Study location	Netherlands, The Hague
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BPA

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) One of the eligibility criteria is that you have at least one of the following subjects: mathematics, economics, or business studies. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) IELTS: minimum of 6.0 overall CAE: minimum score of 169 overall Secondary school diploma results accepted from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia

Other requirements

An interview may be part of the application procedure. We advise you to make sure you have an authenticated birth certificate ready, as you may also need it for formalities upon arrival in Holland. !NB If you haven’t yet obtained the diploma/certificate giving access to the bachelor programme of your choice, you must send us a statement (in English) from your school, where the name of the diploma and the expected date of graduation is stated. Please find a template here

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. thehagueuniversity.com/..public-management

Overview

Many students enter into our programme with the belief that they can change the world. While we appreciate this approach, we strive to educate students to become practical idealists – to find tangible and actionable solutions which they can one day implement as public servants. International Public Management (IPM) therefore helps foster students’ critical and reflective attitudes towards society, exposing them to a range of pressing issues and helping them think critically and analytically.

In the first year, students engage in a range of subjects required by the field of Public Management, including (but not limited to): economics, international law, sociology and public administration. In year two, students begin to practically apply this knowledge within the context of group projects and case studies whereby international political challenges are addressed. The last two years of the programme grapple with cases that governance actors such as governments and NGOs struggle with at present. The latter is achieved through an applied research module and minor of your choice in year three and an internship and thesis in year four.

We already know you like to stay on top of the global headlines and have a hunger to learn and solve global problems. That’s why you’re finding out about IPM. So, in year one, we’ll build on this and introduce you to current issues in economics, international law, sociology and public management. In year two, you’ll apply this knowledge to international and political cases in hands-on group projects. The last two years of the programme tackle challenges facing government institutions and multinationals. This is the focus of a research module in year three and your internship and thesis in year four.

Career opportunities

On graduation, you could find work locally or internationally as a programme or project manager, consultant, analyst, civil servant or policy maker, in public and private sectors. Over 60% of our graduates go on to pursue a masters degree. A good portion of graduates take up work and continue to live in the Netherlands.

Potential job roles (from current IPM alumni):
Programme/project manager
Consultant
Analyst
Human resource assistant
Manager/team leader
Communications advisor/manager
Accountant
Entrepreneur
Civil servant
Stakeholder relations advisor