International Business & Management Studies Arnhem ranked number 1

The International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) programme in Arnhem has once again been rated as the best of 25 Dutch academic institutions. This is the 3rd time in a row that the English-language IBMS programme has been ranked first in the 'Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs'. This guide to higher education helps high school students choose a study programme.

According to the guide to higher education 2009 are students extremely enthusiastic about the study’s content and relevance, and are very positive about HAN University of Applied Sciences teaching methods in Arnhem. The IBMS programme provides its students not only with the opportunity to gain practical experience, but also offers comprehensive insight into the professional field itself. IBMS also allows sufficient room for applied research.'

What is the 'Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs'?

The 'Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs' is the leading independent institute for evaluation of Bachelors programmes in the Netherlands. This guide contains a systematic quality comparison of comparable higher education programmes. The report is published yearly and contains the most up-to-date facts and rating for each programme. Student input is gathered from the National Student Survey, a survey conducted on behalf of the government.

Aspects of international business

The IBMS programme prepares students for business functions and management positions in internationally orientated companies. The programme covers all aspects of international business. Students follow courses in Management, Economics and Marketing. They learn about the international business environment through subjects such as Law and Finances, and gain experience writing management and marketing plans.

Practical team projects

Throughout the study, students work on various practical team projects and receive continuous training in a chosen language. The HAN has offered the IBMS programme for more than 10 years and students of many different nationalities have successfully completed the study.

HAN University of Applied Sciences

Neso Russia to provide impulse to Dutch-Russian education cooperation

On Friday 13 February 2009 Nuffic officially opened its new Netherlands Education Support Office (Neso) in Moscow. Neso Russia is to give the education cooperation between the Netherlands and Russia a strong impulse. This relates to both student mobility as well as institutional cooperation.

Every year about 200 Dutch students go to Russia to study. Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences in turn receive about 500 students from Russia. There are dozens of cooperative ties between Dutch and Russian higher education institutions.
 

Dutch delegation

A delegation from the education field travelled to Moscow for the opening of the new Neso. Nuffic was represented by Communication Director Hanneke Teekens and Head of the Promotion department Han Dommers. They were joined by Anke Buitenveld, Director of International Policy at the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Sijbolt Noorda represented the Dutch universities. The Dutch ambassador Jan-Paul Dirkse held a speech at the opening ceremony.
 

Seminar and master class

The opening ceremony was followed by a three-hour seminar for representatives of Dutch and Russian higher education at the Moscow Hilton. The connection between cooperation and exchange was a topic of discussion at the seminar.

In the same hotel Russian students got a taste of what Dutch higher education has to offer. They attended an MBA master class, set up by Neso Russia. One of the themes was: management in difficult economic times.

 

Network

Neso Russia is housed in the Russian State Library for Foreign Literature. The staff consists of Dutch director Charles Hoedt and three Russians. The new Neso is a part of Nuffic's international network of offices. Nesos were previously established in China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, Vietnam and Korea. A Neso will be opened in Bangkok in the near future.
 

International higher education fair

On Saturday 14 February Nuffic/Neso Russia participated in the 15th international higher education fair in hotel Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya. The University of Twente, Fontys University of Applied Sciences and the Hague University of Applied Sciences were also represented at the fair.


Nuffic

Leiden University: Summer school 2009

• Variety of disciplines
  Leiden University offers an number of international summer schools that vary in terms of the field of study, aim, subject, duration and type of participants. This reflects the wide variety of study opportunities that Leiden University offers.
• For whom?
  The various summer schools are organised for different types of students and/or researchers. In general, a basic knowledge in the field of study is required. Some Summer Schools are only open to advanced students.

     7 June - 23 July 2009
     Arabic Studies

     21 June - 16 July 2009
     Christian and Islamic Art and Architecture

     27 July - 07 August 2009
     Languages and Linguistics

     23 June - 3 July 2009
     International Criminal Law

     June 22 to July 3, 2009
     The Fight against Terrorism and Radicalization

     July 2009
     Public and private roles in internet governance

     August 10 - 21, 2009
     Holding Europe to Account

     July 6 – 17, 2009
     Law, Development and Good Governance

 

Leiden University

NHTV Breda University: BA in International Media and Entertainment Management

NHTV University Breda offers new BA programme in the fiels of Media and Entertainment Management. The media and entertainment manager is both creative and commercial, whether, inventing the concept for a hit such as Idols, developing the marketing campaign for a new Dutch film, or producing a dynamic media event, the media and entertainment manager is both creative and commercial.

