University of Applied Sciences 2017-2018
Tourism Management Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Location
Leeuwarden and Qatar Duration
4 years or 3 years (Fast track)
Contents 3 › STUDYING AT
STENDEN
4 › YEAR 1
Orientation
5 › YEAR 2
Own initiative
6 › YEAR 3
Critical and curious
7 › YEAR 4
The final steps
8, 9 › CAREER
PROSPECTS
10 › WHY STENDEN? 11 › FACTS & FIGURES 12, 13 › STUDY ABROAD
Introduction “The Tourism Management programme has built up a special reputation in the tourism industry. Employers appreciate the good balance between academic knowledge and practical skills. They not only notice this balance in the attitude and self-confidence of students graduating from Stenden, but also in their job performing skills.” “We are proud that our programme was accredited by the International Centre of Excellence (THE-ICE) as the top in the Netherlands and as the second-ranked educational institute in Europe. THE-ICE is an independent accreditation organisation specialised in tourism, hospitality, culinary arts and educational events. We also have the quality mark Sustainable Higher Education, with care for the community in the destination areas and the effects of tourism on culture and the environment as key areas. Both certificates illustrate the programme’s level of ambition. This will be to your benefit; during this programme you will develop into a manager who knows to find his or her place in his or her field with an open mind, anywhere in the world.” “Tourism Management is an international experience. You study in a multicultural environment and learn about the history and customs of different countries. The programme works closely with Stenden’s research institutes in the field of tourism, including the European Tourism Futures Institute. The curriculum therefore has a strong research component, where you learn to address and solve cases at an academic level.” DR. KENNETH MILLER DEAN TOURISM MANAGEMENT
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& APPLICATION FROM GERMANY
KATHARINA PORT
“PBL helps you to develop both your social skills and management skills because it is an intense and active way of working together in a team.” 2
Studying at Stenden
FROM ZIMBABWE
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Unleashing the potential of each student - that is our mission at Stenden University of Applied Sciences. At Stenden you receive personal support and a myriad of opportunities to work on your personal development and expand your horizons. We offer you a programme that stimulates inquisitive and inquiring minds. During your studies you will develop three skills in particular that help you make a difference: › Understanding tomorrow’s challenges › Intercultural skills and the ability to operate in an international environment › Cooperating and creating with others.
FARAI SIBANDA
“I experienced PBL as a very useful learning process. It teaches you to take the initiative and solve problems efficiently and effectively, while gathering knowledge.”
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING: THE KEY ELEMENT
Problem-based Learning (PBL) is one of the key elements of Stenden’s education and is quite different from traditional teaching. It takes a little time to get used to, but after the first few sessions, students are always enthusiastic about this way of learning. Small groups of students meet twice a week to work together. Graduates acknowledge the value of PBL during their internship and career. Apart from PBL, lectures and workshops are offered as supporting classes for students. LEARN IN PROJECTS
Each study year at Stenden consists of four periods of nine weeks. During each period or module you will work on a theme with a close link to the real world. You will be introduced to all aspects of the theme through different subjects. These subjects therefore change per module, depending on the knowledge and skills you need for a certain theme. PERSONAL COACHING
FROM ARUBA
At the start of the programme, you are assigned a coach who will personally guide you during the entire programme and will help you to think critically about yourself, your way of learning and your future career.
CHRIS EVERON
It “PBL was a great experience! from was nice to receive feedback w they fellow students and to see hoadens handle assignments. This bro s and your perspective on resource outcomes.”
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In the first year a solid foundation is laid down for the rest of your studies. Students will learn about the tourism industry, company processes, management tasks and marketing.
FROM GERMANY
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Year 1 The Basics Professional Orientation
Orientation
SINA EHRESMANN
“The TM programme at Stenden University of Applied Sciences was a great experience to kick-off the international career I had always dreamt about. In my current position as International Sales Representative at the Estrel Berlin I benefited from the diverse learning content, the international approach and intercultural skills taught during the 4-year program and have put them into practice while dealing with a variety of different clients.”
