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Global Project and Change Management

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Tuition · Intl
€9,893
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
15
DUO ↑114% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
14:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
4.1/5
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: 1 Sept 2026
About this program
Do you want to lead projects that create positive change on global challenges? Are you ambitious, internationally minded and ready to help build a more sustainable future? In the bachelor’s programme Global Project and Change Management, you develop the project and change management skills needed to turn ideas into lasting impact. Become part of the solution for global challenges Whether you want to help the world move towards fair fashion, reduce plastic waste in the ocean or help organisations become more sustainable, GPCM prepares you to make a real change right away. From the start of the programme, you work on real sustainability challenges together with organisations and communities. In this programme you will learn to: * Connect people, organisations and experts and get projects moving. * Learn to look at complex challenges from different perspectives, such as business, sociology, economics, technology and ecology. * You learn how to balance different interests and turn them into workable solutions. Make an impact from day one In GPCM, you work on real projects for local and international companies, organisations and research institutes. Together with an international group of peers, you work on challenges in areas in which HZ is specialised: water, energy, food and vitality. You learn how to identify opportunities for change and work with people from different backgrounds.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of Business AdministrationField area: InterdisciplinarySector: Economie en BedrijfSmall-scale & intensiveCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
ProjectSelf-studyTheoryTutorialWorking group
About HZ University of Applied Sciences
HZ University of Applied Sciences is located in Vlissingen and Middelburg in the province of Zeeland. Known for its focus on water management, delta technology, and sustainability - reflecting its coastal location. Offers a close-knit community experience in a beautiful, affordable region.
Living in Vlissingen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€380/mo
Monthly total
€650–€1,100
Cost of living
Low
Population
44k

Coastal, maritime, and relaxed. Vlissingen has a distinctive seaside character with strong naval traditions. The city offers a slower pace of life with beach access and fresh sea air.

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Specializations
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
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 283%
Women among first-years76%
Say workload is “just right”73%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 30 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.3
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4
Career preparation4.3
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-06-01
Application deadline
2027-08-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-06-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Open day
9 Jan 2027
Open day
17 Apr 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.0
  • TOEFL internet based: 80
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 169
  • TOEIC: 865
  • TOEIC: 335
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: 61
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