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Teaching and Exam
Regulations 2020-2021
Master International Business and Management (MIBM)
International Business School
Full-time master programme
Approved by the Dean of IBS on 26 June 2020
These regulations take effect from 1 September 2020
Preparing business professionals with a global mind set who are ready to add value to business
and societyContents
Explanation ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
1 Degree Programme............................................................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Programme Description ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Exam Board and Assessment Committee .................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Admissions Committee .............................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 School Representative Council .................................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Board of Studies ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2 MIBM Programme learning outcomes and competencies .............................................................................. 10
2.1 MIBM Programme learning outcomes and Dublin Descriptors .............................................................. 10
2.2 Competencies in relation to the MIBM programme learning outcomes ................................................. 13
3 Programme structure ...................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Mode of study ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Justification for language used in all or parts of the programme .......................................................... 14
3.3 Compulsory attendance .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.4 Curriculum Scheme.................................................................................................................................. 15
3.5 Academic calendar 2020-2021 Master programmes ............................................................................. 21
4 Curriculum ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Curriculum components and course outlines .......................................................................................... 24
4.2 Code of Conduct regarding the use of Foreign Languages...................................................................... 24
4.3 Thesis ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Double Degree......................................................................................................................................... 24
5. Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 25
5.1 Previous educational requirements ........................................................................................................ 26
5.2 Language requirements ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.3 Maximum/Minimum Number of Students ............................................................................................ 27
5.4 Enrolment limitations .............................................................................................................................. 27
6. Exams .............................................................................................................................................................. 28
6.1 Exam opportunities ................................................................................................................................ 28
6.2 Anti-Plagiarism Rules ............................................................................................................................. 28
6.3 The use of aids during written exams .................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Rules for the proper conduct of examinations ....................................................................................... 30
6.5 Exam review ........................................................................................................................................... 30
7 Company visits and Excursions ........................................................................................................................ 30
8 Compulsory Attendance .................................................................................................................................. 30
9 Academic Advice .............................................................................................................................................. 31
210 Cum Laude Regulations ................................................................................................................................. 31
10.1 Cum laude for Double Degree Programme with Anglia Ruskin University ............................................ 31
11 Codes, credits and grades .............................................................................................................................. 32
11.1 Credit and grading system .................................................................................................................... 32
11.2 Grade conversion table for grades obtained at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK ................... 33
11.3 Grades and Grade Lists ......................................................................................................................... 34
APPENDIX 1: Examination Regulations for Master’s Degree Programmes and Examination protocol at Hanze
University of Applied Sciences, Groningen ......................................................................................................... 35
3Explanation
Status and significance of the Teaching and Examination Regulations
General
Since the introduction of the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW) in 1993, the main aspects of
the curriculum and the examinations of each degree programme are required to be set out in Teaching
and Examination Regulations.
Hanze UAS has elected to draw up a harmonised TER format for Associate, bachelor’s and master’s
degree programmes with some exceptions in the master’s TER because the rules that apply to master’s
programmes are (partly) different from those of Associate and bachelor’s programmes. There is
therefore a separate TER format for master's programmes, distinct from that for the Associate and
bachelor's programmes.
Under Section 7.13(1) of the WHW Act, the TER must provide adequate and clear information about
the related programme or programme cluster. Section 7.13(2) sets out all the matters which the TER of
any programme or programme cluster must at minimum include in respect of the procedures and the
rights and obligations relating to teaching and examinations. The Act also lays down several individual
requirements on rules to be included in the TER. The Student Charter additionally requires several
matters to be set out in detail. If the format is followed properly, the TER will comply with all these
requirements. Using the format is mandatory.
The document containing the Teaching and Examination Regulations provides information for all those
concerned (students, the Examination Board, lecturers, examiners and management) on the content of
the degree programme, how it is organised, the testing and assessment methods and the applicable
procedures and agreements. The rights and obligations of students must be described in full without
any ambiguity. It is in the interests of the individual programmes too that their Teaching and
Examination Regulations are drawn up carefully. If there is any conflict about rights and obligations,
the TER must provide clear answers or, at least, offer unambiguous guidance for the issue to be
resolved.
Relationship between the Student Charter, the Teaching and Examination Regulations and Osiris
Hanze University of Applied Sciences has opted to make a number of statutory provisions concerning
the Teaching and Examination Regulations applicable to all students university-wide. These provisions
are included in the university-wide Examination Regulations and can be found in Chapter 4 of the
Student Charter. The programme-specific provisions are referred to as Teaching Regulations.
T eaching Regulations
E xamination R
Including the degree egulations Student Charter
programme descriptions
(Chapter 4)
in Osiris
4Furthermore, Hanze UAS has decided to publish the degree programme descriptions in Osiris, so that
they are available to all students in a uniform format. The content of the descriptions in Osiris forms an
integral part of the Teaching and Examination Regulations. These descriptions fulfil the legal
requirement to provide descriptions of the content and workload of degree programmes, the
applicable ECTS credits, the examination methods and the manner in which the results are expressed.
Any applicable entry requirements, the costs involved and the compulsory and recommended teaching
materials must also be stated.
It is important to avoid duplicating information. Rules set out in the Examination Regulations do not
need to be included in the Teaching Regulations as well. This also avoids possible conflicts between the
two regulations. In appeals, the Student Charter is always leading. The BSA provisions are an obvious
example of where this is important.
The TER must cover all the information specified in the TER format, and nothing else.
Some programmes use guides such as placement or thesis handbooks. These documents should have a
well-defined status and, because they often detail the TER provisions, they must be based on the TER.
The MIBM Teaching and Exam Regulations is meant to provide a reference document regarding
procedures specific to education at the International Business School (IBS) and more generally to the
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (Hanze UAS) as a whole. It describes the study
programme, Master of International Business and Management (MIBM) offered by IBS in English and the
various rules and regulations that govern all aspects of studies at IBS. Where necessary, it also provides
guidance and advice to students and staff on a variety of topics.
