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Master
Degree programmes
HAN ZE UNIVERSITY OF AP PL IE D SC IEN CES , G RO NI N G EN
SINCE
1798
Your talent…
Your talent is the foundation for your success and growth. At Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen we challenge you to use this talent to its full potential. This enables you to achieve the very best you can. You are given plenty of opportunities to develop your talent, and to discover talents you never knew you had.
...for the benefit of the world around you
With ‘Share your talent. Move the world.’ we are going further than simply developing talent. Our university of applied sciences has a rich history, of which contributing to society is an important aspect. Helping the world is our university’s talent!
We are proud to say that our staff and students are using their talent to contribute to a better world. Share your talent. Move the world.
Dear student,
Welcome to Hanze University of Applied Sciences (UAS), Groningen. At this moment the key to your future is in your hands.
Hanze UAS offers you endless possibilities for self-development. We offer bachelor degrees, associate degrees and master degrees, whether full-time, part-time or dual, in Dutch, English or German. The programmes are offered in areas ranging from economics to healthcare and wellbeing, from technology to sport and art. Each programme is geared towards preparing you for the professional field.
Welcome to Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen!
Henk Pijlman
Chairman of the Executive Board
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Join Hanze University of Applied Sciences (UAS),
Groningen, and share your talent to move the world. Hanze UAS offers you an environment rich in opportunities. Since it was first established in 1798, Hanze UAS has focused on high-quality, practical education that is directly related to the professional workplace.
Practice-oriented education
Hanze UAS offers practice-oriented education. This means that you will be required to put the theory you learn into practice. By working in international project groups on actual cases, you will develop the practical skills needed to enter the professional field. You will experience a variety of teaching methods – from lectures and class discussions, to presentations and workshops – all of which are designed to enhance your learning.
Personal attention
One of the main didactic principles of Hanze UAS is the value it puts on personal attention. Classes are small and each class is assigned a lecturer who acts as a coach. To emphasise this personal attention, as a first-year student you will follow an introduction week with the aim to give you a smooth transition into life as a student at Hanze UAS. During the introduction week you will be introduced to the city of Groningen, have the opportunity to meet your fellow students and become familiar with the facilities.
In 1798, six citizens of the city of Groningen founded a university of applied sciences, creating the first multi-sector institute of higher education in the Netherlands. The founders had a goal to enhance professional practice and started a university that welcomed both the rich and poor. The university offered subjects in art, construction engineering and navigation. In the centuries that followed, many additional private initiatives were explored, including an institute of physical education, a city conservatoire and a training college for primary school teachers. In 1993 these institutes merged to form Hanze University of Applied Sciences (UAS), Groningen.
History of Hanze University
of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Did you know that?
• Part of your bachelor programme at our university is a placement allowing you to gain work experience and to prepare you for the job market.
• Hanze UAS is ranked first in the Netherlands for placements as a part of your studies.
• We have the best International Business and Management programme of the Netherlands (NVAO 2008).
• Hanze UAS has more than 210 years’ experience in education. All programmes are NVAO-accredited – a quality mark for higher education in the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Groningen has the largest student introduction week in the Netherlands visit: www.keiweek.nl/en. • The International Student Office of Hanze UAS was
ranked number one in 2010 (International Student Barometer).
• Groningen was awarded fair trade city in 2009. • Recently, Groningen was ranked as the safest city in
the Netherlands.
• Groningen is best liked by its inhabitants in a comparable survey from the EU, July 2007.
• Groningen has the best downtown in the Netherlands, 2006.
• 57% of all transport in the city is by bike. • Groningen has a population of more than190 000. • Every fifth person in Groningen is a student. • Fifty per cent of the population is younger than 35. • Groningen is the economic capital of the north
of the Netherlands.
• The province of Groningen has the largest natural gas field in western Europe.
• Groningen has one of the largest shipbuilding centres in the Netherlands.
• Groningen is only two hours away from Utrecht, two-and-a-half from Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport, and three hours from The Hague and Rotterdam. • Groningen has the largest student sport championship
event in the Netherlands (GNSK).
International partner network
Hanze UAS understands the value of strong links with the professional field and works to maintain and grow its partner network. When looking for an internship during your studies you will be encouraged to make use of this network. Also, with such close ties to the professional field, organisations often approach Hanze UAS to collaborate on research projects, with student involvement playing an integral part.
Quality-tested programmes
All programme at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, are accredited by the NVAO, the Dutch and Belgian official accreditation body. Approval of the NVAO indicates that programmes meet the quality requirements set for higher education by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Bachelor programmes
Hanze UAS offers several English-taught bachelor programmes with a strong emphasis on challenging students to put theory into practice. Programmes on offer include:
• International Communication major • International Facility Management
• International Business & Management Studies • International Betriebswirtschaft
• Advanced Sensor Applications • Physiotherapy
• Academy Minerva – Fine Art
• Prince Claus Conservatoire – Classical Music, Jazz • Civil Engineering & Architecture | Construction
Engineering
The drive for excellence
Distances
From city centre to...
