International Business - Saxion University

The programme

The bachelor programme covers all four essential domains of Business Administration, both theoretical and practical including: Marketing & Sales / Finance & Accounting / Operations & Supply Chain Management / People & Organisation
During the four-year course, we expect you to acquire thorough theoretical knowledge and practical experience in all four business domains, and you will become the expert in connecting and balancing the different interests and roles within companies in practical cases.
During years three and four, we expect you to choose one of the four business domains with the aim to graduate on specialist level in your business domain of choice (Marketing & Sales, Finance & Accounting, Operations & Supply Chain Management and People & Organisation). Real-life business cases in close cooperation with real companies form the heart of the programme starting on day one. International Business at Saxion is unique due to its hands-on work experience and the possibility to tailor your specialisation to your own talent and interests; the perfect preparation for your international career.

Year 1 - A solid theoretical basis of international business and management
In the first year, you gain a solid theoretical basis of international business and management. You will acquire knowledge of Marketing & Sales, Financial Accounting, Operations & Supply Chain Management and People & Organisation. The approach is very practical, as real company assignments form the heart of the education. Furthermore, you will have courses for orientation to your specialization (Languages, Technology and Innovation, Entrepreneurship) during the first semester. You will start with your specialisation in the second semester. In addition, you will also work on developing your professional skills.
Year 2 -Specific courses and projects related to your specialisation
In the second year, your knowledge and experience of Marketing & Sales, Financial Accounting, Operations & Supply Chain Management and People & Organisation will be deepened and you will work on increasingly complex and integrated company cases. Depending on the specialisation you have chosen, you will have specific courses and projects related to your specialisation.
Top Talent Programme
From the second year, you will have the opportunity to qualify for a Saxion Top Talent Programme. This will allow you to develop your talents even further in order to speed up your progress to a university programme.

Year 3 & 4 - Deepen your knowledge and refine your skills in application in various practical business situations
The last two years will deepen your knowledge and will refine your skills in application in various practical business situations. You will work on developing and fine-tuning your personal brand and choose a business domain where you will acquire the specialist level. You can spend your minor abroad and deploy your theoretical knowledge in an interdisciplinary, practical environment. The conclusion of your study programme consists of a final assignment.
Specialisations
In the first semester, you will get acquainted with the three specialisations and you will definitively select the programme which suits you best. This offers you the possibility to use the first six months as an orientation to your specific interest and future role in the international business arena. During years three and four of your IB course, you will have an additional opportunity to specialise in the business domain that suits your preferences. Our expertise lies in finding the study route that matches your specific talents and ambitions. When you enroll for International Business, you will have the opportunity to make a choice from one of the following specialisations after the first semester:
- Languages
- Technology and Innovation
- Entrepreneurship

Career prospects
A Bachelor degree in International Business can open up career opportunities in a variety of sectors, in countries around the globe. For example: New business development, online or offline businesses / Product & service development technical company / Innovation/project manager in tech developments / Change manager / export manager / relations manager / account manager / communications advisor