BSc

Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship

Learn more about studying Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship 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:

The world of online marketing is looking for you! As an enterprising professional, you will respond to needs and trends in the national and international market and devise successful campaigns for businesses like Coolblue. After obtaining the Commerce Economics and Entrepreneurship bachelor's degree, you know how to give online and offline sales a boost, both in SMEs and for a multinational.

You might, for example, work as an account manager, online marketer, communication consultant or sales manager. Or start your own online business!

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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

We're still gathering scholarship information for this university

Check back soon, or visit the university's website for the latest information on available scholarships, 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?

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

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€2,307
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,734
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€261
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€47
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€20
Monthly public transport pass€115
Monthly grocery basket€367
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€15
Gym membership€56

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.

Netherlands student visa requirements