TOURISM INDUSTRY FACTS As a future tourism professional it is important to really get to know the industry. That is why in the first year you will be introduced to important aspects of tourism and the companies active in the tourist industry, from the local to the international level. Sustainability is an important theme in the tourism industry and therefore part of the programme. DAILY BUSINESS The second module focuses on business processes and management tasks. For example, Organisation & Personnel 1 will introduce you to organisational structures, decision-making processes and policy areas in the tourism industry. What does a manager do during the day? We will take you through a typical working day for a manager in the industry. The next step will be to explore the world of marketing, where you learn to develop a fully-fledged marketing plan, including a financial plan. RESEARCH ON LOCATION This year concludes with the production of a tourism product for a specific target group. You develop this product together with your team.
FROM COLOMBIA
Most subjects in the first year last for one module but some of them take longer. For example English, Business Economics and Management Skills, which are important subjects for a future manager.
FRANCISCO BOTERO BERNAL
“I chose the TM programme at Stenden because of the international ambience at the university. I believe that the PBL system is in the best interests of students and that it gives us real-time learning experiences. The programme emphasises the managerial aspects of the tourism industry in an intercultural environment and we apply the methods and instruments that we have learned.”
PERIOD
1
Introducing the Tourism Profession (Trends, Socio-Cultural, Economy, Environment, External Influences) › English › Study Coaching › Management Skills 4
PERIOD
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Organisation & Personnel 1 (Personnel Management, Middle Management, Strategy, Leadership) › English › Business Economics › Intercultural Sensitivity › Management Skills › Study Coaching
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Exploring Tourism Marketing with a Focus on the Use of Marketing by Tour Operators › English › Business Economics › Management Skills › Intercultural Sensitivity › Study Coaching
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Tourism Product › Qualitative Research › Management Skills › Intercultural Sensitivity › Study Coaching
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Year 2
In the second year, the focus of the programme will shift to the organisation. You will learn how organisations are set up, how they work and what leadership styles suit them the most. This year offers deeper insights and helps you discover what your specialisation in Tourism Management will be.
Tourism Organisation Tourist Destinations Foreign Language
Own initiative Leading a tourism organisation will be the focus of the second year. You will study subjects such as Human Resource Management and Tourism Operations. Working on real-life cases will make students aware of the demands of the tourism branch and what it takes to be a successful leader in this dynamic environment. DESTINATION The tourist destinations will also be discussed extensively this year. You will learn to look at these from a management and marketing perspective. Which natural and cultural resources does a destination have? And how do you make sure you use these resources in a sustainable way? Studying a second foreign language, such as Spanish, French or German, will also be an important part of this year.
FROM GERMANY
FIELD TRIPS As a tourism student you will not just stay in Leeuwarden. The programme has three field trips this year. For example, a tourist product will be researched in Brussels, such as visitor management: how do tourists find attractions and accommodation in a town and how do you guide their search? In the Costa Brava region in Spain you will discover how an international destination deals with tourists. At the end of the year you perform as an independent tour operator and hospitality service provider and organise a short trip for your fellow students.
PERIOD
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Organisation and Personnel 2 (HRM Theory and Skills) › Foreign Language › Business Economics › Management Skills › Study Coaching
PERIOD
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Tourism Resource Development (Natural Resources, Cultural Resources) › Foreign Language › Quantitative Research › Management Skills › Study Coaching
GRETA KOENTJE
“TM at Stenden is a pleasant surprise in every sense of the word. When I first arrived here, I had no idea what to expect. In the meantime I can say that I am pleasantly surpri sed by everything here at Stenden: the facilities, the content of the programme, the group work, but also the proactive attitude of the students. I do not see myself studying anywhere else.”
PERIOD
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Destination Marketing and Management › Foreign Language › Business Economics › Management Skills › Study Coaching
PERIOD
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Tourism Industry Operations › Foreign Language › Management Skills › Study Coaching
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Research options Research is an important part of the Tourism Management programme. From the start of the first year students will develop research skills. The complexity of research questions increases as the programme progresses.
Students will carry out a large research assignment this year. Groups of four or five students will be working on a research of their choice. It is important to develop inquisitive research skills such as a critical perspective, but also to learn how to process data in statistics and formulate a proper research question. Previous students have researched tourism flows, the role of social media in the tourism industry and the impact of events on the environment.