Publication and validity
The latest Teaching and Examination Regulations apply to all the students in the relevant programme.
This means that, if the TER are amended on 1 September of any year, they will apply to everyone from
that date forward. If you want to change any rules, it is important to consider whether these changes
could increase the workload of any category of students in an unreasonable way or in a way they could
not foresee. In such a case, transitional rules can be drawn up, for example, by excluding certain
cohorts. The transitional rules must be included in the same TER in order to keep all the rules and
regulations conveniently together in a single document.
It is emphatically not the case that the TER that apply to a cohort at the time of intake continue to
apply to it for the duration of their enrolment.
Corrections to any errors and omissions found in this Teaching and Exam Regulations, as well as updates
and changes made during the academic year 2020-2021 will be published on Hanze.nl (hanze.nl >
Education > International Business School> Practical matters).
5Decision-making
The Teaching Regulations as a whole or sections thereof may be submitted for approval to the
Programme Committee and Representative Council. The decision-making regime must be applied in all
cases; this includes decisions to change course descriptions in Osiris. Interim changes, therefore, are only
valid if decision-making has taken place in the prescribed manner and if the changes have been published
in the correct manner.
6Introduction
Welcome to the International Business School (IBS)! Here, we offer truly international education at
a Master and Bachelor level. We welcome students from all nationalities and certainly welcome
diversity. Working and studying in an international environment is exciting, challenging and
rewarding.
This Teaching and Exam Regulations contains information about our School, our Master in
International Business and Management programme, and the rules and regulations that apply to
this programme. With faculty and students from so many different cultural backgrounds, it is of
extra importance to be clear about the rules and regulations that apply. Please read this Teaching
and Exam Regulations carefully and use it as your reference in case of questions about your study
and IBS rules and regulations.
IBS is proud to be the first International Business School in a Dutch University of Applied Sciences,
which was started in 1988 with the first International Business and Management Studies (IBMS)
programme in the Netherlands, as the international version of the core economic bachelor
programme at that time. The new programme was designed to reflect the open-mindedness in the
Netherlands concerning economics and cultures as well as the further development of the global
perspective in business.
A few years after starting the successful IBMS bachelor programme, IBS expanded to include
Master programmes. Currently we offer a Master in International Business & Management and a
Master of Science in Business Studies – Interdisciplinary Business Professional, an intensive,
ground-breaking one-year international Master programme.
All our programmes are truly international and are meant to prepare you for a successful
international business career.
At IBS we strongly believe that our students are key stakeholders in our education. We welcome
student participation in many ways, for example:
- oral evaluations with the head of education in which students provide valuable input that we
need to further improve our education.
- the Board of Studies: this committee comprises lecturers and students and advises the Dean
on proposed changes to our educational programme and has the right to consent concerning
the IBS Teaching and Exam Regulations.
- the School Representative Council: this is the formal body approving policy documents such
as the School Year Plan and the School Strategic Plan.
- the student union ‘IBS-U’
I wish you all the best in your study here at IBS.
With kind regards,
Drs. P.N. (Paul) Ganzeboom
Dean IBS
71 Degree Programme
1.1 Programme Description
The Master of International Business and Management programme (MIBM) is an 18 month (90 EC),
full time postgraduate programme for graduates of business and business related bachelors. It is a
Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree programme that prepares students for a
management career in international business. The emphasis is on solving international business
issues from a board room perspective, with significant practical and professional orientation
towards international business. The programme is practically based, using professional knowledge
and skills, with an interest in applied sciences. Classes comprise students from various nationalities.
MIBM offers the opportunity to take part in a double degree programme, allowing students to
study for one third of the programme at the Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, UK.
Our overall educational concept is characterized by small group sizes and intensive contact
between students and staff. Next to lectures and workshops, students work both individually and in
teams on practice-based and experience-based projects and case studies. Students interact with
the world of professional practice through guest-lectures by entrepreneurs, senior business
executives and knowledge experts, seminars, real life consultancy projects and company visits.
Our teaching staff is selected to ensure an interesting mixture of business experience and expertise
in applied research. Throughout the programme the integration between different knowledge
areas is strongly emphasized. The programme is full time and taught in English.
1.2 Exam Board and Assessment Committee
Exam Board
The Exam Board is responsible for assuring the quality of the programme by supervising the
content, method and level of the examinations. It has a duty to determine whether graduates have
achieved the learning outcomes described in the Teaching and Exam Regulations. Members of the
Exam Board are appointed by the Dean. The composition of the Exam Board can be found on
Hanze.nl: https://www.hanze.nl/eng/education/economy/international-business-
school/organisation/committees/exam-board
How to approach the Exam Board
More information about and how to approach the Exam Board can be found on Hanze.nl
(www.hanze.nl: Education>International Business School>Organisation>Exam Board).
Assessment Committee
The Assessment Committee is responsible for monitoring the quality of examinations and operates
under the supervision of the Exam Board. The composition of the Assessment Committee can be
found on Hanze.nl: https://www.hanze.nl/eng/education/economy/international-business-
school/organisation/committees/ibs-committees
1.3 Admissions Committee
The Admissions Committee advises the Dean about the admission of students. The Committee
members are appointed by the Dean. For reference to the Admissions Committee, check
https://www.hanze.nl/eng/education/economy/international-business-school/organisation/committees/ibs-committees
81.4 School Representative Council
The representative council of a school, the School Representative Council, is a democratically
elected body comprising an equal representation of students and university staff. For more
information about the School Representative Council, please refer to Hanze.nl:
https://www.hanze.nl/eng/education/economy/international-business-school/organisation/committees/school-
participation-council
1.5 Board of Studies
The Board of Studies is the body charged with issuing recommendations on enhancing and
safeguarding the quality of the degree programme. It also issues solicited and unsolicited
recommendations to the dean on all matters relating to education at the relevant programme. The
Board has the right to approve the Teaching Regulations. The Board of Studies comprises an equal
representation of students and lecturers. The method in which the Board is composed is set out in
the Board of Studies Regulations.
