International Foundation Year (Management and Social Sciences)

Program Overview

This program offers an International Foundation Year followed by a Bachelor's degree at THUAS. Students gain knowledge and practical skills through coursework, workshops, and a semester-long internship. Assessment includes individual coursework and examinations, with a minimum of 55% required for progression. Graduates are prepared for careers in business, banking, and behavioural and social sciences.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Stage 1: International Foundation
• Modules:
• Academic Literacy & Skills
• Math for Business & Social Studies
• Communication
• Study Success
• Management & Organisation
• Global Citizenship & Sustainability
• Stage 2: First Year Degree
• Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, students enter the English-taught Bachelor's programme at THUAS in their chosen degree.
• Stages 3 and 4: Second and Third Year Degree
• Gain knowledge and practical skills through coursework and elective modules.
• Lectures and workshops provide in-depth knowledge and experience working in a global team.
• Semester-long internship at an international company in the Netherlands or abroad.

Assessment:

• Assessment is via individual coursework (oral and written presentation) and examinations.
• Students are encouraged to undertake independent study to supplement learning.
• Progression criteria: Minimum of 55% in all subjects to progress to the University.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, and project-based group work (oral and written presentation).

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for careers in business, banking, and behavioural and social sciences.
• The Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) Permit allows recent graduates from non-EU countries to stay in or come back to the Netherlands for a period of up to 12 months for job search or business startup.