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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HIGH SCHOOL
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HALF-YEAR
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
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YEAR 2
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
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YEAR 3
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
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YEAR 4
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Programme overview
Stage 1: International Foundation Fast Track
The international foundation year consists of the following modules and terms:
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MODULE 1 – ENGLISH & ACADEMIC SKILLS |
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TERM 2 |
EC |
TERM 3 |
EC |
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English & Academic skills |
10 |
English & Academic skills |
10 |
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MODULE 2 – MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES |
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TERM 2 |
EC |
TERM 3 |
EC |
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- Math for Business & Social Studies - Management & Organisation - Project/assignment |
10 |
- Math for Business & Social Studies - Communication - Project/assignment |
10 |
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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.
- 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
- More International Business programme information
- 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
- More International Financial Management and Control programme information
- 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
- More European Studies information
- 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.
- More International Communication Management programme information
- 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
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Field trip, visit events such as Special Olympics & Paralympics
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Internship at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
- More International Sport Management programme information
- 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
- More User Experience Design programme information
Entry Requirements & Important dates
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Duration |
January - June |
Application deadline |
01 November* |
Visa & Payment deadline |
08 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. |
*For early application information which applies to candidates from specific countries please consult important dates webpage.
**For exceptions and alternative diplomas please consult our admission requirements webpage.
Tuition fees
The International Fast-track Foundation Programme costs €9,000. A complete overview of the tuition fees can be found here.
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