For more information on the Board of Studies (members and contact details), please refer to Hanze.nl:
https://www.hanze.nl/eng/education/economy/international-business-school/organisation/committees/ibs-committees
92 MIBM Programme learning outcomes and competencies
This chapter presents the competencies which students must acquire in order to become a Master
in International Business and Management. The programme learning outcomes of the MIBM
programme are presented first and are related to the Association of MBA’s (AMBA) profile: criteria
for the accreditation of Master of Business Management (MBM) Programmes. The AMBA criteria
describe what is expected in order to become an international business professional at Master level
in terms of knowledge, understanding and skills.
Agreements have been made in Europe about the general level of the Master degrees. These
agreements have been laid down in the so-called Dublin Descriptors. The programme learning
outcomes of the Master in International Business and Management relate to the Dublin
Descriptors. The Dublin Descriptors are presented at the end of the chapter, followed by an
overview showing the relationship between the MIBM programme learning outcomes and the
Dublin Descriptors.
2.1 MIBM Programme learning outcomes and Dublin Descriptors
The graduate is able to:
1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current business and economic challenges and assess
new insights which are at the forefront of international business, entrepreneurship and
management research and practice.
2. Systematically and creatively apply theories, skills, research techniques and enquiry to
create and interpret knowledge about international business and management.
3. Make sound judgments about complex issues in international business in the absence of
complete data and conditions of uncertainty and unpredictability taking into account
institutional settings and cognitive biases.
4. Critically evaluate and advise on business management issues at strategic, tactical and/ or
operational level in an internationally operating organisation.
5. Demonstrate pro-activeness and creativity to tackling and effectively solving business
problems.
6. Critically evaluate and reflect on social and ethical responsibilities within internationally
operating businesses.
7. Communicate effectively with stakeholders as a professional in multidisciplinary and
multicultural settings within an international business environment.
8. Critically reflect, improve and engage in personal and team development, and learn from
personal and professional performance within a diverse and dynamic environment.
Agreements have been made in Europe about the general level of a Master’s degree. These
agreements have been laid down in the so-called Dublin Descriptors. The national profile of the
Master in International Business and Management programme must relate to the Dublin
Descriptors.
Five descriptors have been identified:
Knowledge and understanding
Applying knowledge and understanding
10 Making judgments
Communication
Learning skills
The following is an explanation of the Dublin Descriptors relating to master’s degrees.
DD1.
Knowledge and understanding
Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon and extends and/or
enhances that typically associated with Bachelor’s level, and that provides a basis or opportunity
for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context
DD2.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Can apply their knowledge and understanding and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar
environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study; have the
ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity
DD3.
Making judgments
Can formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, that rather include reflection on
social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments
DD4.
Communication
Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to
specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously
DD5.
Learning skills
Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-
directed or autonomous
11Relation between the program learning outcomes of the MIBM and the Dublin descriptors for Master
level
MIBM MIBM Dublin descriptor (DD)
Themes Program Learning Outcome
Comprehensive 1. Demonstrates a critical DD1. Knowledge and understanding
Understanding of awareness of current business and Have demonstrated knowledge and
Economic Realities economic challenges and assesses understanding that is founded upon and
and Research new insights which are at the extends and/or enhances that typically
forefront of international business, associated with Bachelor’s level, and that
entrepreneurship and management provides a basis or opportunity for
research and practice. originality in developing and/or applying
ideas, often within a research context
Doing Research 2. Systematically and creatively DD2. Applying knowledge and
applies theories, skills, research understanding
techniques and enquiry to create Can apply their knowledge and
and interpret knowledge about understanding and problem solving
international business and abilities in new or unfamiliar
management. environments within broader (or
multidisciplinary) contexts related to their
field of study; have the ability to integrate
knowledge and handle complexity
Dealing with 3. Make sound judgments about DD3. Making judgments
complexity & complex issues in international Can formulate judgments with
ambiguity business in the absence of complete incomplete or limited information, that
data and conditions of uncertainty rather include reflection on social and
and unpredictability taking into ethical responsibilities linked to the
account institutional settings and application of their knowledge and
cognitive biases. judgments
Advising higher 4. Critically evaluates and advises DD2. Applying knowledge and
management on business management issues at understanding
strategic, tactical and/ or Can apply their knowledge and
operational level in an understanding and problem solving
internationally operating abilities in new or unfamiliar
organization. environments within broader (or
Handling 5. Demonstrates pro-activeness multidisciplinary) contexts related to their
organisational and creativity to tackling and field of study; have the ability to integrate
dynamics effectively solving business knowledge and handle complexity
problems.
Acting Social & 6. Critically evaluates and reflects
Ethical on social and ethical responsibilities
within internationally operating
businesses.
Communicating 7. Communicates effectively with DD4. Communication
and acting with stakeholders as a professional in Can communicate their conclusions, and
intercultural multidisciplinary and multicultural the knowledge and rationale
awareness settings within an international underpinning these, to specialist and non-
business environment. specialist audiences clearly and
unambiguously
12Reflecting and 8. Critically reflects, improves and DD5. Learning skills
developing self engages in personal and team Have the learning skills to allow them to
development, and learn from continue to study in a manner that may
personal and professional be largely self-directed or autonomous
performance within a diverse and
dynamic environment.
