Avans University of Applied Sciences has traditionally maintained close relationships with students, businesses and institutes of higher education in Asia. It is anticipated that China and India will be part of the group of global economic super powers within a couple of years. Other Asian growth markets will follow suit. This is why we have developed Asian Business Studies as a specialisation within IBMS.

Based on the competencies which also form the basis of IBMS, you will be submerged in the specific atmosphere which is so characteristic of business with Asian markets and companies. Important elements of this specialist course include:

• intensive tuition in the Chinese language and culture provided by Chinese lecturers
• In the second year, a work placement of one semester with an Asian or European company active in the Asian market
• In all units of study, lessons specifically aimed at the Asian market and projects applied to the Asian situation
• One semester spent at one of our partner institutes in Asia
• A final assignment with an Asian or European company active in the Asian market.

Avans places high demands on its students and international lecturers. Each student therefore receives the best possible coaching from a personal mentor. The course uses the latest educational models. Small groups of approximately 7 students must, from the outset, play a very active role, with close cooperation with the business sector as a constant requirement. Students need to work on practical projects from the very beginning.

This course can be started in September of each year, lasts 4 years and is taught entirely in English. Upon completion of the course, students will be granted the BBA diploma (Bachelor of Business Administration), subject to the required study results.

 

Level
Bachelor's degree

When does this programme start?
End of August

Duration
4 years

Asian Business studies 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.

In the major in Asian Business Studies, the focus will be on the most important Asian countries. Attention will be paid to all important aspects that are characteristic of business relationships in this continent. These aspects cover history, geography, culture, the economic situation, business models, distribution structures, consumer behaviour, governmental organisation and current trends and developments.

For each of these aspects, the theory and models that are used globally to describe and analyse these aspects will be studied. In addition, all these aspects will be applied to the most important Asian countries.

The main topics are:

• Knowledge of the continent
• Asian economies
• Cultural differences and ethics
• Distribution in Asia
• Politics and economics of modern China
• Consumer behaviour in Asia
• Asian finance, law and corporate governance
• Asian business models

Major Asian Business Studies

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 study programme you can, for example, take up a postgraduate study leading to an MBA (Master of Business Administration) of MSc (Master of Science) degree. These Master's programmes are highly rated all over the world.

Have you successfully completed the ABS programme and do you want to launch your career? No problem, the world is opening up for you and waiting to be explored! Just to give you an idea, some of the possible job profiles for IBMS graduates include:

• international export assistant
• international sales representative
• marketing assistant
• Chamber of Commerce export consultant

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 Asian Business Studies 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