The Master of Business Administration in International Business and Management (MBA in IB&M) is a unique joint, double degree programme between Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands, and Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, UK, leading to the following two degrees:
- MBA in International Business and Management by Hanze University Applied Sciences, Groningen
- Master of Arts in International Business by ARU Cambridge
This programme is designed for students with a wide interest in international business and management, who are aiming at a senior management position. All subjects and modules are placed in an international context. The demands placed upon the manager are subject to increasing changes, which arise from the changes that take place in the international business environment and usually effects all business operations.
The Master of Business Administration in International Business and Management (MBA in IB&M) programme is a 14-month full-time postgraduate programme for graduates of business and business-related disciplines, e.g. economics or management studies. At least 2 years of relevant work-experience is required. The programme challenges students to apply business management theory to current international business practice. It prepares graduates for senior-level and international management positions by focusing on corporate strategy, marketing, operations, accounting and human resource management, all from an international business perspective.
Educational concept
Our educational concept is characterized by small group sizes, and intensive contact between students and staff. Next to lectures and workshops, students work in teams as well as individually on practice-based and experience-based projects and case studies. Students interact with the world of practice through guest lectures by entrepreneurs, senior business executives and knowledge experts, seminars and company visits. Our teaching staff is selected to ensure a interesting mixture of business experience and expertise in applied research. Throughout the programme the integration between different knowledge areas is strongly emphasized. The full programme is taught in English.