Table 2.1 Relationship between learning outcomes and Dublin Descriptors
2.2 Competencies in relation to the MIBM programme learning outcomes
The Association of MBA’s (AMBA) describes the following competencies related to the required end
level of an MBM programme. The table below shows how the MIBM programme learning
outcomes, presented in section 2.1, correspond with these competencies.
In terms of knowledge and understanding, an MBM Programme learning outcomes MIBM
graduate will be able to: (number(s) of the MIBM programme
learning outcomes 1-8)
Draw on generic knowledge and skills from their first 1,2
degree and understand how it can be used effectively
in an organisational context
Demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding 1,2,3,6
of organisations and their stakeholders, the external
context in which they operate and how they are
managed from a sustainable and long term perspective
Integrate their learning from a range of subject areas 1,2
to form a holistic understanding of business.
Employers can expect graduates, over time, to:
Apply their knowledge and intellectual skills 1,2,3,4
consistently in a business context
Deal with complex issues systematically and creatively 2,7
Make sound judgements with incomplete data and 6,7
communicate conclusions clearly to a range of
audiences
Be proactive in recognising the need for change and be 3,4
able to manage that change
Be adaptable and demonstrate originality, insight and 2,4,5,8
critical reflection in problem situations
Make decisions in complex and unpredictable 3,5,7
situations, and in a professional and ethical manner
Evaluate and integrate theory and practice 1,2
Operate effectively in a variety of team roles, taking 4,6,8
the lead where appropriate
Be self-directed and able to act autonomously in 3,4,7,8
planning and implementing projects
Take responsibility for continuing to develop their 1,2,8
knowledge and skills
133 Programme structure
3.1 Mode of study
The duration of the fulltime MIBM programme is 18 months. The study load is expressed in terms
of European Credits (ECTS’s). One credits represents 28 hours of work. The MIBM has a study load
of 90 ECTS.
The MIBM programme is made up of courses. Each course is a self-contained entity, with its own
objectives and assessable learning outcomes. To gain the credits for each course students must
pass the exams relating to each course.
The setup of the programme is presented in the curriculum scheme in chapter 3.3 of this Teaching
and Exam Regulations. The contents of all courses of the MIBM programme are described in detail
in the separate course outlines, which are published in the ECTS Course Catalogue.
The Thesis Handbook provides the student with more information concerning the requirements to
develop the thesis graduation assignment, which contributes to the achievement of the majority of
the end level for the masters.
3.2 Justification for language used in all or parts of the programme
The entire programme is taught in English, due to the nature of the programme related with
international business dealing with global issues, demanding an international view and models of
communication and cultural awareness.
3.3 Compulsory attendance
Please see below an overview for which units attendance is compulsory:
Course Course code Details
European Business in a Global ZTVM18EBG1 For interactive seminars and a conference
context attendance is compulsory.
International Financial ZTVM15FMA1C For classes/simulation game attendance is
Management & Accounting compulsory.
Strategic decision making & ZTVM19SDB1 For the Boardroom game attendance is
multinational boardroom compulsory.
143.4 Curriculum Scheme
* W = Exam organized by the Exam bureau; O = other form of exam, organized by IBS ** Minimum grade: Pass = Pass/Fail; C stands for “cijfer” i.e. min. grade = 5.5
Master in International Business & Management
For Hanze students who stay in Groningen
Study Programme: Semester 1 Academic Year 2020-21
Master in IBM
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min. O/W* Elective Remarks
ZTVM … grade**
Block 1.1 Period 1 HG
SDB1 Strategic decision making & 5:
multinational boardroom Assignment 1 …19SDB1C 3 C O
Assignment 2 …19SDB1D 2 C O
SCM1 International Supply Chain 5:
Management Assignment 1 ...15SCM1C 4 C O Assignment 1 = report
Assignment 2 ...15SCM1D 1 C O Assignment 2 = company assignment
Block 1.2 Period 2 HG
STM1 International Strategic 5:
Management Written exam …15STM1A 3 C W
Assignment …15STM1C 2 C O The assignment = group assignment.
EBG1 European business in a 5:
global context Assignment 1 …18EBG1C 3 C O
Assignment 2 …18EBG1D 2 C O
Block 1.1 & 1.2 Period 1 & 2 HG
BRM1 Business Research 5
Methods 1 Written exam ...15BRM1A 2 C W SPSS exam (computer exam)
Assignment ...15BRM1C 3 C O Individual report
ICG1 Intercultural Competence
and Global mindset Assignment …19ICG1C 5 C O
Total Credits Semester 1 30
15For Hanze students who stay in Groningen (cont.)
Study Programme: Semester 2 Academic Year 2020-21
Master in IBM
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min. O/W* Elective Remarks
ZTVM … grade**
Block 1.3 Period 3 HG
FMA1 International Financial Assignment …15FMA1C 5 C O Assignment = group assignment
Management & Accounting
HRM1 International Human 5:
Resource Management Written exam …15HRM1A 3 C W
Assignment …15HRM1C 2 C O Individual assignment
Block 1.4 Period 4 HG
IMA1 International Marketing 5:
Management Written exam …15IMA1A 3 C W
Assignment …15IMA1C 2 C O
CBO1 Creating Business 5:
Opportunities Assignment 1 …17CBO1C 2 C O Assignment 1 = individual paper
Assignment 2 ...17CBO1D 3 C O Assignment 2 = group report
Block 1.3 & 1.4 Period 3 & 4 HG
INB1 International Business 5:
Project Assignment 1 …15INB1C 4 C O Assignment 1 = group report with individual part
Assignment 2 …15INB1D 1 C O Assignment 2 = presentation
BRM2 Business Research 5:
Methods 2 Assignment 1 ...18BRM2C 1 Pass O Assignment 1 = Peer review
Assignment 2 ...18BRM2D 4 Pass O Assignment 2 = Research proposal
Total Credits Semester 2 30
Study Programme: Semester 3 Academic Year 2021-22
Master in IBM
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min. O/W* Elective Remarks
ZTVM … grade**
Block 2.1 & 2.2 Period 1 & 2 HG
THE1 Master thesis Assignment …18THE1C 30 C O Assignment = Thesis report (30 ec)
Total Credits Semester 3 30
Total amount of credits Master in IBM programme 90
16For Hanze students who go to Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Cambridge, UK
Study Programme: Semester 1 Academic Year 2020-21
Master in IBM
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min. O/W* Elective Remarks
ZTVM … grade**
Block 1.1 Period 1 HG
SDB1 Strategic decision making & 5:
multinational boardroom Assignment 1 …19SDB1C 3 C O
Assignment 2 …19SDB1D 2 C O
SCM1 International Supply Chain 5:
Management Assignment 1 ...15SCM1C 4 C O Assignment 1 = report
Assignment 2 ...15SCM1D 1 C O Assignment 2 = company assignment
Block 1.2 Period 2 HG
STM1 International Strategic 5:
Management Written exam …15STM1A 3 C W
Assignment …15STM1C 2 C O The assignment = group assignment.
