Master in International Business and Management
Hanze University of Applied Sciences • Groningen • Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Language Test
International students: English language proficiency should be proven with an IELTS score of 6.5 (no sub score below 6), TOEFL ibt with a minimum overall score of 90 with no sub-scores below 21, or CAE (Advanced) with a minimum grade of C. Your IELTS, TOEFL ibt or CAE certificate should not be older than two years at the start of the programme.
- 2. Previous Education
A valid business bachelor's degree or equivalent of NLQF/EQF level 6 or higher (between 180-240 ECTS equivalent): a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or a business bachelor's degree accompanied by a transcript that holds all the following courses: Human Resource Management, Operations Management or Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Management.
- 3. Personal Motivation
A 2-3 minutes video in which you explain your motivation and skills. In your video you should address the following: What are you passionate about? How does this master help you prepare for your future? What can you contribute to the MIBM learning community? The video should also contain information on the following competencies with the support of relevant achievements and/or experiences: (applied) research skills, critical thinking, cultural sensitivity.
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Language requirements
- IELTS overall band (6.5)
- TOEFL internet based (90)
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C)
Estimated Monthly Expenses

Hanze University of Applied Sciences
GroningenApplied Sciences
Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen is one of the largest HBO institutions in the Netherlands with about 30,000 students. Sharing the student city with University of Groningen, it offers practical education in business, healthcare, arts, and technology with strong emphasis on sustainable energy.
Accreditations
Scholarships
- Hanze Scholarship
- NL Scholarship