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Digital Business & Generative AI
Bachelor's degree Marketing, Sales & Communication 4 year 3 yearFasttrack

Digital Business & Generative AI

Commerce Economics & Entrepreneurship specialisation

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

You understand where the commercial opportunities of the future lie: AI and the power of new digital technology. The Digital Business & Generative AI specialisation, of the Commercial Economics and Entrepreneurship programme, teaches you to push boundaries.
For example, you could work as a digital marketer, AI consultant, growth hacker or innovation & transformation specialist. Or start your own business!

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Bachelor's degree Digital Business & Generative AI
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 Commerce Economics & Entrepreneurship with a specialisation in Digital Business & Generative AI teaches you how to use AI and digital innovations to transform companies, brands and products. Do you recognise yourself in some of the following descriptions? Then this programme is the perfect match for you! Are you:

  • A visionary?

    You don't want to be left behind; you want to be at the forefront of the digital world. You are curious about the latest technology, AI and smart business models. You are not afraid to pioneer and enjoy discovering how to use digitisation to make a difference. During the programme, you will work with innovative tools, develop digital strategies and learn how to be the first to spot opportunities in a rapidly changing market.

  • Fond of new technology and media?

    Do you enjoy experimenting with new technology and media? Are you always curious about the latest developments in tech and media? Do you enjoy discovering how to use tools such as AI, apps or platforms? At Digital Business & Generative AI, you will learn how to use new technologies – such as Big Data and AI applications – to innovate businesses, create smart content or build digital strategies that really work.

  • Solution-focused?

    When faced with challenges, do you always look for the smartest and most efficient solution? If something can be done faster, easier or better, you keep searching until you find the best approach. We teach you how to use digital tools, AI and data to analyse issues and come up with efficient solutions. Think about automating processes, optimising digital strategies and using technology smartly to save time, money and energy.

  • Fond of gadgets?

    You are passionate about the latest gadgets and technologies. From smart tools to AI gadgets, you want to know how they work and how you can use them in the business world. During the programme, you will learn how to use new technologies such as AI, apps and digital tools in a smart way for marketing, sales and entrepreneurship. You will discover how innovation contributes to commercial growth and impact.

  • A 360° thinker?

    You understand that online and offline reinforce each other. You think in terms of smart combinations: from a good website to the experience in a pop-up store or at an event. We teach you how to seamlessly connect online and offline channels. Think of omnichannel strategies, customer journeys, digital marketing and how to use AI and data to give customers the same top experience everywhere.

  • Curious?

    You are curious about how technology – and AI in particular – is changing the world. You want to know what's behind smart tools such as ChatGPT or TikTok algorithms and how you can use them yourself. During the programme, you will discover how digital technology and generative AI are changing business models, how companies use AI for marketing, data analysis or customer service, and how you can use tools such as Cogniti or ChatGPT to make your work smarter. This will enable you to not only understand technology, but also apply it strategically.

  • Focused on optimisation?

    You quickly see what works, what could be improved, and you want to keep optimising. We teach you how to use data to continuously improve campaigns, platforms, and customer journeys. With tools such as A/B testing, dashboards, and AI analytics, you discover what works best for your target audience and how to increase your impact with smart insights.

  • Future-oriented?

    Would you like to contribute to the future of brands, platforms and customer experience? Do you see opportunities to make brands smarter, more personal and more innovative with the help of technology? During the programme, we will teach you how to build and strengthen brands with data, AI and digital business. You will dive into customer journeys, digital strategies and smart tools that help companies surprise and retain customers. This will enable you to deliver the best brand experience — online and offline.

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?

Generative AI in practice

With the Digital Business & Generative AI specialisation, you will learn to work at the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship and digital (marketing) strategy. In a world where digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence are becoming the norm, it is incredibly important to know how you can use these new and rapidly changing technologies to create value and opportunities. You’ll learn how to use AI and marketing automation as a driving force to upgrade existing business plans and campaigns and shape new marketing models. During projects and cases, you will discover how to make commercial decisions based on the latest data tools and AI algorithms. Keep customers satisfied, make processes more efficient and score!

Make it as a digital marketer

You take sales figures and business results to the next level. With artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive technology, you respond to customer wishes before they even know what they want. You will develop online strategies, learn how to convert Big Data into new ways of attracting customers, create new digital revenue models and make companies future-proof. After completing this specialisation, you will be able to use AI and digital innovations to transform companies, brands and products and stay far ahead of the competition.

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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!

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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.

After graduating

You will develop an entrepreneurial mindset: this commercial and proactive attitude will help you advance throughout the rest of your career. You will be the professional who helps companies move forward in an increasingly important digital economy. Companies that fail to move with the times will fall behind. 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). Also, you can earn your Associate degree in just 2 years. If you choose a specialisation, your grade list will include an annotation listing the chosen specialisation when you graduate. The curriculum is aligned with the national educational profile of Commercial Economics. Upon completion of this bachelor's degree, you will be awarded the coveted diploma from Tio University of Applied Sciences.

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