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Economics Econometrics and Operations Research International Business Administration Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programmes 2011/2012

Economics and Management

Content Welcome to Tilburg University

Tilburg School of Economics and Management

The Tilburg Experience

Programmes Economics

Econometrics and Operations Research

International Business Administration

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Your Future

Tuition Fees and Cost of Living

Admission & Application

Come and Meet Us!

Useful Addresses and Websites

Welcome to Tilburg University Your time at Tilburg University will be one to remember. Thank you for your interest in the bachelor’s programmes of the

The following bachelor programmes are offered in English by the

Tilburg School of Economics and Management at Tilburg University.

Tilburg School of Economics and Management:

At the Tilburg School of Economics and Management, we have a

Economics

reputation as one of Europe’s leading facilities for research and

Econometrics and Operations Research

education in both economics and management. In 2009, readers of

International Business Administration

the prestigious Elsevier business magazine voted Tilburg the best university in the Netherlands for the third consecutive year, while we

We sincerely hope to welcome you to one of our programmes.

were recently ranked number one in Europe for Economics research by the European Economic Association.

Yours sincerely,

What does this mean for you? It means you can expect an education that is on par with the best in the world: talented international teaching faculty; the latest knowledge in the field; the most inspiring teaching. And, by the time you graduate – more and better options, whether it’s access to a top master’s programme, or the best entry-level positions in the job market. Students from over 65 countries converge in our classrooms – ambitious, globally-minded students representing every imaginable life experience and perspective on business and the world. Add to this a broader approach to learning – one that ensures your knowledge of business or economics is only matched by your understanding of its role within

Prof. Dr. Kees Koedijk

global society – and your time at Tilburg is guaranteed to be a life-

Dean

changing experience.

Tilburg School of Economics and Management

Tilburg School of Economics and Management Choose Europe’s Leading School of Economics and Management for your Bachelor’s.

A wide-range of degree programmes are offered in English and Dutch by the school’s eight departments:

Some of the world’s top economists have studied at the Tilburg School

• Accountancy

of Economics and Management. And you can join their ranks – along

• Econometrics and Operations Research

with exchange students from our more than 90 partner universities and

• Economics

around 250 international degree-seeking students from over 65 countries.

• Finance • Fiscal Economics

At the Tilburg School of Economics and Management, we make it our

• Information Management

business to stay at the forefront of global economics and management

• Marketing

knowledge. More than 550 world-class and multicultural faculty members

• Organisation and Strategy

actively advance knowledge in the fields of economics and management – conducting and initiating global, collaborative and multidisciplinary research that is among the highest profile in the world. This is the knowledge that is shaping world economic policies and being applied by companies to enhance their productivity and performance – knowledge that you access directly via each of our bachelor’s programmes.

Meimei Dai China

Economics “When I arrived in Tilburg, I was really impressed by the green environment in and also outside the university. There is a forest as a backyard! Studying facilities are impressive. And there are so many nationalities here on campus.”

The Tilburg Experience Learning at Tilburg takes place in class, in companies – and even in other countries.

International exchanges

At Tilburg University, learning is not passive – it’s interactive, collaborative

40 countries – in the Americas, Asia, Oceania or Europe. In each of

and challenging. Class sizes are deliberately kept small to maximise

our bachelor programmes, you are encouraged to spend one semester

individual attention from teaching staff, while in-class discussions keep

studying abroad. You could find yourself studying in the United States,

you actively engaged and involved.

