IBMS Course Outline Year 1 2016-2017

IBMS
Course Outline
Year 1
(of the four year Bachelor Programme)
2016-2017
International Business School
Hanze University Groningen
University of Applied Sciences
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General information
The IBMS Course Outlines, together with the IBMS Prospectus, Handbooks and the Student Charter form
the Teaching and Exam Regulations, in Dutch: ‘de onderwijs- en examenregeling, de OER’. All of these
documents are digitally available via the Hanze website (access www.hanze.nl > Education > International Business
School), used by the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen.
The IBMS Course Outlines (in German: Vorlesungsverzeichnis Internationale Betriebswirtschaft) serve
several purposes:
 to enable students to prepare for classes and to acquire the correct texts;
 to enable students to plan their work;
 to assist teaching staff to meet the educational aims;
 to give partner schools and persons outside the Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen an
overview of the contents and structure of the modules offered within the IBMS/BW study
programme;
 to enable the Planning Office to schedule classes;
 to enable the Examination Office to create correct assessment schemes.
To meet these purposes each module description defines: the module name and examination code used by
the Exam Office and the Planning Office, the set-up of classes, the size of the module, the aims of the
module, what textbooks students must acquire, and how the module will be assessed.
At the date of printing, the information contained in this book was accurate, and as far as possible
complete. If any changes or revisions to modules have taken place since then, students will be notified by
their teacher at the beginning of the module in question.
These changes will only be valid after publication on the Hanze website (access www.hanze.nl > Education >
International Business School) under the heading: ' Formal Changes to Course Outline and Prospectus’.
The academic year is divided into 4 study periods:
Period 1: September – November
Period 2: November – January
Period 3: February – April
Period 4: April – July
The periods mentioned in this Course Outline are those in which the module is offered during the
academic year 2016-2017.
Finally we refer to the IBMS Prospectus/BW Studienführer for all other information necessary to complete
your studies at the International Business School and other official IBS channels of communication:
- Hanze.nl
- Blackboard
Note: students are strongly advised to check the Hanze website (access www.hanze.nl) and Blackboard for the
various module sites in order to obtain the latest information.
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Framework competencies IBMS1
Profession-related competencies (P)
I
International Business Competencies
1. International Business Awareness
2. Intercultural competence
II
General Management Competencies
3. International strategic vision development
4. Business processes & change management
5. Entrepreneurial management
III
Functional Key-Areas Competencies
6. International marketing and sales management
7. International supply chain management
8. International finance & accounting
9. International human resource management (HRM)
Generic competencies (G)
I
Interpersonal competencies
1. Leadership
2. Co-operation
3. Business Communication
II
Task-oriented competencies
4. Business research methods
5. Planning and organizing
III
Intra-personal competencies
6. Learning and self-development
7. Ethical and corporate responsibility
NOTE:
References in the Course Outline are made like this: Gx.x; Py.y.
Example: P1.3 means professional competence 1 (international business awareness), level 3 (Bachelor-level).
Competencies: level of execution
Competencies are supposed to be acquired step by step. This requires the description of the level of
mastering the competency. In general these levels will be:
Level 1
Level 2
The ability to execute a simple task. The student has the basic
knowledge and skills to apply the competency with guidance
in a limited context
The student can apply the competency independently in a
relatively clearly arranged situation
Level 3
The student can apply the competency independently in a
complex situation with complete control of the required skills
Level 4
Flexible application of the competency in complex situations.
The student can evaluate his competency and can support
others when applying their competencies.
In most educational situations
this will be learned in the first
year
This will normally be at the
end of year 2 or the work
placement period.
