IBMS Course Outline. First Year

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IBMS

Course Outline First Year

2014-2015

International Business School

Hanze University Groningen

University of Applied Sciences

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General information

The IBMS Course Outlines, together with the IBMS Prospectus and the Student Charter form the Teaching and Exam Regulations, in Dutch: ‘de onderwijs- en examenregeling, de OER’. All of these documents are digitally available via intranet, Mijn Hanze (access www.mijnhanze.nl > organisatie > International Business School), used by the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen.

The IBMS Course Outlines (in German: Vorlesungsverzeichnis Internationale Betriebswirtschaft) serve several purposes:

 to enable students to prepare for classes and to acquire the correct texts;

 to enable students to plan their work;

 to assist teaching staff to meet the educational aims;

 to give partner schools and persons outside the Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen an overview of the contents and structure of the modules offered within the IBMS/BW study

programme;

 to enable the Planning Office to schedule classes;

 to enable the Examination Office to create correct assessment schemes.

To meet these purposes each module description defines: the module name and examination code used by the Exam Office and the Planning Office, the set-up of classes, the size of the module, the aims of the module, what textbooks students must acquire, and how the module will be assessed.

At the date of printing, the information contained in this book was accurate, and as far as possible complete. If any changes or revisions to modules have taken place since then, students will be notified by their teacher at the beginning of the module in question.

These changes will only be valid after publication in the official IBS bulletin under the heading: ' Formal IBMS Course Outline Changes/ Offizielle Änderung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis Internationale

Betriebswirtschaft’.

The academic year is divided into 4 study periods:

Period 1: September – November Period 2: November – January Period 3: February – April Period 4: April – July

The periods mentioned in this Course Outline are those in which the module is offered during the academic year 2014-2015.

Finally we refer to the IBMS Prospectus/BW Studienführer for all other information necessary to complete your studies at the International Business School and other official IBS channels of communication:

- Mijn Hanze - Blackboard - IBS Bulletin

Note: students are strongly advised to check the intranet siteMijn Hanze (access www.mijnhanze.nl >

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Framework competencies IBMS

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Profession-related competencies (P)

I International Business Competencies 1. International Business Awareness 2. Intercultural competence

II General Management Competencies

3. International strategic vision development 4. Business processes & change management 5. Entrepreneurial management

III Functional Key-Areas Competencies

6. International marketing and sales management 7. International supply chain management 8. International finance & accounting

9. International human resource management (HRM) Generic competencies (G)

I Interpersonal competencies 1. Leadership

2. Co-operation

3. Business Communication II Task-oriented competencies 4. Business research methods 5. Planning and organizing III Intra-personal competencies

6. Learning and self-development 7. Ethical and corporate responsibility NOTE:

References in the Course Outline are made like this: Gx.x; Py.y.

Example: P1.3 means professional competence 1 (international business awareness), level 3 (Bachelor-level).

Competencies: level of execution

Competencies are supposed to be acquired step by step. This requires the description of the level of mastering the competency. In general these levels will be:

Level 1 The ability to execute a simple task. The student has the basic knowledge and skills to apply the competency with guidance in a limited context

In most educational situations this will be learned in the first year

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General information ... 3

Framework competencies IBMS ... 5

Sequence of Subjects in Year 1 ... 9

Block 1.1 ... 11

IBP1 Introduction Business Processes... 13

BSK1 Basic Skills ... 14

FAC1 Financial Accounting 1 ... 16

STA1 Descriptive Statistics ... 17

ECN1 Economics ... 18

CPP1 Consultancy Project 1... 19

ERS1 English Business Report Writing Skills 1 ... 20

PRD1 Professional Development 1 ... 21

Block 1.2 ... 23

IIC1 Introduction Intercultural Competences ... 25

MAT1 Elementary Mathematics ... 26

RSK2 Secondary Research Skills ... 27

EIP1 Excel/ Applied Information Processing ... 28

CPP2 Consultancy Project 2... 29

ENG1 English/Business Communication 1 ... 30

PRD2 Professional Development 2 ... 32

Block 1.3 ... 33

MKT1 Marketing ... 35

MAC1 Management Accounting 1 ... 36

BMO1 Behaviour, Management and Organisation ... 37

BPP1 Business Plan Project 1 ... 38

EPS1 English Presentation Skills ... 39

PRD3 Professional Development 3 ... 40

Block 1.4 ... 41

LAW1 Introduction to International Business Law 1 ... 43

RSK1 Primary Research Skills ... 44

BPP2 Business Plan Project 2 ... 45

ENG2 English/Business Communication 2 ... 46

PRD4 Professional Development 4 ... 48

Languages ... 49

DUA1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level A ... 51

DUA2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level A ... 52

DUB1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level B ... 53

DUB2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level B ... 54

FRA1 French Language & Culture 1 level A ... 55

FRA2 French Language & Culture 2 level A ... 57

GEA2 German Language & Culture 2 level A ... 60

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Sequence of Subjects in Year 1

Sequence for students who begin their studies taking the Consultancy Project: CPP Block 1.1

Theme: The Consultant Block 1.2

Theme: The Practical Consultant Block 1.3

Theme: The Entrepreneur Block 1.4

Theme: The Practical Entrepreneur

Code Educational Unit EC Code Educational Unit EC Code Educational Unit EC Code Educational Unit EC IBP1 Introduction Business

processes* 2 IIC1 Introduction

Intercultural Competence* 2 Language 1* 3 Language 2* 3 BSK1 Basic Skills* 1 MAT1 Mathematics 2 MKT1 Marketing 3 LAW1 Introduction to

