Business Management - Specialisation Interior & Design

Do you have a great sense of style, an eye for detail and a nose for business? A creative mind with a passion for business and an eye for aesthetics? Then the bachelor's degree Business Management with specialization in Interior & Design is perfect for you. Explore the business aspects of the interior and design world and get to know the creative side of business. This Tio programme offers a unique combination of business knowledge and in-depth insight into the stylish world of interior and design.
You might, for example, work as a (style) consultant, buyer, product manager, or design strategist. Or start your own business!

This bachelor programme is offered subject to NVAO accreditation.

Does this bachelor programme suit you?

Tio’s bachelor programme Business Management prepares you to become a business professional with a keen sense for interior and design. Do you recognise yourself in some of the following descriptions? Then, this study is right for you!

Do you recognise yourself in these descriptions? 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.

Interior & Design

In this bachelor programme, you immerse yourself in the interior and design industry with a serious business approach. In addition to inspiring and practical classes, you will have an extensive practical programme with various company visits and guest lectures from leading professionals in the design world. Because design and entrepreneurship go hand in hand: creativity, strategy, project-based work and thinking all come together in this part of the business world. How can your ideas and inspiration become a success? With the right plans and strategy. With a specialisation in Interior & Design, you discover the business aspects of the interior and design world, but also develop the ability to think innovatively and work solution-oriented. From the look and feel to practical substantiation; your future will soon be taken care of down to the last detail.

The Business Management programme combines knowledge of management, strategy, and operations. From market trends to internal processes: as a business expert, you see where opportunities lie, how a company can perform better, and in what ways the most growth can be achieved.

Interior & design in practice

This programme focuses on the business side of interior and design. You gain knowledge of current themes that are relevant in the interior and design industry. Such as the history of interior design, color theories, current trends and styles, and storytelling in the design world. The interior and design world is constantly adapting to changing social trends.

This programme also focuses on substantive knowledge about:

Interior design: the creative planning and designing of interior spaces to make them functional, attractive, and in line with the needs of users.
Styling: the selection and combination of furniture, decorations, colors, and textures to create a specific atmosphere and appearance.
Material and color choice: understanding and applying principles of color theory and material usage to create a harmonious and attractive interior.
Trends and innovations: keeping up with design trends and embracing innovative approaches to create fresh and contemporary spaces.

Design you future

You gain insight into the creative aspects of interior design, styling, materials, trends, and innovation. You will visit various companies in the sector and attend lessons from (guest) lecturers from the interior and design industry. You learn how to translate a creative vision into practical and achievable plans.
Start gaining practical experience before you even graduate by doing your internships with a commercial interior design agency or a hip new firm. Or write a business plan for the company you plan to start after graduation. Design your career according to your own taste and ambitions.

Discover the entrepreneur in you

What sets Tio's approach apart from other programmes in interior and design is that here you develop a broad business foundation. This programme is the optimal preparation for entrepreneurship within this industry. The unique structure also provides you with the flexibility to step outside the interior and design world during your studies or in your career.

Why do students choose Business, Interior & Design?

You are studying at the best university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, which stands for personal, excellent, and entrepreneurial education.
Tio offers the option of accelerated studying: complete a bachelor’s degree in just 3 years.
You specialise in Interior & Design with topics such as interior design, styling, materials, trends, innovation and sustainability.
You are building a strong (international) network and preparing yourself for the dynamic fashion industry.
You dive straight into the real world! Through projects, internships, and business cases, you develop the skills that you will use throughout your entire career.
Your personal study coach will guide you throughout your entire study and you will receive lessons in small classes of an average of 10 students.
You will be taught by the best lecturers who work or have recently worked in the business sector, often with their own company.

After graduating

The Interior & Design specialisation adds an extra dimension to your bachelor's degree in Business Management and opens the door to countless career opportunities. You know how to combine your passion for interior and design with a solid foundation in management. Whether you dream of running your own design studio, want to be involved in business development within the interior industry, or aspire to become an all-round trendsetter, this bachelor's degree opens the door to a world of possibilities.

This programme is offered subject to accreditation. The bachelor's degree Business Management educates students in three or four years for the internationally recognised title of Bachelor of Science (BSc). If you choose the specialisation Interior & Design, your diploma will include an annotation listing that specialisation when you graduate. The curriculum is aligned with the national educational profile of Business Administration (ISAT-code 34035). Upon completion of this bachelor's degree, you will be awarded the coveted diploma from Tio University of Applied Sciences.