Cross-cultural Management and Languages (CML) is a major within International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) that prepares students for a career in international profit, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as governmental institutions such as those that form part of the EU and national governments. The course covers topics in the field of international management and communications, international law and cross-cultural relationships. In addition, CML students will be taught in English and in two other languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian and/or Chinese).

You must complete a work placement in the second semester of the second year. This placement will preferably be carried out in a country where the native language is the same as one of the languages you have chosen. The final semester of year 4 consists of a graduation assignment for a company or NGO, during which you must demonstrate that you are able to perform at an appropriate level within an international environment.

Level
Bachelor's degree

When does this programme start?
End of August

Duration
4 years 

Cross-cultural Management and Languages is a major of the 4 year programme International Business and Management Studies (IBMS).

Location
Breda, the Netherlands

What are the costs?
Check the tuition fees and the living expenses. Furthermore, you should be aware that you have to spend approximately € 800 euros for the study books in year 1.

Scholarship
Read all about our scholarship programme.

More information
Are you interested in studying a degree programme at Avans University of Applied Science, but you still have more questions? Our International Office can help you. Please contact them by email at internationaloffice@avans.nl or by telephone on +31 (0) 76 523 80 01.

The Cross-cultural Management and Language Studies (CML) programme is about cross-cultural relationships and gaining an understanding of how to conduct business in foreign countries within a global environment. You will work with international students from a wide range of backgrounds and who are socially engaged. Within our learning system you will attend a four-year programme taught entirely in English.

The main topics are:

• International management
• Cross-cultural relationships
• Business communication
• International law
• Foreign languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian and/or Chinese)
• Marketing
• Business economics

In connection with these topics you will develop knowledge, carry out international projects and perform research for several organisations that belong to this field of work.

To prepare you for working in an international professional context, the programme comprises two semesters of hands-on experience, a one-semester work placement and a one-semester graduation assignment in an international organisation.

If you are socially engaged, adventurous and can relate to other cultures and languages, you will find this an interesting and challenging programme. In a truly international environment – both staff and students are from all over the world – you will be able to prepare yourself for a promising career anywhere in the world. The programme is fully accredited. You will also have a personal coach to guide you through your studies at Avans University of Applied Sciences

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Major in Cross-cultural Management and Languages

Diplomas and certificates

Dutch Havo (higher general secondary education) or an international equivalent

• Culture & Society in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation
• Economics & Society
• Science & Technology, in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation or one modern foreign language
• Science & Health, in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation or one modern foreign language

Dutch Vwo (pre-university level diploma), International Baccalaureate (IB) school diploma (at least 24 points) or an international equivalent

• Culture & Society
• Economics & Society
• Science & Technology, in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation or one modern foreign language
• Science & Health, in addition to Economics or Management & Organisation or one modern foreign language

Mbo (level 4) (intermediate vocational education) or an international equivalent

In addition to the minimum diploma requirements, adequate knowledge of Mathematics, Finance or Economics is an absolute must. Naturally you will also need good writing and conversation skills in English.

Foreign diploma
If we are not familiar with your foreign diploma we will contact the NUFFIC (the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education) to have your documents evaluated.

English
Non-EU students must be able to produce an IELTS certificate, score 6.0 (no subscore below 6.0) or an accepted equivalent*.

*Check which English language tests results are equivalent to the IELTS test results.

Intake interview
An interview is also part of the application procedure.

Once you have completed your IBMS-CML studies you can apply for a post-graduate study programme leading to an MBA (Master in Business Administration) or an MSc (Master of Science) degree. These master’s programmes are held in high regard all over the world.

Some possiblities:

Some of the many job opportunities for IBMS-CML graduates include:

• Project Development Officer
• International Marketing Officer
• Strategic Marketer
• Fund Manager
• International Account Manager
• Communications Officer
• Organiser of Trade Missions
• Employee withing governmental institutions such as embassies and consulates

If you have decided to follow this study programme at Avans University of Applied Sciences, you can enrol for it here.

Before you apply for this study programme, make sure you have informed yourself about the Rules and Regulations of Avans University of Applied Sciences.

Foreign students who are interested in Cross-cultural Management and Languages and want more information can contact the international office at:
internationaloffice@avans.nl or on +31 76 523 80 01.

Dutch students can contact the Avans School of International Studies (ASIS)-office at:
info.asis@avans.nl or on +31 76 5250630