BACHELOR INTERNATIONAL OFFICEMANAGEMENT

(BUSINESS & LANGUAGES)

think.Your creative and entrepreneurial mind is waiting for the right moment to emerge. A wide range of practical challenges in Belgium and beyond give you the opportunity to prove yourself as a talented and motivated interna-tional business expert.

act. Right from the start you get the necessary practical training to become a real specialist in Business & Languages. You discover the ins and outs of management and organisational issues. As a result, you grow into a potential key player for any multinational company.

become.After three years you graduate as a globally oriented, flexible and independent profes-sional, who can rely on a broad experience, an excellent mastery of multiple languages and an advanced knowledge of the digital world.

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WHO ARE YOU?

You are aware of global issues and you are fascinated by languages, people and other cultures. Being an open-minded but critical thinker, you easily adapt to ever-changing environments. Those passions and quali-ties will lead you to a successful career in an international company or abroad.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?

You understand that communication skills are more important than ever. You cannot wait to develop them in courses like ‘Inter-cultural Communication Skills’ and ‘Inter-national Business English’. Furthermore, you want to expand your knowledge of Business Basics and discover the inner workings of Process and Project Manage-ment.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BECOME?

Very soon you will be the one who keeps the business running in international com-panies and organisations. As a multilingual office manager you implement and coor-dinate new media strategies. You know how to manage complex problems and optimise procedures and processes.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

International practiceTheory is good, but practice is better! We certainly know how to inspire you: you can expect an internship abroad in your final semester, innumerable company visits and guest lectures, ground-breaking study trips abroad and internationally oriented cases.

International cooperationsArtevelde University of Applied Sciences has a broad network of partner institu-tions in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. That leads to interesting and enriching en-counters: each year, we welcome students from all over the world in our international semester programmes. You will collaborate with them on cases and projects.

New: intense collaboration with the Bachelor of International Business ManagementAs from the academic year 2020 – 2021, the Bachelor of International Office Manage- ment and the Bachelor of International Business Management will work more closely together.

More information in the spring of 2020 via www.artevelde-uas.be.

70,000 students in Ghent15,000 students at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences45 international partners worldwide

International Office Management,your cup of tea?

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SPEAKING IN TONGUES

A natural born linguist? Then you should really consider this programme! You will learn to communicate professionnally in English and in two other foreign languages. Choose between German, Spanish, French and Chinese. Or take another foreign lan-guage course of your choice at an external accredited institution.

Do I need to be fluent in English?Since International Office Management is taught entirely in English, you can only start this programme when you have suffi-cient mastery of the language. You can attest your level via one of our language screenings, or with a certificate of one of our approved language skills tests.

And what about other languages?You need a basic level of French. For all other foreign languages you do not need any specific prior knowledge, just a keen interest and a can-do attitude.

IT IS THE KEY

In an ever changing digital world, it is crucial to know how to deal with the latest infor-mation and media tools. Working in the cloud, starting up e-commerce, digital bookkeeping or even developing a basic website: it will all be part of your study track. You do not need to become a com-puter expert. However, being passionate about social media and creative digital and Office software gives you a great head start. After all, those topics are the main ingredients of many courses in your Inter-national Office Management programme.

Broad focus on business and languages

BACHELOR

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE MANAGEMENTBUSINESS & LANGUAGES

You will learn to communicate professionally in English and in two other foreign languages.

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Foreign Language 1A** 5

Foreign Language 2A** 5

Intercultural Communication Skills 6

Talent Lab 1 (year course) 3

Business Basics 5

ICT Toolkit 6

SEMESTER 2 ECTS*

Foreign Language 1B** 5

Foreign Language 2B** 5

International Business English 5

Business Economics 5

International Marketing 5

International Law 5

*ECTS = European Credit Transfer System credits. More information about ECTS on page 18.** Choose between German, Spanish, French, Chinese or personal choice.Curriculum may be subject to change. Consult our website for the latest version: www.artevelde-uas.be.

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Foreign Language 1C** 5

Foreign Language 2C** 5

Copywriting 3

Innovation & Change Management 4

People Management 6

Excel Advanced 4

Graphic Media Management 3

SEMESTER 2 ECTS*

Foreign Language 1D** 5

Foreign Language 2D** 5

Bachelor Project: Concept & Plan 4

Talent Lab 2 (year course) 3

Process & Lean Management 5

Business Ethics 3

Elective: Strategic HRM or Global Citizenship 5

*ECTS = European Credit Transfer System credits. More information about ECTS on page 18.** Choose between German, Spanish, French, Chinese or personal choice. In order to go to the next language level, you need to pass the previous level.Curriculum may be subject to change. Consult our website for the latest version: www.artevelde-uas.be.