CENTRE OF EXPERTISE LEISURE, TOURISM & HOSPITALITY (CELTH) Stenden is a partner in the CELTH. The CELTH is focused on developing and spreading knowledge about leisure, tourism and hospitality to make sure that this domain will be better equipped to boost sustainable economic development.
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Strategic Management (Strategy Development, Strategy Positioning, Strategic Choices, Implementation of Strategic Decisions and Value-based Strategy) › Study Coaching 6
PERIOD
Research and Strategic Management Minors Applied Knowledge
Critical and curious
The research programme has a high level. The programme works closely with its research institute ETFI (European Tourism Futures Institute). This institute specialises in the development and application of scenario planning for the tourism and leisure industry, both today and in the future. It aims to create a common vision of all key stakeholders by actively involving them in the co-creation and implementation of scenarios.
PERIOD
Year 3
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Research Students work on a variety of practical research tasks in order to develop business skills and competencies. › Study Coaching
MINORS Students choose a minor in the third year. Examples of minors offered by Tourism Management are: › Community Based Tourism (Thailand), covering small scale tourism in developing countries in collaboration with development organisations and the tourism industry. › Heritage Experience Management (Leeuwarden) focuses on the management of natural and cultural heritage. As well as researching the tourism possibilities, students also focus on maintaining and protecting this heritage. On behalf of local companies, students work on, for example, the development of an app or an experience related to heritage. › Outdoor Leadership and Adventure (Leeuwarden) focuses on planning and guiding/managing outdoor activities such as climbing, mountain biking, survival, etc. You learn in practice what it takes to be an entrepreneur in this industry; how do you set up a business, what does it mean to be a leader, what problems, opportunities and challenges do you have to face and how do you handle these? You also learn to understand, develop and deploy sustainable tourism products and innovative strategies. › International Destination Branding (Qatar) explores how events are used to create a brand identity and make a destination competitive. › Online Marketing and Revenue Management (South-Africa) is an introduction to online marketing and revenue management, pricing and channel management, the related online systems, and above all, the relevance and application for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in the tourism industry. › Tourism Geography & Planning (Leeuwarden): a new pre-master programme on Geography and Tourism. The programme consists of two minors and a dissertation and is offered in cooperation with the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG). After completion of this premaster programme and the Bachelor Degree, students can directly enrol in the Master of Science programme Cultural Geography offered by the RUG.
PERIOD
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Minor Students may choose either to study minors in the Netherlands or to participate in the Stenden University Grand Tour or in the international exchange programme.
PERIOD
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Minor Students may choose either to study minors in the Netherlands or to participate in the Stenden University Grand Tour or in the international exchange programme.
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Year 4
In the final year of the programme you will do a seven-month internship, which you will conclude with your dissertation. This tough and exciting year will prepare you for a career in tourism.
Internship Dissertation
The final steps YOUR STEP INTO THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD Take everything you learned on board and move on to the next level: your internship. Under supervision of the internship organisation and Stenden you will work in the tourism industry for seven months to master all aspects of your future profession. The work experience you obtain will open up more opportunities to find a position after graduation. Many potential employers appreciate this experience and see it as an important added value.
Companies on Tourism students “A student can actually be a part of the organisation, that is great.” “Manon Kouveld is currently doing an internship with us in the product development department. One of her tasks is to develop and provide Neckerman branding material for several destinations. It may sound simple, but it is a hell of a job to do each year. And I have to say I think it is the first time everything was done before the May holiday period, from flyers and beach flags to mascots. That is well worth a compliment.”
The dissertation crowns your studies. Many students carry out this assignment during their internship. If you write your dissertation during the internship, your employer has a say in the choice of subject. If you do your research outside of the internship, you decide on the subject together with your dissertation supervisor. GRADUATION ASSIGNMENT The dissertation showcases your ability to analyse the tourism industry at an academic level and translate it into problem definitions and solutions. When necessary, your dissertation supervisor will assist you, but most of the work is done independently. The assignment will be a deepening of the knowledge you have gained and shows how you apply that knowledge in practice. For example, a student recently mapped the influence of sustainability on choices tourists made at the German holiday park where she was doing her internship. This not only demonstrates how the dissertation provides you with an interesting closure of the programme but also looks good on your CV. Many graduates start working with their internship companies after graduation.