Internat. Business Law 3

FAC1 Financial Accounting 1

3 RSK2 Secondary Research Skills

1 MAC1 Management Accounting 1

2 RSK1 Primary Research Skills

1

STA1 Statistics 2 EIP1 Excel / Applied

Information Processing 2 BMO1 Behaviour, Management &

Organisation

3

ECN1 Economics 2

CPP1

Consultancy Project 1 1 CPP2

Consultancy Project 2 4 BPP1

Business Plan 1 1 BPP2

Business Plan 2 4 ERS1 English Business

Report Writing Skills 1* 2 ENG1 English/Business

Communication 1* 3 EPS1 English

Presentation Skills* 2 ENG2 English/Business Communication 2* 3 PRD1 Professional

Development 1* 2 PRD2 Professional

Development 4* 1

Sequence for students who begin their studies taking the Business Plan: BPP Block 1.1

Theme: The Entrepreneur Block 1.2

Theme: The Practical Entrepreneur

Block 1.3

Theme: The Consultant Block 1.4

Theme: The Practical Consultant

Code Educational Unit EC Code Educational Unit EC Code Educational

Unit EC Code Educational Unit EC IBP1 Introduction Business

processes* 2 IIC1 Introduction

Intercultural Competence* 2 Language 1* 3 Language 2* 3 BSK Basic Skills* 1 LAW1 Introduction to

International Business Law 3 FAC1 Financial

Accounting 1 3 MAT1 Mathematics 2 MKT1 Marketing 3 RSK1 Primary Research

Skills 1 STA1 Statistics 2 RSK2 Secondary

Research Skills 1 MAC1 Management

Accounting 2 ECN1 Economics 2 EIP1 Excel / Applied

Information Processing 2 BMO1 Behaviour,

Management & 3

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* Marked modules are always in this order, independent of the semester the student starts in.

*Language 1:

DUA1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level A or DUB1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level B FRA1 French Language & Culture 1 level A

GEA1 German Language & Culture 1 level A SPA1 Spanish Language & Culture 1 level A Language 2:

DUA2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level A or DUB2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level B FRA2 French Language & Culture 2 level A

GEA2 German Language & Culture 2 level A

SPA2 Spanish Language & Culture 2 level A or SPB2 Spanish Language & Culture 2 level B

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Block 1.1 The Consultant

Introduction Business Processes Basic Skills

Financial Accounting 1 Statistics Economics Consultancy Project 1

English Business Report Writing Skills 1 Professional Development 1

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IBP1 Introduction Business Processes

Field Name Description

Title of the educational unit Introduction Business Processes

Module code IBVP13IBP1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Study load 2 EC = 56 hours

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies Upon completion of this course, students:

should be able

 to describe the major characteristics of a business,

 to identify and describe its primary and supporting business processes, have an understanding of

 a business in relation to its environment,

 how a business sets goals and manages its business processes,

 the various roles that a business administration professional can engage in.

Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:

P4.1, P7.1 Target group / Position within

the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students Prerequisites

Level First Year Bachelor

Course contents This module offers an integrated, practical approach to all key aspects of business administration and how business processes are managed.

Didactical form Seminars

Assessment Assessment method(s)

 Written Exam Osiris code(s)

 IBVP13IBP1A Number of EC

 2 Minimum grade(s)

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) To be announced

Estimated costs € 57

Literature Business Administration Thuis, P., Stuive, R.; Noordhoff, 2012;

ISBN 978 900 180 9768 Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities

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BSK1 Basic Skills

Title of the educational unit Basic Skills

Module code IBVP13BSK

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies This module helps students to improve their calculation and English skills, bringing students with weaker skills in these areas to at least bachelor entry level.

This should enable them to be more successful in other year 1 modules.

IBS students who did not pass the Basic Calculation test and/or the English pretest, take the related BSK1 practical.

The tests take place during the first period of the first semester: the Basic Calculation test in the introduction week and the English Test in week 3 or 4.

English practical (in period 2 for September students, period 4 for February students)

This practical is aimed at students who have failed the English diagnostic entry test (pretest). The course starts at elementary level and deals with the very basics of grammar, writing skills, reading skills, speaking skills, and vocabulary.

Seven 2-hour sessions are scheduled to

 provide explanations of the basic English structures and tenses,

 practise writing, reading, and speaking skills with instant feedback,

 answer questions on individual problems with the basics of the English language with the following aims:

o the student knows the basics of English grammar and sentence structure and can implement these.

o the student increases his/her basic English vocabulary.

o the student can answer basic questions about texts from current publications.

Calculation practical (in period 1 for September students, period 3 for February students) After successful completion of the course the students:

 know the fundamental language, skills, procedures and concepts of algebra

 are well prepared for the IBMS module Mathematics

 are well prepared for the IBMS finance modules.

Preparing for P8.1 (calculation) and G3.1 (English) Target group / Position

within the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students Prerequisites

Level Pre-Bachelor

Course contents English

Preliminary programme

Each session deals with the basic English structures and tenses.

week 1: overview of basic English sentence types, to be, continuous, present continuous, start everyday English and compiling word list

week 2: basic English sentence types and comma usage,

present simple, questions, negative sentences, start with the simple past, continue Everyday English (at teacher´s discretion), continuing word list

week 3: simple past, past continuous, Everyday English part 2, continuing word list week 4: past continuous, present perfect, Everyday English (at teacher´s discretion), continuing word list

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week 5: present perfect, past perfect, future, continuing word list week 6: applying basic English tenses and structures and error analysis

week 7: revision basic English tenses and structures, question and answer round Calculation

Topics involved are:

Algebra, Brackets and Order, Simple Equations and Graphs, Percentages, Fractions and Ratios

Didactical form / type of

course Practical

 Written exam 1 (English)

 Written exam 2 (Calculation)

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP13BSK1A

 IBVP13BSK1E

Number of EC

 0,5

Minimum grade(s)

 Sufficient

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) English: Emily Lewis, drs. Jeltje van der Sluis

Calculation: Betsy Mather, Xiaoyan Xu,

Henk Jager, Christine Pelletier

Costs TBA

Literature English

 Syllabus Basic Skills no. tba

 Business Grammar and Usage Market Leader, new edition, Strutt, P. Pearson Educated Limited, 2010. ISBN 978 140 822 0085.

