BSc

Business Management

Learn more about studying Business Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    23,950EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Tio Business School says about their program:

Do you want to understand every aspect of organisations and doing business? Would you like to learn how to successfully position your company in relation to its competitors? If you are passionate about both people and organisations, Business Management might be the right choice for you. You can choose the General Management option, or pick one of five exciting specialisations.

You might, for example, work as an account manager, business process analyst or organisational consultant. Or start your own business!

This bachelor programme is offered subject to NVAO accreditation.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma that is equivalent to a Dutch pre-university high school diploma

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor's degree equivalent to the Dutch standard for admission to a master’s program
  • Knowledge of finance and marketing. This prior knowledge is necessary in order to be able to make a deeper understanding of these fields within the master. After registration, Tio checks whether you have sufficient knowledge. This depends on your previous education. If your knowledge is insufficient, an extra module can be followed at the start of the master program.
  • Work experience 0 to 3 years

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • CEFR

    B2

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE

    61

  • CAE

    160

  • CPE

    160

Postgraduate

  • CEFR

    C1

  • TOEFL iBT

    90

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • PTE

    64

  • CAE

    180

  • CPE

    180

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • In the following cases, students are exempted from the test requirement

    students with an IB diploma, American High School Diploma (if accredited in the US, please check with your school board), GCSE certificate for English First Language or English as a second language, or students from the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Malta, Singapore.

Postgraduate

  • Students from the following countries (or students who have completed their bachelor’s degree in these countries) are exempted from the English test requirement

    United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.

Documents required

Undergraduate and Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of residence permit (if applicable)
  • Copy of your birth certificate, with an apostil or double legalisation
  • Colour passport photograph, digitally (according to Dutch rules, taken from the front side of the face)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of residence permit (if applicable)
  • Copy of your birth certificate, with an apostil or double legalisation
  • Colour passport photograph, digitally (according to Dutch rules, taken from the front side of the face)
  • Resume (CV)
  • A letter of recommendation is an advantage
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    €23,950 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    €23,950 per year

The additional package fee for non-EU students is €14,750. This package fee includes visa, insurance, housing first year (through DUWO University Housing), pick up at the airport and a deposit.

Funding

Tio Super Talent Scholarship

  • Amount

    €11,975 per full degree student

  • Requirements

    The scholarship is awarded for one academic year. It is possible to apply for this scholarship every year. You are eligible if you meet the following criteria: You must have outstanding study results. You must have an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 or higher, TOEFL iBT score of 100 or higher, Cambridge exam of CAE-A or higher or CEFR C1 level or higher.

Tio Talent Scholarship

  • Amount

    €5,987.50 per full degree student

  • Requirements

    The scholarship is awarded for one academic year. It is possible to apply for this scholarship every year. You are eligible if you meet the following criteria: You must have above average study results. You must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 or higher, TOEFL iBT score of 90 or higher, Cambridge exam of CAE-B or higher or CEFR C1 level or higher.

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What is the cost of living near Tio Business School?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Amsterdam-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€2,307Range: €1,750 to €2,800
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,734Range: €1,350 to €2,300
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€261Range: €200 to €350
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€47Range: €35 to €60
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€20Range: €10 to €30
Monthly public transport pass€115Range: €70 to €140
Monthly grocery basket€367
Coffee shop drink€4Range: €3 to €6
Cinema or cultural event ticket€15Range: €14 to €17
Gym membership€56Range: €27 to €80

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and wise.com (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Tio Business School

Many international students will require a visa to study in the Netherlands, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.