Bachelor
Business Innovation
★ StudyPath verdict
6.5/10
Best for students seeking practical innovation and entrepreneurship skills at an applied sciences university; a tradeoff is less research depth than university programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗€10,360
EU: €2,695/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 27
apply by Jul 27
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗67
DUO ↑63% ↗
Intl. %
↗50%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,913
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 13 Oct 2026
About this program
Business Innovation
Why accept how things are, when you can create something better? Start a company from scratch, help large companies innovate from within or help tackle bigger societal issues in the world.
Why Business Innovation is for you
* You’re a curious person and often ask “why is it done this way?”.
* You want to create positive change in the world.
* You like to turn ideas into action by testing, improving, and building real solutions.
* You enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyDesign projectField tripExhibitionGame developmentGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignment
About Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Inholland University of Applied Sciences has multiple campuses across the Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Haarlem). Offers diverse programs in business, media, healthcare, and technology with strong connections to the Dutch creative industry.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: management algemeen, bedrijfskunde
Median starting salary (field)€2,913/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job8
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract54%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Communicatie- & Informatiewetenschappen21%
Business Administration13%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Vertegenwoordigers, accountmanagers retail en exportmanagers8%
Specialisten reclame en marketing7%
Bedrijfskundigen en organisatieadviseurs7%
Zakelijke dienstverleners6%
Inkopers4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 249%
Complete this degree11%
Continue studying after graduating0%
Women among first-years39%
International students50%
Say workload is “just right”67%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 103 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.7
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 8
- TOEFL computer based: 8
- TOEFL internet based: 8
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 169
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 169
This programme runs a study choice check (matching step) for applicants.
Scholarships
Inholland Knowledge GrantYear 1: €2,500; Year 2: €1,000; Year 3: €1,000 (maximum €4,500, conditions apply)
Internships
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