“I find it very pleasant that Manon has no permanent assignment for the internship. Students often have a mandatory assignment that they have to work on for a day or a day and a half. This requires necessary guidance and time from our side. Manon can really be a part of the organisation the whole week, and can take on fun projects. For example, she was actively involved with our efforts to make hotel owners aware of the importance of online reviews, like Zoover. She also helps us to think about how we can use customer satisfaction for our marketing with NPS (Net Promoter Score). She has a good level of theoretical knowledge and there is some more exploring to do in practice. She has the opportunity to do that with us.”
INTERNSHIP POSSIBILITIES Tourism students from Stenden can be found at large companies in the industry. Students recently did their internships at: › TUI (in the Netherlands and Germany) › Brewster Travel (Canada) › South America Tours (Ireland and Scotland) › Magnetic South (New Zealand) › Hilton (Doha, Qatar) › Jenman Safaris (South Africa) › Iberinbound (Barcelona, Spain) › Holland America Line (Rotterdam) › Original Travel (London, UK) › Kuoni (Amsterdam) › Thomas Cook (Hoofddorp) › ATP (Schiphol Rijk)
PERIOD
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Internship and Dissertation
PERIOD
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Internship and Dissertation
RONALD VAN BRUCHEM MANAGER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AT THOMAS COOK
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Internship and Dissertation
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Internship and Dissertation
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Career What some of our alumni are doing now:
prosp Tourism is and always will be an important economic driver. All over the world, the tourism industry is growing and offering opportunities to graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit and an open mind. The mission of Tourism Management is to educate future tourism managers who are able to work in an international context and contribute to the further professionalisation of the tourism industry. Employers recognise these qualities in our graduates, and those graduates now are spread across the globe and have management positions in the tourism industry. OPPORTUNITIES
Tourism Management prepares students for a management, consultancy or advisory position in the tourism industry. A degree in Tourism Management could open up career opportunities such as: › Contracting Manager, purchasing travel products such as hotel rooms, flight seats, negotiating partnerships with companies, providing transfers and excursions at the place of destination. › Marketing and Communications Manager for a city marketing agency. › Regional Manager of a travel agency, providing the link between head office and the agencies. › Policy Officer for the civil services liaising between government, companies and other organisations.
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Short track
pects
Did you study a tourism related programme before or do you have experience in this area? Then get some information about the short track routes. The Short Track Tourism Management course enables international students to obtain a BBA degree in Tourism Management by having their prior learning and work experience accredited. The programme can be shortened to 1.5, 2 or 3 years, depending on previous experience and qualifications.
3-year track You might qualify for the 3-year track in Tourism Management which is a shorter and more intense track leading to the same degree as the 4-year track. Modules will be combined and require more self-study. Entry into the 3-year track is granted based on a high school diploma that gives you access to your country’s highest education. Check www.stenden.com to see whether you meet the entry requirements.