Calculation

 Mathematics for Finance, Business and Economics Dondjio, I., Krasser, W.; Noordhoff, 2013; ISBN 978 900 181 8623.

 Help yourself to algebra (HYA); Neill, H.; Longman, 2008;

ISBN 978 058 229 0686.

Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities Students who pass the Basic Calculation test and/or English test, do not need to take the related practical. If students only fail the Basic Calculation test, they only need to take the calculation practical; if students only fail the English test (score below 5.5), they only need to take the English practical.

Students who fail both tests, need to take both practicals.

Students, who cannot take one or both tests (for whatever reason), need to take the related practical(s).

For students who failed the Basic Calculation test and/or English test: attendance is compulsory of the related practical(s) is compulsory, as is active participation.

Students can only miss one lesson of a practical. If they miss more than 1 lesson, they need to take the practical again the next time it is offered.

In the last week of the practical, during class, there is a test for which students have to score sufficient. Attendance combined with a sufficient score on this test leads to a sufficient final grade for the related part of this module.

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FAC1 Financial Accounting 1

Title of the educational unit Financial Accounting 1

Module code IBVP14FAC1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies Learning outcomes:

From a straight-forward, limited context related to service companies and trading companies the student is independently able to:

 construct financial statements (income statement, statement of retained earnings and balance sheet);

 calculate (change in) the cash position;

 record transactions and adjustments in t-accounts;

 account for the issuance of a bond:

- calculating the selling price

- recording the issuance using journals

- using the effective-interest method of amortization

 define and calculate rations

Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile (P8.1):

 The ability to translate simple financial activities into journal entries and to prepare a balance sheet and profit & loss account for an SME (small and medium-sized enterprise).

 The ability to determine and to work with the information needs of an SME, among which the chart of accounts.

 The ability to translate more complex financial activities into journal entries and to prepare a balance sheet and profit & loss account.

Target group / Position

within the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students

Prerequisites none

Course contents Accounting cycle, bonds and ratio analysis Didactical form Lectures, online tutorials

 Mid-term test

 End of term test

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP14FAC1A

 IBVP14FAC1E

Number of EC

 1

 2

Minimum grade(s)

 5.5

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Roy Rus, Cambell Parsons, Tim Horst, Henk Jager

Costs € 80.-

Literature Horngren’s financial & managerial accounting Nobles, Mattison ea; Pearson; 4^th edition, 2013; ISBN 9781292023342

Language of instruction English Details/peculiarities

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STA1 Descriptive Statistics

Title of the educational unit Descriptive Statistics

Module code IBVP14STA1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies After successful completion of the course the students:

Can apply and select techniques and methods for ordering, presenting, analysing and interpreting collections of data.

G4.1 Target group / Position

Course contents Anything dealing even remotely with the collection, processing, analysis or interpretation of numerical data belongs to the domain of statistics.

Statistics and statistical analysis are used in nearly every profession. For managers in particular, statistics have become a most valuable tool in virtually every branch of public and private enterprise. The various

techniques involved can be separated into two broad categories: descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics will be dealt with this year.

Topics involved are types of variables, levels of measurement, presentation of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, regression & correlation and time series.

Didactical form Theory oriented module: Lectures / Seminars

 Written exam 1

 Written exam 2

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP14STA1A

 IBVP14STA1E

Number of EC

 1

Minimum grade(s)

 5.5

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Betsy Mather, Ning Ding, Xiaoyan Xu, Christine Pelletier

Costs

Literature  Statistical techniques in Business and Economics. ISBN 978 1 1216 7865 1 Please note this is a custom edition for the Hanzehogeschool Groningen, which is only available via Studystore (they have a shop on the Hanze campus)

 Reader nr. 1002; ‘Statistics Year 1’

 Additional handouts will be provided in class Language of instruction English

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ECN1 Economics

Title of the educational unit Economics

Module code IBVP14ECN1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies Learning outcomes:

From a limited economic context the student is independently able to:

 define or describe relevant economic terminology;

 distinguish between economic terms;

 predict the effects of a single event on a relevant market by:

- drawing an appropriate diagram of the market;

- showing how the event affects the market’s diagram, and:

- explaining how market equilibrium is established.

From given information on the foreign exchange market the student is independently able to:

 Define or describe relevant terms;

 Distinguish between appreciation and depreciation;

 Predict the effects of a single event affecting the foreign exchange market by:

- drawing an appropriate diagram of the market;

- showing how the event affects the market’s diagram, and:

- explaining how market equilibrium is established.

 The student can analyse economic variables (P1.1) Target group / Position

Prerequisites none

Course contents Introduction to micro economics and macro economics Didactical form Lectures, online tutorials

 Mid-term test

 End-of term test

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP14ECN1A

 IBVP14ECN1E

Number of EC

 1

Minimum grade(s)

 5.5

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Erik Schutte, Tim Horst, Henk Jager

Costs € 80,-

Literature TBA - IBS is working on a special Hanze publication which can also be used for the second year module New Economic Realities.

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CPP1 Consultancy Project 1

Title of the educational unit Consultancy Project 1

Module code IBVP12CPP1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies The student will be able to:

 Recognise the practical applicability of the courses involved in a business setting;

 Justify, present and defend his/her group research in a professional manner, in writing;

 Evaluate his/her teamwork and individual contributions.

