Content of the training

The Technical Business Administration program trains you to become a versatile business expert. Companies are constantly looking for ways to innovate faster, cheaper, and better production, thereby staying ahead of the competition. This applies not only to the Netherlands but also worldwide. As a Technical Business Administration student, you'll play a key role in this process. You'll keep abreast of social developments, management trends, and technical innovations. You'll speak the language of techies, focus on strategy and implementation, and be a valuable discussion partner for both management and employees. The knowledge and experience you'll gain during your Technical Business Administration HBO program will make you feel right at home.

Form of the training (program)

Year 1

During this period, the focus is on familiarizing yourself with the various technical business aspects within organizations. You will take courses such as:

• business administration
• arithmetic skills
• behavior in organizations
• business economics

Year 2

Operations Management

You'll learn to understand the interrelationships between product design, the production process, the setup, and production process management. Courses covered this semester include process technology, designing technical innovations, operations management, and sustainable technology.

Organization development

Companies are constantly looking for ways to innovate faster, cheaper, and better, thereby staying ahead of the competition. But that's not easy. Research plays a crucial role in successfully transforming an organization. In this semester, you'll lay the foundation for conducting business research. This will help organizations successfully improve. You'll also learn how to handle any resistance that comes with change.

Year 3

Internship

You'll learn about the inner workings of a real company. In your third year, you'll complete a six-month internship, applying your knowledge and skills in practice. This can be done in the Netherlands, but can also be done abroad if you prefer. You'll research the root causes of an existing problem at your internship company. You'll conclude your internship with a recommendation on how you think the company can improve its performance.

Elective minor

This semester, you'll deepen or broaden your theoretical knowledge through an elective minor. You can choose a minor within the university of applied sciences, at another university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, or abroad.

Year 4

Process Optimization, Simulation and Innovation

Process optimization and innovation are a core philosophy for Industrial Engineering and Management. It revolves around continuous improvement with respect for people. How can you add value to a process for the end customer? You'll explore various improvement methods and techniques, including LEAN and simulation software. You'll work with a fellow student to actually improve a process. This can be at either an industrial company or a service organization.

To graduate

You'll work on your graduation project within a company. You'll demonstrate your ability to research an organizational problem in a business-sound manner and develop and implement a decision-support system. You'll conclude this period with a presentation of the system you implemented.

Practical information

Entry Requirements 

To be admitted to the Bachelor of Industrial Engineering and Management program, you need one of the following diplomas:

• HAVO or VWO with NT, NG, EM, CM + wisA or wisB
• MBO level 4

If you don't meet the admission requirements, there are several ways you might still be admitted. For example, through an entrance exam or a 21+ admissions test.