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Bachelor's degree Marketing, Sales & Communication 4 year 3 yearFasttrack

Creative business

Bachelor's degree Marketing, Sales & Communication 4 year 3 yearFasttrack

How do you translate ambitions and original ideas into practical business concepts? The bachelor’s degree in Creative Business challenges you to turn creativity into booming business. We train you to become a creative and entrepreneurial professional, ready to seize every opportunity on the road to international success.
You can work as e.g. a creative business developer, media producer, campaign or project manager. Or start your own business!

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Bachelor's degree Creative business

Full time
4 year / 3 year Fasttrack
Practical
Theory
International internship
Pending accreditation
Contact hours
16 - 20 / 20 - 24Fasttrack

Is this programme right for you?

The Creative Business bachelor programme combines creativity with marketing, communication and entrepreneurial skills. Discover how to develop innovative media concepts and creative formats that really make an impact. Do you recognise yourself in some of these characteristics? Then this programme is for you! Are you:

  • An innovator?

    You dare to think critically and innovatively. You ask questions that others may not think of and come up with fresh ideas that break existing patterns. In the Creative Business programme, you will learn how to combine that critical eye with creative and strategic work. This will help you develop into someone who not only comes up with original ideas, but also knows how to translate those ideas into impactful projects and business concepts.

  • Creative?

    You enjoy coming up with creative ideas, but you don't just leave them as plans. You also turn them into actions and results. During the programme, you will learn how to develop concepts, implement campaigns and projects, and collaborate with others to bring your ideas to life. This allows you to combine strategic thinking with practical implementation and become a true all-round creative professional.

  • A future maker?

    You are curious about new ways to build a career. You want to know how the creative industry works and how you can find your place in it. During the programme, you will learn how the world of media, entertainment and business works, and how you can chart your own path. You will discover how to shape your own career in a sector that is constantly changing.

  • A creator?

    You think and work creatively. You always see new opportunities and come up with fresh ideas to strengthen brands, media or concepts. During the Creative Business programme, you will learn how to use your creativity not only for original plans, but also how to translate them into concrete projects that work in practice. You will discover how to combine ideas with strategy so that they really make an impact.

  • A go-getter?

    You have what it takes to always strive for the best and to keep optimising. The opportunity for yourself, the company and the brand to grow. During the programme, you will learn how to critically evaluate projects, gather feedback and come up with increasingly creative and effective solutions. This will help you develop into a creative business developer who continues to grow and innovate.

  • Curious?

    You want to discover how media and technology colour the world. You see how new platforms, trends and digital innovations are changing our society and want to understand how you can use them to tell stories, build brands and inspire people. During Creative Business, you will learn how to cleverly combine media and technology to develop creative concepts that really make an impact.

  • Someone who can connect people?

    Do you want to connect media, people and brands? You see how stories, campaigns and digital platforms come together and want to learn how to use them in a smart way. During the programme, you will learn how to develop concepts that make brands stand out, build communities and inspire people. You will learn how to combine creativity and strategy to make a real impact.

  • A pioneer?

    You want to push your boundaries. You dare to try new things, step out of your comfort zone and take on challenges. We teach you how to tackle creative and business projects in which you continuously develop new skills, dare to take risks and implement your own ideas in an original way. This allows you to grow as a professional and discover what you can really achieve.

Take a look at the curriculum for more information about this bachelor programme or attend an open day to experience the atmosphere and meet students and lecturers.

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Creative Business in practice

Learn how to use design thinking to create original concepts and formats with real impact. You will dive into the world of media and branding, tackling complex challenges in original ways to achieve commercial success. Cases are approached creatively and with a customer-focused mindset, always considering the perspective of different target groups. Got a good idea? Great, put it to the test! You will learn to collaborate, view your plans with optimism and a critical eye, and make choices based on data and intuition. Along the way, you’ll work on real projects, develop smart solutions and bring your ideas to life.

Make it as a creative business maker

In a world full of new technology, increasing competition and mass media, the best in the business are creative, quick and sharp. What does your target group need, and what original ways are there to exploit new opportunities? As a broadly educated all-round professional with an understanding of classic and modern media, you effortlessly combine strong content, attractive presentation and commercial value. From the initial creative idea to a successful strategic plan, you make the difference.

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Learn from the best

With this programme from the leading private business school in the Netherlands, you will grow into an entrepreneurial creative professional who makes a real impact. Sought after in business, the creative industry and far beyond. Thanks to our entrepreneurial lecturers, who draw their knowledge and expertise directly from the business world and bring the experience from their (international) careers straight into the classroom. So you're in good hands at Tio!

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Why choose Creative Business?

  1. Tio offers accelerated studying: bachelor’s degree in just three years.

  2. In small classes with an average of 10 students, Tio offers 24-26 contact hours per week.

  3. At Tio, you can count on a personal study coach who will guide and support you from start to finish.

  4. Take advantage of our extensive international network for your internship or study abroad.

  5. This programme offers unique specialisations in: Entrepreneurship, Media & Entertainment, and Digital Business & Generative AI.

  6. You will study at a leading private business school, which stands for personal, excellent and entrepreneurial education.

  7. Together with experts, companies and industry organisations, we ensure that what you learn perfectly matches your future plans.

  8. You will immediately be immersed in the real world. Through projects, internships, and business cases, you’ll develop skills you’ll use throughout your career.

After graduating

After this Creative Business bachelor’s programme, you’re fully prepared for a successful international career. Whether you start working for a major brand, a well-known multinational, or your own business, we will give you the best start. Would you like to know what you could become?

This programme is offered subject to accreditation. The Creative Business bachelor's programme educates you in three or four years for the internationally recognised title of Bachelor of Arts (BA). Upon completion of the programme, you will receive the coveted certificate from Tio University of Applied Sciences.

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Study guide Creative Business