This module has been formulated in order that specific competencies can be formally addressed within the course.

P1.1, P5.1, P8.1, G2.1, G3.1, G4.1, G5.1 Target group / Position within

Course contents The project acts as an engine of learning; students will have to cooperate and find independent solutions to complex practice oriented problems and present the various solutions in an integrated way. Students can relate the various subjects (FAC1, STA1, ECN1, ERS1) to a real life case.

Students will receive a brief introduction to the various subjects to inform them about the specific contents and required level of knowledge. Students have to learn to cooperate in groups to discover the added value of working in multicultural teams.

Didactical form Project

 Report (see BB) Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12CPP1C Number of EC

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Betsy Mather (Project Coordinator)

Costs

Literature Student Handbook, Project book Consultancy Case, case study Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities Attendance in week 1 is highly recommended since the project contents, procedures, rules and planning are explained in detail. Group cooperation and successful passing of the project are seriously endangered when missing the foundation session.

If you miss out on more than 2 (coach) meetings you will be considered to be no longer part of the project group.

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ERS1 English Business Report Writing Skills 1

Title of the educational unit English Business Report Writing Skills 1

Module code IBVP12ERS1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies On completion of this module students will be able to:

 use topic sentences and paragraphs to provide structure in academic and business report writing;

 narrow the scope of a business report by clearly and succinctly writing an appropriate purpose statement ;

 identify different types of business reports, namely: informational reports, analytical reports, and proposals;

 formulate a basic structure for a business report in the form of an outline;

 include appropriate information when drafting the following business report sections: Executive Summary, Introduction, Methodology, Conclusion, Recommendations and Appendices;

 determine which information needs to be referenced in business reports in order to avoid plagiarism;

 use the Harvard Referencing system correctly by creating in-text citations and reference list entries for a business report;

 analyze quotes, paraphrases and summaries in order to determine whether sources have correctly been incorporated in academic and business report writing.

critique sections of business reports written by fellow students using the IBS report writing criteria

G3.1, G4.1 Target group / Position within

the curriculum Regular module for IBMS students Prerequisites

Course contents The module introduces the major issues involved in writing (business research) reports, from planning and process and the elements necessary to make up a report, to sourcing/plagiarism. During the course students are expected to complete a series of writing assignments and critically review work written by fellow-students.

Solid preparation and active participation are expected. The assessment will be based on a written exam.

Didactical form Practical/Skills Training, seminars

 Written exam Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12ERS1A Number of EC

 5.5

Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Anne Kennedy, Jane Siebeneck, Emily Lewis, Jeltje van der Sluis, Cees Krottje

Costs TBD

Literature  Syllabus, available via Blackboard

 Textbook, isbn TBD Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities The resit for the exam will be held in the regular resit exam period.

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PRD1 Professional Development 1

Title of educational unit Professional Development 1

Module code IBVP12PRD1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies The student:

 is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses and knows how to improve his weaknesses;

 knows which role he plays within his project-team and the effect his behaviour has on his team;

 knows how to conduct a meeting effectively;

 develops awareness about cultural differences;

 develops strategies in dealing with conflicts;

 knows how to plan a project;

 is aware of the rules and regulations at IBMS Hanze University;

 is aware of current choice of his studies and makes a conscious choice.

Connection with competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:

P2.1, G2.1 G5.1, G6.1 Target group / Position within

Course contents Students will get to know their class mates in the introduction week.

Students will be introduced in this week to the Hanze University systems and rules.

Students will have workshops on various topics in their first period.

Students meet regularly with their Academic Advisor and student mentor in their first period.

Type of course Practical/Skills training Assessment Assessment methods(s)

 Assignment(s) Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12PRD1C Number of EC

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Desiree Nieborg, Henk van Essen (coordinators)

Costs € 1,50

Literature Syllabus

Details/peculiarities Attendance during all introduction sessions and workshops is compulsory. Also, if you are invited for an individual meeting by your AA, you need to attend. If students miss out an introduction session or workshop session, they will get a compensation assignment.

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Block 1.2

The Practical Consultant

Introduction Intercultural Competences Mathematics

Secondary Research Skills Excel / Applied Information Processing

Consultancy Project 2 English / Business Communication 1

Professional Development 2

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IIC1 Introduction Intercultural Competences

Title of the educational unit

Introduction Intercultural Competences

Module code IBVP14IIC1

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Study load 2EC = 56 hours

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies Upon successful completion of the module, the student:

 Identifies and understands concepts and theories of intercultural

communication, making use of specific examples and applying them with guidance to a limited international business context;

 In a classroom setting, actively practices and demonstrates behavior associated with successful interaction with different others, such as

‘postponing of judgment’ and ‘switching perspectives’

P2.1, G2.1 Target group / Position within

the curriculum Required module for IBMS students Prerequisites

Level First year Bachelor

Course contents The course will focus on the required attitudes for deeper learning of cultural differences, own intercultural sensitivity and ultimately the development of intercultural competences. The design of the course is based on the pyramid model of Intercultural Competences, developed by Deardorff (2006, 2009).

Topics are

 What is culture?

 Observing culture

 Communication across cultures

 Generalizing & Stereotyping

 Transition shock

 Working in multicultural teams

 From cultural clash to cultural synergy Didactical form / type of

course  Seminars, lectures

 Cases & assignments

 Assignments Osiris code(s)

 IBVP14IIC1C Number of EC

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) TBD

Estimated costs €

Literature Selected chapters (a total of 80-100 pages) from:

 Intercultural sensitivity, From denial to intercultural competence. Nunez, C., Nunez Mahdi, R., & Popma, L.; Van Gorcum, 2009;

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MAT1 Elementary Mathematics

Title of the educational unit Elementary Mathematics

Module code IBVP13MAT1

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies After successful completion of the course the students:

 Know the fundamental language, skills, procedures and concepts of algebra and can apply them to solve applications;

 Are well prepared for other IBMS modules that involve calculation.