Australia, South Africa, China, or Canada: learning how different cultural

We have exchange agreements with more than 90 universities in nearly

ideologies impact how different nations conduct business, and even A focus on group work prepares you for the reality of a working environ-

how they learn at university. You will strengthen your credentials, while

ment – where you’ll be expected to collaborate with diverse team-mates

developing strong intercultural skills in preparation for an international

to produce quality results, just like you will in your future career.

career. For a full and up-to-date view of all exchange partners visit www.tilburguniversity.nl/partners

Carlijn Kerkers The Netherlands

International Business Administration “I visited open days at several universities – and Tilburg stood out. People from Tilburg are very socially and professionally involved. You really feel part of a family.”

www.tilburguniversity.nl/partners

Your classmates

ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)

While many students in our bachelor programmes are Dutch, almost

Tilburg University uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

all have chosen an English-taught programme because they foster

ECTS is the most commonly used credit system in Europe. The total

international ambitions. Usually, their outlook and experiences of the

workload of one academic year has been defined as 60 credits, which

world are as diverse as our international students’.

stands for approximately 1680 hours. Most courses have a study load of 6 credits. As soon as you successfully complete a course, you

When you choose the BSc International Business Administration or

acquire the ECTS credits.

the BSc Economics – you also learn alongside classmates from all round the world – over 50% of students in these programmes have an international background.

Developing vocational skills We consider developing your skills in certain areas just as critical as your developing knowledge of finance or economics. Each of our bachelor programmes focus on the development of analytical and critical thinking skills through challenging academic content. Group assignments develop interpersonal and teamwork skills, while additional skills development in academic writing, presenting, and the use of research tools is integrated into each programme. You can also attend language courses free of charge.

Niko Böhnert Germany

International Business Administration “At Tilburg there are so many ways to get connected with other students from the Netherlands as well as international students – and it starts from the moment you arrive on campus, with the kick-off of Welcome Week.”

Dr. Henk van Gemert Academic Director BSc Economics “Economics is exciting. If you follow the news and its coverage of employment, competition, trade and capital flows, climate change, government regulation, emerging markets and so on – you realise that economic events touch almost every aspect of people’s lives. Studying economics challenges your brain, as most issues are complex and we need solid knowledge and instruments to analyse them. Understanding the mechanics of a modern market economy will enrich your professional life, whether it is in the corporate sector, the financial sector or the government.”

Economics Gain sought-after expertise from some of Europe’s leading economists.

Every day you will benefit from the quality inherent at Tilburg University, reflected in the programme design, curriculum, teaching methodology,

A great demand exists for economists who can understand, analyse and

as well as the faculty members themselves, who will inspire you during

forecast changes to the global economic landscape and their implications

lectures and tutorials.

for the performance of organisations. Tilburg University’s three-year Bachelor of Science in Economics offers

The Essentials:

you this coveted area of expertise, as well as the prestige of having been

• Three-year Bachelor of Science programme.

taught by some of Europe’s most respected economists.

• Two-year foundation and one-year specialisation with choice from a wide range of electives.

On par with the best economics programmes in the world, the

• English-taught curriculum.

programme provides a solid grounding in microeconomics, macro-

• Ideal combination of theory and practice.

economics and econometrics, as well as specific knowledge in core

• International classmates, content, and teaching staff.

fields including financial economics, international trade, public sector

• Interactive and innovative teaching methods.

economics and development economics. Two courses in business

• Opportunity to study abroad at one of Tilburg’s partner universities.

economics and two in philosophy are also part of the degree, as well as a variety of electives during the last semester of the programme.

Akash Arasu India

Economics “I was attracted by Tilburg’s reputation for being one of the best universities in Europe for Economics. Plus, I needed an undergraduate programme taught in English – the Netherlands is one of the few countries in continental Europe that teaches undergraduate programmes in English.”

www.tilburguniversity.nl/economics

Curriculum The programme is divided into a two-year foundation phase consisting of twenty mandatory courses, and a one-year specialisation phase organised around a variety of free electives and programme electives. First year Semester 1 (September – January)

Semester 2 (January – June)

Microeconomics 1

Microeconomics 2: Welfare Economics

Macroeconomics 1

Macroeconomics 2: Open Macroeconomics

Mathematics 1

Mathematics 2

Statistics

Financial Economics

Business Economics 1: Accounting

Business Economics 2: Finance

Total 30 ECTS

A broad basis in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Financial Economics is established during the first year. You also follow courses in Mathematics and Statistics, and two courses in Business Economics. At least 42 ECTS (Binding Study Advice) must be obtained in order for you to enter the second year of the programme.