JULIA BAUNEMANN
FROM GERMANY
Considering a Master’s degree? There are excellent job opportunities in the industry for students graduating from International Tourism Management. However there is a demand for postgraduates at Master’s level who have relevant business and research skills as well as strategic capability. For those students who have this ambition, Stenden offers the possibility to graduate with a Master’s degree. In cooperation with the University of Derby (UK), we offer two international Master’s programmes, the Master in International Leisure & Tourism Studies and the Master in International Hospitality and Service Management. Students can opt for a single Dutch Master of Arts (MA) degree or gain a dual award made up of a Dutch Master of Arts (MA) degree and a British Master of Science (MSc) degree. Both Masters are offered in a 14 month programme. This is a unique way for students to distinguish themselves in the tourism or hospitality industry. After completing the minor Tourism Geography & Planning and your Bachelor’s degree, you can directly start the Master of Science in Cultural Geography at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
“I was interested in management studies that focused on tourism in an international environment. That’s how I came to Stenden. Working with the PBL method in small groups was so refreshing! No great big lecture halls. And Leeuwarden is just the right size – everything is accessible by bike. I graduated with an MA degree and now I am working for the UN agency responsible for the promotion of sustainable and universally accessible tourism. Specifically, I work in the Market Trends department – we provide the public with market intelligence including the latest tourism market trends, short and long term tourism forecasts and knowledge on specific market segments and source markets. My studies at Stenden taught me to work well in teams as well as on my own and to take the initiative. My advice is to find an internship in an area you are interested in and make the most of it.” In partnership with
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Why Stenden? Stenden is a university of applied sciences for people who want to expand their horizons and who want to learn, but also for those who want to come up with solutions for the questions posed by people, organisations and society. › Truly international › High quality and affordable education › Good career prospects › Working on real assignments › Paid internship in the 4th year › Problem-based Learning
CAROLINE BARBIER
“TM is an international programme for an international work field. I love studying with students from other countries and cultures. I think this is the best way to learn to understand other points of view. This year I’m going to Qatar to study and I plan to do my internship abroad as well. How exhilarating is that? The field trips in the programme give us a really practical insight into what we will be doing in the future. Go study Tourism and discover new cultures and visit many countries!”
HIGH QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION All programmes meet the quality standards set by the Dutch government and its quality and accreditation assurance body, the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). Dutch education is ranked among the best in the world. In comparison with other countries, the tuition fees for higher education in the Netherlands are very affordable. GOOD CAREER PROSPECTS Each programme has its own Learning Company or dedicated practical component. The combination of academic and practical or managerial experience ensures that students not only gain knowledge but also essential skills for the industry that they wish to enter. As this is exactly what employers value, Stenden graduates are assured of a strong position in the international job market. A significant number of students are employed by their internship employers and can start a career immediately after graduation.
FROM FRANCE
FROM GERMANY
BENJAMIN BRÖTZMANN
“At Stenden you learn to cope with cultural differences.” “The smell, atmosphere and dynamics of an international airport are very addictive. I work in the marketing department at Stuttgart Airport, and I also did my internship here. I acquire new airlines and destinations. Just like at Stenden I work daily with people from all over the world. Dealing with cultural differences? Well, Stenden gave me all I needed to know.” 10
Facts 4
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10,500 students locations outside the Netherlands 41% men
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Leeuwarden
59% women
Groningen
Assen
Meppel
Doha, Qatar
Emmen
locations
Bangkok, Thailand Bali, Indonesia
in the Netherlands
Port Alfred, South Africa
5 most popular
English-taught bachelor programmes at Stenden
100 Dutch
different nationalities… a selection
German Chinese Spanish Bulgarian
Lithuanian Romanian French Italian British Russian Vietnamese
Jump International Innovative
Latvian Indonesian
International Hospitality Management Tourism Management Media and Entertainment Management International Business and Management Studies International Logistics Management
Brazilian Irish
into the world of Stenden
PBL Enterprising
Inquisitive Internships
11 bachelor study programmes
2 master study programmes
2 associate degrees
9 practical training companies
The Grand Tour has existed since 2000 During the 2015/2016 academic year some 608 students went on a Grand Tour
English taught Real-world Learning
218 South Africa
Small scale Grand Tour Personal
29 Qatar
110 Indonesia
216 visited multiple countries
“According to the International Student Barometer, students rank us highly for”:
Employability, Work Experience, Living Costs, Accommodation Costs, Making Friends
35 Thailand
PBL
Stenden’s education system Work on assignments in groups of 12
Typical classes at Stenden
Lecture - PBL – Group work Home study - Workshops
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Study BARRY NEHRING
“I chose four Tourism Management courses and one Business Management course. I really learned a lot from the Korean style of teaching and the subjects. Although all of these subjects were new to me, I nevertheless managed to handle them in the best possible way. The classes, students and professors were amazing, and I definitely enjoyed my time at the Kyung Hee University. Korea, especially Seoul, was amazing! I was directly drawn to the fascinating and interesting culture and language. The people were the nicest I ever met and Korea is also very safe with a low crime rate, so whenever I walked around the city I felt safe. I highly recommend to take the opportunity to experience Korea. You will meet people from all over the world and interesting Koreans who will be friends for life!”