P8.1 Target group / Position within

the curriculum Required module for IBMS students Prerequisites

Course contents Topics involved are:

Equations and Graphs, Working with powers, Compound interest, Inequalities and Simultaneous equations and Applications

Didactical form Lectures

 Written exam

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP13MAT1A

Number of EC

 2

Minimum grade(s)

 5.5 Name of lecturer Betsy Mather, Xiaoyan Xu, Henk Jager

Costs TBA

Literature  Mathematics for Finance, Business and Economics. Dondjio, I., Krasser, W.;

Noordhoff, 2013; ISBN 987 900 181 8623

 Exercises on Blackboard Language of instruction English

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RSK2 Secondary Research Skills

Title of the educational unit Secondary Research Skills

Module code IBVP12RSK2

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

 use several information resources;

 assess the relevance of said resources (critical thinking);

 critically assess their own research process and report on it;

 translate them into useful information;

 reference correctly;

 find relevant information for the Consultancy Case Project.

Course contents The students will be made aware of the different ways to conduct secondary research and apply it.

Didactical form Practical

 Assignment (see BB)

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12RSK2C

Number of EC

 1

Minimum grade(s)

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Cees Krottje

Costs Literature

Details/peculiarities The assignment is closely related to the project Consultancy Case.

80% attendance is required. If a student fails to meet this requirement, he or she will need to take the module again, the next time it is offered.

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EIP1 Excel/ Applied Information Processing

Title of the educational unit Excel/ Applied Information Processing

Module code IBVP14EIP1

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies After successful completion of the course the student:

 has basic Excel skills (e.g. formulas, cell referencing, create tables, filtering, sorting);

 can apply the techniques and methods from STA1 with Excel;

 can analyse data and create graphs accordingly.

G4.1 Target group / Position within

Course contents The course starts with an introduction to Excel. Using cases, the methods and techniques learned in theory in STA1 will be put into practice. Data given will be translated into useful information to support management decisions. The module is in close collaboration with the Consultancy Case Project. Students will learn how to present data in the report of the Consultancy Case Project, e.g. graphs.

Didactical form Practical seminars

 IBVP14EIP1A Number of EC

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Betsy Mather, Ning Ding, Xiaoyan Xu, Christine Pelletier

Costs

Literature Syllabus

Details/peculiarities The assessment consists of an Excel test, which is held in week 4 of the period (resit opportunity in week 7).

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CPP2 Consultancy Project 2

Title of the educational unit Consultancy Project 2

Module code IBVP12CPP2

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

 Recognise the practical applicability of the courses involved in a business setting;

 Justify, present and defend his/her group research in a professional manner, in writing and orally;

 Evaluate his/her teamwork and individual contributions.

This module has been formulated in order that specific competencies can be formally addressed within the course.

P1.1, P5.1, P8.1, G2.1, G3.1, G4.1, G5.1 Target group / Position within

the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students

Prerequisites Having passed the progress report at the midpoint of the project is a requirement to finalizing the project. It is recommended that you have taken and passed the related subject exams.

Passing CPP1 is a prerequisite for starting with CPP2.

Course contents The project acts as an engine of learning; students will have to cooperate and find independent solutions to complex practice oriented problems and present the various solutions in an integrated way. Students can relate the various subjects (FAC1, STA1, ECN1, EIP1, IIC1, ERS1, RSK2)to a real life case.

Students will receive a brief introduction to the various subjects to inform them about the specific contents and required level of knowledge. Students have to learn to cooperate in groups to discover the added value of working in multicultural teams.

 Project (see BB) Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12CPP2C Number of EC

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Betsy Mather (Project Coordinator)

Costs

Literature Student Handbook, Project book Consultancy Case, case study Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities Attendance in week 1 is highly recommended since the project contents, procedures, rules and planning are explained in detail. Group cooperation

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ENG1 English/Business Communication 1

Title of the educational unit English/Business Communication 1

Module code IBVP12ENG1

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies At the end of the course students will have reached a B2.1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Languages. The student can:

 Brainstorm in small groups on a number of business cases, with a view to writing either minutes to a meeting, an email or a memo (200-250 words);

 Structure and write a business memo (200-250 words);

 Identify grammatical, style and punctuation errors in a text and correct them to proper English;

 Use linking words in texts as transitions between sentences and ideas;

 Write grammatically correct sentences using all active tenses;

 Compile a portfolio of written assignments to show that the theory taught in class has been applied;

 Identify and use the vocabulary from the course book texts and exercises;

 Build new nouns using correct prefixes;

 Combine prepositions with verbs to reflect correct business meaning.

within the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students Prerequisites

Course contents This course primarily focuses on the linguistic skills involved in writing. The aim is to increase the written proficiency of students in formal business contexts. The course makes extensive use of Market Leader, Upper Intermediate, a Business English course developed in association with the Financial Times.

During the course, students are expected to make use of a range of

grammatical structures and vocabulary items in order to achieve their goals in practical business situations. For this reason special attention is paid to the vocabulary used in the business-related texts provided in Market Leader.

Weekly grammar/writing workshops in weeks 2-4 and 6-8 are offered during the block, using the book Business Grammar and Usage from the Market Leader series as well as the course textbook.

Finally, the course uses cases from a variety of business environments as the basis for practicing different forms of inter- and intra-company

correspondence, specifically memo’s/e-mails and minutes.