Can you create the magic for tomorrow's media? As a media and entertainment manager, you will be an expert in creative

Are you interested in Media Technologies

Check out the new specialisation 'Art & Technology for Next Generation Entertainment' within the International Game Architecture and Design programme.

• Language of intstructions - English.
• Duration - 4 years.  
• Degree : Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Media and Entertainment Management.

Tuition Fee for EEA students

The tuition fee International Media and Entertainment Management in the academic year of 2009/2010 will be €2,095.

Tuition Fee for non-EEA students

The tuition fee in the academic year of 2009/2010 will be €7,143.  As from the academic year of 2009/2010, the fee will be indexed every year.  See information about Scholarships of  NHTV

 

NHTV Breda

International Business & Management Studies Arnhem ranked number 1

The International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) programme in Arnhem has once again been rated as the best of 25 Dutch academic institutions. This is the 3rd time in a row that the English-language IBMS programme has been ranked first in the 'Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs'. This guide to higher education helps high school students choose a study programme.

According to the guide to higher education 2009 are students extremely enthusiastic about the study’s content and relevance, and are very positive about HAN University of Applied Sciences teaching methods in Arnhem. The IBMS programme provides its students not only with the opportunity to gain practical experience, but also offers comprehensive insight into the professional field itself. IBMS also allows sufficient room for applied research.'

What is the 'Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs'?

The 'Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs' is the leading independent institute for evaluation of Bachelors programmes in the Netherlands. This guide contains a systematic quality comparison of comparable higher education programmes. The report is published yearly and contains the most up-to-date facts and rating for each programme. Student input is gathered from the National Student Survey, a survey conducted on behalf of the government.

Aspects of international business

The IBMS programme prepares students for business functions and management positions in internationally orientated companies. The programme covers all aspects of international business. Students follow courses in Management, Economics and Marketing. They learn about the international business environment through subjects such as Law and Finances, and gain experience writing management and marketing plans.

Practical team projects

Throughout the study, students work on various practical team projects and receive continuous training in a chosen language. The HAN has offered the IBMS programme for more than 10 years and students of many different nationalities have successfully completed the study.

HAN University of Applied Sciences

Neso Russia to provide impulse to Dutch-Russian education cooperation

On Friday 13 February 2009 Nuffic officially opened its new Netherlands Education Support Office (Neso) in Moscow. Neso Russia is to give the education cooperation between the Netherlands and Russia a strong impulse. This relates to both student mobility as well as institutional cooperation.

Every year about 200 Dutch students go to Russia to study. Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences in turn receive about 500 students from Russia. There are dozens of cooperative ties between Dutch and Russian higher education institutions.
 

Dutch delegation

A delegation from the education field travelled to Moscow for the opening of the new Neso. Nuffic was represented by Communication Director Hanneke Teekens and Head of the Promotion department Han Dommers. They were joined by Anke Buitenveld, Director of International Policy at the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Sijbolt Noorda represented the Dutch universities. The Dutch ambassador Jan-Paul Dirkse held a speech at the opening ceremony.
 

Seminar and master class

The opening ceremony was followed by a three-hour seminar for representatives of Dutch and Russian higher education at the Moscow Hilton. The connection between cooperation and exchange was a topic of discussion at the seminar.

In the same hotel Russian students got a taste of what Dutch higher education has to offer. They attended an MBA master class, set up by Neso Russia. One of the themes was: management in difficult economic times.

 

Network

Neso Russia is housed in the Russian State Library for Foreign Literature. The staff consists of Dutch director Charles Hoedt and three Russians. The new Neso is a part of Nuffic's international network of offices. Nesos were previously established in China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, Vietnam and Korea. A Neso will be opened in Bangkok in the near future.
 

International higher education fair

On Saturday 14 February Nuffic/Neso Russia participated in the 15th international higher education fair in hotel Radisson SAS Slavyanskaya. The University of Twente, Fontys University of Applied Sciences and the Hague University of Applied Sciences were also represented at the fair.


Nuffic

Leiden University: Summer school 2009

• Variety of disciplines
  Leiden University offers an number of international summer schools that vary in terms of the field of study, aim, subject, duration and type of participants. This reflects the wide variety of study opportunities that Leiden University offers.
• For whom?
  The various summer schools are organised for different types of students and/or researchers. In general, a basic knowledge in the field of study is required. Some Summer Schools are only open to advanced students.