Prof. Dr. Lans Bovenberg The Netherlands

Professor of Economics In the Netherlands, they call him the best economist in the country. In 2004, Lans Bovenberg was awarded the NWO/Spinoza premium, the Dutch ‘Nobel Prize’ and highest possible recognition for achievements in scientific research. “A good economist combines several skills: they are inquisitive and socially conscious, have strong communication skills, are internationally oriented, read the newspaper and are highly ambitious.”

Second year

Third Year

Semester 1 (September – January)

Microeconomics 3: Industrial Economics

Five free electives at Tilburg University or Exchange semester at a

Macroeconomics 3: Intermediate Macroeconomics

partner university all over the world

Econometrics

Total 30 ECTS

International Trade Philosophy of Science

Semester 2 (January – June)

Total 30 ECTS

Three programme electives, to specialize and prepare for a master’s, to be selected from the following list:

Semester 2 (January – June)

• Experimental and Behavioural Economics

Microeconomics 4: Information Economics

• Competition Policy and Regulation

Macroeconomics 4: Growth and Institutions

• Environmental Economics

Development Economics

• Labour Economics

Public Sector Economics

• Economics of Banking and Finance

Philosophy of the Economy

• Economics of Pensions and Insurance

Total 30 ECTS

Bachelor’s thesis

Total 30 ECTS

Further training in the core disciplines of economics, a separate course

in Econometrics and two Philosophy courses are offered during the

The third year of the programme builds on the foundations established

second year of the programme.

in your first two years. You are encouraged to study your first semester at one of Tilburg University’s partner universities. For those students who prefer to stay at Tilburg University, you can take free electives in the field of economics or any field offered by Tilburg University. During your last semester, three programme electives must be taken, and you will write your bachelor’s thesis.

www.tilburguniversity.nl/economics

Prof. Dr. Henk Norde Academic Director BSc Econometrics and Operations Research “My research interest lies in the field of game theory. Recently I participated in a European Community project about the reorganisation of the railway sector in Europe. Our main task was to develop a tool for the division of the railway infrastructure costs among the different international railway companies using this infrastructure – this is a nice example of an application of cooperative game theory in practice. The BSc programme EOR is a very quantitative programme. You need a good background in mathematics when entering this programme. If you like mathematics, like solving puzzles, and like applying mathematics to real life problems in economics and business, then this might be the programme for you.”

Econometrics and Operations Research Specialise in solving the most complex business and economics issues.

• Three-year Bachelor of Science programme.

With globalisation and other market forces adding ever more

• English-taught curriculum.

complexity to decision-making within business and economics, the

• Challenging and intensive programme.

need for mathematical and statistical models to solve everyday problems

• Strong quantitative background in mathematics and statistics

is rapidly increasing. You will be the one to provide them with a Bachelor of Science Econometrics and Operations Research (EOR).

The Essentials:

required. • Lectures by internationally-recognised professors. • Extensive and individual study guidance by lecturers and academic

The three-year BSc Econometrics and Operations Research (EOR) is a

advisors.

fundamentally quantitative programme for ambitious students with an aptitude for mathematics, logic and analytical thinking. Learning focuses on understanding how to formulate mathematical and statistical models in relation to problems in economics and business, and using and applying these models to real business issues to actualise effective solutions. Your ability to apply these models to problems related to issues around, for example, production planning, inventory management, investment, insurance and retirement will be invaluable in organisations worldwide. Economics, statistics and mathematics are the key ingredients of this programme and should be your primary academic interests.