Didactical form  Seminars

 Grammar / Writing Workshops

 Independent case studies in small groups Assessment Assessment method(s)

 Written exam

 Assignments

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12ENG1A

 IBVP12ENG1C

Number of EC

 2

 1

Minimum grade(s)

 5.5

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Anne Kennedy, Jane Siebeneck

Costs € 63,00

Literature  Market leader: Upper Intermediate Business English (course book + DVD-Rom);

Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S.; Pearson, 3rd edition, 2012; ISBN: 978 1 4082

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 Market Leader: Business Grammar and Usage. Strutt, P.; Pearson, 2010; ISBN 978 14082 20085

 Workbook/syllabus no. TBA

 good English-English Dictionary recommended Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities Attendance in weeks 1 and 6 is essential due to group formation / feedback.

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PRD2 Professional Development 2

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

 is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses and knows how to improve his weaknesses;

 knows which role he plays within his project-team;

 develops competencies in the field of:

- study skills - group dynamics - communication

G1.1, G2.1, G5.1 and G6.1 Target group / Position

Course contents Students will attend 1 class meeting and 3 workshops on the topics of team role management, learning styles and feedback.

Students meet regularly with their Academic Advisor and student mentor.

Type of course Practical/Skills training Assessment Assessment methods(s)

 Assignment(s) Osiris code(s)

 IBVP11PRD2C Number of EC

Costs € 1,50

Literature Syllabus

Assessment criteria:

 Active participation during introduction sessions;

 Assignment(s) meeting minimum quality criteria (described in assignment).

Deadline to hand in assignment(s), including possible compensation assignment(s) on Friday, noon, week 7.

If a student fails this course, he will be offered a resit within the first year of studies.

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Block 1.3 The Entrepreneur

Marketing

Management Accounting 1 Behaviour, Management & Organisation

Business Plan Project 1 English Presentation Skills 1

Professional Development 3

Language 1 (in separate section, see page 49)

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MKT1 Marketing

Title of the educational unit Marketing

Module code IBVP13MKT1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies The student

 Identifies and recognises the concepts of customer value and customer relationships in a company context;

 Identifies and recognises the major elements of a company’s market environment;

 Identifies and recognises the elements and techniques of segmentation, targeting, differentiation and positioning in a company context;

 Identifies and recognises the major components of the marketing mix elements Price, Product, Place and Promotion in a company context;

 Identifies and recognises basic elements of the selling process of a company;

 Applies primary concepts of marketing to a company case study.

P4.1, P5.1, P6.1/2 Target group / Position

Course contents The course is a general introduction to marketing and will teach the principles: marketing environment, consumer behaviour and the marketing mix.

 Written exam (MC questions)

 Assignment

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP13MKT1A

 IBVP13MKT1C

Number of EC

 2

 1

Minimum grade(s)

 5.5

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Wim Speulman, Hanna van der Stok, Yana Percheva, Karin Vegter

Literature Marketing: an introduction. Armstrong, G. & Kotler, P.; 11^th or 12^th edition, 2012 or 2014; ISBN 978 0 273 76718 3 or 978 0 273 76728 2 for the version with access to MyLab)

Electronic media Blackboard, websites; video’s Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities This course can only be successfully completed when students work on a very regular basis and right from the start of the course.

In the two hour classes, theory will be discussed based on the material to be studied for each week. In the single hour/third hour of classes groups of

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MAC1 Management Accounting 1

Title of the educational unit Management Accounting 1

Module code IBVP04MAC1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies The student will:

 have an understanding of management accounting techniques;

 have the ability to use these techniques in practice;

 be able to translate theoretical Management Accounting concepts into a real life business environment, and work with them i.e. calculate and interpret them.

Competencies from professional profile:

P8.1 Target group / Position

within the curriculum Compulsory module for students IBMS Prerequisites

Course contents Accounting is the language of business. Using accounting information to assist in the decision making process is one of the primary roles of management accountants. This course is intended to teach students to recognise, analyse and solve business problems using costing and other business economy techniques.

In the B-block of the Project (BPP1) students will be required to write a Business Plan together with a group of fellow students. Specific concerns of the course include:

 Basic concepts and definitions;

 Break-even analysis;

 Planning & Control, budgeting;

 Cost information for decisions, cost behaviour and relevance.

 IBVP04MAC1A

Number of EC

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) S. Lee, P.E.J. Michel

Costs € 91

Literature Financial/Managerial Accounting. Nobles, Mattison, Matsumura; Pearson; ^4th edition, 2014; ISBN 9781292023342

Details/peculiarities Attendance in week 1 is highly recommended since learning methods will be elaborated which will enhance your chances to pass the subject.

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BMO1 Behaviour, Management and Organisation

Title of the educational unit Behaviour, Management and Organisation

Module code IBVP12BMO1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies Upon successful completion of the module, the student will be able to:

 Name and explain the specific key terms and variables of the discipline of organizational behaviour;

 Distinguish and actively memorize basic and intermediate concepts of organizational behaviour in terms of individual processes in

organizations;

 Distinguish and actively memorize basic and intermediate concepts of organizational behaviour in terms of group processes in organizations;

 Understand how the organization system and structure affect human behaviour in organizations;

 Apply theories of the discipline, as taught in class, to simple imaginary situations that could take place in a (multicultural) business context.

P4.1, P9.1 Target group / Position within

the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students Prerequisites

Course contents The knowledge of Organizational Behaviour is a crucial element in the success of graduates at the workplace. Both the study of the text and the application of the theoretical knowledge in the Business Plan Project will initiate a process of awareness, discovery and self-learning that will be on going throughout the learner’s career.

