Start your international career in business
- Degree
Bachelor
- Start date
September
- Location
Deventer, Enschede
- Duration
4 years
- Tuition fee (EU/EEA students)
€ 2,694 per year
- Tuition fee (NON-EU students)
€ 9,360 per year
Want to build a career across borders? In the International Business programme at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, you work on real-life projects for companies from day one. You develop practical business skills, explore courses and electives, and learn to create smarter, more sustainable solutions. With at least one semester abroad, you also gain international experience and start building your global network.
Multiple Value Creation
Sustainability is part of everything you do in International Business. You learn to look beyond profit, question existing ways of working and make business decisions that create long-term value for organisations and society. This helps you turn sustainable thinking into action.
Business Challenges
From early on, you work on real-life business challenges with companies and professionals. You tackle real issues, work with clients and see how your ideas can make a difference. This hands-on experience helps you build confidence, practical skills and prepare for your future career.
Vivid study association iManage
Study association iManage helps you get more out of your time at Saxion. Join guest speakers, hands-on workshops and an annual study trip to a European city. These activities give you new perspectives, help you connect with others and add practical experiences alongside your studies.
Starters Information
What you need to know before you start your education.
Join us online - 18 November 2026
During the Digital Discovery Day, you can join online sessions and meet the lecturers to learn everything you need to know about your preferred study programme.
Visit Saxion
Want to get a real feel for Saxion and this study programme? Plan a visit with our international students and become a student for a day!
More information about this study programme?
More info about studying at Saxion?
During your studies
The International Business bachelor’s programme is taught entirely in English and prepares you for an international business career. You work with students from more than 40 countries, develop a global perspective and learn to think critically, act responsibly and make well-informed business decisions.
Electives
In your second year, you can choose electives that match your interests and career goals. Explore topics such as risk management, Asian business, process improvement, e-commerce, entrepreneurship and Spanish language and cultures. This gives you the freedom to deepen your knowledge in areas that fit your ambitions.
After this programme, you can:
- manage business data and identify risks
- understand key developments in Asian business markets
- improve business processes
- develop e-commerce, branding and positioning strategies
- turn entrepreneurial ideas into business concepts
- use Spanish language skills and understand Spanish-speaking cultures
Check the video of this BachelorTHE STUDY PROGRAMME IN A NUTSHELL
After your study
After graduating, you are prepared for a career in international business. You can work across cultures, tackle complex business challenges and contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions. Your broad knowledge of key business disciplines, cultural awareness and professional skills help you respond to the needs of internationally operating organisations.
View the testimonial All testimonialsIf know you want to study something business related but you are still not sure in which domain – this is the perfect study for you.