Bachelor-level
Master-level
1
A complete description of the competencies is available via intranet, Hanze (access www.hanze.nl >
organisatie > International Business School)
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Table of contents
General information ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Framework competencies IBMS ....................................................................................................................... 5
Block 1.1 .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
IBP1 Introduction Business Processes....................................................................................................... 13
BSK1 Basic Skills ............................................................................................................................................ 14
FAC1 Financial Accounting 1 ...................................................................................................................... 16
STA1 Applied Statistics A ................................................................................................................................ 17
ECN1 Economics ............................................................................................................................................. 18
CPP1 Consultancy Project 1......................................................................................................................... 19
ERS1 English Business Report Writing Skills 1 ...................................................................................... 20
PRD1 Professional Development 1.............................................................................................................. 21
Block 1.2 .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
ICB1 Intercultural Competences in Business 1 ...................................................................................... 25
MAT1 Elementary Mathematics ................................................................................................................... 26
RSK2 Secondary Research Skills 2 .............................................................................................................. 27
STB1 Applied Statistics B ............................................................................................................................. 28
CPP2 Consultancy Project 2......................................................................................................................... 29
ENG1 English/Business Communication 1 ............................................................................................... 30
PRD2 Professional Development 2.............................................................................................................. 32
Block 1.3 .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
MKT1 Marketing ............................................................................................................................................. 35
MAC1 Management Accounting 1 ............................................................................................................... 36
BMO1 Behaviour, Management and Organisation ................................................................................... 37
BPP1 Business Plan Project 1 ...................................................................................................................... 38
EPS1 English Presentation Skills ................................................................................................................ 39
PRD3 Professional Development 3.............................................................................................................. 40
Block 1.4 .............................................................................................................................................................. 41
LAW1 Introduction to International Business Law 1 .............................................................................. 43
RSK1 Primary Research Skills ...................................................................................................................... 44
BPP2 Business Plan Project 2 ...................................................................................................................... 45
ENG2 English/Business Communication 2 ............................................................................................... 46
PRD4 Professional Development 4.............................................................................................................. 48
Languages ............................................................................................................................................................ 49
DUA1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level A............................................................................................... 51
DUA2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level A............................................................................................... 52
DUB1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level B ............................................................................................... 53
DUB2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level B ............................................................................................... 54
FRA1 French Language & Culture 1 level A ............................................................................................... 55
FRA2 French Language & Culture 2 level A ............................................................................................... 56
GEA1 German Language & Culture 1 level A ............................................................................................ 57
GEA2 German Language & Culture 2 level A .......................................................................................... 58
