International Business Degrees Online

Admission Dutch students

You are admissible to Fontys if you have one of the following certificates:

havo (higher general secondary education), vwo (pre-university) or mbo

(senior secondary vocational education) level 4.

A graduate from havo or vwo education must also offer the correct profile or

range of subjects.

These are the requirements with an old profile havo/vwo:

Culture and Society
Economics and society
Nature and Health
Nature and Technology

havo
+
+
Ec1 or 2emvt12
Ec1 or 2emvt12

vwo
+
+
Ec1 or 2emvt12
Ec1 or 2emvt12

+ automatically admissible

The subjects referred to in the table must have been studied in the ‘free section’ of the profile.

These are the requirements with a new profile havo/vwo:

Culture and Society
Economics and society
Nature and Health
Nature and Technology

havo
Ec of M&O
+
Ec or M&O or 2e mvt
Ec or M&O or 2e mvt

vwo
+
+
Ec or M&O or 2e mvt
Ec or M&O or 2e mvt

+ automatically admissible

The subjects referred to in the table must have been studied in the ‘free section’ of the profile.

Accelerated courses

With any mbo level 4 certificate you will be admitted to a four-year hbo course. Sometimes, having completed an mbo course, you will already have certain basic knowledge and professional skills, enabling you to complete an accelerated programme within the hbo course of studies. If you want to know whether you are eligible for this option, contact us. Graduated from vwo (pre-university education)? Then check at the Student service desk, telefoon 0877 878 499, whether this certificate possibly entitles you to an advantage in your hbo course.

Not the right previous education?

If you don’t have the right previous education, it is still possible to have an admission investigation carried out. The precondition is that you are 21 years or older at the moment the course starts. For information about the admission examination, please contact the Student service desk

UCAS Code/Course code:JQ93
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: 3 YEARS
Entry Requirements: For students whose first language is not English. Direct entry to Final Year. English language proficiency at IELTS band 6.0 or equivalent and normally 3 years of relevant HE study.

These one-year ‘top up’ degree courses are designed for students who wish to study Logistics at the same time as developing their English language skills.

The BA in Logistics and Business English is the more specialist programme, for students who intend to develop a career in the planning and scheduling of people, products, services and equipment or wish to pursue postgraduate study in this area. The BA In International Trade, Logistics and English may be more appropriate if you do not wish to specialise so early. The course will introduce you to some fundamental ideas in logistics, but at the same time introduce you to some key ideas in international trade.

In the Logistics component of both courses, you will study the processes of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient and effective flows of goods, services, and related information across supply chains. The management of these processes is crucial in meeting customer service goals, and is typically considered essential to a firm’s competitive strategy.

In the International Trade component of the BA in International Trade, Logistics and English, you will study theories and practices in the economic and trade conditions in the wider global context within which these operate, as well as aspects of business communication such as marketing and management in the international and intercultural context. We focus on the Anglophone trade and business world, so there is also an emphasis on the English language required to operate in the international context. You will also learn about the relationships between organisations, the business environment, culture and society.

The programme in English as a foreign language aims to develop students’ competence in English language to at least Cambridge proficiency/IELTS 6.5. More advanced classes can be provided if there is sufficient demand.

Some options, such as English language classes, are taught exclusively to international students, but wherever possible the School tries to integrate international students into classes with home students. There are many opportunities for international students to meet and study with home students.

Modern Language Studies summary

In this three year full-time degree, you study two languages (from French, German and Spanish) in combination with another subject. Spanish may be studied either from post A level (like French and German) or as a fast-track (ab initio) programme.

International Relations summary

International Relations looks at our rapidly changing world in terms of the political, economic and social issues that affect all our lives. You will be introduced to key events and debates in contemporary International Relations and may have the opportunity to study a number of relevant themes and issues.

These may include; International Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution, North-South International Relations; International Political Economy, the United Nations, Refugee Studies, Foreign Policy, Theory and area studies such as Africa, Middle East and South East Asia.