• University Campus 3 km – 15 min by bike/bus • Prince Claus Conservatoire – 5 min by bike/bus • Academy Minerva (arts) – 5 min by bike/bus • Hanze Institute of Technology in Assen
– 40 minutes by bus/train
• Central Station – 1 km – 5 min by bike/bus From Groningen to...
• Amsterdam/Schiphol Airport 190 km
• Groningen Airport Eelde 10 km (for trips to e.g., Manchester, Aberdeen, Malaga, Antalya, Tenerife) • Bremen (D) Airport 180 km (for trips to e.g.,
London, Riga, Stockholm, Istanbul, Barcelona) • Utrecht 185 km
• The Hague 250 km • Berlin 570 km • Paris 650 km Providing practice-based education was first and foremost
in the minds of the founders, and has been the principal objective of Hanze UAS to this day.
‘Hanze’, well known in the north-western part of Europe, refers to the Hanseatic League, the medieval trade alliance of cities in the Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltic area. The city of Groningen has an age-old tradition of being a centre of trade, but also one of knowledge, science and culture. Hanze UAS is proud to carry on this tradition in the second oldest university town in the Netherlands.
“One of the main didactic
principles of Hanze UAS is
the value it puts on personal
attention.”
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Holland or the netherlands?
When most people think of Holland, the name more commonly used for the Netherlands, the first things that usually spring to mind are tulips, cheese, wooden shoes, windmills, DJ Tiësto and Van Gogh. Also from a business perspective, Holland is quite renowned. Its famous merchant history, think of the 17th century Golden Age of Discovery, translates into many of today’s multi-nationals such as Royal Dutch Shell, Philips, Unilever, Heineken and ING Bank. Yet, it is not only a country full of windmills and global businesses but also a great place to live. Attractive features of the country are its historic towns and villages, the beautiful and varied landscapes and the mild climate. It attracts visitors from all over the world, who find that people are friendly and open-minded. They find it pleasant and modern, life is comfortable and everything is well-organised.
Groningen
Situated in the north of the Netherlands, Groningen is a young - half of the Groningen population is under 35! – and vibrant city with a picturesque city centre and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The city is not only historically interesting, it also has impressive modern architecture, such as the eye-catching Groninger Museum, which attracts a lot of international attention.
Groningen: a student city
With more than 50,000 students (out of 190,000 inhabitants), Groningen is justly known as one of the best cities for studying in the Netherlands. There are plenty of study opportunities, with over 175 study programmes at the two main universities: the University of Groningen and Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen. The city also has some great shopping and a buzzing nightlife. Moreover, Groningen was even one of the cities voted “safest city in the Netherlands” and has extremely high standards of health care and education. And, to top it all off, although Dutch is the main language, English is widely spoken.
Getting around
Dutch transport is affordable and effective. The railway system is simple, fast, extensive and reliable, so there is no need to have a car. For shorter distances, the bicycle is by far the most popular mode of transport. In fact, there are said to be more bicycles than people in Holland, and twice as many bicycles as cars! For travelling abroad, the Netherlands is ideally situated. Holland is often called “The Gateway to Europe” since London, Paris, Prague, Copenhagen or Rome are all within easy reach by car, train or the award-winning Schiphol airport, one of Europe’s major transport hubs. One can also travel to cities such
as Paris, London or Copenhagen. Groningen is approximately two hours away from Schiphol Airport and the German Bremen Airport, for which there is a regular bus or train service.
GroningenLife!
Did you know that the happiest students of the Netherlands live in Groningen? Or that Groningen was voted one of the best student cities three years in a row? If you’re curious to find out why, check: www.groningenlife.com, a website made by students. GroningenLife! is your one-stop guide to student life in Groningen, with information on study programmes, housing, nightlife, the cultural scene, sports, Dutch culture and customs, and much more. It tells you how studying in Groningen will help you discover your talents, but also where to buy a bike. Have a look, and prepare to be awed by the Netherlands’ best student city!
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (Hanze UAS)
Founded in 1798, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is the oldest university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. With a student body of over 25,000 and approximately 2,700 staff members, it is also the largest university of applied sciences in the north of the Netherlands and is widely respected internationally. Furthermore, it is a knowledge institute in which applied research and innovation are integrated into the various curricula of the institution.
Co-operation with businesses
Hanze (UAS) has a strong network of international businesses and organisations. All programmes focus on gaining work experience by means of two separate work placements which add value to our students’ resume once graduated. In addition, many lecturers have extensive experience in their professional fields, enabling them to help bring real cases to the classroom.
Sports Facilities
For those who like sports, they can join the ACLO, which is the student sports centre of Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen and the University of Groningen. For approximately
€ 50,- per year, students can buy an ACLO card, which gives you
access to many sports courses and to numerous sports facilities, such as the gym, climbing centre or swimming pool.
The sports centre provides excellent sports facilities, 7 days a week. For more information on the range of sports offered, visit www.aclosport.nl.
