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Automotive

Commerce Economics & Entrepreneurship specialisation

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

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly. New technology, changing consumer behaviour and innovative mobility solutions are creating demand for professionals who understand how to create value in a competitive market. The Automotive specialisation within the Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship programme allows you to capitalise on this. Could this be where your commercial career begins?
For example, you could work as an automotive account manager, mobility consultant, dealership manager or commercial project manager. Or start your own business!

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Bachelor's degree Automotive
Commerce Economics & Entrepreneurship specialisation

Full time
4 year / 3 year Fasttrack
Practical
Theory
International internship
Study abroad
Admission requirements
High school diploma
Contact hours
16 - 20 / 20 - 24Fasttrack

Does this bachelor programme suit you?

The bachelor's programme in Commercial Economics, specialising in Automotive, offers you a broad foundation as well as specific insights and expertise within the marketing and automotive sectors. Do you recognise yourself in some of these characteristics? If so, this could be the perfect programme for you! Are you:

  • A real car enthusiast?

    You love everything related to cars and follow developments in the automotive world with keen interest. You are curious about new models and innovations. During the Commercial Economics & Automotive programme, you will learn how to combine your passion for cars with marketing, sales and entrepreneurship, enabling you to recognise and capitalise on commercial opportunities within the automotive sector.

  • Sales-oriented?

    You want to learn why some brands and products are successful and others are not. You’re curious about what matters to customers and how companies respond to this. In the Automotive specialisation, you’ll learn how marketing, sales and consumer behaviour intersect, and how to use this knowledge to successfully launch products onto the market.

  • Interested in the future of mobility?

    You want want to contribute to the future of mobility and are keen to learn about developments such as electric vehicles, smart technology and sustainable transport solutions. You look beyond today’s cars and contribute ideas on how people will travel in the future. During the study programme, you’ll learn how innovations are transforming the automotive industry and how to translate these into successful products and commercial opportunities.

  • Curious?

    You’re curious about consumer and buying behaviour and want to understand why people make certain purchases. You find it fascinating to discover what motivates customers and how brands respond to this. You’ll learn how to analyse customer and market insights and translate them into successful marketing and sales strategies within the automotive sector.

  • Business-minded?

    You have a commercial mindset and want to help create campaigns that get people moving. You’re curious about how brands reach, persuade and retain customers. In the Commerce & Economics programme, you’ll learn how to develop marketing campaigns, analyse target audiences and turn commercial opportunities into successful initiatives within the automotive industry.

  • Entrepreneurial?

    Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and find it easy to connect with people? You’re brimming with ideas and aren’t afraid to take the initiative. Whether it’s launching a new project, entering into a partnership or approaching people: you’ll go for it. This programme prepares you for entrepreneurship, and upon graduation, employers and clients will be queuing up to work with you.

  • Analytical?

    You think analytically and want to understand what lies behind figures, trends and results. You’re interested in using data to make better decisions and identify opportunities. During the bachelor's programme in Commerce Economics & Automotive, you’ll learn how to analyse market data and customer insights, and how to translate data into smart commercial strategies.

  • Sociable?

    You want to work with customers in the future and thrive on personal contact. You listen carefully to customers’ wishes and enjoy working with them to find suitable solutions. We’ll teach you how to build strong customer relationships, understand customer needs and translate these into successful sales and marketing activities.

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.

Marketing in a nutshell

  • Study Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship: career and job opportunities
    Study Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship: career and job opportunities
  • Internships in (online) marketing and social media
    Internships in (online) marketing and social media
  • What projects does the Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship programme offer?
    What projects does the Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship programme offer?

Automotive in practice

You step straight into practice, and together we make sure everything you learn is tailored to the future you have in mind. You discover how to make commercially driven decisions that contribute to growth. For example, you work on selling new models, attracting customers and strengthening brand reputation, while always keeping the best possible results in mind. You build your CV and network from day one during your internship, projects and company visits. For example, we’ll be taking a look behind the scenes at BMW or Circuit Zandvoort. And we work with industry organisations in the commercial sector such as the Sales Management Association (SMA) and the Ecommerce Foundation.

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Become a mobility sales consultant

Commerce and entrepreneurship are essential parts of the world of automotive and mobility. The way cars are sold is shifting from traditional showrooms to subscriptions, leasing and online sales. You learn how to respond to this change, from building customer relationships to developing commercial strategies for mobility and fleet management. Self-driving technologies, data and smart technology are playing an increasingly important role. You discover how to use these developments to respond more effectively to customer behaviour and know when to switch gears in a changing market.

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Learn from the best

Since 2017, the Higher Education Guide has named the Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship programme the best marketing programme in the Netherlands, and the programme has received the highest scores in the National Student Survey (NSE). Our entrepreneurial lecturers, who draw their knowledge and expertise directly from the business world, bring their experience from their (international) careers straight into the classroom. So you're in good hands at Tio!

Discover this programme on our (online) open day
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Why choose Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship?

  1. Tio offers accelerated studying: complete a bachelor’s degree in just 3 years.

  2. You study at the best Marketing programme in the Netherlands (Higher Education Guide).

  3. In small classes with an average of 10 students, you will have 20-24 contact hours per week.

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

  5. You can count on a personal study coach who will guide and support you from start to finish.

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

  7. You dive right into the real world! During projects, internships and marketing cases, you will develop the skills that you will use throughout your career.

  8. Step into tomorrow's world, where what you learn fits perfectly with what lies ahead. You will prepare yourself for a successful future.

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Choosing a study in a new country can be a challenge. So who better to help you make this important decision than a current international Tio student?

After graduating

Upon completion of the Commerce Economics & Automotive programme, you will have a broad foundation as well as specific insights and expertise within the marketing and automotive sectors. You can start your career straight after graduation and will be in high demand among employers and clients all over the world. Would you like to know what you could become?

Your career perspectives
This bachelor's degree has been accredited by the NVAO and educates students in three or four years for the internationally recognised title of Bachelor of Science (BSc) (ISAT-code: 30119). If you choose a specialisation, your grade list will include an annotation listing the chosen specialisation. The curriculum is aligned with the national educational profile of Commercial Economics. Also, you can earn your Associate degree in just 2 years (ISAT-code: 80171). Upon completion of this bachelor's degree, you will be awarded the coveted diploma from Tio University of Applied Sciences.

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