View the International Relations web page

Course highlights

Three year full time degree
Combine any two languages from French, German and Spanish
Fast-track Spanish can also be studied (ab initio)

Career opportunities

The globalisation of trade has given rise to an increasingly complex and competitive job market. As a graduate with language skills, you will have an essential advantage when seeking employment.
Entry requirements

GCSE: Maths and English Language grade C. A level/AS level: 200 pts (including a minimum of 140 pts from two A levels or a doulbe award). To include CD grades in two out of French, German or Spanish, or grade D at A level in French or German to study French or German plus Spanish fast-track (ab initio). Other combinations and non-A level qualifications considered.
Detailed entry requirements

Year one French: You will receive a thorough grounding in advanced language study, as well as an introduction to aspects of French culture and society and to some of the transferable skills you will need for your degree.
Year one German: You will receive a thorough grounding in advanced language study, as well as an introduction to aspects of German culture and society and to some of the transferable skills you will need for your degree.
Year one Spanish: You will receive a thorough grounding in advanced language study, as well as an introduction to aspects of Spanish culture and society and to some of the transferable skills you will need for your degree. For students studying Fast-track Spanish (ab initio), an intensive language module will cover the whole year.

International Relations

The modules at year one will introduce students to the concepts and processes of International Relations analysis
The modules include From Sovereignty to Global Governance and International Institutions and Regimes
Students are also strongly advised to study the modules Introduction to International Relations and Contemporary International Relations which provide students with an understanding to major international relations events since 1945
Year 2
Modern Language Studies

Year two French: In addition to developing your language skills, you will continue your study of contemporary France with a module which examines recent French history and culture. Stage 2 also incorporates preparation for a third year abroad.
Year two German: In addition to developing your language skills, you will continue your study of contemporary Germany with a module which examines recent German history and culture. Stage 2 also incorporates preparation for a third year abroad.
Year two Spanish: In addition to developing your language skills, you will continue your study of contemporary Spain with a module which examines recent Spanish history and culture. Year 2 also incorporates preparation for a third year abroad. Students studying Fast-track Spanish will concentrate on building up their language skills over the year.

International Relations

In year two, minor students develop their knowledge of International Relations acquired at year one by studying modules exploring many important themes of contemporary International Relations
These modules include International Security and North-South International Relations together with the theoretical focus of Imagining the International System
Year 3
Modern Language Studies

Year three French: You will develop advanced language skills in French, including presentation skills. You will also undertake guided independent project work on a topic of your choice relating to France or the French-speaking world.
Year three German: You will develop advanced language skills in German, including presentation skills. You will also undertake guided independent project work on a topic of your choice relating to Germany or the German-speaking world.
Year three Spanish: You will develop advanced language skills in Spanish, including presentation skills. You will also undertake guided independent project work on a topic of your choice relating to Spain or the Spanish-speaking world.

International Relations

Study options include peacekeeping and humanitarian intervention, refugee studies, arms control, European security, maritime studies, Asia-Pacific, Middle Eastern and postcolonial studies

This degree offers you the opportunity to combine your understanding of contemporary Europe with the study of modern languages. It is distinctive in its interdisciplinary approach for it offers you the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of European cultures and societies, as well as the nature of integration and interdependence amongst European nations. You will learn to identify the effect of international events on European politics, and the changing nature of an everexpanding European Union and will be able to develop essential analytical and research skills. You will have the opportunity to study languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek and Russian at subsidiary level, as part of your free choice, and you can also spend one semester abroad at one of our partneruniversities, sponsored by the EU’s ERASMUS programme. Alternatively, you may opt for our joint programme, European Studies and Politics.
Year 1 You will take three compulsory modules: Introduction to Contemporary Politics; A Globalising World; and Introduction to International Relations. You will also choose another three modules from a range that in previous years has included: Economics and Society; Introduction to Modern History; Themes in Modern History; Issues and Controversies in Contemporary Spain; Introduction to Philosophy; Philosophical Perspectives; Social and Political Theory; Big Brother? The Politics and Sociology of Media and Culture. You can also choose to do a language as one of your options.
Year 2 You will take two compulsory modules: Introduction to the European Union; and Britain and Europe, and select three modules from a choice that in previous years has included: Modern Germany; The Holocaust; Modern Spain; Imperial Russian and Soviet History, 1861-1941; EC Law; Contemporary Scandinavia; Russian Politics; Culture and Society; and International Organisations. You can also choose to do a language as one of your options. In addition, you may choose one approved free choice module from other Schools across the University.
Year 3 You will choose your modules from a range of options which in previous years has included: Western Political Thought; Poland: Stalinism and Solidarity; Russia in Revolution 1905-1921; Politics of Foreign Policy: Castlereagh to Disraeli; and Sex, Lies and Reputations, as well as those listed under year 2. See too the module list on page 227. You can also choose to do a language as one of your options.