SPA1 Spanish Language & Culture 1 level A .......................................................................................... 60
SPA2 Spanish Language & Culture 2 level A .............................................................................................. 61
SPB2 Spanish Language & Culture 2 level B .............................................................................................. 62
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Sequence of Subjects in Year 1 of the 4 year programme
Sequence for students who begin their studies taking the Consultancy Project: CPP
Block 1.1
Theme: The Consultant
Code Educational Unit
IBP1 Introduction Business
processes*
Block 1.2
Block 1.3
Theme: The Practical Consultant Theme: The Entrepreneur
EC Code Educational Unit
EC
2 ICB1 Intercultural
2
Competence in Business 1*
Block 1.4
Theme: The Practical
Entrepreneur
Code Educational Unit EC Code Educational Unit EC
Language 1*
3
Language 2*
3
BSK1 Basic Skills*
1 MAT1 Mathematics
2
MKT1 Marketing
3
LAW1 Introduction to
Internat. Business Law
3
FAC1 Financial
Accounting 1
3 RSK2 Secondary Research
Skills
1
MAC1 Management
Accounting 1
2
RSK1 Primary Research
Skills
1
STA1 Applied Statistics A
2 STB1 Applied Statistics B
2
BMO1 Behaviour,
Management &
Organisation 1
3
ECN1 Economics
2
CPP1
Consultancy Project 1
1 CPP2
Consultancy Project 2
4
BPP1 Business Plan 1
1
BPP2 Business Plan 2
4
ERS1 English Business
Report Writing Skills 1*
2 ENG1 English/Business
Communication 1*
3
EPS1 English
Presentation Skills*
2
ENG2 English/Business
Communication 2*
3
PRD1 Professional
Development 1*
2 PRD2 Professional
Development 2*
1
PRD3 Professional
Development 3*
1
PRD4 Professional
Development 4*
1
Sequence for students who begin their studies taking the Business Plan: BPP
Block 1.1
Theme: The Entrepreneur
Block 1.2
Theme: The Practical
Entrepreneur
Block 1.3
Theme: The Consultant
Block 1.4
Theme: The Practical
Consultant
Code Educational Unit
EC Code Educational Unit
EC
IBP1 Introduction Business 2 ICB1 Intercultural
2
processes*
Competence in Business 1*
Code Educational Unit
Language 1*
BSK Basic Skills*
1 LAW1 Introduction to
3
International Business Law
FAC1 Financial
Accounting 1
MKT1 Marketing
3 RSK1 Primary Research
Skills
MAC1 Management
Accounting
2
BMO1 Behaviour,
Management &
Organisation 1
3
BPP1 Business Plan 1
1 BPP2 Business Plan 2
4
CPP1 Consultancy Project 1
1
CPP2 Consultancy
Project 2
4
ERS1 English Business
Report Writing Skills 1*
2 ENG1 English/Business
Communication 1*
3
EPS1 English
Presentation Skills*
2
ENG2 English/Business
Communication 2*
3
PRD1 Professional
Development 1*
2 PRD2 Professional
Development 2*
1
PRD3 Professional
Development 3*
1
PRD4 Professional
Development 4*
1
1
EC Code Educational Unit EC
3 Language 2*
3
3
MAT1 Mathematics
2
STA1 Applied Statistics A 2
RSK2 Secondary
Research Skills
1
ECN1 Economics
STB1 Applied Statistics B 2
2
NB: for the official Table of Credits and exam schemes, please refer to the IBMS Prospectus 2016-2017.
* Marked modules are always in this order, independent of the semester the student starts in.
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*Language 1:
DUA1
Dutch Language & Culture 1 level A
FRA1
French Language & Culture 1 level A
GEA1
German Language & Culture 1 level A
SPA1
Spanish Language & Culture 1 level A
Language
DUA2
FRA2
GEA2
SPA2
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2:
Dutch Language & Culture 2 level A
French Language & Culture 2 level A
German Language & Culture 2 level A
Spanish Language & Culture 2 level A
or
DUB1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level B
or
DUB2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level B
or
SPB2
Spanish Language & Culture 2 level B
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Block 1.1
The Consultant
Introduction Business Processes
Basic Skills
Financial Accounting 1
Statistics
Economics
Consultancy Project 1
English Business Report Writing Skills 1
Professional Development 1
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IBP1
Introduction Business Processes
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Introduction Business Processes
IBVP15IBP1
1
1&3
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
 identify the major characteristics of a business;
 identify primary and supporting business processes;
 identify the relationship of a business versus its environment;
 set goals and manage business processes, in a (stipulated) simulation
environment;
 recognize roles and responsibilities in a simulation environment.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P4.1, P7.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
This module offers a practical approach to all key aspects of business
administration and how business processes are managed.
Didactical form
Top Sim game combined with feedback sessions.
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 assignment
 IBVP15IBP1C
2
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Eric Voerman, karin Vegter, Conny Dröge-Pott, Arnd Mehrtens, Thierry bonsing,
Shu-Fen Lee.
Estimated costs
Literature
RecommendedBusiness Administration Thuis, P., Stuive, R.; Noordhoff, 2012;
ISBN 978 900 180 9768
+ information on Blackboard
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
Laptop (1 per group) 80% mandatory attendance
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BSK1 Basic Skills
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Basic Skills
IBVP13BSK
1
1
2016-2017
1 EC = 28 hours
This module helps students to improve their calculation and English skills,
bringing students with weaker skills in these areas to at least bachelor entry level.
This should enable them to be more successful in other year 1 modules.
IBS students who did not pass the Basic Calculation test and/or the English pretest, take the related BSK1 practical.