     7 June - 23 July 2009
     Arabic Studies

     21 June - 16 July 2009
     Christian and Islamic Art and Architecture

     27 July - 07 August 2009
     Languages and Linguistics

     23 June - 3 July 2009
     International Criminal Law

     June 22 to July 3, 2009
     The Fight against Terrorism and Radicalization

     July 2009
     Public and private roles in internet governance

     August 10 - 21, 2009
     Holding Europe to Account

     July 6 – 17, 2009
     Law, Development and Good Governance

 

Leiden University

NHTV Breda University: BA in International Media and Entertainment Management

NHTV University Breda offers new BA programme in the fiels of Media and Entertainment Management. The media and entertainment manager is both creative and commercial, whether, inventing the concept for a hit such as Idols, developing the marketing campaign for a new Dutch film, or producing a dynamic media event, the media and entertainment manager is both creative and commercial.

Can you create the magic for tomorrow's media? As a media and entertainment manager, you will be an expert in creative

Are you interested in Media Technologies

Check out the new specialisation 'Art & Technology for Next Generation Entertainment' within the International Game Architecture and Design programme.

• Language of intstructions - English.
• Duration - 4 years.  
• Degree : Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Media and Entertainment Management.

Tuition Fee for EEA students

The tuition fee International Media and Entertainment Management in the academic year of 2009/2010 will be €2,095.

Tuition Fee for non-EEA students

The tuition fee in the academic year of 2009/2010 will be €7,143.  As from the academic year of 2009/2010, the fee will be indexed every year.  See information about Scholarships of  NHTV

 

NHTV Breda

University of Twente: Pupils' perfomances deteriorate during summer holiday

Researchers at the University of Twente recently demonstrated that differences in pupils’ levels arise largely during holiday periods. They investigated pupils’ progress in the field of reading proficiency and looked specifically at differences between the summer holiday and the rest of the school year. According to the researchers, if new research substantiates these results, this would argue in favour of measures such as support for weaker pupils during the summer.

The effect of education on the development of children is difficult to measure in practice. After all, the performances of schoolgoing children in the Netherlands cannot be compared with a comparable group of children who are not in school because all children go to school.

Researchers at the University of Twente therefore compared the improvement in reading proficiency of pupils throughout the school year with that during the summer holiday.

This is the first time that researchers have used this method to measure pupils' development in the Netherlands. It turns out that inequality between pupils arises particularly when pupils do not go to school. They generally make less progress during holiday periods than outside the holidays and in some cases their skills even deteriorate.

The researchers do not immediately want to make a case for measures such as abolishing the summer holiday on the basis of these results, but feel that if other studies substantiate their results, the government will indeed have to take action. Possible measures include a better spread of the holidays and support for weaker students during the summer.

 

The University of Twente

Business school fairs in Amsterdam on Monday 9th March

QS announces World MBA Tour – World’s Best and Biggest Business school fairs in Amsterdam on Monday 9th March at the Krasnapolsky Hotel.

The QS World MBA Tour www.topmba.com featuring hundreds of influential business schools such as Duke, HEC, IE, Manchester, IMD, RSM Erasmus continues its Spring 2009 tour and arrives in Amsterdam on Monday 9th March at the Krasnapolsky Hotel. The Tour, in its 15th year, will visit over 40 countries with over 360 of the world's international top business schools.

This all-inclusive suite of educational events has become the world’s most successful event of its kind and has helped place thousands of MBA candidates in top business schools of their choice.

Meet Leading Business Schools

The QS World MBA Tour provides MBA candidates across the globe the chance to meet face-to-face with the admissions officers and alumni of prestigious business schools as they shortlist the right school for their MBA studies. Candidates can obtain information on full-time, part-time and distance learning MBA programs, fees, admissions, scholarships, financial aid, the GMAT test and graduate MBA career opportunities.

US$1.6million worth of exclusive scholarships during the spring 2009

In addition, the QS World MBA Tour offers US$1.6million worth of exclusive scholarships during the spring 2009 season. These scholarships, offered by QS as well as by its partner schools - including Wharton, Chicago, Cass, MIP and Politecnico di Milano - are available only to candidates registered and attendees of the fair (www.topmba.com). Only by attending the Fair, candidates will be eligible to apply for exclusive QS World MBA Tour scholarships.

