Tilburg University has begun offering a new English-taught Bachelor’s programme in Global Management of Social Issues as of 2015. In its first year, the programme saw 60 students enroll from 21 different countries, 75% of which came to the Netherlands from abroad. International students wishing to join this programme next year can benefit from 10 new scholarships which will cover living expenses and are worth € 10,000 a year, saving students up to € 30,000 in total for all 3 years of studying.

About the programme

This new Bachelor’s programme, offered at the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (TSB), prepares students for managing projects that address present-day societal issues. Also known as “wicked problems”, these issues will cover topics such as global warming, sustainable consumption, the use of energy and renewable energy, and poverty and inequality.

Students will learn to approach these issues from a multinational and interdisciplinary perspective using academic knowledge and a broad range of practical tools from the social sciences. In this way a deeper understanding of the underlying processes of these “wicked problems” can be gained. Students will also be able to explore the issues through the viewpoints of different stakeholders and target groups, helping them better assess and manage the problems.

Key disciplines and career prospects

The BSc programme in Global Management of Social Issues at Tilburg University takes 3 years to complete. Its study curriculum comprises of theoretical classes and project assignments in human resource management, organisation studies, sociology, and other related fields. During their 3rd year, students are expected to complete an internship abroad, or at an international company in the Netherlands, to gain practical experience in a multinational environment.

Upon course completion, students can advance to Tilburg University’s Master’s programme in Social Sciences and Management. They can also begin their career as a consultant, human resource manager, fundraiser, or project manager. The competencies they gain through this programme will enable them to work at any type of international organisation in the Netherlands, or at an international organisation in their home country or abroad.

Scholarships for international students

The Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences has 10 scholarships available for outstanding and motivated students from outside of the Netherlands. In order to qualify, these international students must begin the Bachelor’s programme in Global Management of Social Issues in September, 2016.

Each of the scholarships consist of a monthly allowance for living expenses and are worth € 10,000 per year, helping students save up to € 30,000 throughout the duration of the programme. The deadline to apply is May 1st, 2016, after which the university will select the 10 recipients of the bursary.

To see more information about this new programme, please visit the “BSc in Global Management of Social Issues” section on Tilburg University’s website.

You can also contact the university Recruitment Officer, Nadia van Strien, via email (N.V.vanStrien@tilburguniversity.edu) or phone (+31 13 466 4222) with any questions you may have.