Pieter Platteel The Netherlands

Econometrics and Operations Research “I chose the Econometrics and Operations Research programme because I liked maths and economics when I was in secondary school. And I chose Tilburg University because I liked the smaller, more hospitable student life that Tilburg has to offer.”

www.tilburguniversity.nl/eor

Curriculum A general overview is provided during the first and second years of the programme, with courses designed to lay the groundwork for your third year. This is when you begin developing specialised knowledge in preparation for one of three possible master’s programmes. First year Study Unit 1

Study Unit 2

Study Unit 3

Study Unit 4

Proofs and Techniques

IT Skills

Introduction to Probability Theory

Introduction Finance

Macroeconomics for EOR

Mathematical Analysis 1

Mathematical Analysis 2

Introduction Econometrics

Linear Algebra

Linear Optimisation

Microeconomics for EOR

Probability and Statistics

Total 15 ECTS

Your first year consists of twelve compulsory courses. At least 42 ECTS (Binding Study Advice) must be obtained in order for you to proceed into the second of the programme.

Bart Heuvels The Netherlands

International Business Administration “The fact that the whole programme is English taught made it challenging for me, but I also saw good career prospects coming from an English-taught business programme.”

Third year

Second year Semester 1 (September – January)

Semester 1

Semester 2

Advanced Linear Algebra

(September – January)

(January – June)

Stochastic Operations Research Models

Social Philosophy and

Asset Liability Management

Introduction Mathematical Finance and Insurance

Philosophy of Science

Introduction Mathematical Economics

Free electives

Statistics for Econometrics

Choose five from ten:

Total 30 ECTS

• Combinatorial Optimisation • Econometrics 2

Semester 2 (January – June)

• Games and Economic Behavior

Differentiation and Integration Theory

• Object Oriented Programming and Databases

Modelling in Practice

• Quantitative Finance

Computer Programming for EOR

• Risk Theory

Philosophy of Economics

• Asset Liability Management

Econometrics 1

• Auctions, Bargaining and Networks

Total 30 ECTS

• Inventory and Production Management • Life Insurance

Your second year consists of ten compulsory courses.

• Operations Research Methods Bachelor’s thesis Total 60 ECTS

www.tilburguniversity.nl/eor

International Business Administration Prepare for an international career in business.

An outstanding academic foundation is provided, including developing your ability to logically deconstruct theories and conduct scientific

Never has there been a more exciting time to get involved in international

research. You will also gain a clear understanding of how to apply this

business. And with a bachelor’s in International Business Administration

knowledge within real-world day-to-day decision-making, and key

(IBA), not only will you understand the changing dynamics of global

vocational skills that will ensure you are well-prepared to hit the ground

business – you will have the skills in place to pursue a career in it in a

running in that all important first job.

wide range of functions.

A three-year undergraduate programme, IBA offers a unique international

• Three-year Bachelor of Science programme.

learning experience: classmates from all over the world, international

• English-taught curriculum.

teaching staff, international study trips, and content that takes a global

• Unique combination of theory and practice.

perspective. The four core areas within business administration are

• Business and scientific research development.

covered: accounting, finance, marketing, and organisation and

• International faculty, staff and students.

management.

• Interactive and innovative teaching methodology.

The Essentials:

• International experiences via study trips and exchanges.

Diana Meire Latvia

International Business Administration “The programme is strongly based on teamwork – to a level I had not experienced before. But learning this is important if you want to become an international business participant.”

www.tilburguniversity.nl/iba

Curriculum First year

Second year

Semester 1 (September – January)

International Management

Finance 2

Organisational Behaviour

Cross Cultural Psychology

Accounting 1

Operations Management

Microeconomics

Mathematics 2

Mathematics 1

Philosophy of Science

Total 30 ECTS

Semester 2 (January – June)

Marketing Management

Accounting 2

Finance 1

Strategic Management

Macroeconomics

Decision Making in Marketing

Statistics 1

Statistics 2

Project IBA

Business Research

Total 30 ECTS

You must obtain at least 42 ECTS (Binding Study Advice) during your first year in order to continue with the programme.

www.tilburguniversity.nl/iba

Third Year Semester 1 (September – January)

Information Management * Innovation and Technology Management *

Prof. Dr. Ir. Bart Vos

3 Elective courses

Academic Director

Total 30 ECTS

BSc International Business Administration

Semester 2 (January – June)

“The difference with the IBA is that students develop the critical skills

Business Law

needed to work at a professional level in a multicultural environment.