EBG1 European business in a 5:
global context Assignment 1 …18EBG1C 3 C O
Assignment 2 …18EBG1D 2 C O
Block 1.1 & 1.2 Period 1 & 2 HG
BRM1 Business Research 5
Methods 1 Written exam ...15BRM1A 2 C W SPSS exam (computer exam)
Assignment ...15BRM1C 3 C O Individual report
ICG1 Intercultural Competence
and Global mindset Assignment …19ICG1C 5 C O
Total Credits Semester 1 30
17For Hanze students who go to Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Cambridge, UK (cont.)
Study Programme: Master in Semester 2 Academic Year 2020-21
IBM
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min. Gr. O/W E Remarks
ZTVM …
Block 1.3 & 1.4 Period 3 & 4 ARU
Courses attended at Anglia Ruskin University in Credits obtained at ARU (28 in total)
Cambridge, UK
Financial Decision Making …15ARF1 7
Digital Marketing Communications …15ARD1 7
HRM in the global context …15ARH1 7
Optional Module , choose one from:
o Entrepreneurship & Innovation …15ARE1 7 X
o Sustainable sourcing and supply chain …15ARS1 7 X
o Leading, Managing and Developing …15ARL1 7 X
People
BRM2 Business Research Credits obtained at Hanze UAS
Methods 2 Assignment 2 ...18BRM2D 4 Pass O Assignment 2 = Research proposal
Total Credits Semester 2 32 Cambridge semester
Study Programme: Semester 3 Academic Year 2021-22
Master in IBM
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min. O/W* Elective Remarks
ZTVM … grade*
*
Block 2.1 & 2.2 Period 1 & 2 HG
THE1 Master thesis Assignment …18THE1C 30 C O assignment = Thesis report (30 ec)
Total Credits Semester 3 30
Total amount of credits Master in IBM programme 92 Because BRM2D (4 ec) is a mandatory course, students going to ARU need to do this course as well.
They'll do the course partly in Cambridge and partly in Groningen after they've returned from ARU.
The total amount of credits for students going to ARU is therefore 92 ec.
18For Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) students who come to Groningen
Study Programme: Master in Semester 1 Academic Year 2020-21
IBM
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min.Gr. O/W E Remarks
ZTVM …
Block 1.1 & 1.2 Period 1 & 2 ARU
Courses attended at Anglia Ruskin University in …15CAM1 30 VR Exemption for credits obtained elsewhere
Cambridge, UK
Supply Chain Strategy and Operations
Contemporary Issues in International Management
Research Methods for Business and Management
Total Credits Semester 1 30 Cambridge semester
Study Programme: Semester 2 Academic Year 2020-21
Master in IBM
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min. O/W* Elective Remarks
ZTVM … grade**
Block 1.3 Period 3 HG
FMA1 International Financial Assignment …15FMA1C 5 C O Assignment = group assignment
Management & Accounting
HRM1 International Human 5:
Resource Management Written exam …15HRM1A 3 C W
Assignment …15HRM1C 2 C O Individual assignment
Block 1.4 Period 4 HG
IMA1 International Marketing 5:
Management Written exam …15IMA1A 3 C W
Assignment …15IMA1C 2 C O
CBO1 Creating Business 5:
Opportunities Assignment 1 …17CBO1C 2 C O Assignment 1 = individual paper
Assignment 2 ...17CBO1D 3 C O Assignment 2 = group report
Course Not decided 5
yet which
course
Block 1.3 & 1.4 Period 3 & 4 HG
INB1 International Business 5:
Project Assignment 1 …15INB1C 4 C O Assignment 1 = group report with individual part
Assignment 2 …15INB1D 1 C O Assignment 2 = presentation
Total Credits Semester 2 30
19For Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) students who come to Groningen (cont.)