MBA Masterclasses and free expert seminars

The fair also provides unique, free expert seminars and admission panels, allowing candidates to direct questions to a number of experts. In selected venues there will also be MBA Masterclasses, enabling participants to experience first-hand how lessons are delivered in business schools


QS TopMBA Career Guide

The first 200 candidates arriving at the fair will receive a complimentary copy of the QS TopMBA Career Guide, a 350-page publication that includes expert editorial on the MBA industry and a comprehensive directory of the world’s top business schools.


Registration for the QS World MBA Tour and scholarships

Details on registration for the QS World MBA Tour, scholarships and seminars are available on the world’s most comprehensive MBA website: www.topmba.com

For more information please contact: Isabelle Pasmantier ipasmantier@qsnetwork.com
Tel: 00 33 1 45 66 54 72

Business Schools Participants

Some of the schools attending the QS World MBA Tour in Amsterdam: Hult International Business School – USA - Cranfield School of Management – UK - ESADE Business School – Spain - HEC Paris – France - IESE Business School – Spain, IE Business School – Spain - Manchester Business School – UK - IMD International – Switzerland - RSM Erasmus – The Netherlands - Duke University – USA - MIP - POLITECNICO DI MILANO – Italy, etc….and many more

The QS World MBA Tour is the largest program of recruitment and information fairs for business school applicants. In 2008 over 250,000 potential applicants visited 75 events in 41 countries, meeting on average, 80 accredited business schools at each event.

The QS World MBA Tour offers a unique opportunity to meet admissions officers of the world's most influential business schools at venues around the world. Now in its fifteenth year, the Tour will consist of 73 events across 41 countries over five continents during 2009 .TOP MBA

HAN University: Preparatory English Intensive Course (EIC)

The English Intensive Course (EIC) is designed for foreign students interested in following an English-language Bachelors programme at the HAN University of Applied Sciences / Arnhem Business School. This course will help you significantly improve your English while familiarising you with the Dutch education system and culture.

Why follow the English Intensive Course?

Many foreign students are interested in studying in the Netherlands. Despite starting out with motivation and determination, not all students are able to complete their studies and obtain diplomas. Sometimes language skills are the problem, even where English is the working language in the classroom.

The new English Intensive Course (New EIC) at HAN University of Applied Sciences has been redesigned for foreign students who would like to study in the Netherlands. The course will help students to improve their English considerably (the working language in class) and it will make them familiar with Dutch culture and our study culture.

Another plus is that students will be prepared for their foundation year by training their study and interpersonal skills.  

Attending the English Intensive Course (EIC) before beginning a study at the Arnhem Business School will greatly increase your chances of successfully completing your study in the Netherlands. 

Students will find their way around at school and their new surroundings during the course. Moreover, once in their foundation year, they will have adjusted to a way of studying that is required in the international foundation year. New EIC will also make it easier to get in touch with Dutch fellow students. 

Lectures also cover Dutch culture and study skills. Classes are generally finished around 2.15 pm each day, leaving you sufficient time for studying. At the end of each lecture period (6 or 7 weeks of classes) students will be given exams developed by HAN University of Applied Sciences to evaluate whether they meet required skills levels.

Starting dates

The EIC begins each semester, starting in both September and February. Within 2 weeks of the start date you are still able to follow the course. A programme introduction will be held on the Thursday or Friday before the start date. The next EIC begins 31 August 2009. 

There are two New EIC programmes:

• New EIC^{6 months}: entry requirement is an IELTS score of at least 5.5 on all parts of the test. At the end of the course (after 6 months), students pass if they have reached a level comparable to C1 of the European Framework( IELTS 6 or higher).
• New EIC^{1 year}: entry requirement is an IELTS score of at least 5.0 on all parts of the test. At the end of the course (after 12 months), students pass if they have reached a level comparable to C1 of the European Framework IELTS 6 or higher.

 

As New EIC is an intensive course, students must be prepared to work hard and attend a substantial number of classes. After each lecture period (6 or 7 weeks of classes) students will take exams developed by HAN University which match the level required of the students at that time. 

 

New EIC in a nutshell:

• Greatly increase your level of English
• PLUS: become familiar with Dutch (study) culture
• PLUS: be well prepared for your foundation year
• PLUS: get in touch with Dutch students and students from across the globe 

Requirements EIC 1 semester:  

• certificate at higher secondary level
• Minimum IELTS 5.5 overall (with no part under 5.5)

 
Requirements EIC 1 year:  

• certificate at higher secondary level
• Minimum IELTS 5.0 overall (with no part under 5.0)

 
 

Cost *:

•       EIC 1 semester 2300 euro
•       EIC 1 year 3950 euro 
  

*Subject to change

 

HAN University

University of Twente: Pupils' perfomances deteriorate during summer holiday

Researchers at the University of Twente recently demonstrated that differences in pupils’ levels arise largely during holiday periods. They investigated pupils’ progress in the field of reading proficiency and looked specifically at differences between the summer holiday and the rest of the school year. According to the researchers, if new research substantiates these results, this would argue in favour of measures such as support for weaker pupils during the summer.

