International Foundation Fast Track (M&S Sciences)

The International Foundation Fast Track programme in Management & Social Sciences consists of two terms. If your IELTS score is high enough and you feel confident that you can easily and quickly adjust to a new academic and living environment, this programme is for you.

The Fast Track programme prepares you to successfully complete one of several degree programmes in Management & Social Sciences at THUAS. These include business, banking, and behavioural and social sciences.

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Programme overview

Stage 1: International Foundation Fast Track

The international foundation year consists of the following modules and terms:

MODULE 1 – ENGLISH & ACADEMIC SKILLS
TERM 2	EC	TERM 3	EC
English & Academic skills	10	English & Academic skills	10
MODULE 2 – MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES
TERM 2	EC	TERM 3	EC
- Math for Business & Social Studies - Management & Organisation - Project/assignment	10	- Math for Business & Social Studies - Communication - Project/assignment	10

The programme corresponds to 40 EC. Normally this is equivalent to a total workload of 1,000–1,200 hours.

THPC also offers Dutch classes with main focus on the Dutch language and culture. The course helps the students to settle and feel more integrated into Dutch society.This course is optional and students will not obtain any EC by following it.

Stage 2: First Year Degree

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you may enter the English-taught Bachelor’s programme at THUAS in your chosen degree.

Stages 3 and 4: Second and Third Year Degree

In Stages 3 and 4, you continue to gain knowledge and practical skills in coursework and elective modules in order to successfully complete your degree. The lectures and workshops will provide you with in-depth knowledge as well as with experience in working in a global team.

You’ll also get to put your knowledge into action during a semester-long internship at an international company in the Netherlands or abroad.

THUAS Bachelor's Degree Programmes

The above pathway leads to the following degree programmes at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Click below to learn more.

BBA International Business

English-taught
Strong focus on collaboration and innovation
Learn from guest lecturers and experts in their field
Strong foundation in economics, sales, marketing, sales, finance and management
Specializations in People & Organisation, Finance & Accounting, Operations & Supply Chain, Marketing & Sales
Complete your internship at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
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BSc International Financial Management and Control (official name: BSc Finance & Control)

English-taught
Discover finance from both entrepreneurial and socially responsible perspectives
Learn how to set up an investment plan for regional, national and international companies
Acquire a mixture of the most up-to-date financial and IT-skills, which will guarantee you employment anywhere in the world
Work in small, multi-cultural groups with lots of individual attention
Specializations in Risk Management and Controlling
2 finance internships of min 10-weeks at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
Move on straight to your Master’s at Erasmus School of Economics, with the in-built Academic Pre-Master Minor
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BA European Studies

English-taught
Preparation for management and marketing careers in public and private sector organisation, resulting in a range of career options
Focus on European business, politics and culture as well as international professional skills
An international experience with diverse classes, foreign languages, intercultural communication training and a semester abroad at one of over 100 partner universities
Specializations in Social entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Cultural & political differences, International law
Practical work experience in an internationally oriented internship at an organisation of your choice, in or out of the Netherlands
A close community of global citizens
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BA International Communication Management (official name: BA Communication)

English-taught
Develop critical thinking and hands-on skills.
Group projects in the first two years will train you how to advise real companies on communication strategies.
An optional five month internationally orientated internship will develop your social awareness and integrity for the global workplace.
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BA International Sport Management (official name: BA Sport Studies)

English-taught
Develop a basic foundation in sports marketing, sports policy, financial management and other topics about the impact of sports on society.
All topics have an international approach, whether it is courses, group projects or individual assignments
Specializations in Global issues in football management and Sports events & volunteer management
Field trip, visit events such as Special Olympics & Paralympics
Internship at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
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BSc User Experience Design (official name: BSc Communication & Multimedia Design)

English-taught
Learn how to design useful products and services based on user behaviour.
Year 1: user’s interaction with technology; Year 2: design process and different product stakeholders; Year 3: social impact of technology plus internship and graduation project.
Pursue excellent career opportunities in engineering or technology or progress to a Master’s degree at THUAS or at another university
Choose a specialization, 5-month exchange to one of the partner institutions all over the world or an internship
Internship at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
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Entry Requirements & Important dates

International Foundation One Year programme in Management & Social Sciences
Duration	January - June
Application deadline	1 November*
Visa & Payment deadline	8 November*
General English Language Requirements	IELTS 5.5 overall, 5.5 in writing and no other scores below 5.0**
Academic Entry Requirements	More information can be found here.