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 1 advanced elective (to prepare for MSc programmes)

The IBA programme offers students an excellent preparation for a

Bachelor’s Thesis

career in international organisations. They will develop the ability to

Total 30 ECTS

think and act effectively when working with people from different cultural backgrounds in business organisations all over the world.

* Students that go on exchange can attend these two courses at a partner institution or by means of a distance learning module

This is facilitated by our multicultural classroom concept, which means students learn from each other through class discussions and team assignments. The IBA programme is truly interdisciplinary, offering courses in the core disciplines of organisation, marketing, accounting and finance, based on a solid quantitative and economics foundation. You will benefit from Tilburg University’s excellent reputation for offering education based on high-quality and internationally-recognised research.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Make your mark in your future career with a broader knowledge framework.

Curriculum Overview

Designed for ambitious, globally-minded students from all around the

a minor and a bachelor’s thesis. The Major you choose will help determine

world, the BA Liberal Arts and Sciences offers the unique opportunity to

the potential master’s programmes you can pursue after graduation.

The programme consists of a general introductory programme, a major,

attain a specialised qualification in one of four diverse areas, combined with a broad and interdisciplinary liberal arts education.

There are four Majors to choose from: 1. Humanities: European History and Culture

The joint initiative of four leading faculties – the Tilburg School of

2. Law in Europe

Economics and Management, the Tilburg Law School, the Tilburg

3. Business and Management

School of Humanities, and the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural

4. Social Sciences

Sciences, the BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences gives you the opportunity to prepare yourself for an international career in any number of professions.

Your Minor is a coherent programme of study of your own choosing, studied alongside your Major. The culmination of your degree is the

Your ability to take an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems is

bachelor’s thesis: proof of your newly-honed academic abilities and the

valued by employers in international business, government, non-profit or

stepping stone to a master’s degree.

academia. And – with your broader knowledge framework, transferable intellectual and professional skills, and specialist knowledge, you couldn’t

For more detailed information on the Liberal Arts and Sciences programme

be better prepared to make your mark in your future career.

as well as how to apply, please see the ‘Liberal Arts and Sciences’ brochure or the website www.tilburguniversity.nl/liberalarts.

The Essentials: • Three-year Bachelor of Arts programme. • English-taught curriculum. • Broad, interdisciplinary programme for top students. • Focuses on the humanities and the broad spectrum of social sciences (including economics, law, psychology and sociology). • International orientation. • Interactive teaching, including working in small groups. • Team teaching by faculty from numerous different disciplines.

www.tilburguniversity.nl/liberalarts

Your Future With a bachelor’s degree from Tilburg University, you can expect doors

A Master’s at an another top university

to open – whether it’s to a top master’s programme at Tilburg University

Because of the international character and reputation of our bachelor’s

or another renowned institution, or a dream first job at a multinational

programmes, you are in a strong position to apply for master’s

company.

programmes at the world’s top universities.

A Master’s at Tilburg University

At Tilburg, we also recruit a select group of international and talented

A master’s degree enables you to expand your expertise in a specialised

students into our MSc programmes from other top universities – who

area, preparing you to pursue specific careers in that area. We offer the

enrich our programmes and your learning.

following master’s programmes at Tilburg University:

Your Career Prospects

• MSc Accounting

A certain reputation goes with being a Tilburg University graduate. Your

• MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics

degree is an indicator of the best European education – a guarantee of

• MSc Economics

everything from in-the depth knowledge to well-developed intercultural

• MSc Economics and Finance of Aging

and communication skills. You can be sure of excellent career prospects

• MSc Finance

and a competitive edge in the labour market.