The tests take place during the first period of the first semester: the Basic
Calculation test in the introduction week and the English Test in week 3 or 4.
English practical (in period 2)
This practical is aimed at students who have failed the English diagnostic entry test
(pretest). The course starts at elementary level and deals with the very basics of
grammar, writing skills, reading skills, speaking skills, and vocabulary.
Seven 2-hour sessions are scheduled to
 provide explanations of the basic English structures and tenses,
 practise writing, reading, and speaking skills with instant feedback,
 answer questions on individual problems with the basics of the English language
with the following aims:
o the student knows the basics of English grammar and sentence structure
and can implement these.
o the student increases his/her basic English vocabulary.
o the student can answer basic questions about texts from current
publications.
Calculation practical (in period 1)
After successful completion of the course the students:
 know the basic language, skills, procedures and concepts of algebra;
 can apply the introduced skills, procedures and concepts in simple exercises.
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
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Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
Preparing for P8.1 (calculation) and G3.1 (English)
Compulsory module for IBMS students
Pre-Bachelor
English
Class #1
Introduction to course
Discussing pre-test
Class #2
Possibly: finish discussion of pre-test
Discuss/practise test exercises on vocabulary, prepositions, questions, negative sente
Class #3
Discussing/practising tenses: past, pres., future
Class #4
Discussing/practising tenses: past, pres., future
Class #5
Discussing/practising reading comprehension exercises
Class #6
Practice test
Class #7
Discussion practice test
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Didactical form / type of
course
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
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Calculation
Topics involved are:
Algebra, Brackets and Order, Simple Equations and Graphs, Percentages, Fractions
and Ratios
Practical
Assessment method(s)
Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam 1
 IBVP13BSK1A  0,5
 Pass
(Mathematics)
 Written exam 2
 IBVP13BSK1E  0,5
 Pass
(English)
English: Emily Lewis, drs. Jeltje van der Sluis
Calculation: Betsy Mather, Xiaoyan Xu
TBA
English
Syllabus Basic Skills no. tba
Business Grammar and Usage Market Leader, new edition, Strutt, P. Pearson Educated
Limited, 2010. ISBN 978 140 822 0085.
Calculation
Mathematics for Finance, Business and Economics Dondjio, I., Krasser, W.; Noordhoff,
2013; ISBN 978 900 181 8623.
Help yourself to algebra (HYA); Neill, H.; Longman, 2008;
ISBN 978 058 229 0686.
English
Students who pass the Basic Calculation test and/or English test, do not need to
take the related practical. If students only fail the Basic Calculation test, they only
need to take the calculation practical; if students only fail the English test (score
below 5.5/fail), they only need to take the English practical.
Students who fail both tests, need to take both practicals.
Students, who cannot take one or both tests (for whatever reason), need to take
the related practical(s). There is one final resit in the resit week.
Please note: due to the fact that students make the entry test before the lessons
start, students are entitled to two resit opportunities in their first year of
enrolment: once in the exam week following the lessons and once in the following
resit round.
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FAC1
Financial Accounting 1
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
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Description
Financial Accounting 1
IBVP16FAC1
1
1 or 3
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
Learning outcomes:
From a straight-forward, limited context related to service companies and
trading companies the student is independently able to:
 construct financial statements (income statement, statement of retained
earnings and balance sheet);
 calculate (change in) the cash position;
 record transactions and adjustments in t-accounts;
 account for the issuance of a bond:
- calculating the selling price
- recording the issuance using journals
- using the effective-interest method of amortization
 define and calculate rations
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile (P8.1):
 The ability to translate simple financial activities into journal entries and
to prepare a balance sheet and profit & loss account for an SME (small and
medium-sized enterprise).
 The ability to determine and to work with the information needs of an
SME, among which the chart of accounts.
 The ability to translate more complex financial activities into journal
entries and to prepare a balance sheet and profit & loss account.
