International Agribusiness and Trade Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences

Overview

Do you want to learn how to transport fresh fruit, market natural materials, or make herb processing sustainable? This international business degree from Van Hall University of Applied Sciences offers the opportunity to work on real-life cases and provide advice to global agribusinesses. Studying with classmates from around the world, you'll become a valuable player in the international job market.

Key facts

• The  International Agribusiness and Trade  programme from  Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences focuses on sustainable innovation in the global food business, allowing you to build a professional network through internships, trade fairs, and company visits. It offers a blend of theory, practical learning, and hands-on experience.
• You will explore various agribusiness sectors, understand product chains, and learn about packaging, chilling, logistics, and export regulations. Courses in marketing, finance, product innovation, and international trade will complete your education.
• Throughout your studies, you'll gain experience in all company departments, research marketing strategies, and learn how to innovate and market new products. This includes a range of products from fruits to natural building materials.

Your Future in Agribusiness

Will you start as a project leader in logistics, a quality assurance specialist, or a marketer for an innovative company? Your sector-specific knowledge and internship experience will give you a head start in the agribusiness world.

What can you become?

With a broad understanding of various departments, you'll be able to handle different roles and facilitate collaboration across the company. You could work as a project manager, logistics team leader, buyer, or category manager. Perhaps a supporting role such as big data analyst, marketer, or supply chain specialist is more suited to you. Start-ups also need broadly trained food and agribusiness experts. Thinking of launching your own start-up? That’s possible too! Here are only some of the potential career paths:

• Supply Chain Planner
• Trader
• Account Manager
• Business Operations Specialist