The effect of education on the development of children is difficult to measure in practice. After all, the performances of schoolgoing children in the Netherlands cannot be compared with a comparable group of children who are not in school because all children go to school.

Researchers at the University of Twente therefore compared the improvement in reading proficiency of pupils throughout the school year with that during the summer holiday.

This is the first time that researchers have used this method to measure pupils' development in the Netherlands. It turns out that inequality between pupils arises particularly when pupils do not go to school. They generally make less progress during holiday periods than outside the holidays and in some cases their skills even deteriorate.

The researchers do not immediately want to make a case for measures such as abolishing the summer holiday on the basis of these results, but feel that if other studies substantiate their results, the government will indeed have to take action. Possible measures include a better spread of the holidays and support for weaker students during the summer.

 

The University of Twente

Business school fairs in Amsterdam on Monday 9th March

QS announces World MBA Tour – World’s Best and Biggest Business school fairs in Amsterdam on Monday 9th March at the Krasnapolsky Hotel.

The QS World MBA Tour www.topmba.com featuring hundreds of influential business schools such as Duke, HEC, IE, Manchester, IMD, RSM Erasmus continues its Spring 2009 tour and arrives in Amsterdam on Monday 9th March at the Krasnapolsky Hotel. The Tour, in its 15th year, will visit over 40 countries with over 360 of the world's international top business schools.

This all-inclusive suite of educational events has become the world’s most successful event of its kind and has helped place thousands of MBA candidates in top business schools of their choice.

Meet Leading Business Schools

The QS World MBA Tour provides MBA candidates across the globe the chance to meet face-to-face with the admissions officers and alumni of prestigious business schools as they shortlist the right school for their MBA studies. Candidates can obtain information on full-time, part-time and distance learning MBA programs, fees, admissions, scholarships, financial aid, the GMAT test and graduate MBA career opportunities.

US$1.6million worth of exclusive scholarships during the spring 2009

In addition, the QS World MBA Tour offers US$1.6million worth of exclusive scholarships during the spring 2009 season. These scholarships, offered by QS as well as by its partner schools - including Wharton, Chicago, Cass, MIP and Politecnico di Milano - are available only to candidates registered and attendees of the fair (www.topmba.com). Only by attending the Fair, candidates will be eligible to apply for exclusive QS World MBA Tour scholarships.

MBA Masterclasses and free expert seminars

The fair also provides unique, free expert seminars and admission panels, allowing candidates to direct questions to a number of experts. In selected venues there will also be MBA Masterclasses, enabling participants to experience first-hand how lessons are delivered in business schools


QS TopMBA Career Guide

The first 200 candidates arriving at the fair will receive a complimentary copy of the QS TopMBA Career Guide, a 350-page publication that includes expert editorial on the MBA industry and a comprehensive directory of the world’s top business schools.


Registration for the QS World MBA Tour and scholarships

Details on registration for the QS World MBA Tour, scholarships and seminars are available on the world’s most comprehensive MBA website: www.topmba.com

For more information please contact: Isabelle Pasmantier ipasmantier@qsnetwork.com
Tel: 00 33 1 45 66 54 72

Business Schools Participants

Some of the schools attending the QS World MBA Tour in Amsterdam: Hult International Business School – USA - Cranfield School of Management – UK - ESADE Business School – Spain - HEC Paris – France - IESE Business School – Spain, IE Business School – Spain - Manchester Business School – UK - IMD International – Switzerland - RSM Erasmus – The Netherlands - Duke University – USA - MIP - POLITECNICO DI MILANO – Italy, etc….and many more

The QS World MBA Tour is the largest program of recruitment and information fairs for business school applicants. In 2008 over 250,000 potential applicants visited 75 events in 41 countries, meeting on average, 80 accredited business schools at each event.

The QS World MBA Tour offers a unique opportunity to meet admissions officers of the world's most influential business schools at venues around the world. Now in its fifteenth year, the Tour will consist of 73 events across 41 countries over five continents during 2009 .TOP MBA