Compulsory module for IBMS students
none
First Year Bachelor
Accounting cycle, bonds and ratio analysis
Lectures, online tutorials
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP16FAC1A  3
 5.5
Henk Jager, Cambell Parsons, Uno Sissingh
€ 90.‘Horngren’s financial & managerial accounting, The Financial Chapters’ Nobles,
Mattison ea; Pearson; 5th edition, 2016; ISBN 9781292117102
English
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STA1 Applied Statistics A
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
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Description
Applied Statistics A
IBVP16STA1
1
1 or 3
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
On the completion of this module the student will be able to:
 explain statistical concepts such as population and sample, four levels of
measurement, different types of variables and data, independent and
dependent variables;
 order the data and choose the appropriate methods to visualize and/or
tabulate the data;
 construct a frequency distribution and cumulative frequency distribution;
 interpret visualizations of statistical data;
 use Excel functions such as formulas, cell referencing, create tables,
filtering, sorting;
 use Excel to calculate and present business related statistical data;
 interpret the results of the data analysis.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G4.1
Compulsory module for IBMS Year 1students
First Year Bachelor
Analyze and interpret data using quantitative methods and Excel.
Seminars
Practical
Self-regulated online learning
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam 1
 IBVP16STA1A
1
 pass
 Written exam 2
 IBVP16STA1E
1
 pass
Betsy Mather, Ning Ding, Xiaoyan Xu
Statistical techniques in Business and Economics. ISBN 978 1 1216 7865 1
(Please note this is a custom edition for the Hanzehogeschool Groningen,
which is only available via Studystore which has a branche in Hanze
campus)
English
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ECN1
Economics
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Economics
IBVP16ECN1
1
1 or 3
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
Learning outcomes:
From a limited economic context the student is independently able to:
 define or describe relevant economic terminology;
 distinguish between economic terms;
 predict the effects of a single event on a relevant market by:
- drawing an appropriate diagram of the market;
- showing how the event affects the market’s diagram, and:
- explaining how market equilibrium is established.
From given information on the foreign exchange market the student is
independently able to:
 define or describe relevant terms;
 distinguish between appreciation and depreciation;
 predict the effects of a single event affecting the foreign exchange market by:
- drawing an appropriate diagram of the market;
- showing how the event affects the market’s diagram, and:
- explaining how market equilibrium is established.
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
The student can analyse economic variables (P1.1)
Compulsory module for IBMS students
none
First Year Bachelor
Introduction to micro economics and macro economics
Lectures, online tutorials
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 written exam
 IBVP16ECN1A
2
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Erik Schutte, Tim Horst, Henk Jager
Costs
€ 80,Literature
‘Economics’; compiled from Parkin and Gerber; custom made publication;
ISBN: 978-1-78434-207-4, a special Hanze publication which can also be used
for the second year module New Economic Realities.
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
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CPP1
Consultancy Project 1
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Consultancy Project 1
IBVP12CPP1
1
1 or 3
2016-2017
1 EC = 28 hours
The student will be able to:
 Recognise the practical applicability of the courses involved in a business
setting;
 Justify, present and defend his/her group research in a professional
manner, in writing;
 Evaluate his/her teamwork and individual contributions.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
This module has been formulated in order that specific competencies can
be formally addressed within the course.
P1.1, P5.1, P8.1, G2.1, G3.1, G4.1, G5.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
The project acts as an engine of learning; students will have to cooperate
and find independent solutions to complex practice oriented problems and
present the various solutions in an integrated way. Students can relate the
various subjects (FAC1, STA1, ECN1, ERS1) to a real life case.
Students will receive a brief introduction to the various subjects to inform
them about the specific contents and required level of knowledge. Students
have to learn to cooperate in groups to discover the added value of working
in multicultural teams.
Didactical form
Project
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment
 IBVP12CPP1C  1
 Pass
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Betsy Mather (Project Coordinator)
Costs
Literature
Student Handbook, Project book Consultancy Case, case study
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
Attendance in week 1 is highly recommended since the project contents,
procedures, rules and planning are explained in detail. Group cooperation
and successful passing of the project are seriously endangered when missing
the foundation session.