“Hanze (UAS) is the largest
university of applied sciences in
the north of the Netherlands and
internationally widely
respected.”
Career perspective
The practice-oriented and project-based educational system is why many students succeed in finding employment quickly after they graduate. For example, of all the students who successfully complete the International Business and Management programme, as many as 95 percent finds a job within two months.
Zernike Campus
Hanze (UAS) offers its students a wide range of modern facilities throughout the campus. This includes extensive library facilities at the Hanze Media Centre, the Cast (a cultural café), study landscapes, a wide range of cultural and sports facilities and various shops and businesses. There are often concerts, exhibitions and other cultural events in the spacious Atrium where students can take a break from their studies and have something to eat.
Higher education in the netherlands
The education system in the Netherlands is known for its high quality in education and research as well as its international study environment. With 1,560 international study programmes and courses it has the most of continental Europe.
The Netherlands has two main types of higher education: Research Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. Research universities focus on the independent practice of research oriented work in an academic or professional setting. Universities of applied sciences offer professional programmes in the applied arts and sciences that prepare students for specific careers. Both types of universities offer bachelor and master programmes.
At Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, all programmes include work placements that provide the students with practical work experience, which is much appreciated by future employers.
One of the most famous canals in Groningen
Centre of Groningen
Downtown Groningen by night
The International Student Office (ISO) assists foreign students in various practical matters, such as the application and admission procedures. ISO can help you find accommodation in Groningen, and assist you in arranging suitable insurance, a visa, residence permit and work permit, where possible. If you would like to find out more please get in touch with ISO by sending an email to [email protected].
Practical
information
Visas
Students from certain non-European countries need a visa to enter the Netherlands. Our International Student Office may be able to assist you in arranging your visa if you meet all of the requirements. More detailed information will be sent to you once you have been admitted.
Cost of living
The average cost for a student to live and study in the
Netherlands is between € 700,- and € 900,- per month
(accommodation, insurance, meals and other daily expenses). In order to obtain a residence permit, the immigration authorities require students to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial means. For non-EU/EEA students the possibilities to take on paid work are limited to a maximum number of hours per week or to seasonal employment, and a work permit is required. Non-EU/EEA students should not expect to be able to earn a substantial income in the Netherlands.
Housing
In the Netherlands, student accommodation is not organised in the same way as in many other countries. The universities themselves do not offer residence halls or other types of student housing. Instead, Dutch students generally find accommodation on the private market. Our international students may apply for assistance in finding accommodation in the city of Groningen through the Housing Office. This is an organisation that acts as an intermediary in finding temporary accommodation for international students. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. For more information visit the International Student Office and www.housingoffice.nl.
Hanze pick-up service from Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam)
If you are uncertain about finding your way from Schiphol Airport to your room in Groningen, you can apply for the Hanze UAS pick-up service. All incoming students can make use of this service. One of our students will pick you up from Schiphol Airport and will take you to your room in Groningen.
Welcoming day
To give a warm welcome to all our new international students, we organise a welcoming day. On this day you will be officially introduced to Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, and get your first real taste of Dutch culture. The programme includes welcoming speeches by the Executive Board, an information market, an introduction to Dutch culture, and sessions on important practical issues that you need to take care of. And, of course, you will also get the chance to meet your fellow international students.
Some interesting websites for you:
www.dutchnews.nl www.minbuza.nl/en www.internationalstudy.nl www.studyinholland.nl www.esn-groningen.nl
excellent scores in student surveys
Hanze UAS works hard to offer its students a quality education rich in opportunities. This hard work is reflected in the excellent scores received in the national student surveys. Students are especially positive about: • Preparation for future career
• Development of essential professional skills • Study support
• International Student Office
THe InTernATIOnAL
STUDenT OFFICe
Application deadlines
Our academic year starts on 1 September and ends on 31 August.
Application deadlines for September intake: • Students not needing a visa: 15 August • Students needing a visa: 1 June Application deadline for February intake (possible for some of our study programmes): • Students not needing a visa: 15 January • Students needing a visa: 1 November
The International Student Team welcomes you
As a new student in the Netherlands and particularly in Groningen, you will encounter many differences from your home country tied with experiences that will last for a lifetime. While the International Student Office takes care of the formal application process, the International Student (IS) Team will help you to get in contact with current international students.
The IS-Team consists of Hanze UAS students from all over the world who are enthusiastic about helping you obtain information. We are looking forward to answering your questions. Feel free to contact us through: [email protected] for all your questions or see www.hanzeuniversity.eu for all members of the IS-Team.
Grants and scholarships
Generally speaking, foreign students do not qualify for grants through the Dutch system of student grants and loans. However, in some cases, EU/EEA students may be eligible for funding for their studies through DUO. Under certain conditions you may also apply for a loan or contribution towards the payment of your tuition or course fees at DUO. Non-EU/ EEA students may also apply for a Hanze scholarship. For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu/scholarships.