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The Netherlands The Netherlands – or Holland – has been open to people of non-Dutch origin for a long time. Today it is home to over 190 different nationalities and hence one of the most international countries in the world. It is a safe country by international standards, with low levels of violence and street crime. Dutch society is relatively non-hierarchical. For example, teachers tend to be very accessible and truly interactive with their students, which can help students really get the most out of their studies. Last but not least, almost everyone in the Netherlands speaks English!
Abroad A warm welcome!
Studying at a university abroad is a very exciting opportunity of a lifetime. We look forward to receiving you at Stenden. We aim to make your experience as rewarding as possible and will support you throughout your time with us. Choosing where you’ll live is an important consideration when you’re off to study at Stenden. We have a wide range of quality accommodation available, located in the heart of our student towns. For non-EU students housing is even 100% guaranteed. Your time at Stenden starts with a mandatory introduction week during which you will register for your programme, attend introductory sessions, explore the university and have the chance to socialise with future fellow students. Stenden has a popular buddy network to help new international students settle into their new environment. A buddy is a current Stenden student who – on a voluntary basis – functions as a contact person for an international student, and helps out during his or her first days, weeks or perhaps months at Stenden. Furthermore, our International Office employees can always be contacted for help. As an international student you won’t be left on your own.
A world of opportunities Imagine how amazing it would be to broaden your horizons not only by studying in the Netherlands but also by having the opportunity to study in South Africa, Qatar, Thailand, Bali, Chile, USA, Finland, Spain or one of many other destinations. Tourism Management offers you the opportunity to study outside of the Netherlands. Interested in the Grand Tour, an exchange or an internship abroad? It is up to you to make that international experience happen! Explore the world of opportunities offered by Stenden’s Grand Tour, exchange programmes and possibilities for internships abroad.
KIRA HOWELL
Spa & Health Business Concepts in Thailand Together with a friend I decided to take the minor Spa & Health Business Concepts. No better place than Asia to do that. When we arrived, a couple of Dutch and German students were about to leave. They gave us some tips & tricks. After checking-in we went directly to one of the tourist attractions: the Chatuchak market. We tasted Thai food for the first time and that was mind-blowing. This experience is still the first thing that comes to my mind when I look back. It was also great to discover the many possibilities for trips, for example to one of the gorgeous islands, I have never seen anything like that.”
Grand Tour The Grand Tour offers you the possibility of studying at our international campuses in the Netherlands, South Africa, Qatar, Indonesia and Thailand (www.stenden.com/grandtour). With an exchange programme you have the opportunity to take courses offered at a foreign university and learn from different professors (www.stenden.com/exchange). An internship abroad allows you to immerse yourself in a different culture while learning about the business in which you will have your career. 13
meet stenden, meet the world! Studying at Stenden means studying in a truly international student community. Did you know that Stenden is one of the most international places to study in Europe, if not the world? We have approximately 1100 students, 25% of whom come from outside the Netherlands. Meet some of your fellow students and read about their experiences. Expand your international network whilst studying at Stenden!
Visit Stenden at the International Open Day! Experience the Stenden world! We invite you to visit Stenden during one of our International Open Days. The day is full of interesting activities, allowing you to get acquainted with Stenden and its educational programmes, and the opportunity to meet Stenden students, professors and people from all over the world is guaranteed. You just need to get here and we will take care of the rest! Our upcoming Open Days are on the following dates: › 19 November 2016 › 11 February 2017 › 21 April 2017 › 9 June 2017
FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KRISTÝNA HRUSKOVÁ (right) “Solving project tasks and wor king in teams gave me a new perspective on studying.”
FROM NEPAL
AYUDH BHATTARAI “I expected to have a hard time settling in, but the amazing international environment and the friendly people made it very easy.”