If you miss out on more than 2 (coach) meetings you will be considered to
be no longer part of the project group.
Having passed the progress report (CPP1) at the midpoint of the project is a
requirement for starting with CPP2 (finalizing the project). It is recommended
that you have taken and passed the related subject exams.
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ERS1
English Business Report Writing Skills 1
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
English Business Report Writing Skills 1
IBVP12ERS1
1
1
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
On completion of this module students will be able to:
 narrow the scope of a business report by clearly and succinctly writing an
appropriate purpose statement ;
 identify different types of business reports, namely: informational reports,
analytical reports, and proposals;
 formulate a basic structure for a business report in the form of an outline;
 include appropriate information when drafting the following business
report sections: Executive Summary, Introduction, Methodology,
Conclusion, Recommendations and Appendices;
 determine which information needs to be referenced in business reports in
order to avoid plagiarism;
 use the Harvard Referencing system correctly by creating in-text citations
and reference list entries for a business report;
 analyze quotes, paraphrases and summaries in order to determine whether
sources have correctly been incorporated in academic and business report
writing.
 critique sections of business reports written by fellow students using the
IBS report writing criteria
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G3.1, G4.1
Target group / Position within Regular module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
The module introduces the major issues involved in writing (business
research) reports, from planning and process and the elements necessary to
make up a report, to sourcing/plagiarism. During the course students are
expected to complete a series of writing assignments and critically review
work written by fellow-students.
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es)
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
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Solid preparation and active participation are expected. The assessment will
be based on a written exam.
Practical/Skills Training, seminars
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP12ERS1A
2
 5.5
Emily Lewis, Jeltje van der Sluis, Cees Krottje, Timothy English, Lucas
Zandberg
TBD
Syllabus, available via Blackboard.
ERS1: English Report Writing Skills; Emily Lewis (editor) 2nd edition (Pearson
Custom Publishing) ISBN: 978-1-78365-700-1
English
The resit for the exam will be held in the regular resit exam period.
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PRD1
Professional Development 1
Field Name
Title of educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Professional Development 1
IBVP12PRD1
1
1
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
The student:
 is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses and knows how to improve
his weaknesses;
 knows which role he plays within his project-team and the effect his
behaviour has on his team;
 knows how to conduct a meeting effectively;
 develops awareness about cultural differences;
 develops strategies in dealing with conflicts;
 knows how to plan a project;
 is aware of the rules and regulations at IBMS Hanze University;
 is aware of current choice of his studies and makes a conscious choice.
Connection with competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G2.1 G5.1, G6.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
Students will get to know their class mates in the introduction week.
Students will be introduced in this week to the Hanze University systems and
rules.
Students will have workshops on various topics in their first period.
Students meet regularly with their Academic Advisor and student mentor in
their first period.
Type of course
Practical/Skills training
Assessment
Assessment method(s)
Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment
 IBVP12PRD1C  2
 Pass
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Henk van Essen (coördinator) a.o.
Costs
Self print
Literature
Syllabus on Blackboard
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
Attendance during all sessions is compulsory. Also, if you are invited for an
individual meeting by your AA, you need to attend. If students miss out an
introduction session or workshop session, they will get a compensation
assignment.
Assessment criteria:
 active participation during all sessions;
 assignment(s) meeting minimum quality criteria (described in assignment).
Deadline to hand in assignment(s), including possible compensation
assignment(s) on Friday, noon, week 7.
If a student fails this course, he will be offered a resit within the first year of
studies.
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Block 1.2
The Practical Consultant
Intercultural Competences in Business 1
Mathematics
Secondary Research Skills
Applied Statistics B
Consultancy Project 2
English / Business Communication 1
Professional Development 2
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ICB1 Intercultural Competences in Business 1
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Intercultural Competences in Business 1
IBVP15ICB1C
1
2
2016-2017
2EC = 56 hours
The student is able to recognize and describe norms, values and cultural
foundations of self and others within the context of their classroom to be
reported in their intercultural competences in business portfolio.
