Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Would you like to be the next successful entrepreneur in Amsterdam or make friends for life on campus in Breukelen? If you have the ambition to play a leading role in tomorrow's business world, then our three-year academic Bachelor of Science in (International) Business Administration (BScBA) might be for you! Our intensive program is aimed at your leadership development. Our bachelor's offers a unique combination of academic business knowledge, practical relevance, and personal development.

• Focus on academic and personal development through small groups (max 35 students)
• Choose your Nyenrode Experience: Campus life in Breukelen or city life in Amsterdam
• Focus on leadership development - are you the new business leader of tomorrow?

What can you expect?

• 3-year academic bachelor program
• Full English program
• Choose your own location: Amsterdam (city life) or Breukelen (campus life)
• International experience through exchange program during the 3rdyear
• Focus on your growth and personal development

#1 BSc in International Business in the Netherlands

Nyenrode's BSc in International Business Administration has been rated the best study program in International Business for the 6th year in a row ('17-'23) (source: Keuzegids Universiteiten, the independent guide that critically compares all university Bachelors).

But perhaps we are more proud of the feedback of our students: 5 out of 5 stars at Studiekeuze123.nl, making it one of the highest-scoring business and economics bachelors in the Netherlands.

If you would like to learn more about our BSc in Business Administration? Visit one of our locations and meet BScBA students in Amsterdam & Breukelen!

International Baccalaureate (IB) certificate*

• Mathematics 'Analysis & Approaches' Standard Level minimum grade of 5 / Higher Level minimum grade of 4
• Mathematics 'Applications & Interpretations' Higher Level minimum grade of 5
• Mathematics 'Applications & Interpretations' Standard Level: not admissible to the BScBA program.
• Math Studies: not admissible to the BScBA program.

European Baccelaurate (EB) diploma*

• Mathematics (minimal of 5 hours) minimum grade of 7 | or (minimal of 3 hours) minimum grade of 8

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level

• 3 A levels with a required minimum grade of C and a required minimum grade of B for Mathematics
• 3 GCSE's in 6 different subjects with a grade of C or higher.

We advise IB, EB, GCE students who do not meet the above stated requirements to pass the admissions exam (Vwo) at Boswell-Bèta in Utrecht. The Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT-A) is also an option. You need to obtain the OMPT-A with a minimum score of 75%.

American High School Diploma

• A minimum 3.0 GPAPLUS a minimum of 4 Advanced Placement (AP) exams with a minimum score of 4. Only 1 language AP is accepted, andnoAP’s accepted in the category Arts, Research, Capstone, Seminar.
• Mathematics minimum grade of B+ for pre-calculus AND IBA mathematics exam (Exemption for students who have taken the College Board exam AP Calculus AB or BC, minimum score of 4).
• SAT and ACT are not applicable.

Vwo diploma

Sufficient grade for Mathematics A or B.

Havo diploma (sufficient grade for Mathematics A or B) + HBO Propaedeutic

Applicants who obtained an Hbo Propedaeutic need to pass the Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT-A) with a score of 75%.

We will evaluate your diploma on an individual basis. Please provide an academic transcript with a diploma supplement explaining your country's grading system in your application package if possible.

For talented students with limited financial resources there are a number of possibilities to (partly) finance your studies:

Scholarships eligible for all students to apply:

• Revolving Scholarship*- Stichting Nyenrode Fonds (or Nyenrode Fund) offers students the opportunity to apply for one of the scholarships (of maximum € 10,000 per year) that will be made available by Nyenrode alumni. Somewhere during your career you give back to the fund by offering a scholarship to a new Nyenrode student yourself. For more info about the application process and criteria, contact the university.
• Program Scholarships*- Nyenrode offers a number of scholarships each year for students with special motivations and backgrounds (of maximum € 10,000 per year). Would you like to know more? Please contact the university.

*Please note that it is possible to apply for both scholarships and to combine them. You may use the same motivation letter and financial plan.

Scholarships only for specific nationalities or loans for Dutch students:

• The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration is a recognized degree program, which makes it possible for students with a Dutch nationality or EU/EEA citizens to apply for student financing through DUO in many cases. Contact DUO to discuss your personal options.

• First and second year: €21,000 (excluding study books and NCV membership)
• Third year €21,500 (excluding study books and NCV membership)