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Foreign Experience 30

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Foreign Language 3A or 1E or 2E 5

Foreign Language 3A or 1E or 2E 5

European Business 4

Management Skills 4

Business Events 5

Current Global Issues 5

International Development Studies 4

E-commerce 5

Sustainable HRM 5

Digital Masters Academy 5

Global Citizenship 5

SEMESTER 2 ECTS*

Internship Abroad 19

Bachelor Project: Act & Check 8

Talent Lab 3 3

*ECTS = European Credit Transfer System credits. More information about ECTS on page 18.** Choose between German, Spanish, French, Chinese or personal choice. In order to go to the next language level, you need to pass the previous level.Curriculum may be subject to change. Consult our website for the latest version: www.artevelde-uas.be.

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You do not enrol in International Office Management at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences to just sit down and listen to your lecturers. No, we really call on you to participate actively in our practical classes, our company visits and our study trips. You learn to draw up marketing and communication plans, practise specific skills and much more.

FIRST YEAR: PRACTICAL PROJECT

You work on a practical project in collabo-ration with an international company or organisation of your choice.

SECOND YEAR: GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Join one of the study trips organised by lectures. You can even design your own study trip to a destination of your own choice. Participate in a summer school anywhere in the world or explore the pro-ject of your dreams.

THIRD YEAR: FINAL INTERNSHIP

Your final internship takes you abroad for no less than three and a half months. Be prepared for a unique and enriching expe-rience! And who knows, maybe a brilliant international career.

The world is your playground

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

For your internships, you can travel any-where you want. We actively encourage you to apply to the companies of your dreams: you never know until you ask!

ENCOUNTERS OF THE UNFORGETTABLE KIND

You meet and work together with interna-tional students from all over the world. An experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

An international focus inspires all our courses. A one-week study trip abroad takes you to internationally acclaimed organisations and companies.

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT

In your third year, you will get the chance to spend one term of study in a foreign country at one of our worldwide partner institutions. We also strongly recommend doing your internship abroad in the sec-ond semester. Broaden your horizon and go to Kuala Lumpur, Miami or Beijing. International students can choose between going abroad or continuing their foreign experience in Belgium.

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International partners of Artevelde University of Applied Sciences

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“ I came to Belgium to do my last year of high school through an exchange programme. I instantly fell in love with the city of Ghent and I heard about the Bachelor of International Office Management. So one year later I was back, ready to start my first year. I think I am very lucky to have so many open-minded people in my class. They have helped me since the very first day of school. Last year I volunteered to be a Student Ambassador for our programme. What I always tell people is that Ghent really is a great place if you want to live and study in a truly international environment.

DO NOT LOSE SIGHT OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES

My plans after graduation are still in the making, but there is a high chance that I will spend at least a year back in Argentina. I do not know yet what I want to do for a living. I believe that having a fixed idea of your future job can make you lose sight of new and different opportunities that might show up. But I do know that I want to work in an international environment. And I certainly will make good use of the languages I have learned!”

Ghent is a great city if you want to study in an international environment.

FEDERICO BONAPARTE (21) FROM ARGENTINA SECOND-YEAR STUDENT

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT

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LAND THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS

You have your degree and practical experi-ence, what now?

96 % is working one year after graduation*

The places you could goYou can get a job in any multinational, small or medium-sized enterprise or gov-ernmental organisation. In your home country or abroad.

Born to communicateA lot of our graduates find their way around the job market as an office manager, inter-national account manager, process super-visor, international customer service agent or PR employee.

PURSUE ANOTHER DEGREE

A significant number of our students con-tinue their studies after International Office Management.

A second bachelor’s degree?In some cases it is possible to obtain a second professional bachelor's degree via a short-ened study track. International Business Management, for instance, is a perfect sup-plement to this programme.

The quickest way to become a teacherWould you like to teach in your field after finishing your bachelor programme? Then enrol in the Abridged Bachelor of Secondary Education (Dutch programme).

Postgraduate, advanced bachelor,further coursesDeepen your knowledge with our large number of training possibilities. An excellent choice – among others – could be the Post-graduate Course in Innovative Change Management (in Dutch).

Wanna be a master too?With a transfer programme, you can pursue a master's degree at Ghent University. Or you could choose a foreign programme, for example at the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland.

More information?www.artevelde-uas.be/programmes

Switch easily within the Ghent University Association

Artevelde University of Applied Sciences is part of the Ghent

University Association. Thanks to this collaboration, our

study programmes are geared to one another. This allows

you to easily progress to a further course of study.

