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Is Business, Economics and Management the right fit for you?
Are you curious about how companies operate? Do you want to learn more about money, marketing or running a business? Business, Economics and Management is a broad field with lots of options for a career. You can go in many directions, depending on what you like.
This could be the right fit for you if you:
- like working with people
- are curious about businesses or money
- want to work in an international environment
- prefer learning by doing, not just reading
What is Business, Economics and Management?
Have you ever wondered how a sneaker brand decides the price of their shoes? Or how your parents' mortgage works? Or maybe you have a part-time job in a shop and think: I would like to manage a place like this one day.
Business, Economics and Management is all about understanding how companies work and how money flows.
It includes areas such as finance, marketing, logistics and management. You do not just learn theory, but you will also learn how to improve processes, make smart decisions and solve real business' problems.
Stories from our students
Why study business in the Netherlands?
Are you searching for a business degree in the Netherlands? Many international students choose this country for several reasons.
- Many business programmes in the Netherlands are fully taught in English, with students from all over the world.
- You do not just learn theory. You work on real business cases and almost always do an internship at a company of your choice.
- The Netherlands is one of Europe's leading countries for trade, logistics and international business.
- Graduates are well prepared for international careers thanks to their practical skills and experience in companies.
Which Business courses can you study at Fontys?
At Fontys, there are several options for you to choose.
International Business for example. Perfect if you want to work globally and learn about international markets and their business cultures. Or Marketing Management, where you learn how to promote products and understand customer behaviour. If you are into numbers, budgetting and the financials aspects of business, Finance & Control might be the right fit.
But there is more: Logistics Management or International Communication Management for example.
All business and economics programmes at FontysFrequently asked questions
Yes, many universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands offer business degrees fully in English. At Fontys, several Business and Economics courses are taught in English and are designed for international students.
Entry requirements depend on your previous education, the country you come from and the study programme you choose. In general, you need a secondary school diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch standard. You will find more information about entry requirements under the designated section on the webpage of each individual study programme.
A business degree gives you many options. You can work in areas such as marketing, finance, international business, logistics or entrepreneurship. Many graduates work in well-known international companies or continu studying with a master's degree.
Fontys offers practical, English-taught courses with strong links to different industries. Eindhoven for example, is the heart of the Brainport. The Brainport is one of the smartest regions in the world where several well known high tech companies such as ASML are located.
Think about what you enjoy and what you are good at. There are several options to discover which programme suits you the best. Take a look at our study choice agenda to find events for the study programme your interested in.
