Highlights
Tuition fee
9975 EUR / year
2601 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
9975 EUR / year
2601 EUR / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Campus location
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

With the Creative Business (3 year) degree at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, you develop your skills to become a manager in the media industry.

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Overview

With the Creative Business (3 year) degree at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences , you develop your insights into business and marketing, nurture your conceptual thinking skills and learn how to use and apply different forms of media and technology. 

You get to explore all aspects of your own creativity whether your passion is for film, radio, tv, online media, music or video games.  

Key Features

Wherever your interest in media lies, whether it’s music, film, tv or online media or print, the Creative Business programme prepares you to be a manager in the industry. You can expect a very hands-on approach with workshops and practical challenges giving you a true experience of the media and entertainment industry as you turn ideas into concepts and then into reality. 

You get to create, record and produce media in our on-campus studios, complete with radio studio, green screens, top-notch camera and audio equipment, as well as the latest design software, so when you hit the creative media industry, you’ll be well ahead of the game.   

Career

With a bachelor’s in Creative Business, you have a wealth of career opportunities in the fast-growing world of media and entertainment. With your insights into media and management, you’ll be qualified to work at many different levels in the film, radio, tv, online media and music industries.  

Careers open to you after graduation include:

  • Concept developer: creates creative concepts and campaigns.
  • Producer: is responsible for the production of a media product.
  • Web editor: manages the content on a website and writes texts for it.
  • Music manager: arranges everything concerning a music production.
  • Creative entrepreneur: you are self-employed and work for multiple companies.
  • Content manager: you are in charge of all the content on different (digital) channels.
  • Social media marketer: uses social media as a marketing tool in a creative and effective way.
  • Organiser of branding events: you organise exciting events to promote a brand.

Accreditation

This bachelor programme is accredited by the NVAO in the Netherlands (The Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders).

Programme Structure

Courses include: 

  • Media business/media management, media concepting 
  • Media marketing 
  • Content marketing 
  • Media landscape 
  • Finance 
  • Personal leadership 
  • Practical research 
  • Media content 
  • Media production 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
80
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Leeuwarden, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
80
PTE Academic
61
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Your diploma must be the equivalent of a Dutch pre-university high school diploma (VWO).
  • Motivation letter: maximum of 300-500 words. The letter should cover the following points:
  • A brief introduction of yourself
  • A description of your current or previous study
  • An explanation of how you researched your choice of study
  • An explanation of why you want to study Creative Business
  • An explanation of why you want to join the Fast Track Programme instead of the regular programme.
  • An explanation of your goals and/or career objectives

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    9975 EUR / year
    9975 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2601 EUR / year
    2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Netherlands
700 - 1100 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Creative Business (3 year).

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Sapiente Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
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