Study Programme: Master in IBM Semester 3 Academic Year 2021-22
Module^ Assessment^ Codes^ EC Min.Gr. O/W E Remarks
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Block 2.1 & 2.2 Period 1 & 2 ARU
Thesis done at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, …03TRU1 30 VR Exemption for credits obtained elsewhere
UK
Total Credits Semester 3 30 Cambridge semester
Total amount of credits Master in IBM programme 90
203.5 Academic calendar 2020-2021 Master programmes
wk HG-
Month
(calendar) wk
Period 1 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Activities
Aug'20 34 resit week
Aug'20 35 0 24 25 26 27 28
Aug/Sep'20 36 1.1 INTRO 31 1 2 3 4
Sep'20 37 1.2 week 1 7 8 9 10 11
Sep'20 38 1.3 week 2 14 15 16 17 18
Sep'20 39 1.4 week 3 21 22 23 24 25 Resits exams cohort 2019
Sept/Oct'20 40 1.5 week 4 28 29 30 1 2
Oct'20 41 1.6 week 5 5 6 7 8 9
Oct'20 42 1.7 Autumn break 12 13 14 15 16 Self study week / exam week
Oct'20 43 1.8 week 6 19 20 21 22 23
Oct'20 44 1.9 week 7 26 27 28 29 30
Nov'20 45 1.10 Exam week 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nov'20 46 1.11 Exam week 2 9 10 11 12 13
wk HG-
Month
(calendar) wk
Period 2 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Activities
Nov'20 47 2.1 week 1 16 17 18 19 20
Nov'20 48 2.2 week 2 23 24 25 26 27
Nov/Dec'20 49 2.3 week 3 30 1 2 3 4
Dec'20 50 2.4 week 4 7 8 9 10 11
Dec'20 51 2.5 week 5 14 15 16 17 18
Self study week / building closed
52
Dec'20 Christmas break 21 22 23 24 25 25/12
Self studie week / building closed
53
Dec/Jan'21 Christmas break 28 29 30 31 1 all week
Jan'21 1 2.6 week 6 4 5 6 7 8
Jan'21 2 2.7 week 7 11 12 13 14 15
21Jan'21 3 2.8 Exam week 1 18 19 20 21 22
Jan'21 4 2.9 Exam week 2 25 26 27 28 29
wk HG-
Month
(calendar) wk
Period 3 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Activities
Feb'21 5 2.10 INTRO 1 2 3 4 5
Feb'21 6 3.1 week 1 8 9 10 11 12
Feb'21 7 3.2 week 2 15 16 17 18 19
Feb'21 8 3.3 Spring break 22 23 24 25 26 Self study week / exam week
March'21 9 3.4 week 3 1 2 3 4 5
March'21 10 3.5 week 4 8 9 10 11 12
March'21 11 3.6 week 5 15 16 17 18 19
March'21 12 3.7 week 6 22 23 24 25 26
Mar/April'21 13 3.8 week 7 29 30 31 1 2
April'21 14 3.9 Exam week 1 5 6 7 8 9
April'21 15 3.10 Exam week 2 12 13 14 15 16
wk HG-
Month (calendar) wk Period 4 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Activities
April'21 16 4.1 week 1 19 20 21 22 23
April'21 17 4.2 week 2 26 27 28 29 30
May'21 18 May break 3 4 5 6 7 Self study week / holiday
May'21 19 4.3 week 3 10 11 12 13 14
May'21 20 4.4 week 4 17 18 19 20 21
May'21 21 4.5 week 5 24 25 26 27 28
May/Jun'21 22 4.6 week 6 31 1 2 3 4
Jun'21 23 4.7 week 7 7 8 9 10 11
Jun'21 24 4.8 Exam week 1 14 15 16 17 18
Jun'21 25 4.9 Exam week 2 21 22 23 24 25
Jun/Jul'21 26 4.10 resit week 28 29 30 1 2
225/7 exam review resits year 1
27
Jul'21 4.11 resit week 5 6 7 8 9 because of NBSA
Jul'21 28 12 13 14 15 16
Jul'21 29 19 20 21 22 23
Jul'21 30 26 27 28 29 30
Aug'21 31 2 3 4 5 6
Aug'21 32 9 10 11 12 13
Aug'21 33 16 17 18 19 20
Aug'21 34 resit week 23 24 25 26 27
Sept'21 35 30 31 1 2 3
Sept'21 36 1.1 Intro 21/22 6 7 8 9 10
Sept'21 37 1.2 week 1 13 14 15 16 17
Sept'21 38 1.3 week 2 20 21 22 23 24
Sept'21 39 1.4 week 3 27 28 29 30 1 resit masters third chance
National holidays, school is closed: HG Educational free period
Christmas 25 and 26 Dec. 2020 Christmas 21 December 2020 t/m 1 Januari 2021
New Year 1 January 2021 May break 3-7 May 2021
Good
Friday/Easter 2April - 5 April 2021 Summer break 12 July t/m 27 August 2021
King's day 27 April 2021
Liberation Day 5 May 2021 Start Academic Year 20-21: Monday 2 September 2020
Ascension Day 13 May 2021 Start Academic Year 21-22: Monday 6 September 2021
Whitsunday 23 and 24 May 2021
leave for teaching staff
leave for all staff / school closed
compensation leave teachers / educational free period / self study
working week for teaching staff
234 Curriculum
4.1 Curriculum components and course outlines
The curriculum units (modules) are described in the Osiris student information system and form part
of these regulations.The content of all modules of the MIBM programme are described in detail in
the course outlines, which are published in the ECTS Course Catalogue.
4.2 Code of Conduct regarding the use of Foreign Languages
The Master International Business and Management is taught entirely in English as a good provision
in English is an essential part of international business today. The student body is made up of truly
international students which make the language of instruction, English, being the language of this
international programme.
4.3 Thesis
The thesis project is made up of 30 credits. The requirements for permission to start working on the
thesis semester are as follows:
- The student has successfully completed the modules: Business Research Methods (BRM) 1
and 2.
- The student has obtained a total of at least 50 ECTS in the Master programme, including BRM
1 & 2.
More information about the thesis learning outcomes and the way to demonstrate the learning
outcomes is described in the MIBM thesis handbook, to be found on Blackboard.
(hanze.nl > Quick launch > Blackboard > MIBM thesis project)
4.4 Double Degree
The MIBM programme offers students the opportunity to spend their second semester studying at
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Cambridge, UK. After completing the Double Degree programme the
student receives two officially recognised international diplomas:
Master of International Business and Management (MBA Degree) from Hanze University of
Applied Sciences in Groningen, the Netherlands
Master of Science in International Business (MSc Degree) from Anglia Ruskin University in
Cambridge, United Kingdom.
