International Agribusiness and Trade
Velp, Netherlands
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,530 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non- EU I EU € 2,530 a year
Introduction
Would you like to know how you can best transport plants or chilled fresh fruit or how to market natural insulation materials? Perhaps you’d like to know how you can make the processing of herbs more sustainable? Whatever you choose, you will get to work on real life cases with International Agribusiness and Trade. Together with your international classmates, you will learn how to advise international agribusiness organizations to get products from across the whole world in the right place.
Reap the fruits of international food and agribusiness
You will get to know the various sectors within agribusiness in the first part. You will also learn how the chain of a particular product is designed. Examples include packaging, chilling and logistics as well as legislation and regulations for export, safety and quality. The courses on marketing, financing, managing product innovation, organising and reporting complete the degree programme and are focused on international trade.
What you will learn:
- Get to know products from international agribusiness: fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants, wood, meat and fish, natural building materials, coffee and chocolate.
- Delve into the course of a food chain, from harvest to supermarket.
- Gain experience in all departments of a company, such as transport, marketing and finance.
- Research which marketing strategy works best for certain products.
- Envisage how you can innovate and then market a product.
Where you will end up
Organizations from the entire international agribusiness sector will be queueing up for you. Large international importers are looking for graduates of food and business degree programs who have knowledge of and an affinity for vulnerable agriproducts. Get to work as a team leader of logistics, marketing manager, customer relations manager or product specialist. Rather establish your own start-up? That is also possible!
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Scholarships and Funding
Funding your studies can be challenging, but there are financial support options. Availability depends on your nationality.European students can apply for student finance and a tuition fee loan from the Dutch government. Make sure to check the requirements, as you need to work at least 32 hours per month to qualify for student finance. Non-European students can only apply for the NL Scholarship. Check our website for details.
Curriculum
Year 1: In your first year, you’ll explore the basics of international agribusiness, focusing on global trade, logistics, and supply chain management. You'll study marketing, finance, and business economics, and work on practical projects that give you a solid foundation in the field. This year is all about understanding the fundamentals and getting a taste of the industry.
Year 2: Your second year deepens your knowledge with more specialized courses in international trade, sustainable business practices, and agricultural economics. You'll work on real-world case studies and start building your professional network through company visits and guest lectures. This year helps you connect theory to practical applications.
Year 3: In the third year, you'll have the opportunity to choose a minor and go on an international exchange. You’ll gain hands-on experience through internships, applying what you've learned in a real-world setting. This year emphasizes global perspectives and practical experience, preparing you for the international job market.
Year 4: Your final year focuses on your graduation project and thesis. You’ll work closely with a company or organization, tackling real industry challenges. This year consolidates your knowledge and skills, ensuring you’re ready to enter the workforce as a well-rounded, experienced professional in international agribusiness and trade.
Program Outcome
All our 4-year Bachelor programs result in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. All study programs at VHL are accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This is the official organization responsible for evaluating the quality of higher education institutions in the Netherlands.
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Career Opportunities
Will you start as a project leader in logistics, a quality assurance specialist, or a marketer for an innovative company? Your sector-specific knowledge and internship experience will give you a head start in the agribusiness world.
What can you become?
With a broad understanding of various departments, you'll handle different roles and facilitate collaboration across the company.
Supply Chain Planner Manage product distribution, ensure timely deliveries, and satisfy client demands. Communicate with sales and clients to handle needs and propose alternatives.
Trader Handle quotations, offers, and client communication. Process orders, monitor purchasing and sales, and build relationships with clients domestically and internationally.
Account Manager Develop plans to increase market share and implement innovations. Follow market trends and work with the marketing team to launch products in new markets.
Business Operations Specialist Assist businesses with permits, emission reduction, and process improvements. Work for an agency or as a self-employed consultant to create healthier and more climate-neutral business models.
Why study at Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences
Why VHL?
- Great atmosphere.
You will quickly feel at home here thanks to our personal guidance and meet many new, interesting people. From day one, you are part of a professional network of students and colleagues from all over the world. - Learning by doing.
You apply the theory in practice: besides obtaining highly valued work experience during internships abroad, you will work on real-life cases and go on excursions to companies in the field. - Study programmes with impact.
Your specific knowledge and degree from the most sustainable university of applied sciences in the Netherlands make you highly sought after by employers. - Future-proof.
With your specific knowledge and skills, you will have the tools to create a future-proof world. Our programs are designed to give you the opportunity to make your own choices. This will prepare you for a fascinating career in a professional field that really matters. - International orientation.
Exchange and internships abroad are incorporated in the study program.