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<strong>Maastricht</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
International <strong>Business</strong><br />
Dr. Piet Pauwels<br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Janou Martens<br />
MSc International <strong>Business</strong> student<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Agenda<br />
What is International <strong>Business</strong>?<br />
The study programme International <strong>Business</strong><br />
After the bachelor<br />
Admission & Selection<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
What is international business?<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Managing the business organization<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Managing the business organization<br />
Employees<br />
Society<br />
Organization<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Governments<br />
Customers<br />
Shareholders
Different cultures, different corporations?<br />
French corporation<br />
– You have 2 cows. You go on strike because you want 3<br />
cows.<br />
German corporation<br />
– You have 2 cows. You reengineer them so they live for<br />
100 years, eat once a month, <strong>and</strong> milk themselves.<br />
Italian corporation<br />
– You have 2 cows, but you don’t know where they<br />
are…..You break for lunch.<br />
Dutch corporation<br />
– You have 2 cows. You exp<strong>and</strong> your business with the<br />
help <strong>of</strong> a cooperative bank till you have 100 cows. You<br />
wait till the EU subsidizes you to stop farming by paying<br />
your debts to the bank. You sell the milk rights <strong>and</strong><br />
enjoy a lavish pension ever after…..<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Experience the international nature<br />
Programme is in English<br />
International perspective in courses<br />
Obligatory study abroad<br />
Together with other nationalities in<br />
your tutorial group<br />
International accredition & quality<br />
assurance<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Content: 50 %<br />
Accounting<br />
Finance<br />
Information management<br />
Logistics<br />
Marketing<br />
Organisation<br />
Strategy<br />
Context: 20 %<br />
<strong>Economics</strong><br />
Psychology<br />
Law<br />
Bachelor thesis<br />
IB<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Academic skills: 20 %<br />
Quantitative methods<br />
Academic Writing<br />
Presentation<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills: 10 %<br />
Negotiating<br />
Project management<br />
Computer skills
International <strong>Business</strong> Year 1<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> Organisations<br />
<strong>and</strong> Marketing<br />
<strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong><br />
Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Quantitative Methods I<br />
Accounting/ Financial<br />
Information Systems<br />
Strategy Quantitative Methods II<br />
Finance<br />
Management Game<br />
Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Logistics<br />
Management
International <strong>Business</strong> –Year 2<br />
Courses on business functions <strong>and</strong> context<br />
–Accounting<br />
–Management <strong>of</strong> Organizations<br />
–Management <strong>of</strong> Operations <strong>and</strong> Product<br />
Development<br />
–Management Information Systems<br />
–Global <strong>Business</strong><br />
–Corporate Governance<br />
–Human Resources & Innovation Management<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
International <strong>Business</strong> - Year 3<br />
One semester study abroad<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Major (2 courses) in one <strong>of</strong>:<br />
–Accounting<br />
–Finance<br />
–Information Management<br />
–Logistics<br />
–Marketing<br />
–Organisation<br />
–Strategy<br />
Electives (2 courses)<br />
Bachelor thesis<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
BSc in <strong>Economics</strong> /<br />
International<br />
<strong>Business</strong> <strong>Economics</strong><br />
<strong>Economics</strong> programme<br />
Focus<br />
IBE versus IB<br />
– Founded on Economic<br />
models<br />
– International business<br />
within their<br />
environment<br />
– External focus<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
BSc in International<br />
<strong>Business</strong><br />
<strong>Business</strong> programme<br />
Focus<br />
– Holistic underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
<strong>of</strong> business functions<br />
– International business<br />
environment &<br />
internal organisation<br />
<strong>of</strong> businesses<br />
– Internal focus
Bachelor<br />
<strong>Economics</strong><br />
Intern. Infonomics Economic Studies<br />
Intern. Infonomics Economic Studies<br />
Intern. <strong>Business</strong> <strong>Economics</strong><br />
Master<br />
Financial<br />
<strong>Economics</strong><br />
Master<br />
Infonomics<br />
Master<br />
International<br />
Economic<br />
Studies<br />
Master<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Learning<br />
Bachelor<br />
Fiscal<br />
<strong>Economics</strong><br />
Master<br />
Fiscal Fiscal<br />
<strong>Economics</strong><br />
Bachelor<br />
Econometrics<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Operations<br />
Research<br />
Master Master<br />
International<br />
<strong>Business</strong><br />
Master<br />
Econometrics<br />
<strong>and</strong> Operations<br />
Research<br />
Job market<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Bachelor<br />
International<br />
<strong>Business</strong><br />
Job market<br />
Research<br />
Master Master<br />
<strong>Business</strong><br />
Research<br />
Research Research<br />
Master Master<br />
Economic Economic<br />
& &<br />
Financial Financial<br />
Research Research<br />
