Overview

During the first year you will explore the field of economics. You learn how the scientific field is related to real-world cases and get acquainted with different research methods. From the second year on you will deepen your knowledge through your chosen specialisation: Accounting, Finance or International Economics & Policy.

Future career opportunities

During your studies you will learn to think critically and rigorously. You will develop an analytical perspective and be capable of analysing, understanding, and predicting complex economic situations and choices. Most students will continue their studies for a Master's degree. Graduates quickly find employment. They end up for example at consulting firms, in banking, at insurance companies, and governmental organisations.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

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Programme Structure

During the first year, you will explore the content of the field of Economics and Business Economics. You will learn how the scientific field is related to the real world and you will get acquainted with research methods. You will conduct your own research project with fellow students related to societal issues in economics and business economics.

In the second year, you choose one of three specialisations: Accounting, Finance, or International Economics & Policy. Alongside your specialisation, you also take common courses

In the third year you will follow courses of your chosen specialisation along with a reflective course on the role of economists and business economists in society and the ethical dimensions of the knowledge you gathered in the Bachelor’s. You have the opportunity to choose electives, go abroad or do an internship. The third year will conclude with a bachelor’s thesis.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing assistance) to 1st July
Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing assistance)

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 76 other Bachelors in Business Administration in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

Mathematics Requirements

Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT)

Applies to: students without alternative proof

OMPT-A
Minimum score of 55%
OMPT-F
Minimum score of 55%

English requirements

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80

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61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your previous education will be assessed on an individual basis to determine whether it is of sufficient level. In order to satisfy the academic requirements you need to have successfully completed previous education deemed comparable to a Dutch VWO Diploma.

Mathematics tests and scores

Mathematics A or B at CCVX, grade: 6.0 out of 10.0
Mathematics A or B at Boswell-Bèta (online), grade: 5.5 out of 10.0
Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT), OMPT-A or OMPT-F with minimum passing grade: 55%

Mathematics section of SAT, grade: 600 out of 800

English language tests and scores

IELTS

≥ 6,0 overall + subscores ≥ 6,0

TOEFL iBT

≥ 80 overall, sub-scores: Reading and Speaking ≥ 4, Listening and Writing ≥ 4.5

C1 Advanced

≥ 169 overall, component score ≥ 169

C2 Proficiency

≥ 180 overall, component score ≥ 169

Pearson PTE Academic

≥ 61 overall, subscores ≥ 56

LanguageCert Academic

≥ 65 overall , subscores: Listening ≥ 62, Reading & Writing ≥ 65, Speaking ≥ 68

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13793 EUR / year

≈ 13793 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

Statutory tuition fee €2,695.00 per year
Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €9,578.00 per year
Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €13,793.00 per year

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands

800 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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