• MSc Information Management • MSc International Management

BSc Economics

• MSc Marketing Management

Graduates of Economics at Tilburg pursue successful careers in the

• MSc Marketing Research

private, public, and non-profit sectors as well as in research institutes.

• MSc Operations Research and Management Science

Our economics graduates have a competitive edge for jobs with an

• MSc Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science

international dimension, as well as jobs in the financial sector and where

• MSc Strategic Management

micro-economics is applied to competition policy in an increasingly

• MSc Supply Chain Management

deregulated environment.

• Research Master’s in Business • Research Master’s in Economics

BSc Econometrics and Operations Research

Although most students in Economics and Operations Research decide For some master’s programmes, additional entrance requirements may

to pursue a master’s degree, some students choose to start working

apply. For detailed information about our master’s programmes, visit

immediately after earning their bachelor’s. Most graduates find their first

our website www.tilburguniversity.nl/masters.

job in banks, insurance companies, pension funds or consultancy firms, as well as the non-profit sector, such as ministries and regulatory bodies.

www.tilburguniversity.nl/masters

Tuition Fees & Cost of Living Graduates with international experience enjoy a competitive edge in the

Our programmes represent superb value for money.

labor market. The bachelor’s in International Business Administration

The tuition fees for the bachelor’s programmes commencing 2011-2012

prepares students for international business. A selection of career paths

are available on our website at:

by our IBA graduates include positions within multinational firms, in

www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors

BSc International Business Administration

general management, marketing, sales and advertising, corporate To give you an idea of what you can expect, below are the tuition fees for

finance and accounting.

the bachelor’s programmes commencing 2010-2011: BA Liberal Arts and Sciences

Our graduates are equipped to pursue a wide range of international

• EEA citizens € 1,672

careers, either as specialists, or in positions that require the application

• Non-EEA citizens € 6,450

of cross-disciplinary insights. A sample of career possibilities include a policy officer for the United Nations; a consultant or policy advisor for the

Cost of Living

European Parliament or UNESCO; a strategic advisor in a multinational

You will find life in Tilburg relatively inexpensive compared to life in

company; a lawyer, diplomat, manager, journalist, or researcher.

other Dutch university cities such as Amsterdam or Utrecht. The estimated costs of living in Tilburg are from € 720 to € 870 per month (tuition fees not included).

Usama Tariq Pakistan

International Business Administration “The university offers every possible facility to aid your study. The teachers are helpful and provide all the possible resources required. For guidance, classmates have always been very helpful.”

www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors

Admission & Application The Tilburg School of Economics and Management welcomes

Our admissions process

applicants with:

For all programmes, a different admissions process applies. The BSc

• A strong international drive and motivation

International Business Administration and the BSc Economics programmes

• Ambition and the desire for intellectual challenge and personal

have decentralised selection procedures and a numerus fixus.

development • An international mindset, and who can adapt to a truly multicultural classroom • A high level of self-motivation and self-discipline

This means that there are a limited number of places available in both programmes, and that 50% of students are selected on the basis of a motivation letter (a decentralised selection procedure) and 50% via the ‘drawing of lots’ procedure based on their previous grades.

