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International Business for Asia
Hogeschool Rotterdam Business School
International Business
• English-taught bachelor of business study programme• International classroom (35% international students)
• Focus on international trade and commerce
You learn to:• Be interculturally aware and tolerant• Be business-minded• Have an entrepreneurial attitude
Four IB Profiles
• International Business for Asia
• International Business and Languages
• International Business and Management
• International Business and Supply Chain
International Business: 3 tracks
Business modules
(integrating economics, finance, marketing,
logistics, etc.)
(1 or 2) Languages
(German, Spanish, French, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian)
Professional Development
(communication, critical thinking, collaboration, reflection, intercultural
awareness, etc.)
• Applying theory to practical cases (real world examples)• Working in groups• Working in an international environment• Mixed assessments: presentations, reports, portfolio’s, exams
Why study IB Asia?
• China, Japan and Indonesia are growing economic powers in the world.
• There is a need in the international business world forprofessionals who can function as a bridge betweencompanies in Europe and Asia.
• IB Asia educates students to function as this bridge.
• Asian economies
• Asian languages & cultures
• Intercultural aspectsbetween Europe and Asia
• Marketing & Sales of European products in Asia
• Marketing & Sales of Asianproducts in Europe
Focus point International Business for Asia
Career Opportunities
• Area manager (for Asian countries or regions)• Import-/export manager• Trade manager• Account manager• Position at a consulate or embassy• Government position (Ministry of Economic or Foreign
Affairs)• Consultant / advisor (for Dutch or Asian countries)• Entrepreneur (own business)
Block 1Block 2
Block 4
Block 5
Block 3
The ‘bigger picture’ of Asia:economic / social / political developments
Personal and professional development
The European market:basic business knowledge
Country Expert Track
Market research in Asia: consumer behavior, consumption culture, competitive landscape
Added value:professional skills and competencies
IB Asia Year 1
Topics covered in year 1
• General economics• Finance and accounting• Marketing• Management and Organisation• Market research• Cross Cultural Management• Asian language (Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian)• English• Logistics• Sustainability • Law• ICT• (Communication) skills• Personal and professional development
Example of a regular week
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Day in the office: 9-12:15Morning: Lecture
Macro and Meso-economics
Workshop: Understanding the case
Morning: Country Expert Track
Asian Language Development day:
reflecting on the week & look ahead with
mentor
Workshops on personal &
professional development
Workshop: Macro factors and
policies in EU
Day in the office: 12:45-17:00
Afternoon: Country Expert Track
Asian Language
Workshop: Macro + meso: Rivalry by using the 5 Forces
(Porter)
Workshop: Corporate Social
Responsibility
Main phase
Business modules
Import Enterprise
StudyAbroad
Placement Abroad
Business modules
Thesis
Year
4
Year
3
Year
2
BBA
Study and placement in Asia
Study abroad at carefully selected and highly accredited universities in Asia: Beijing & Shanghai, Tokyo & Osaka, Jakarta, Yogyakarta & Surabaya
Placement in:Japan Tokyo, Osaka, and surrounding areas
China Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Indonesia Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
Singapore and other Asian countries with special permission
Study and placement in Asia: costs
- These are minimum costs.- Most students will stay longer and travel a lot. These
costs have not been included above.- The above costs are estimations and can vary greatly
between students and between cities.
Flight (incl visa)
Accommodation8 months
Costs of living(excl. fun) Total
Japan 1000 3800 4000 8800
China 1300 2800 2400 6500
Indonesia 800 2400 2400 5600
Can’t Wait to Start?
HavoE+M:
C+M:
N+T:
N+G:
MBOLevel 4
21+Entry Test
VWOE+M:
C+M:
N+T:
N+G:
Starting 2020-2021:C&M will need to include either Economics, Finance, Maths or M&O.
▸ Apply via Studielink.nl before May 1st, 2019
▸ Participate in the mandatory Study Programme Check: Competencies and Maths Test,
Group Interview.
▸ Result of the Study Programme Check = Study Programme Recommendation• Positive you can enroll in one of the IB profiles
• Negative consider other programmes
When applying after May 1st, 2019:▸ Result of the Study Programme Check = Study Programme Recommendation
• Positive you can enroll in one of the IB profiles
• Negative you can not enroll in any of the IB profiles
Application process
Open evening4th of April 2019
Preview Day5th of June 2019 (4 HAVO, 5 VWO)
(5 HAVO, 6 VWO? Send mail to [email protected])
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