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EXPLORE YOUR UNIQUE SKILLS

All students in the Bachelor of International Office Management excel in languages, ICT skills and general business and man-agement courses. But thanks to the elective courses in semesters 3, 4 and 5, you can still set yourself apart. So take the chance to expand your knowledge.

DEFINE YOUR OWN PRIORITIES

During your course of study, you will grad-ually add your own personal touch. Not only through graduation subjects or elec-tives, but also by collaborating on self- developed projects, participating in master classes and selecting your work placements.

MEET OUR FOREIGN FRIENDS

To guarantee you the best international study experience, we collaborate with universities of applied sciences, institutes of technology and university colleges in Europe, Canada, Aruba, Brazil and Asia. You can apply to study at one of these renowned institutes for a whole semester in your final year.

LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS

Regularly, we step outside of the class-room to study business problems in their authentic setting, under the supportive wings of professional experts. Interesting cases, workshops, projects and internships will bring theory to life.

GO WITH A BANG

Your bachelor project will be the icing on the cake. Both your farewell salute to the International Office Management pro-gramme and your grand entry in the real working world. During a period of four months, you will manage a supervised consultancy assignment. Again, we strongly encourage you to do this project outside of Belgium, as this will most likely coin -cide with your international internship. Researching a corporate problem, coming up with innovative solutions and looking into possibilities for optimisation, will provide you with valuable insight into the workings of a corporation. Finally you will present the end result in front of a jury of specialists.

Why choose Artevelde University of Applied Sciences for studying International Office Management

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WE ARE THERE FOR YOU

Artevelde University of Applied Sciences supports you in achieving your goals and provides you with tailored guidance on:

• Choice of study programme and reorientation• Special status• Admission requirements• Student finance• Second-hand purchase of study materials• Study methods• Social-legal guidance• A study programme tailored to your needs • Study progress• Language• Psychological counselling• Training sessions• Negotiation• Information skills• Studying and engaging in a business• Housing

SPECIAL STATUS / REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Are you a student-entrepreneur? A top ath-lete? A working student or a student with a family? Or with a disability? Apply for a special status and we will help you to find a feasible combination.

ALL FOR THE STUDENT

Are you looking for a student room, a bike, sports, culture, a doctor ... ? You want good food on a tight budget? Check the Office of Student Support via:

www.artevelde-uas.be/contact/office-student-support

More information?www.artevelde-uas.be/student-services

A programme tailored to you

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“ The possibility to combine Chinese, Spanish, economics and communication courses seemed pretty unique to me. It is also absolutely great that we get to spend at least one semester abroad. This is a big opportunity to meet people from all over the world and to broaden your horizon. It has always been my dream to study in China. And these days, every morning I wake up in Shanghai! At first, it was quite overwhelming — even a culture shock — but now I definitely have the time of my life.

EXPERIENCE IS EVERYTHING

The people behind International Office Management understand very well how important it is to gain real-life practical knowledge. Especially the internships are inexhaustible sources of valuable experiences. In addition, I can hardly believe how much my language skills have improved in barely two years.”

At first, it was a culture shock, but now I have the time of my life

ELISE OPHOFF (22)THIRD-YEAR STUDENT

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT

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FOR WHOM IS THE COURSE INTENDED?

Foreign students who wish to enrol for courses taught in English or wish to study at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences to gain a bachelor’s degree. Flemish stu-dents who want to be immersed in a fasci-nating, international environment. Residents in Belgium who possess a foreign degree and who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in International Office Management.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

As the full three-year bachelor programme is taught in English, you must have suffi-cient mastery of the language.

WHAT ARE THE FEES?

For EEA students (European Economic Area), a full-time enrolment costs € 947.20. EEA scholarship students pay € 111.90 and non-EEA scholarship students € 3,626.95 (amounts subject to change). Coursebooks and equipment cost around € 420 for the first year and € 380 for the second and third year combined.

HOW IS THE ACADEMIC YEAR ORGANISED?

The academic year starts on Monday 14 September 2020. There are two semesters (September – January and February – June) and three exam periods (January, June and August – September). You have one week of vacation between the se-mesters (1 until 5 February 2021).

WHAT IS A CREDIT?

The number of credits reflects the study load for the student. One credit equals around 25 to 30 hours of ‘work’: attending classes, making assignments, studying ... A regular academic year consists of 60 credits, a bachelor programme of 180 credits.

HOW AND WHEN TO ENROL?

Online registration is possible from 1 March 2020. This is not binding, but this will save you some time when you actually enrol. That is possible starting 26 June.

More information?www.artevelde-uas.be/enrolment

9 questions about studying International Office Management

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WHAT WILL YOUR SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?