Language requirements
For all English-taught courses proof of English language proficiency is required. The English language proficiency must be proved by submitting a test score (not older than two years) from IELTS (6.5), TOEFL (6.0) or Cambridge. Students will be exempted from submitting an extra language proficiency test in some cases. For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu/admissions
How do I apply to Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen?
To enrol, you must first complete an application form. You can download the form from our website. You will then need to send the mandatory documentation with your completed application by post. The International Student Office will be your point of contact throughout your application procedure up until your arrival in Groningen. For any questions you may have concerning your application, admission, housing and pre-departure arrangements, you may always contact ISO. For more information about applying visit:
www.hanzegroningen.eu/application.
Tuition fees for 2012-2013
For EU/EEA* students: € 1,771
For non-EU/EEA students: € 7,500
For detailed information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu/tuitionfees. For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu/iso.
“To give a warm welcome to all
our new international students,
we organise a welcoming day.”
research and working on challenges facing international businesses. You will also have opportunities to interact with the business world through guest lectures and company visits. To support your studies and professional development you will receive individual attention and coaching throughout the programme. The number of students in a class is kept low to encourage full participation in the seminars.
Programme
Semester one
The first semester begins with an introduction programme. You will take part in a variety of activities and team exercises to enhance group cohesion and personal effectiveness. During the introduction, business knowledge and skills will be assessed. You will also get an introduction to the city of Groningen, Hanze UAS, its facilities, the MBA programme and its staff. The first block of lectures over 12 weeks will cover:
• Strategic management
• Marketing management
• Human resource management
• Financial management and accounting
• Operations management
• Personal development and leadership
The first semester will provide you with ample knowledge of international business and management. The semester is designed to give you a solid basis for deciding on a thesis topic as well as finding an appropriate company to conduct applied research. The company research and the thesis take place in semester three.
Semester two
The second semester also consists of 12 weeks of academic studies. The focus of this semester is on the core areas of business: marketing, accounting, management and business strategy. This semester also has three-day ‘intensives’ that deliver integrated modules on cross-cultural management, entrepreneurship and innovation, and the European Union. During the second block of 12 weeks you will learn about:
• International business environment
• Economics and business in the European Union
• Business research methods
• Intercultural competences in business
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• International marketing
Semester three
During semester three you will work on a company-based research topic exploring an international business and management issue. The applied research is an integral part of this semester. You will focus on writing your thesis, which reflects the results of your academic investigation and business application. The thesis will be supervised by both the university and the company where you conducted your research and must show you have reached the MBA level.
MBA in International
Business and Management
(MBA In IB&M) InTernATIOnAL BUSIneSS SCHOOL, 14-MONTH PROGRAMME
International environment
The International Business School at Hanze UAS attracts students from all over the world, resulting in cross-cultural interactions and rich experiences in the classroom. This diversity makes group projects and presentations particularly engaging.
Double-degree programme
The MBA in IB&M allows you to spend one semester at our partner institute in Cambridge, England: Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). This option is not only a unique opportunity to experience a truly international experience while studying, but also an opportunity to obtain two international degrees in a 14-month period: an MBA and an MA degree. If you choose to take this route you will receive two degrees upon completion of the programme:
• MBA in International Business and Management from
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, the Netherlands
• Master of Arts in International Business (MAIB) from
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, England.
Duration
Students complete semester one in Groningen (the Netherlands) followed by semester two in Cambridge (England). Duration of the programme: 14 months.
“The programme will prepare
you for senior-level, international
management positions.”
MBA in International Business and Management MBA in International Business and Management
Programme description
The Master of Business Administration in International Business and Management (MBA in IB&M) is a 14-month full-time postgraduate programme for graduates of business and business-related disciplines, e.g. economics or management studies. The programme challenges students to apply business management theory to current international business practice. With a focus on corporate strategy, marketing, operations, accounting and human resource management, from an international business perspective, the programme will prepare you for senior-level, international management positions. At least two years of relevant work experience is required.
Programme outline
The MBA in IB&M consists of two semesters of course work and one semester of applied research in a business context within a period of 14 months, starting in September each year and ending in November the year thereafter. Students may opt to participate in a double-degree programme, in which case they must spend the second semester at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, England.
educational concept
You will be challenged to put the theory you learn into business practice by analysing case studies, conducting applied
Degree
Graduates of the MBA programme are awarded an internationally recognised MBA degree, accredited by the NVAO (Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation).
More information
For more information about the programme please visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu/mba
“You will be challenged to put the theory you learn
into business practice.”
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Programme description
The Master in EurAsian Business and Management programme is a 16-month full-time master programme for graduates who have completed a bachelor degree in business and management, or in a business-related discipline, e.g. economics or management studies. Unlike our MBA programmes, no work experience is required for the Master in EurAsian Business and Management. The programme challenges students to apply business management theory to current international business practice with a special focus on the EurAsian continent, including China, India, Russia, Europe and South East Asia.