The student is able to deconstruct and describe different behaviors in order to
create a strategy focused on effective collaboration in multicultural teams to be
reported in their intercultural competences in business portfolio.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G9.1, G3.1, G6.1, G7.1
Target group / Position within Required module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
none
Level
First year Bachelor
Course contents
The objective of this course is to take students on a learning journey towards
intercultural competence (in business, with an emphasis on exploration of the
cultural self and other in the first year). In the first weeks, attention is given to
cultural understanding (recognition) of self and other. From there the course
deals with intercultural understanding leading to respect. The course finally
focuses on how to deal effectively and appropriately with differences and
thereby aims to come to the core of intercultural competence (reconciliation
and realization), all to be assessed in the graded ICB1 portfolio.
Didactical form / type of
The course begins with an introductory lecture in which students are
course
introduced to the ICB trajectory. From there weekly 2-hour workshops focus
on recognition of the cultural self and cultural differences, developing respect
for identified cultural differences by experiencing cultural dilemma’s
(reconciliation) in in-class activities, and, finally, how cultural differences can be
employed to build global teams (realization). In weeks 1-7, generally, one hour
is dedicated to discussing theoretical foundations of cultural competence and
one hour to in-class activities leading to input for the four in-class assessed
portfolio assignments.
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 practical
 IBVP15ICB1D  0
 pass
 assignment
 IBVP15ICB1C  2
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
May 2016
Peter Postma (coordinator) e.a.
Selected chapters (a total of 80-100 pages) from:
‘Intercultural sensitivity, From denial to intercultural competence’; Nunez, C., Nunez
Mahdi, R., & Popma, L.; Van Gorcum, 4th edition; 2013;
ISBN 978 902 325 1330
‘International dimensions of organizational behavior’; Adler, N., & Gundersen, A. .
Mason, OH: South-Western; 5th edition, 2008,. ISBN 978 032 436 0752
English
Attendance is compulsory. Attending less than 80% of the classes leads to
failing this module. Resits are possible next time it is offered. If attended at
least 80% and the student failed the assignment, resit of this module is
possible in the resit week after period 2.
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MAT1
Elementary Mathematics
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Elementary Mathematics
IBVP13MAT1
1
2 or 4
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
After successful completion of the course the students:
 know the fundamental language, skills, procedures and concepts of algebra
and can apply them to solve well defined business applications.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P8.1
Target group / Position within Required module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
Topics involved are:
Equations and Graphs, Working with powers, Compound interest,
Inequalities and Simultaneous equations and Applications
Didactical form
Lectures
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP13MAT1A  2
 5.5
Name of lecturer
Betsy Mather, Xiaoyan Xu, Jan Roelf Scholtens, Shu Fen Lee
Costs
TBA
Literature
‘Mathematics for Finance, Business and Economics. Dondjio, I., Krasser, W.;
Noordhoff, 2013; ISBN 987 900 181 8623
 Exercises on Blackboard
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
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RSK2
Secondary Research Skills 2
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Description
Secondary Research Skills 2
IBVP12RSK2
1
2 or 4
2016-2017
1 EC = 28 hours
The student will be able to:
 use several information resources;
 assess the relevance of said resources (critical thinking);
 critically assess their own research process and report on it;
 translate them into useful information;
 reference correctly;
 find relevant information for the Consultancy Case Project.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G4.1
Compulsory module for IBMS students
None
First Year Bachelor
The students will be made aware of the different ways to conduct secondary
research and apply it.
Didactical form
Practical
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment (see BB)  IBVP12RSK2C  1
 Pass
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Cees Krottje
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
The assignment is closely related to the project Consultancy Case.