• An interest in participating in small-scale, interactive classes as well as lectures • An interest in honing their ability to think critically and analytically

Minimum requirements You are eligible with: A Dutch VWO diploma (as from 2010 all VWO profiles are eligible as

The BSc EOR is an open programme. You do not need to send us a motivation letter as part of your application. If you fulfil the entry requirements, you are automatically admitted into the programme. The Liberal Arts and Sciences programme selects students based on a motivation letter, an essay and an interview.

long as you include Maths A or B) A non-Dutch diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO, such as the

For more information on the specific admission requirements per

International Baccalaureate diploma (including Mathematics

programme, please visit the website:

Standard Level or Mathematics Higher Level), A + O levels (3 A-levels),

www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/admissionrequirements

4 Advanced Placement subjects or the German Abitur. To find out

whether your international diploma meets our requirements, please visit:

Studielink

www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/admission-

All prospective students for International Business Administration and

requirements

Economics must submit their applications via Studielink, the Dutch

P roficiency in English. Please visit our website to find out the

central organisation through which applications are processed for entry

required minimum scores.

to higher education.

www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/admissionrequirements

A step-by-step guide on how to register in Studielink can be found on our website at www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors. Only after you have officially registered at Studielink and submitted your motivation letter – for those applying to the IBA or Economics programmes – will you take part in the decentralised selection procedure.

Deadlines for application BSc Economics

15 May (both EEA and non-EEA students)

BSc International Business

15 May (both EEA and non-EEA students)

Administration BSc Econometrics and

15 May non-EEA students

Operations Research

1 July EEA students

1 September Dutch students

BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Visit www.tilburguniversity.nl/liberalarts

Application and selection procedure All applicants must go through an application and selection procedure before joining the programme. This procedure ensures all students’ backgrounds, profiles and ambitions meet our requirements. If you’re ready to take the next step, you’ll find everything you need to know about how to apply to a bachelor’s programme at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management on our website: www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/admissionprocedure/

If you have any additional questions, you can always contact us. Our contact details are at the back of this brochure.

www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/admissionprocedure

Registration for IBA and Economics With Dutch diploma

With non-Dutch diploma

PHASE 1

Register your application at www.studielink.nl. Applicants to the IBA or Economics bachelor’s – who wish to participate in the decentralised selection procedure – should click ‘yes’ to the question regarding participation in the decentralised procedure.*

Register your application at www.studielink.nl. Applicants to the IBA or Economics bachelor’s should click ‘yes’ to the question regarding participation in the decentralised procedure.

PHASE 2

After registration in Studielink, your status indicates ‘Wait for decentralised selection’.

PHASE 3

Send us your motivation letter before 15 May, preferably by e-mail to InfoTiSEM@uvt.nl. International students holding a Dutch HBO Propedeuse diploma need to follow the procedure of non-Dutch diploma holders.

Fill out the online application form www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/admissionprocedure/forms/ and send us a printed version of the application form, completed in full and signed by you, together with your motivation letter and other required documents (see website).

Within 1 week, you will receive a confirmation of receipt of your motivation letter.

Within 1 week the Admissions Office will check your application for completeness and report back to you.

before 15 May

PHASE 4

rolling

PHASE 5

Within 4 weeks the Admissions Office will inform you if you are eligible for the programme. If yes, you will be automatically part of the selection procedure. BSc EOR students are admitted straight away.

rolling

PHASE 6

The Admissions Office will inform you about the outcome of the selection procedure, either ‘selected’ or ‘referred to the drawing lots procedure’ (for Dutch diploma holders after 15 June).

The Admissions Office will inform you about the outcome of the selection procedure, either ‘selected’ or ‘referred to the drawing lots procedure’.

PHASE 7

Outcome drawing lots procedure for students who have not been selected straight away.

rolling

After 15 July

*P lease note: with a Dutch diploma you can also choose to participate in the drawing lots procedure only. In that case you do not need to click the box and you do not need to send us a motivation letter. You just need to wait for the outcome of the drawing lots procedure after 15 July.