Didactical form Theory oriented module: Lectures / Seminars

 IBVP12BMO1A Number of EC

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Conny Dröge-Pott, Ros Gibson, Gemma Nijdam, Paul Wabike

Costs € 74

Literature Organizational behaviour. Robbins, S., Judge, T. and Campbell, T.; Pearson Educational Limited,2010; ISBN 978 027 373 9630.

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BPP1 Business Plan Project 1

Title of the educational unit Business Plan Project 1 (Preparation)

Module code IBVP12BPP1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

 Learn creative and entrepreneurial thinking;

 Experience to work in a multicultural framework and strive for multicultural synergy;

 Apply and reflect upon his/her teamwork and individual skills;

 Learn how to plan and control.

P1.1, P5.1, P6.1, P8.1, P9.1, G2.1, G3.1, G4.1, G5.1 Target group / Position

within the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students.

Prerequisites

Course contents The project acts as an engine of learning; students will have to cooperate and find independent solutions to complex practice oriented problems. Present the various solutions in an integrated way. Students can relate the various subjects to a real life case.

Students will receive a brief introduction to the various subjects to inform them about the specific contents and required level of knowledge. Students have to learn to cooperate in groups to discover the value added of working in teams. Students should use the Business Plan to learn about the various subjects (BMO1, LAW1, MAC1, MKT1).

 Report (see BB)

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12BPP1C

Number of EC

 1

Minimum grade(s)

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Peter Michel (Project Coordinator)

Costs

Literature Student Handbook, Business Plan handbook Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities Attendance in week 1 is highly recommended since the project contents, procedures, rules and planning are explained in detail. Group cooperation and successful passing of the project are seriously endangered when missing the foundation session.

Attending at least 80% of the weekly coach meetings is compulsory.

Having passed the progress report (BPP1) at the midpoint of the project is a requirement for starting with BPP2 (finalizing the project). It is recommended that you have taken and passed the related subject exams.

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EPS1 English Presentation Skills

Title of the educational unit English Presentation Skills

Module code IBVP12EPS1

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

 show an awareness of and eventually master the fundamental skills involved in delivering an effective presentation;

 give an effective and confident presentation demonstrating competence in organizing ideas and material;

 reflect on their own presentation;

 provide feedback on classmates’ presentations.

G3.1 Target group / Position

within the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students and articulation students.

Optional for students from other schools at the HG (as part of the minor European Business)

Prerequisites

Course contents This course introduces the major skills involved in delivering an effective oral presentation, ranging from structuring information to handling nerves, from using visual aids to dealing with questions. Students will complete a series of practical assignments in class, and assessment will be based on both an individual portfolio and on individual presentation at the end of the course.

Both components must be sufficient in order for a student to pass the course.

Didactical form Practical/Skills training Seminars

 Practical

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12EPS1D

Number of EC

 2

Minimum grade(s)

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Anne Kennedy, Cees Krottje, Hilde Stuurwold

Costs TBD

Literature Syllabus available in the shop, number tbd Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities Students can resit the module in the resit week after period 4 (for September students) or in the resit week after period 2 (for February students). Students who wish to do a resit should contact their instructor at least 10 working days before the resit period begins.

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PRD3 Professional Development 3

Year of study 1

Period 1 or 3

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

 is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses related to management skills and knows how to improve his weaknesses;

 knows which role he plays within his project-team;

 is aware of basic interview techniques;

 knows how to conduct an interview;

 is aware of own listening skills;

 is able to listen actively.

G1.1, G2.1, G5.1, G6.1 Target group / Position within

the curriculum Compulsory module for students IBMS Prerequisites

Course contents Students will attend 1 class meeting and 1 workshop on the topic of Listening skills.

Students meet regularly with their Academic Advisor.

The student writes a 360 analysis related to five management skills. The student reads a book about this topic and describes whether he already possesses the chosen skills or not. The student interviews different persons about his own behaviour. The student will finally compare his own opinion with the opinion of the interviewed people and draws up a conclusion.

Type of course Practical/Skills training

 Assessment of skill (assignment)

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP11PRD3C

Number of EC

 1

Minimum grade(s)

Costs € 1,50

Literature Syllabus

Assessment criteria:

 Active participation during introduction sessions;

 Assignment(s) meeting minimum quality criteria (described in assignment).

Deadline to hand in assignment(s), including possible compensation assignment(s) on Friday, noon, week 7.

If a student fails this course, he will be offered a resit within the first year of studies.

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Block 1.4

The Practical Entrepreneur

Introduction to International Business Law Primary Research Skills

Business Plan P2

English/Business Communication 2 Professional Development 4

Language 2 (in separate section, see page 49)

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LAW1 Introduction to International Business Law 1

Title of the educational unit Introduction to International Business Law 1

Module code IBVP13LAW1

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

Competencies Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

 place international business law within the larger legal context;

 describe the important elements of various national legal systems;

 understand the elements of a valid offer and contract;

 demonstrate an ability to apply basic legal concepts, relevant sources of law and legal reasoning to analyse a court or arbitration case;

 determine which facts are relevant in a legal dispute;

 distinguish between different dispute resolution options ;

 describe appropriate legal remedies.

P1.1, G7.1 Target group / Position

Course contents This module offers an introduction to international business law by focusing on the law involved in the sale of goods. Treaties, national law and arbitration decisions will be used as sources of law for this course. Students will apply the theory gained from short lectures by completing a number of practical

assignments which will be discussed in a workshop setting. Assessment will consist of written assignments handed in as a portfolio at the end of the course

(minimum 5.5 required to pass) and participation in a group dispute resolution activity (sufficient required to pass).

