International Foundation One Year (M&S Sciences)
The International Foundation One Year programme in Management & Social Sciences prepares you for successfully completing a variety of degree programmes in Management & Social Sciences at THUAS. These programmes include business, banking, and behavioural and social sciences.
The programme consists of three terms. This programme will help you to improve your English and academic skills. It will also enable you to adjust smoothly to a new academic and living environment.
The Hague Pathway College will be open for on campus teaching in September 2020.
The college team is making all necessary preparations to start the year in such a way you will maximally benefit from physical presence. Both in learning and in student life. The College will continue to follow the so far successful approach of the Dutch government and the guidelines set by The Hague University of Applied Sciences. A safe and healthy learning environment for our students and staff remains the highest priority.
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YOUR GUARANTEED START WITH US IN SEPTEMBER |
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Start your on campus programme in September · Safe teaching environment is our priority · All benefits of physical learning and life experience · Hybrid teaching to manage social distancing – mix of face to face and online as appropriate · All meaningful educational interaction to be face to face · On campus interaction in smaller groups (indicative 15 students) · Student support and campus facilities (library, sports, IT, food) open for you |
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Online learning from home in case you need to · Start from your home if you are logistical matters do not allow you to travel · Travel to the Netherlands once restrictions are lifted · Join face to face at any point between September and December |
Stage 1: International Foundation
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 1 |
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TERM 2 |
EC |
TERM 3 |
EC |
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English & Academic skills |
10 |
English & Academic skills |
10 |
English & Academic skills |
10 |
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MODULE 2 – MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES |
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TERM 1 |
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TERM 2 |
EC |
TERM 3 |
EC |
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- Math for Business & Social Studies - Project/ assignment |
10 |
- Math for Business & Social Studies - Management & Organisation - Project/ assignment |
10 |
- Math for Business & Social Studies - Communication - Project/ assignment |
10 |
Each half of an academic year corresponds to 60 EC. Normally, this is equivalent to a total workload of 1,500–1,800 hours.
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 netehrlands everyone speaks English and people are freindly. Also it was easy to find a part-time job next to my studies."
Minh Phuong Nguyen - Vietnam
THUAS UNDEGRADUATE 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- More User Experience Design programme information
- *Since September 2020 the User Experience Design programme will be under the Management & Social sciences stream.
TUITION FEES
| International One Year Foundation Programme |
| €12,500 |
| Bachelor Degree Fees |
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EEA Passport Holders: €2,168 p/y Non-EEA Students: €8,375 p/y |
*Amounts above may be subject to annual change.