Come and Meet Us Want to know more before you decide? Find out more about Tilburg

Get a feeling for studying at Tilburg University and give your opinion on

University and our programmes by meeting with us in your city, or

matters important to society. Talk of Tomorrow is an online discussion

visiting us here on campus.

platform where you can meet other individuals that are involved in the

Get a feel for life at Tilburg You can see what it means to be a Tilburg University student by spending

world, and discuss hot topics. Talk with us on www.talkoftomorrow.com

a day at the university, attending lectures of specific programmes, talking with students and getting a feel for life on campus. Browse campus and the programmes Tilburg University has to offer on the Open Days for the Economics and Business Administration programmes held on 20 October 2010 and in April 2011. Experience student life by attending the Student-for-a-Day programmes

Meet us in your city

for the Economics and Business Administration programmes on

Tilburg University regularly visits schools and takes part in education

18 November 2010 and in Spring 2011.

fairs in the Netherlands and around the world. We could be in your area in the coming year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an opportunity for you to meet some of our current students and staff who can tell you more about our bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programmes and student life at Tilburg. For more information visit our website: www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/contact

www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/contact

Our Student Ambassadors 2010/2011 Read our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories on www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors/meetourstudents

Recruitment & Admissions Team

Our Ambassadors

Meet the Recruitment & Admissions Team of the Tilburg School of

The Tilburg School of Economics and Management ambassadors are a

Economics and Management. We travel all over the world in order to

select group of students who dedicate their time to the benefit of the

meet you!

school and the international programmes. You may have a chance to meet them during a visit at your high school, on Education fairs, the Carla FlĂźhr is Director of Recruitment at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management.

Open Day and the Student-for-a-day programmes.

Follow the Tilburg School of Economics and Management

Emma Hamilton is Recruitment Officer at the school. Facebook Page: Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) Alba Liko is a Tilburg Economics graduate and currently Recruitment & Management Assistant.

www.twitter.com/TiSEM_Info

Linda van Klink is Director of BSc programmes at the

www.youtube.com/user/tilburguniversity

Tilburg School of Economics and Management.

Loes Vaessen is Admissions Officer for the international Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programmes at the school.

www.twitter.com/TiSEM_Info www.youtube.com/user/tilburguniversity

Useful Addresses and Websites Tilburg School of Economics and Management Tilburg University

Useful websites

Bachelor’s Economics www.tilburguniversity.nl/economics Bachelor’s Econometrics and Operations Research

Postal address:

www.tilburguniversity.nl/eor

Koopmans building, Room K08

Bachelor’s International Business Administration

PO Box 90153

www.tilburguniversity.nl/iba

5000 LE Tilburg

Bachelor’s Liberal Arts and sciences

The Netherlands

www.tilburguniversity.nl/liberalarts

Tel: +31 13 466 89 72

Dutch-taught bachelor’s programmes

Fax: +31 13 466 89 88

www.uvt.nl/bachelors

E-mail: infoTiSEM@uvt.nl

Studielink

Internet: www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors

www.studielink.nl Practical information about studying in the Netherlands

Visiting address:

www.studyin.nl

Warandelaan 2

City of Tilburg

5037 AB Tilburg

www.tilburg.nl/english

The Netherlands

The Netherlands www.holland.nl

DUO – IB-Group

PO Box 30157 9700 LJ Groningen The Netherlands Phone +31 50 599 77 55 Internet: www.ib-groep.nl

www.tilburguniversity.nl/bachelors

Colophon This is a publication of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management

Editors

Carla Fl端hr, Rebecca Morris

of Tilburg University. While this brochure was prepared with great care, Tilburg

Design

Scheepens reclame adviseurs, Tilburg

University reserves the right to change, without notice, any programmes,

Photography

Gerrit Oude Sogtoen, Ben Bergmans

policies, requirements or regulations published in this brochure.

Printing

Prisma Print, Tilburg University

The photographs used in this brochure are taken by order of Tilburg University.

The people on the pictures are genuine students and staff members of the university.

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Tilburg

Tilburg School of Economics and Management Address

PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands

Telephone

+31 13 466 89 72

Fax

+31 13 466 89 88

E-mail

infoTiSEM@uvt.nl