The programme is designed to develop the competencies and knowledge of graduates needed to manage businesses in the vastly differing and complex markets of Europe and Asia. You will be prepared for management positions in international business, with knowledge and experience working with and in different cultures.
Programme description
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is offered as a full-time and part-time programme for students who want to take on management positions. You will learn to integrate the main business processes of organisations into effective and efficient corporate strategy. In addition, you will learn to deal with the diverse and sometimes diverging interests of all stakeholders involved in international business. The programme requires 3-5 years of work experience and prepares graduates for senior and general management positions. This programme focuses on leadership and management in a (inter)national context.
Programme outline
Semester One
The first semester begins with an intensive introduction programme. You will take part in a variety of activities and learn exercises to enhance group cohesion and personal effectiveness. During the introduction, business knowledge and skills of students are assessed. You will also get an introduction to the city of Groningen, Hanze UAS, its facilities, the MBA programme and its staff.
Semester one courses
• Strategic management • Marketing management • Human resource management • Financial management and accounting • Operations management
• Personal development and
leadership Semester two
During semester two you will deal with more complex, inter-related management issues. Acting as a consultant to a company, you will solve a real-life international business problem. At the end of the semester, there are 3-day ‘intensives’ dealing with complex and diverse case studies.
Semester two courses
• New economic realities
• Managerial skills and
competences
• Business research methods
Intercultural competences for managers • Innovation and entrepreneurship • Integrative project Intensives • Corporate governance • Organisational dynamics • Cross-cultural management Semester three
In the final semester, you will focus on your MBA thesis, which involves applied research in a company anywhere in the world. The thesis is supervised both by the company (on content and practical application) and by lecturers of Hanze UAS.
Master in eurAsian
Business and Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
InTernATIOnAL BUSIneSS SCHOOL, 16-MONTH PROGRAMME
InTernATIOnAL BUSIneSS SCHOOL, 14-MONTH PROGRAMME
“You will be prepared for
management positions in
international business, with
knowledge and experience
working with and in different
cultures.”
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master in EurAsian Business and Management
Duration of the programme
14 months for the full-time programme, 28-30 months for the part-time programme.
Degree
Graduates of the MBA programme are awarded an internationally recognised MBA degree, accredited by the NVAO (Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation).
More information
For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu/mba
Programme outline
The programme consists of two semesters of course work and one semester of applied research in a business context. The 16-month programme starts in September each year and ends in December of the following academic year. The programme consists of 90 ECTS credits and is taught in English.
Degree
Graduates of the Master in EurAsian Business and Management programme are awarded an internationally recognised master degree, accredited by the NVAO (Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation).
For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu
Programme
Semester 1 – Professionalising communication The first semester introduces you to the full breadth of the profession. What are the roles and responsibilities of the communication professional in an organisation from a strategic perspective? Which main functional areas are there? How does culture influence communication? What is the relationship between the organisation and its international and intercultural environment? The semester consists of three modules:
• International business environment
• Corporate communication in an intercultural context
• Communication planning and management
Semester 2 – The communication professional in context During the second semester you will complete a number of specialisations from one or more of the partner schools. Specialisations are, by definition, in tune with what is happening in the professional field and can change accordingly. The consortium offers you a broad spectrum of professional specialisations, roles and tasks. During the specialisations, you will analyse and solve a communication problem for an outside client.
Programme description
Five universities across Europe, all specialising in corporate communication and public relations in international professional contexts, have joined forces to create a unique joint programme offering you the full benefit of their collective expertise and international networks. The consortium offers you an internationally developed programme, which was financially supported by the European Union.
The Master in International Communication (MIC) is a postgraduate fulltime programme for bachelors in communication or related fields. It prepares you for an international career as a communication practitioner in senior managerial or consultancy positions, responsible for the external and internal communication of an organisation. Graduates of the MIC are interculturally competent
communication professionals able to work in a global context at a strategic level within the organisation. They anticipate change and are able to create, offer and manage sustainable and innovative solutions for problems within the professional field.
Programme outline
The MIC programme consists of three semesters (90 credits). During the first semester you will study at your home university, and the second semester at one of the consortium partner universities. During the third semester, you will write your thesis under the supervision of two of the partner universities. This programme starts each September.
Joint Master in International Communication
SCHOOL OF COMMUnICATIOn & MeDIA, 18-MONTH PROGRAMME
Semester 3 – The thesis
The graduation assignment consists of a master’s thesis. You must demonstrate mastery of those competencies required to obtain the title Master in International Communication. You will choose a professional role and in that role solve and analyse a problem for an outside client (working in-house or as a consultant). The result of that product is based on applied research, using an appropriate methodology. Every problem requires a solution from an international or intercultural perspective. The thesis is completed under the supervision of two universities.
Geert Hofstede Consortium
The consortium is proud to carry the name of Professor Dr. Geert Hofstede, pioneer and international leading scientist in the field of international communication. The five partners of the consortium are situated in university cities across Europe giving students the opportunity to study in vibrant academic environments. The consortium partners include:
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen,
the Netherlands
• IULM – University of Language and Communication,
Milan, Italy
• Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, the United Kingdom
• New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria
• Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania.