PhD / Doctoral<br />
PhD Programme / Doctoral<br />
Programme
Job Perspectives International <strong>Business</strong><br />
5%<br />
8%<br />
22% Accountancy <strong>and</strong> consultancy<br />
28%<br />
11%<br />
11%<br />
15%<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
ICT<br />
Financial institutions<br />
Commerce <strong>and</strong> trade<br />
Industry<br />
Public service (inc. Education)<br />
Other
Student pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
BSc International <strong>Business</strong> programme<br />
…for enthusiastic, energetic, dem<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong><br />
eager students<br />
…for students interested in other people,<br />
cultures <strong>and</strong> complexity <strong>of</strong> business<br />
management<br />
Managing business by managing people<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Admission requirements<br />
for Dutch students<br />
Natuur en<br />
Techniek<br />
Natuur en<br />
Gezondheid<br />
<strong>Economics</strong> +Eco1 +Eco1<br />
Fiscal <strong>Economics</strong> +Eco1 +Eco1<br />
Econometrics &<br />
Operations<br />
Research<br />
International<br />
<strong>Business</strong><br />
+Eco1 +Eco1<br />
Economie en<br />
Maatschappij<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Cultuur en<br />
Maatschappij<br />
(Wia1,2/ Wib1)<br />
+Eco1<br />
(Wia1,2/ Wib1)<br />
+Eco1<br />
Wib1 Wib1<br />
(Wia1,2/ Wib1)<br />
+Eco1
Admission requirements<br />
non-Dutch students<br />
Apply both via:<br />
–www.studielink.nl & www.unimaas.nl<br />
Diploma assessment by Student Service<br />
Center (see www.unimaas.nl admissions)<br />
Students from a non-EU/EEA country:<br />
language test (TOEFL or IELTS)<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Admission & Selection<br />
Admission<br />
q Bachelor IB: Numerus Fixus (total 500 places)<br />
q Central selection (250 places)<br />
q Decentralised Selection (250 places)<br />
–International degree / experience,<br />
achievement & motivation<br />
Deadlines<br />
q Non-EU diploma holders:<br />
q Central <strong>and</strong> decentralised selection: Before April 1 st<br />
2009<br />
q EU/EEA diploma holders:<br />
q Decentralised selection: Before April 1 st 2009<br />
q Central selection: Before May 1 st 2009<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
IES<br />
INF<br />
IBE<br />
IB<br />
FE<br />
ECT & OR<br />
Education &<br />
Exams Office<br />
Master’s Programmes &<br />
Decentral Selection IB<br />
Information market<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
UMBS<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
UB<br />
IB-Groep Inter UM<br />
Mensa<br />
Student Services<br />
EFM Academy<br />
Double degrees<br />
Study Abroad
International <strong>Business</strong> in <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
The indespensable first step to<br />
getting the things you want out<br />
<strong>of</strong> life is this:<br />
decide what you want<br />
» Ben Stein (American writer & commentator)<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Student Life<br />
Janou Martens<br />
–BSc IB diploma<br />
–MSc IB student<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Structure <strong>of</strong> the academic year<br />
Education<br />
Vacation<br />
Skills training<br />
Exams<br />
Re-sits<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
8.30-10.30 Lecture QM<br />
13.30-15.30 Tutorial QM<br />
11.00-13.00 Tutorial Marketing<br />
14.00-16.00 Group work in UL<br />
13.30-15.30 Tutorial QM<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
11.00-13.00 Tutorial Marketing<br />
13.30-15.30 Lecture Marketing
Student Associations<br />
Study Associations<br />
Student Associations<br />
Fraternities/Sororities<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
8.30-10.30 Lecture QM<br />
13.30-15.30 Tutorial QM<br />
11.00-13.00 Tutorial Marketing<br />
14.00-16.00 Group work in UL<br />
22.00 Drink Study Association<br />
13.30-15.30 Tutorial QM<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
11.00-13.00 Tutorial Marketing<br />
15.30-18.30 Work<br />
13.30-15.30 Lecture Marketing
Sports<br />
E.g.,<br />
UM Sports Card<br />
Student Sports Associations<br />
Athletics, Rugby, Dancing, Rowing, Hockey,<br />
Volleyball, Climbing, Tennis, Soccer, Tae Bo,<br />
Swimming, Cycling, Fencing, Sailing, Diving,<br />
Badminton, Fitness, Horse riding, Ballet,<br />
Capoeira, Ice-Skating, Water polo, Aerobics,<br />
Judo….<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
8.30-10.30 Lecture QM<br />
13.30-15.30 Tutorial QM<br />
11.00-13.00 Tutorial Marketing<br />
14.00-16.00 Group work in UL<br />
22.00 Drink Study Association<br />
13.30-15.30 Tutorial QM<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
11.00-13.00 Tutorial Marketing<br />
13.30-14.30 Fitness<br />
15.30-18.30 Work<br />
22:00 - ?? Drink Stennis<br />
13.30-15.30 Lecture Marketing
Student Counseling<br />
Extra Tutorials<br />
Student Advisors<br />
Study Associations<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
8.30-10.30 Lecture QM<br />
11.00-13.00 Tutorial Marketing<br />
13.30-15.30 Tutorial QM<br />
13.30-14.30 Fitness<br />
15.30-18.30 Work<br />
19.00 Dinner with tutorial group 22:00 - ?? Drink Stennis<br />
11.00-13.00 Tutorial Marketing<br />
14.00-16.00 Group work in UL<br />
22.00 Drink Study Association<br />
13.30-15.30 Tutorial QM<br />
16.00-18.00 Extra tutorial QM<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration<br />
13.30-15.30 Lecture Marketing<br />
17.00 Train
More student life?<br />
Student-for-a-Day: April 29th<br />
May 27 th<br />
Or visit: www.unimaas.nl/feba<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
Questions?<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Economics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Administration
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