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The country has a population of 16 million. The
official language is Dutch, but nearly everyone
speaks English as a second language. The
Netherlands is the market leader in English study
programmes on the European continent.
The geographical location of the Netherlands
makes the country an ideal gateway to Europe.
International focus has brought the country a
well-deserved reputation as a trading nation.
Several multinationals, which began as Dutch
companies and many foreign companies have
their European headquarters in the Netherlands.
Dutch industry has traditional strengths in chemicals,
metallurgy, food production and food processing.
In the fields of technology, research, science
and education the country for many years has put
a great effort into maintaining a strong position.
The open attitude of the Dutch towards the rest of
the world goes far beyond business. Dutch society
is multicultural and modern. Many communities
are fully integrated into society but at the same
time are able to maintain their own values.
Wherever you come from, you can rest assured
that this safe, open society will provide you with a
hospitable home during a memorable stay.
Examples of practical
assignment projects:
• Proposal for Global Manufacturing and
Distribution Strategy-Enzymes and
Colours Quest International (Unilever).
• Long - Term Product Planning for Automotive
Exterior Body Panels GE Plastics.
• The Demand for Virtual Private Networks
in Multinational Corporations AT&T
Network Systems.
• Financial Opportunities for Yamal (Russia)
- Europe Gas Pipeline Project Nacap,
Netherlands.
• Investment Opportunities for Technologyoriented
Companies in Slovakia Slovak
American Enterprise Fund.
STUDYING AT TSM
BUSINESS SCHOOL
LOCATION AND FACILITIES
TSM Business School is located on the Business
& Science Park, adjoining the campus of the
University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.
The International Full-time MBA Programme
takes place at the campus of the University of
Twente, which occupies a beautiful site amid the
fields and woodlands of the former Drienerlo
country estate. The UT campus offers extensive
services. These include excellent sporting amenities,
restaurants, pubs, accommodation for staff
and students, a medical centre, a supermarket
and an art and cultural centre.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the International Full-time MBA
Programme, you should meet the following criteria:
• Engineering degree or a technically-oriented
academic or higher vocational background
• Preferably, you will also have three years
working experience
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
for non-native English speakers
You will also have to successfully pass a selection
interview, which tests:
• your entrepreneurial attitude
• the breadth of your knowledge and experience
• your motivation,
• your interpersonal skills and
• your command of English
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Your application form, current CV, GMAT score,
and a rigorous intake interview constitute the
TSM Business School’s selection procedure.
Candidates are accepted on the basis of the results
of the interview, their background, work experience
and potential for management. You will
be notified within three weeks of application.
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