“As a graduate, you will have the
skills and knowledge needed to
work in the communication
industry at management level.”
Joint Master in International Communication
Degree
The consortium offers a joint international programme. Students will study at two consortium partners. Each partner you study at will award you a master degree. Hanze UAS offers a Master in International Communication. Graduates will also receive a consortium certificate stating that the programme is an international joint master programme, developed with the support of the European Union. All degrees are fully accredited.
Career prospects
As a graduate of the Master in International Communication you will be a competent intercultural communication professional able to work in a global context. You will be able to anticipate change and develop, implement and manage sustainable and effective communication campaigns. As a graduate, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to work in the communication industry at management level. For more information visit:
www.masterinternationalcommunication.eu
Lifelong learning
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
educational concept
The programme has a competency-based approach. You will work with clients on actual problems needing real solutions. You will work with a team to provide the solution. Academic achievement is not enough to be successful in this programme. You will have to prove yourself as a creative problem solver able to measure up to professional standards as well as academic excellence. In order to ensure that you receive the full benefit of an intercultural environment, the student body will be as internationally diverse as possible.
“You will have to prove yourself as a creative problem solver able to
measure up to professional standards as well as academic excellence.”
Joint Master in International Communication
Programme outline
The course is not a ‘workplace’ with the main function to offer facilities to work. It is first and foremost regarded as a place to study. Theory, reflection and research play a central role in the programme, together with the visual work. You will attend lectures at Hanze UAS and establish dialogues with regard to art-theoretical issues, in order to further develop your mode of thought in close connection with the visual work. The MFA Painting seeks to train students to explore and push out the
Master of Fine Arts – Scenography
SCHOOL OF FIne ArT, DeSIGn & POP CULTUre MInerVA, FMI MASTerS, 2 yEAR PROGRAMME
Master of Fine Arts – Painting
SCHOOL OF FIne ArT, DeSIGn & POP CULTUre MInerVA - FMI MASTerS, 2 yEAR PROGRAMME
Master of Fine Arts – Painting Master of Fine Arts – Scenography
frontiers of visual art from a painter’s mind and way of thinking. This makes the art of painting a major point of reference of the course without necessarily highlighting painting per se. The art of painting serves as a source of inspiration, but all the time its frontiers and the space outside them are being explored.
Facilities
You will have access to studios seven days a week and can make use of the available equipment, including exceptional computer facilities, in line with regulations. Also, you can make use of facilities such as editing machines, photography and video equipment, the media lab, and courses that are part of other advanced education programmes.
“An opportunity to acquire a
profound understanding of the
significance and applications
of scenography.”
Programme description
The fulltime two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Scenography offers you a track of theatrical research, theoretical reflection and practical experience, and an opportunity to acquire a profound understanding of the significance and applications of scenography in the theatre and in theatrical spaces. The exit performance criteria imply that you are able to make a substantial contribution to the development of the occupational field. This master’s programme seeks to enable you to specialise and enhance your knowledge in the field of scenography and art direction.
The programme aims to achieve this objective by:
• Enhancing your understanding of professional
theatrical organisation and production
• Teaching you to fathom interdisciplinary artistic
moments from a visual, imaginative and theoretically reflective perspective
• Offering various opportunities of a social
deepening of theatre.
The Master Course Scenography/Art Direction also covers, among other things, computer games, theatrical scenography and film, etc. Much attention is paid to the application of computer media.
Programme outline
The course revolves around four starting points: research, representation, acquisition of in-depth knowledge, and reflection. Just like theatre in practice, the programme is subject to ongoing change. The assignments you will work on cover both theoretical and practical aspects. Similarly, the your own research projects also have a dual nature; they are intended to stimulate the development of your own theatre design practice as well as theoretical reflection on that development. Prominent guest lecturers from the work field contribute to the programme. Part of the programme
includes lectures at the University of Groningen, theory and dramaturgical lessons at the FMI Master, and visits to theatrical productions. The practice-oriented components you will carry out consist of both individual and group projects and of cooperative projects with theatre organisations and theatremakers. In addition, students also conduct individual research consisting of designing and implementing scenographic projects. The study programme is spread over four semesters, each lasting 20 weeks. There is an assessment at the end of each semester, and the fourth semester is rounded off by a final exam.
Facilities
You will have the opportunity to make use workplaces seven days a week, in line with the relevant regulations. Throughout the programme you will have access to the programme areas, comprising an auditorium, a number of recording studios, student areas or working studios with excellent computer facilities and a media lab.
Career perspectives
The professional practice for scenographers has expanded considerably in the past few decades as a result of the blurring of boundaries between artistic and cultural expressions. As an MFA Scenography graduate you can design all possible spatial environments, from traditional proscenium stages to visual theatre (on location) and virtual spaces. You will be able to accept and work on all assignments that need ideas for a dramatic design of space.
