This study programme focuses on international business and international management and entrepreneurship. Finance plays an important role as well.
You will also complete modules related to professional development and practice-oriented research  You will attend inspiring masterclasses, go on an international study trip and make many choices for yourself. You can take one or two minors or do an internship with a world-famous company.

International experience
International experience is important, which is why you will complete at least one study component abroad. You can opt to do your (final) internship abroad or study at a partner university.

Modules

International business
You will develop your business skills and learn all about international business. Draw up a business plan for an international company, learn to trade on the stock exchange, work on your languages and learn how to make your company an international success.

• Cross-border sales
• International business landscape
• International leadership
• Taking your business abroad
• English
• Global HRM
• International career development
• French, Spanish or German
• Global marketing
• Trading

Management and entrepreneurship
You will immerse yourself in marketing, economics and entrepreneurship and develop your strategic insight. During the international study trip, you will gain a behind-the-scenes look at leading companies.

• Marketing
• General Economics
• Operations
• Entrepreneurship
• Digital marketing
• International strategic management

Finance
Learn what a financially healthy business looks like, how to recognise financial risks and how to capitalise on investment opportunities. And offering financial advice to others will be well within your comfort zone.

• lntroduction to finance & accounting
• Finance & accounting
• Management accounting
• Corporate finance

Professional and personal development
During your study programme, you will develop professionally and personally. For example, by working on your communication skills such as presenting, conversation techniques, storytelling and writing. You will also complete a module on intercultural communication and work on a personal development plan. As part of this, you will practise reflecting, giving feedback and learning to deal with stress, while also taking an in-depth look at time and project management.

Practice-oriented research
Through practice-oriented research you develop an investigative approach through which you improve your professional skills. You learn how to give advice, make recommendations and design a plan or product. You will also learn how to devise solutions together with others for challenges that arise in practice. What are the exact requirements? What information do you need? And how do you collect that input in a good way?

Practice-oriented learning is key at Tio. Learning by doing. Roll up your sleeves during the project weeks!
Tio brings professional practice to your study programme: from your first to your last academic year, you will work on projects with your fellow students and attend events.

Kick-off
Let the year begin! The first event of your study programme is the kick-off. Here, you will meet fellow students from all Tio campuses and take part in inspiring masterclasses taught by well-known professionals.

Sales Week
Get inspired by sales professionals in the first academic year. Listen to their experiences and get training in how to conduct sales calls.

Career Event
The best place to find an internship that’s right for you is definitely Tio’s annual Career Event. Here you will meet impressive speakers and choose from a wide range of leading companies. A great start to your career!

International business plan
In the second academic year, you will work with fellow students to devise a business plan for an international company. Who knows, you just might take top honours during the grand finale!

International business case
In the last academic year, you will spend eleven weeks working on a reallife business case. You will conduct research, think creatively and present your solutions or recommendations in the final project week. This is where everything you have learned comes together!

International study trip and internship
Explore another country and immerse yourself in the local culture during the international study trip, then develop your business talents during an internship in the Netherlands or abroad. You might intern for companies like Google or a major financial stock exchange, for example.

International experience looks great on your resume. Tio gives you many opportunities to go abroad during your studies.

All Tio students gain experience abroad. For example by doing an international internship, a graduation project, a study period abroad or an international study trip. The benefit of foreign experience? You learn to solve problems independently and take initiative. You also get to know other cultures and improve your language skills.

International study trip
You will go on an international study trip once or more times during your studies. Work, learn and discover a new city! Think of destinations like Bilbao, Rome, Prague, Dublin, Berlin or London.

Study abroad
Study abroad for six months or a year at one of Tio's partner universities! With this, Tio offers its students an opportunity for self-development and to become well prepared for an international career. Naturally, a period abroad is also a valuable personal experience. Usually, you live on campus and study in an international class with different nationalities.

If you are enrolled in the four-year bachelor programme, you can opt for the Grand international tour. You then exchange your second-year internship for an extra semester of studying abroad and you study for a year at two different Tio partner universities.

Excursions and activities
Every year, you can participate in various study trips and international excursions, both within and outside the study programme, and join in the activities of student association Cognatio. These include the winter sports trip and the introduction week in the Ardennes.

Erasmus+ scholarship
The Erasmus+ grant is intended for students in higher education who want to study or do an internship in Europe. Whether a student can receive a grant depends on the grant amount made available to Tio. Your study coach can give you more information.

Practical matters
If you are going to do an internship abroad or going to study abroad, your study coach will be happy to help you plan and prepare. Costs should also be considered as they are not included in the tuition fee. These include costs for a plane ticket, accommodation, household expenses and a visa (if you need one). If you receive Dutch student finance, you will be eligible for an allowance for the period your student travel product was inactive during your international internship and study abroad. You may also be eligible for an Erasmus+ grant.

Gain work experience, get a behind-the-scenes look at top companies and discover what really inspires you.

The best study programme naturally includes the very best internship experience. Your internship and graudation project are the real deal! This is where you put your knowledge into practice and take your first steps toward a successful career. The best way to develop skills such as communication, research and cooperation is through practice: by doing. Which we do! Many students consider their internship to be one of the most enjoyable and instructive parts of their study programme.

Choose an internship with a major Dutch company or a successful start-up or broaden your horizons with an internship abroad. You will complete two internships lasting 13 weeks each. This is your chance to immerse yourself in real-world practice!

International internship
A Tio internship lasts at least 13 weeks, but internships abroad may take longer. There is normally a minimum age of 18 years. One thing is certain: the experience is unforgettable! You can also graduate abroad. A great stepping stone to an international career.

Large international network
From ID&T, G-star RAW, and fonQ, to Heineken, Disney, and BMW: Tio has a robust international network and solid connections with major (international) companies across various industries. Ask your lecturers if there are exciting internship opportunities within their network, propose your own internship company, and discuss your ideas with your personal study coach.

Personal guidance
Your study coach is ready to support you with a listening ear and valuable tips. Additionally, you attend internship classes and can always consult with your lecturers. Once you've started, your study coach visits you in your internship location, even if you're working abroad.

In addition to the major, in which you follow the courses of the curriculum, you choose one or two minors to broaden your knowledge. Which minor suits you best?
You may choose the minors that you relate to most. Once you have chosen a study programme, you will receive more information about the minors you can choose during your studies.

Minors	Minors
Digital Marketing	Marketing communication
Event management	Practical minor
Grand international tour	Real estate
Internship minor	Research
International financial management	Sales
Management development internship	Study abroad

Minors

Digital Marketing

Event management

Grand international tour

Internship minor

International financial management

Management development internship

Minors

Marketing communication

Practical minor

Real estate

Research

Sales

Study abroad

Which minor suits you best?

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  Which minor suits you best?
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  Minor Marketing Communication @ Tio University
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  Reasons why you should experience a semester abroad
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  Event Management Minor @ Tio University
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  Practical Internship Minor @ Tio University
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  Research Minor @ Tio University
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  Minor International Business @ Tio University
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  Sales minor at Tio
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  Management Internship @ The Grand Hotel Amsterdam
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  Minor Entrepreneurship @ Tio University
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  Minor Stocks & Bonds @ Tio
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  Minor Financial Management @ Tio