Overview
Business is all around us. A basic understanding of business concepts is useful for people pursuing any type of career. Learning the foundations about the most important aspects of business such as how are businesses organised, how to work in teams, how to market a product, how to lead, or how to judge the financial situation of a business will provide you with a toolbox to better understand the world in which you will work.
Key facts:
Introduction to Business and International Management at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will expose students to the most important business knowledge. Regardless of a student’s background or career ambitions, an understanding of business concepts can help you get the job you want and provide you with a toolbox to help you advance faster.
This interactive course teaches students the basics of business through simulations, games, movies, and in-class team assignments.
Accreditation
3 ECTS
Programme Structure
The course will address the following topics:
- Understanding the Business Environment
- Starting and Structuring a Business
- Business Management and Organisation
- Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork
- Human Resource Management
Audience
Bachelor’s students from all educational disciplines and all years of study and Master’s students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of international business are invited to join this course.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 8 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations Management Studies International Business View 6 other Short Courses in International Business in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Bachelor’s students from all educational disciplines and all years of study and Master’s students who are interested in learning the basics of business are invited to join this course. Professionals and PhD staff are also welcome.
Tuition Fee
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International
1100 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 EUR for the full programme during 8 days. -
EU/EEA
1100 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 EUR for the full programme during 8 days.
- Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner: €735
- Students at Partner Universities of VU Amsterdam: €995
- Students and PhD candidates at non-partner universities of VU Amsterdam: €1100
- Professionals: €1310
Living costs for Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.