A grade conversion table can be found in Chapter 11.
245. Admission Requirements
To attend the Master programmes at the International Business School of the Hanze University of
Applied Sciences in Groningen (Hanze UAS) a specific admissions procedure must be followed. The
admission procedure and requirements are described below.
The Admissions Committee advises the Dean regarding all issues relating to the admission of
students. It will also provide applicants with full, up-to-date information and guidance on the
procedures. The Dean of IBS makes the final decision as to which candidates will be admitted to the
Master programme.
A telephone or Skype interview may be part of the application process.
The admission requirements for the MIBM programme are as follows.
Required Academic background for the Master of International Business & Management (MIBM):
Students must hold a valid and relevant business bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a, by Hanze
UAS approved degree awarding body, university or college (no Graduate Management Admission
Test, GMAT required).
Our criteria for a relevant business degree are:
A bachelor of business administration (BBA), or
A business related bachelor degree accompanied by a transcript that contains at least the
following courses:
o Human Resource Management
o Operations Management or Supply Chain Management
o Financial Management
o Marketing Management
o Strategic Management
In some cases, admission may be granted if one of these courses are missing on the student's
transcript, but the student will be requested to make sure this specific course will be achieved at
bachelor level, before starting their studies at Hanze UAS. A literature list will be provided.
In case of a NUFFIC-scholarship (additionally): a bachelor awarded by a NUFFIC approved
university.
Other requirements:
English language proficiency should be proven with an IELTS score of 6.5 (no sub score lower
than 6.0) or a TOEFL score of 575 (see section 5.2 Language requirements).
Students who wish to attend the Double Degree programme at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
have to meet the language requirements as stated by ARU.
A letter of motivation.
References are not required unless specifically requested by the Admissions Committee during
the admissions procedure.
255.1 Previous educational requirements
The Master in International Business and Management (MIBM) fulltime programme is a
postgraduate MBA degree for graduates of business administration or other business-related
disciplines. Suitable candidates can be admitted directly into this master’s programme and no work
experience is required.
5.2 Language requirements
When applying for the Master programme, all applicants need to prove that they have achieved a
sufficient level of English by submitting the original results from an IELTS or TOEFL (English) test that
is no more than two years old.
Scores of language tests, other than IELTS, that are accepted by Hanze UAS are shown in the table
below:
IELTS and TOEFL scores
IELTS TOEFL TOEFL Programme
Paper iBT
6.5 , no sub score 575 79-93 Regular MIBM programme and
lower than 6.0 Double Degree programme ARU,
Cambridge
In the following cases students will be exempted from submitting an extra language proficiency test:
students whose prior education was English-taught in countries where English is spoken as a
first language by the majority of the population. These countries are: Antigua, Australia,
Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada (English speaking part), Dominica, Grenada,
Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Christopher and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, South
Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America.
EU/EER students, who can prove that English was a compulsory course in their prior
education, and who have a pass for English on their final transcript.
Students with an International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate.
IBS reserves the right to ascertain the truth and correctness of an applicant’s IELTS or TOEFL score by
examination. This examination is held in the form of a personal, standardised interview, conducted
by specially trained IBS staff members and/or representatives, which tests the applicant’s English
skills regarding listening, speaking, and writing.
Please note: although for admission to a university in the Netherlands, sufficient knowledge of the
Dutch language (NT2-II) is required, IBS students are exempted from this requirement.
For further information, applicants can contact the International Service Desk at the Hanze
University. Contact details can be found in section 1.3 of this Teaching and Exam Regulations.
265.3 Maximum/Minimum Number of Students
If fewer than 10 participants enrol for the programme, the Dean may decide not to run the
programme in that specific Academic Year.
5.4 Enrolment limitations
The duration of the programme is 18 months, with the possibility to extend without extra payment
until 24 months. In case students do not finish the programme within two years duration (4
semesters) they may apply to the Head of Education for an extension of the enrolment period
needed in order to complete the programme. Extra tuition fee will be charged for this extension.
These costs are:
€4.500,- for one extra semester to start and finish the thesis project. This means the student
has to start a new Master thesis project which should be completed according to the
“deadlines for the new master project” shown in the Master thesis handbook.
If a student needs to complete courses after they have already passed their thesis report or
after two years of enrolment, the costs are €200,- per credit in this extended period. The
student may use a maximum of two opportunities per academic year for each exam. If
students fail to complete the course after four opportunities they will have to leave the
programme.
Students who don't get an approved thesis report within the designated academic year and
respective chances, must start a new Master Thesis project. That project should be completed
according to the “deadlines for the new master project” shown in the Master thesis handbook. Extra
tuition fee will be charged for the new thesis project (€4500). This extra opportunity to start a new
Master Thesis project is only given once.
If a student fails to meet the requirements to start the thesis project after two years of enrolment,
the student will be de-enrolled from the programme.
Extension of the visa after the 24 months is not the responsibility of IBS. If the student didn’t obtain
the required amount of credits (defined by the immigration department), due to study unsuccess, IBS
cannot assume any responsibility. The student might be prepared to conclude the studies from
home.
276. Exams
All dates for written exams are published in the IBS Exam Schedule on Hanze.nl per academic year
(Hanze.nl > Education > International Business School > Practical Matters > Exam schedules of IBS).
The deadlines for handing-in assignments or oral exams will be published on the Blackboard page of
the concerning course (Hanze.nl > Quick launch > Blackboard > concerning course)
6.1 Exam opportunities
Per Academic year, two exam opportunities will be offered for each exam.
If a student fails the repair opportunity of the Master’s Thesis, he will have to start a new thesis
project (see paragraph 5.4 for more information). A student may only start a new thesis project once.
