BSc

Business Management: Start-up and Family Business

Learn more about studying Business Management: Start-up and Family Business as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    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 truly have an entrepreneurial spirit and prefer being your own boss? Then you're in the right place! Our bachelor's degree in Business Management with a specialisation in Start-up & Family Business is specifically designed for young, ambitious future entrepreneurs. Whether you dream of starting your own business or leading and eventually taking over an established family enterprise, this unique bachelor's degree provides the ideal foundation.

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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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Scholarships at Tio Business School

  • Tio Super Talent Scholarship

    Official page

    Tio Business School offers international EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students in English-taught programmes a 50% reduction in tuition fees for one academic year. Applicants need excellent academic results, extracurricular engagement, strong motivation and the published English-language scores; admitted applicants apply by the intake deadline.

  • Tio Talent Scholarship

    Official page

    Tio Business School offers international EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students in English-taught programmes a 25% reduction in tuition fees for one academic year. The award targets applicants with above-average academic results, meaningful extracurricular activity, motivation and an international mindset.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

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.

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What is the cost of living near Tio Business School?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,979
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,509
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€168
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€20Range: €10 to €30· Amsterdam average
Monthly public transport pass€103
Monthly grocery basket€199
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€15
Gym membership€55

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

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.