For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu
Programme description
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Painting focuses on developing an artistic system characterised by a sound individual ground, a clear artistic view and strong professionalism. To achieve this, an intensive and reflective practice and an inquiring mind are essential. The course requires research with various objectives. First, we distinguish research for the purpose of developing your own work. Secondly, reflection on your own practice. Finally, the work of art may serve to research a question or issue (artistic or otherwise). Consequently, it is not a matter of a general or domain-specific methodology that is being taught, but rather of individual supervision of the research process. Within MFA Painting, research results represent an explicit view of your own work and art in general on the one hand, and visual work of good quality based on theoretical study on the other. The presentation of research results (visual or otherwise) is an equally important point of particular interest within the course.
“The programme was set up
to give visual artists the
opportunity to enhance their
knowledge, insight and skills.”
Career prospects
The Master of Fine Arts Painting introduces visual artists into society, enabling them to make a vital and personal contribution to the development of painting and its significance for our culture, from a clear understanding of both the practice and theory of visual art. As an artist you will be able to give shape to contemporary notions on the basis of conceptual, professional, theoretical and innovative skills. The programme was set up to give visual artists the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, insight and skills. As a graduate you will be able to draw up strategic plans for your work processes, formulate your own artistic theories, and communicate about your work. This will enable you to secure an ongoing and prominent position on various platforms of the art market. For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu
“You will have access to studios seven days a week
and can make use of the available equipment.”
Programme description
The Master of Music at the Prince Claus Conservatoire has been developed by a core team of educators and successful professionals to provide socially relevant contributions to the remodeling and development of today’s music field. Today’s market seeks highly educated professionals who are both innovative and entrepreneurial in their approach to creating a place for themselves in an ever-changing field. Musicians looking to further the development of performance on their chosen instrument, developing new forms, programmes, ways of presenting music and new educational methods will be the leaders of tomorrow.
Master of Fine Arts –
Interactive Media and environments
SCHOOL OF FIne ArT, DeSIGn & POP CULTUre MInerVA FMI MASTerS, 2 yEAR PROGRAMME
Master of Music
SCHOOL OF PerFOrMInG ArTS, PrInCe CLAUS COnSerVATOIre - 2 yEAR PROGRAMME
Master of Music Master of Fine Arts – Interactive Media and Environments
“Musicians looking to further the
development of performance,
will be the leaders of tomorrow.”
Programme description
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Interactive Media and Environments (IME) is an interdisciplinary programme of higher education in computer-related media art and experimental art research, andcovers topics such as interactive phenomena, artistic software development, robotics, electronics, (3D) computer visualisation, digital imaging, multimedia, internet art, installations, and sound presentations. The programme promotes the development of computer and media artists by bringing them into contact with present-day practice in computer-mediated art, software (internet) programming, art and media theory, and technological and scientific developments. You will be challenged to explore the interfaces
Programme outline
The Prince Claus Conservatoire Master of Music offers five study routes, including:
• New York Jazz: An international jazz programme – ‘New
York comes to Groningen’. Top musicians from New York come to Groningen every week and students spend a semester studying in the Big Apple.
• The Parisian School (Classical Music): An international
programme on classical and new chamber music. Includes guest professors from Paris and other international institutes. of art, science and technology in order to become familiar
with content and contexts that do not readily fit in with the traditional definition of art.
Programme outline
The programme is spread over four terms of 20 weeks each. The first two terms form a year for acquiring knowledge, whereas the second half of the programme is an output year primarily geared to the final review and the theoretical thesis. You will be required to present your work – a work in progress – to fellow students at regular intervals, and will be expected to show your work on the internet and, whenever possible, in
exhibitions. The workshops and lessons are obligatory parts of the programme. In addition, there is an optional subject programme of lectures in art and media history, projects at the University of Groningen, and workshops organised by the advanced programmes of MFA Painting and MFA Scenography. You may follow consultation and opt for part of this programme as a replacement to part of the obligatory programme. The obligatory workshops cover the competencies and content-related areas relevant to the study programme. The workshops are always geared to practical skills and the acquisition of in-depth knowledge and insight. In addition to the obligatory programme, there will be room for you to take part in master classes and visit at least two media festivals.
Facilities
You will be able to make use of your own workspaces seven days a week, in line with the relevant regulations. This enables you to carry out research and production without unnecessary disruptions. The FMI Master course has a lab at its disposal that offers up-to-date knowledge of interface creation, robotics and sensing projects. The lab enables students to utilise the required technology for their projects. A laboratory assistant provides technical support and can give advise on electronics and software.
Career perspectives
As a graduate of the MFA IME you will be able to find opportunities in various professional contexts and will be able to contribute to a great variety of cultural projects. Alumni work primarily as media artists or designers.
For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu
“There will be room for you to take part in master
classes and visit at least two media festivals.”
• Historic Organs: A study programme on historic organs in
the North of the Netherlands.
• New Audiences and Innovative Practice (Classical Music +
Jazz): This programme focuses on the changing profession of musicians, new target groups and community arts, in cooperation with conservatoires in England, Iceland, Sweden and The Hague.
