The Equine, Sports and Business study programme is a track of the Bachelor Animal Husbandry and offers you a unique focus combination of horses and business. You will learn about nutrition, breeding, behaviour and well-being. Next to that you will also delve into subjects such as finance, management and marketing. In addition to this knowledge, you will also learn important skills such as networking, advising, planning and organising. You will become part of the programme's extensive international network. You're in a class with students from all over the world. This means that the lessons will be given in English and you will be optimally prepared for work in the international sector.
The equine industry is growing rapidly worldwide, which offers plenty of opportunities. Developments in breeding, sport, recreation and business are following in short succession. The sector would like to show what is most important, namely respectful treatment of the horse. Everyone who works with horses feels responsible for the welfare of the animal, whether it involves top-flight sport or a hobby. Will you take the lead on this later?
The horse industry is booming. This means that you, as a young professional in Equine, Sports and Business, are in luck. During your studies, you will start building a network of valuable contacts, and acquire essential work experience. A lot of our graduates found work at the organisation where they did their internship.
Your career opportunities are versatile and varied. Graduates of Equine Sports & Business can be found all over the world. You can work as a consultant, project manager, account manager, event organiser, marketer, equine welfare specialist or breeding expert. Graduates land at both national and international employers. For example at feed producers, sector organisations, stables and breeding farms or horse traders. Then there are also insurers, transport and event agencies.
As a specialist in Equine Sports & Business, you will know that the relationship between the horse and the human is crucial. Apart from being an experts on horses, you will also have the necessary communication skills. The international outlook of this specialisation ensures that you will have many opportunities to work in a variety of positions, and to participate in the global debates on the sector.
Van Hall Larenstein has been rated the most sustainable University of Applied Sciences! Our University is the only institution in the Netherlands that has received three AISHE stars for all of its bachelor programmes. AISHE (Auditing Instrument for Sustainability in Higher Education) is an assessment tool for sustainable developments in higher education.
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During your studies, you spend half of your time on everything to do with the horse itself. You learn about the nutrition, genetics, health and well-being of horses. The other half of your study time is devoted to the business side of the equestrian world. Courses such as marketing, finance, event management and business are part of this. Over the course of your studies, you can specialise fully in the track of your choice: you choose your own internships and a graduation placement that suit your interest.
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HAVO-equivalent secondary school diploma
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