ARTEVELDE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ACADEMIC YEAR 2020 — 2021R.E. TOMAS LEGRAND, PRESIDENT -CEO ARTEVELDE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES NPOHOOGPOORT 15 — 9000 GHENT, BELGIUM.

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*This schedule is only an example and may vary from one semester or year to the next.

HOW MANY LECTURE HOURS WILL YOU HAVE?

You will get an average of 20 hours of face-to-face classes or tutoring a week. In addi-tion, you will be asked to prepare classes, work on case studies, team tasks, etc. Altogether, you will have to invest about 40 hours a week in your International Office Management programme.

HOW LARGE ARE THE GROUPS?

Class groups in the first year vary between 35 and 70 students. From the second year onwards between 20 and 35 students.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Foreign Language 1

Business Basics9:30 h.

Foreign Language 210:30 h.

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14:30 h.ICT Tools

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16:30 h.Talent Lab 1

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Bachelors and Associate Degrees at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences

BACHELORS

• Business Management• International Business Management • Office Management• International Office Management

• Communication Management• International Communication Management• Journalism• Graphic and Digital Media• International Graphic and Digital Media

• Occupational Therapy• Speech and Language Therapy and Audiology• Nursing• Midwifery• Podiatry• Dental Hygiene

• Preschool Education• Primary Education• Secondary Education• Abridged Secondary Education

• Social Work• Early Childhood Education

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

• Accounting Administration• Marketing and Communication

Support

• Computer Programming

• Nursing

• Secondary Education

• Social Educational Care Work• Flemish Sign Language

Interpreting• Social Work and Social Care• Social and Cultural Work• Information Management: Library

and Archives

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

COMMUNICATION,MEDIA AND DESIGN

HEALTH AND CARE

EDUCATION

PEOPLE AND SOCIETY

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FROM THE CAMPUS TO …

· Ghent-Sint-Pieters railway station: 1,800 m

· Kinepolis movie theatre: 250 m · Vooruit Arts Centre: 900 m · De Zuid (W. Wilsonplein): 1,100 m · Citadelpark: 1,000 m

ON THE CAMPUS YOU CAN FIND …

· 50 practice rooms · 50 classrooms · 5 auditoriums · an up-to-date multimedia library · a student canteen

and healthy meals · bicycle storage

Where will you study?

Campus KantienbergKantienberg (1) is our most modern and largest campus. It is the home base of eleven bachelor and two associate degree pro-grammes, accounting for more than 6,000 students. It is situated in a lively neighbourhood full of trendy pubs and restaurants, leading cultural centres, large parks and lots of other leisure opportunities.

Always nearbyBoth campuses are easily accessible by train, tram, bus and bike.

At the heart of GhentWith more than 70,000 students Ghent is the most important student city in Flanders.

Some of your courses will be organised at campus Kattenberg (2).

ARTEVELDE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES VOETWEG 66 — 9000 GHENT +32 (0)9 234 77 07 www.artevelde-uas.be/ international-office-management

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTSDiscover the place where your son or daughter will be studying. Ask any question you may have and find out what is the difference between secondary and higher education, associate and bachelor degrees, study credits, living in digs …

Future student? Accompany your parents to Campus Kantienberg, Voetweg 66, 9000 Ghent.

(Mo) 4 November 2019 19:30 to 21:30(Tu) 4 February 2020 19:30 to 21:30

OPEN CLASSES

How does a lesson at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences proceed? What does it feel like to sit in an auditorium or participa-te in a practical class? Attend a course and experience it yourself. The open classes are organised during spring half-term holi-days and on Wednesday afternoons in the spring.

www.artevelde-uas.be/discover-us/open-classes

(Mo) 24 February — (Fr) 28 February 2020

ENROL

1 from 1 March 2020 Register online, and save time. www.artevelde-uas.be/enrolment

2 from 26 June 2020 Enrol as a student www.artevelde-uas.be/enrolment

3 After your enrolment Great, you are now a student at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, congrats! Your future begins today.

Come to an Info Sessionwww.artevelde-uas.be/discover-us/open-days

OPEN DAYS 2020

Visit campus Kantienberg, Voetweg 66, 9000 Ghent. Ask lecturers and students all you want to know, and browse through the syllabi.

(Sat) 7 March 2020 10:00 to 17:00(Sat) 25 April 2020 10:00 to 17:00(Sat) 27 June 2020 10:00 to 17:00(Wed) 2 September 2020 15:00 to 20:00For students starting in February (only for specific programmes)

(Thu) 17 December 2020 18:00 to 20:00(Thu) 29 January 2021 18:00 to 20:00