Didactical form  Practical/Skills training

 Lectures/Workshops

 Assignment 1

 Assignment 2

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP13LAW1C

 IBVP13LAW1D

Number of EC

 2

 1

Minimum grade(s)

 5.5

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Emily Lewis

Literature  Reader

 Blackboard material

 International Business Law: Text, Cases and Readings. August, R., Mayer, D. and Bixby, M.B. 6th edition, 2012. ISBN 978 0 273 76861 6

Costs tbd

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RSK1 Primary Research Skills

Title of the educational unit Primary Research Skills

Module code IBVP12RSK1

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

 Set up a market research in scope of the Business Plan Project;

 Evaluate the data gathered in his market research;

 Translate the data into useful information for the project.

Prerequisites None

Course contents The students will learn different ways to conduct primary market research and ways to apply it.

Didactical form Workshops

 Assignment (see BB)

Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12RSK1C

Number of EC

 1

Minimum grade(s)

 Sufficient Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Wim Speulman, Hanna van der Stok, Karin Vegter

Costs Literature

Details/peculiarities The assignment is closely related to the Business Plan project.

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BPP2 Business Plan Project 2

Title of the educational unit Business Plan Project 2

Module code IBVP12BPP2

Year of study 1

Period 2 or 4

Year 2014-2015

Learning Outcomes /

 see the practical relevance of the different knowledge subjects involved;

 have an insight into the functioning of a company;

 integrate different subjects into a Business Plan;

 apply and reflect upon his/her teamwork and individual skills;

 experience to work in a multicultural framework and strive for multicultural synergy

P1.1, P5.1, P6.1, P8.1, P9.1, G2.1, G3.1, G4.1, G5.1 Target group / Position within

the curriculum Compulsory module for IBMS students

Prerequisites Having passed the progress report at the midpoint of the project is a

requirement to finalizing the project. It is recommended that you have taken and passed the related subject exams.

Passing BPP1 is a prerequisite for starting with BPP2.

Course contents The project acts as an engine of learning; students will have to cooperate and find independent solutions to complex practice oriented problems.

Present the various solutions in an integrated way. Students can relate the various subjects to a real life case.

Students will receive a brief introduction to the various subjects to inform them about the specific contents and required level of knowledge. Students have to learn to cooperate in groups to discover the value added of working in teams. Students should use the Business Plan to learn about the various subjects (BMO1, LAW1, MAC1, MKT1).

 Project (see BB) Osiris code(s)

 IBVP12BPP2C Number of EC

 5.5 Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Peter Michel (Project Coordinator)

Costs

Literature Student Handbook, Business Plan handbook Language of instruction English

Details/peculiarities Attendance in week 1 is highly recommended since the project contents, procedures, rules and planning are explained in detail. Group cooperation and successful passing of the project are seriously endangered when missing

IBMS Course Outline. First Year

IBMS

Course Outline First Year

2014-2015

International Business School

Hanze University Groningen

University of Applied Sciences

General information

Framework competencies IBMS

Table of contents

General information ... 3

Framework competencies IBMS ... 5

Sequence of Subjects in Year 1 ... 9

Block 1.1 ... 11

IBP1 Introduction Business Processes... 13

BSK1 Basic Skills ... 14

FAC1 Financial Accounting 1 ... 16

STA1 Descriptive Statistics ... 17

ECN1 Economics ... 18

CPP1 Consultancy Project 1... 19

ERS1 English Business Report Writing Skills 1 ... 20

PRD1 Professional Development 1 ... 21

Block 1.2 ... 23

IIC1 Introduction Intercultural Competences ... 25

MAT1 Elementary Mathematics ... 26

RSK2 Secondary Research Skills ... 27

EIP1 Excel/ Applied Information Processing ... 28

CPP2 Consultancy Project 2... 29

ENG1 English/Business Communication 1 ... 30

PRD2 Professional Development 2 ... 32

Block 1.3 ... 33

MKT1 Marketing ... 35

MAC1 Management Accounting 1 ... 36

BMO1 Behaviour, Management and Organisation ... 37

BPP1 Business Plan Project 1 ... 38

EPS1 English Presentation Skills ... 39

PRD3 Professional Development 3 ... 40

Block 1.4 ... 41

LAW1 Introduction to International Business Law 1 ... 43

RSK1 Primary Research Skills ... 44

BPP2 Business Plan Project 2 ... 45

ENG2 English/Business Communication 2 ... 46

PRD4 Professional Development 4 ... 48

Languages ... 49

DUA1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level A ... 51

DUA2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level A ... 52

DUB1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level B ... 53

DUB2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level B ... 54

FRA1 French Language & Culture 1 level A ... 55

FRA2 French Language & Culture 2 level A ... 57

GEA2 German Language & Culture 2 level A ... 60

Sequence of Subjects in Year 1

Block 1.1 The Consultant

IBP1 Introduction Business Processes

BSK1 Basic Skills

Henk Jager, Christine Pelletier

FAC1 Financial Accounting 1

STA1 Descriptive Statistics

ECN1 Economics

CPP1 Consultancy Project 1

ERS1 English Business Report Writing Skills 1

PRD1 Professional Development 1

Block 1.2

The Practical Consultant

IIC1 Introduction Intercultural Competences

Introduction Intercultural Competences

MAT1 Elementary Mathematics

RSK2 Secondary Research Skills

EIP1 Excel/ Applied Information Processing

CPP2 Consultancy Project 2

ENG1 English/Business Communication 1

PRD2 Professional Development 2

Block 1.3 The Entrepreneur

MKT1 Marketing

MAC1 Management Accounting 1

BMO1 Behaviour, Management and Organisation

BPP1 Business Plan Project 1

EPS1 English Presentation Skills

PRD3 Professional Development 3

Block 1.4