In extenuating circumstances the student may appeal to the Exam Board for an extra exam
opportunity within an Academic year.
6.2 Anti-Plagiarism Rules
The prevention, detection and punishment of plagiarism is good practice in terms of learning,
teaching and assessment. IBS has a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that plagiarism does not
take place or, if it does, is dealt with appropriately.
Definition of plagiarism
It is difficult to give a simple, universally applicable definition. Different disciplines and institutions
have varying traditions and conventions: for instance what might be considered ‘common
knowledge’ and thus not need referencing by an expert in a subject is different from that same
knowledge when cited by a novice first-year student. However, a widely shared understanding is that
plagiarism occurs when someone tries to pass off someone else’s work, thoughts or ideas as their
own, whether or not deliberately, without appropriate acknowledgement.
It is important to recognise that plagiarism does not just apply to written work - whether essays,
reports, dissertations or laboratory results - but can also apply to plans, projects, designs, music,
presentations or other work presented for assessment.
Plagiarism is seen as particularly harmful because it undermines the whole basis of scholarly
academic values, and undermines academic standards and the credibility of awards. Whilst
plagiarism is not new, the availability of material on the internet and the explosion of information in
some areas have raised concerns that students are making extensive use of ‘copy and paste’
functions available to them. A final issue is that, with the growing diversity of students in higher
education - whether by age, educational background or national origin (including international
students on exchange programme) - they may have different understandings of what plagiarism is,
and not understand what conventions apply and why.
28Plagiarism procedure
As a rule, all written assignments, reports, etc. leading to a grade or a pass/fail for a course code,
must be submitted both on paper (in hard copy) or digitally and through SafeAssign . To submit the
assignment, report, etc. through SafeAssign , students need to access SafeAssign via the Blackboard
course of the specific module.
If a teacher suspects plagiarism, he/she will inform the Exam Board immediately. After providing the
student with an opportunity to be heard and determine if plagiarism was indeed committed, the
Exam Board will determine the appropriate sanction.
The Exam Board classifies the observed irregularity in one of the categories below:
Opportunistic cheating
Opportunistic cheating is understood to mean any act or neglect during examinations that has
occurred in order to obtain or pass information unlawfully, such as the use of forbidden aids,
copying, or giving opportunity to copy. The examination (paper) of a student who is found guilty of
these practices will be declared null and void.
Premeditated cheating
Any premeditated act or neglect during an examination to obtain or pass information unlawfully,
such as the use of crib notes, giving the opportunity to use crib notes, the copying of (parts of) texts
from others without referencing, or intentionally pretending the authenticity of fake interviews or
false data from research.
The examination (paper) of a student who is found guilty of these practices will be declared null and
void and the student will be barred from taking this examination for a period of maximum one year.
Criminal Fraud (theft, embezzlement, forgery)
Any act or neglect intended to obtain or pass on information unlawfully, which is based on any form
of theft, embezzlement or forgery; the complete copying of documents from others and offering
them for evaluation under one’s own name; the forging of a signature from an assessor; wrongfully
indicating, or making an indication of presence, on an attendance list; next to anything the student
has done or not done to falsify the submitted work or the awarded grade result.
The student will be punished by being barred from taking examinations for a period of one year.
Repeated acts of plagiarism can lead the Exam Board to set a higher penalty within the boundaries of
the law.
6.3 The use of aids during written exams
Aids such as calculators, graph paper, etc., may be used in a number of examinations. Dictionaries
are NOT permitted. Only those aids listed on the examination paper are permitted and they may not
contain any notes, unless this is specifically mentioned as permitted on the examination paper.
29Students should be aware that for multiple choice exams, it is not allowed to write the answers on
the exam paper itself. Students are only allowed to circle their answer and use the answer sheet. Not
sticking to these rules will lead to an Exam Board case.
Students are not permitted to use their mobile telephone during any examination. Students should
switch it off before entering the exam room and only switch it back on again after they have left. If a
student’s telephone is used or activated in any way (rings, beeps, vibrates or makes any noise
whatsoever) he will be required to leave the exam; his work will be declared null and void and he will
need to re-sit the examination.
6.4 Rules for the proper conduct of examinations
Students must be aware of the rules and regulations laid down in the Examination protocol, which is
chapters four and five of the Hanze Student Charter. This Examination protocol is added to this
Teaching and Exam Regulations in Appendix 1.
In addition to this, there are some IBS specific rules:
for multiple choice exams, it is not allowed to write the answers on the exam paper itself.
Students are only allowed to circle their answer and use the answer sheet. Not sticking to
these rules will lead to an Exam Board case.
Students are not permitted to go to the toilet during exams.
6.5 Exam review
After every exam period, teachers have 10 working days to grade written exams and 15 working days
to grade projects and other assignments. Exam review sessions for written exams and assignments
will be offered to students after every exam period. Students can review their
exam(s)/assessment(s). This is an opportunity for students to briefly review their exam with the
teacher and to make an appointment for a more in-depth review if necessary. During this exam
review, it is not allowed to copy or photograph the exam, without the permission of the teacher.
The exam review hours and venues will be published in the Digi Schedule (Hanze.nl > Quick Launch >
Digi Schedule > SIBS > MIBM).
If a student does not attend the exam review session, it is not possible to make an additional
appointment with the teacher.
Attending an exam review may never lead to the student receiving a lower grade than before the
exam review because the exam is reviewed question by question.
7 Company visits and Excursions
Every year MIBM plans company visits as part of some courses. These companies differ from year to
year and will be communicated to students at the start of the academic year or as soon as possible
when they’re planned.
8 Compulsory Attendance
Attendance at lectures, workshops and other educational activities is strongly advised but not strictly
required, unless compulsory attendance is stated in the course outlines.
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