scale: 1-6 (test date from 2026-01-21) · 2027 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80
- TOEIC · 2027 · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865
- 3Admission tests·Unknown
- 4How they choose·Unknown
- 5Where you applyThen: Osiris application · System: Studielink
- 6Documents·Unknown
- 7Deadline·Unknown
- 8StartDate: 1 Sep 2027 · 2027 · 2027/28Inferred
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
2 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, Netherlands
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeInternational Business THUAS | SimilarInternational Business (3-year) Hanze | SimilarBBA (MCI) Specialisation in Information Management Wittenborg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €10,528 / year · 2026/27 | €2,694 / year · 2026/27 | Not published |
| Duration | 4 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | Not published | 1 Jun 2027 | 30 Nov 2026 |
5 of 6 publish a next date.
Hanze · GroningenNetherlands
Marketing Management
€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA €2,694 / year · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA)
47% business and management · 16% languages and communication
Wittenborg · ApeldoornNetherlands
BBA (IBA) with Specialisation in Economics & Management
€11,800 / year · year not stated · confirm with the source
50% business and management · 9% languages and communication
Next date
Wittenborg · ApeldoornNetherlands
BBA (IBA) with Specialisation in Logistics & International Trade
€11,800 / year · year not stated · confirm with the source
48% business and management · 9% languages and communication
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
International Business is a bachelor's programme in business and management at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in The Hague, Netherlands. It takes 4 years. It carries 240 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 36 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are business and management (37%), internship (13%) and thesis (13%).
It includes an internship, a semester abroad and a choice of specialisations.
How much does International Business cost?
€10,528 / year · 2026/27 · Non-EU citizens · or holders of….
When is the next deadline or start?
Recurrence: Yearly · Intake month: 9 · February intake: No (Starts).
What language is it taught in?
English (Requires IELTS Academic 6.0).
How long does it take?
4 years.
Where is it?
The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Hague, Netherlands.
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Everything we hold
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Money · 2 with values
Not included€800 / yearYear not stated: confirm with the source
Payment termsNote: direct debit only with SEPA-area bank account; otherwise full amount in one payment · Currency: EUR · Applies to: Tuition · Instalments max: 9
Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 1 Sep 2027 · 2027 · 2027/28Inferred
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyThen: Osiris application · System: Studielink
Language requirementLanguage: English · Exemption: education in UK, Ireland, US, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta, or a diploma from the list with English as exam subjectCambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) 169 · Grades: A; B; C · 2027 · Language: EnglishCambridge Linguaskill (incl. Business) 169 · 2027 · Language: English · Accepted from: 1 Oct 2026IELTS Academic 6.0 · 2027 · Language: EnglishLanguageCert Academic 65 · 2027 · Language: EnglishPearson PTE Academic 61 · 2027 · Language: EnglishTOEFL iBT 4.5 · Scale: 1-6 (test date from 2026-01-21) · 2027 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80TOEIC · 2027 · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865
Prior educationLevel: comparable to Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO level 4 · Evaluation: Nuffic credential assessment · Diploma: non dutchSubject required: mathematics or economics or business studies (passed exam) · Diploma: non dutch2027/28 · Qualification: Svidotstvo pro zdobuttia povnoi zagalnoi serednoi osvity (Certificate of Completion of general Secondary education) · Diploma country: UA · Access 3 year programmes: Yes · Access 4 year programmes: Yes · Applies to this programme: 4_yearInferred
Programme · 16 with values
CampusThe Hague - Main Campus
Credits240 ECTS · Main phase: 180 · Propaedeutic: 60
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years
Hours per weekClasses: 14-18 · Projects: 10 · Independent study: 10-12
Internship30 ECTS · 800 hours
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
MinorStudy mode: Full time · Ects options: 30; 45
Official namesIsat code: 30029 · Official en: International Business · Official native: International Business · Institution brin: 27UM
Semester abroadSemester: 2 · Available: Yes · Alternative: minor in the Netherlands · Mandatory for: students with a Dutch secondary school diploma (study abroad in year 3 and/or internship abroad in year 4) · Year of study: 3
Start ruleRecurrence: Yearly · Intake month: 9 · February intake: No
StructureSemester: 1 · Component: Internship · Supervision: company mentor and programme lecturer · Year of study: 4
Study modeFull time
Thesis / final projectGraduation Project · Semester: 2 · Year of study: 4 · With external organisation: Yes
TracksFinance & Accounting · Kind: Specialisation · 2026/27Marketing & Sales · Kind: Specialisation · 2026/27Operations & Supply Chain Management · Kind: Specialisation · 2026/27
Institution record: The Hague University of Applied Sciences