• Musical Leadership (Woodwind and Brass Band
Conducting): This programme is offered in cooperation with professional orchestras and the best amateur orchestras.
More information
For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu/ princeclausconservatoire
The international Joint Music Master for New Audiences and Innovative Practice can be found at www.jointmusicmaster.org
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european Master in Social Work
Programme description
Within the rapidly expanding European renewable energy industry, an urgent demand exists for more post-graduate trained staff, specialised in renewable energy technology. The aim of the European Master in Renewable Energy is to train post-graduate students to fill the gap between the growing industry demand for specialised renewable energy expertise and the skills currently available on the job market.
Programme outline
The course is divided into three sections. In the first semester, you will acquire a solid foundation in key renewable energy technologies. The second semester will give you the opportunity to specialise in a chosen technology at a different university. To complete the programme you will then complete a practical or research project. The programme is modular directed, with credits awarded for passing each section and the successful completion of the project. A total of 90 ECTS credits (30 for each section of the course) are required, with a satisfactory level of achievement in all the sections, to obtain the European master degree.
Partner universities offering the programme
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, the
Netherlands
• Ecole des Mines de Paris, France
• Zaragoza University, Spain
• Loughborough University, the United Kingdom
• Oldenburg University, Germany
Specialisations
1. Hybrid Systems: Kassel University, Germany 2. Photovoltaics: University of Northumbria,
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
3. Solar Thermal Energy: University of Perpignan, France 4. Wind Energy: National Technical University
of Athens, Greece
5. Grid Integration: University of Zaragoza, Spain
Admissions
In order to apply to the Master in Renewable Energy at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, you should meet the following requirements: B.Sc. Engineering, Mathematics or Physics or equivalent with appropriate work experience. Furthermore, students must have excellent English language skills.
For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu
european Master in
renewable energy
“An urgent demand exists for
more post-graduate trained staff,
specialised in renewable energy
technology.”
European Master in Renewable Energy European Master in Social Work
Programme description
The European Master in Social Work is offered in six countries across Europe. Courses are offered from a European perspective on social inclusion and combating poverty. There are also modules offered on various welfare systems and the different approaches of social work in various parts of Europe. Graduates receive a Master in Social Work.
Programme outline
Every semester starts with a one-week study programme at one of the universities involved in the project. In this week you will meet your study partners from the other countries and your teachers. After the introduction you will create agreements with each other on the drafting of assignments to be completed during the next 12 weeks. After three months there is a new meeting planned in one of the participating universities. During the two-year programme you will visit at least four of the universities and university colleges involved in the programme.
The european Master in Social Work has three main components:
1. Political and ethical developments in social policy and social work in Europe
2. Methods in social work
3. Applied research in social work, running through the entire programme (longitudinal approach).
ACADeMY FOr SOCIAL STUDIeS, 2-yEAR PROGRAMME
The curriculum consists of four semesters: the core semester, two semesters of electives and the thesis semester. Students have to follow the core semester, four electives within the two semesters, write a thesis, and have to study at two partners minimum. For more information visit:
www.europeanmaster-socialwork.com
“During the two-year programme
you will visit at least four of the
universities and university
colleges involved in the
programme.”
“Every semester starts with a one-week study programme, in this week
you will meet your study partners from the other countries.”
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Course description
In this quality-driven preparatory course you will develop your use of the English language, both written and spoken. You will also learn about information technology and information-gathering techniques, and about Dutch language and culture.
After successfully completing the course you should have achieved a level equivalent to at least IELTS level 6.0 to qualify for entry to the bachelor programmes, or a level of 6.5 allowing you to enter the master programmes.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen.
One semester of english language and essential skills
This one-semester programme includes business-related English classes and special projects. During the course you will focus on essential skills such as meetings, presentations and writing reports. Besides the English classes, each week includes Dutch language and culture, information technology and information-gathering techniques, plus lessons in cultural awareness and study skills.
Admissions
You must have an English level of at least IELTS 6.0 if you are considering entering a master’s programme. The subscores making up this IELTS 6.0 or higher may not be lower than 5.5. In addition, applicants with no more than two subscores of 5.5 will be admitted to the programme. You must also meet all of the regular admission requirements for an undergraduate programme or the master programme.
For more information visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu
Preparatory
courses
enGLISH LAnGUAGe
AnD COMMUnICATIOn
Preparatory courses
The course prepares you for one of the following international programmes:
Master programmes:
• Master of Business Administration in International
Business and Management
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of EurAsian Business and Management
• Joint Master in International Communication
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Groningen: a great atmosphere
“Although Dutch is the national language, 95% of the Dutch population speaks English. The central location of the Netherlands within Europe makes it easy to travel to other major European cities. Paris, Berlin and London are only a few hours away by train, boat, car or plane! Groningen is a well-known vibrant student city
that has a great atmosphere.”
Jingting Peng, China
Communication student
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