The locations in The Netherlands: › Leeuwarden › Emmen › Meppel (only for the ITEPS programme) FROM RUSSIA
ELIZAVETA SUDEREVSKAYA t we were guided for “The interesting thing was tha students. It was very den the entire day by the Sten s who were talking ent nice to get to know the stud days I spent at The s. about their own experience I hope to go on and le, Stenden were really memorab graduation!” my r afte ity to study at Stenden Univers
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FROM CAMEROON
LARRY NKACHA “Stenden is very welcoming. It provides an environment conducive to studying.”
admission requirements ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS In order to apply, all EU and non-EU students need to have one of the following diplomas: › International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) or European Baccalaureate Diploma. › High school diploma from an accredited institution. › GCE, O-level (at least 4 subjects with an end result of at least A,B or C) + GCE, A-level (at least 2 subjects). All 6 subjects should be different subjects. › Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS EU students: If you come from a country within the EU zone, you may be exempted from taking an English proficiency test. Please check the complete list of exemptions at www.stenden.com/admission-requirements Non-EU students: All students coming from outside the EU need to take an English proficiency test. Exceptions will be made for students who followed their previous education in a country where English is the official working and educational language. Stenden accepts three kinds of official language tests: IELTS, TOEFL iBT and the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English. › Academic IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.0 for each skill). For more information: www.ielts.org. › TOEFL iBT 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) and 80 (internet-based). For more information: www.toefl.org. Original test results must be directly sent from the Educational Testing Service to Stenden. The TOEFL institution code for Stenden is 9215. › Cambridge ESOL score CAE-C.
Introduction Week When you start studying at Stenden, you will begin with the Study Start Week. During this great and indispensable week you will explore your new environment in groups. You will get to know the facilities at Stenden and the teaching methods, as well as the facilities in Emmen, its nightlife, the programme and your fellow students. During the Study Start Week you will not only have a lot of fun but you will also obtain important information and experience and meet people. In other words: an excellent preparation for the first year.
Meet Stenden worldwide
Stenden representatives visit fairs and organise seminars in a number of countries. Please check the calendar on our website www.stenden.com to find out when we will be visiting a location near you.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE EU and non-EU students applying for Bachelor’s/Master’s programmes EU and non-EU students need to apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme through the national application system Studielink (www.studielink.nl) before the deadline. The next day you will receive an email with your Stenden email address which you need to use to create an IGO Stenden account. You can upload your documents to this portal account and check the status of your application. If your English is not sufficient, we will set up an English Language Course application for you. The complete list of all the necessary documents for uploading can be found at www.stenden.com. If you have any further questions about the application procedure, please contact our International Office staff at: T +31 58 244 19 40 Email: io@stenden.com WE ARRANGE AND APPLY FOR VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR NON-EU STUDENTS! All international students (except residents of the EU*/EER, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Monaco, USA and Switzerland) who plan to stay in the Netherlands for more than three months need a visa to enter the Netherlands. Stenden’s International Office will help international students to apply for the visa using an accelerated procedure. As well as the entry visa, the International Office will apply for the residence permit, which will be issued for the duration of your study years. APPLICATION DEADLINES EU students: September intake: 15th August February intake: 17th January Non-EU students: September intake: 1st June February intake: 1st November Please note that deadlines are subject to change; so to make sure you have the most up-to-date information, please check our website www.stenden.com. ANNUAL TUITION FEES Current tuition fees will be published on www.stenden.com. Please note that the tuition fees are subject to change every academic year.
Scholarships
Are you looking for options to finance your study at Stenden and/or looking for a prestigious scholarship? Stenden proudly participates in several scholarship programmes including the Holland Scholarship Programme to provide targeted financial assistance to international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Please visit www.stenden.com for the most up-to-date overview of scholarship opportunities.
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EMMEN, THE NETHERLANDS
MEPPEL, THE NETHERLANDS
Visiting address: Rengerslaan 8, Leeuwarden Postal address: P.O. Box 1298 8900 CG Leeuwarden The Netherlands T +31 58 244 17 63
Visiting address: Van Schaikweg 94, Emmen Postal address: P.O. Box 2080 7801 CB Emmen The Netherlands T + 31 59 185 31 92
Visiting address: Van der Duyn van Maasdamstraat 1, Meppel Postal address: P.O. Box 496 7940 AL Meppel The Netherlands T +31 522 853 400
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MERGER WITH NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences and NHL University of Applied Sciences intend to merge. For the latest information go to www.stenden.com/merger
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