80% attendance is required. If a student fails to meet this requirement, he or
she will need to take the module again, the next time it is offered.
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STB1
Applied Statistics B
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Description
Applied Statistics B
IBVP15STB1
1
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
2 or 4
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
On completion of this module the student will be able to:
 calculate the measures of central tendency and dispersion of a given
dataset and interpret the results;
 calculate and apply linear regression to explore the relationship between
two variables and interpret it in a well-defined business context;
 identify the four components of time series in a business context, calculate
the seasonal indices and use these for future predictions;
 use Excel to conduct above mentioned statistical analyses;
 interpret the results of the statistical analysis in order to support
management decisions.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G4.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS year 1 students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
Analyze and interpret data using quantitative methods and Excel.
Didactical form
Seminars/ Practical / self-regulated online learning
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP15STB1A
2
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Betsy Mather, Ning Ding, Xiaoyan Xu
Costs
€48.16
Literature
‘Statistical techniques in Business and Economics’; Custom Edition for Hanze
Hogeschool (McGraw-Hill) ISBN: 978 1 1216 7865 1
Reader nr 1002; ‘Statistics Year 1’
Additional course material will be provided on Blackboard.
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
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CPP2
Consultancy Project 2
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Description
Consultancy Project 2
IBVP12CPP2
1
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
2 or 4
2016-2017
4 EC = 112 hours
The student will be able to:
 recognise the practical applicability of the courses involved in a business
setting;
 justify, present and defend his/her group research in a professional
manner, in writing and in a report and presenation;
 evaluate his/her teamwork and individual contributions.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
This module has been formulated in order that specific competencies can
be formally addressed within the course.
P1.1, P5.1, P8.1, G2.1, G3.1, G4.1, G5.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Having passed the progress report at the midpoint of the project is a
requirement to finalizing the project. It is recommended that you have taken
and passed the related subject exams.
Passing CPP1 is a prerequisite for starting with CPP2.
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
The project acts as an engine of learning; students will have to cooperate
and find independent solutions to complex practice oriented problems and
present the various solutions in an integrated way. Students can relate the
various subjects (FAC1, STA1, ECN1, EIP1, IIC1, ERS1, RSK2)to a real life
case.
Students will receive a brief introduction to the various subjects to inform
them about the specific contents and required level of knowledge. Students
have to learn to cooperate in groups to discover the added value of working
in multicultural teams.
Didactical form
Project
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 assignment
 IBVP12CPP2C  4
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Betsy Mather (Project Coordinator)
Costs
Literature
Student Handbook, Project book Consultancy Case, case study
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
Attendance in week 1 is highly recommended since the project contents,
procedures, rules and planning are explained in detail. Group cooperation
and successful passing of the project are seriously endangered when missing
the foundation session.
Attending at least 80% of the weekly coach meetings is compulsory. If you
miss out on more than 2 (coach) meetings you will be considered to be no
longer part of the project group.
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ENG1
English/Business Communication 1
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Description
English/Business Communication 1
IBVP12ENG1
1
2
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
At the end of the course students will have reached a B2.1 level as defined in
the Common European Framework of Languages. The student can:
 brainstorm in small groups on a number of business cases, with a view to
writing either minutes to a meeting, an email or a memo;
 structure and write a business memo;
 identify grammatical, style, and punctuation errors in a text and correct them
to proper English;
 use linking words in texts as transitions between sentences and ideas;
 write grammatically correct sentences using all active tenses;
 identify and use the vocabulary from the course book texts and exercises;
 build new nouns using correct prefixes;
 combine prepositions with verbs to reflect correct business meaning.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G3.1
Compulsory module for IBMS students
First Year Bachelor
This course primarily focuses on the linguistic skills involved in writing. The
aim is to increase the written proficiency of students in formal business
contexts. The course makes extensive use of Market Leader, Upper Intermediate, a
Business English course developed in association with the Financial Times.
During the course, students are expected to make use of a range of
grammatical structures and vocabulary items in order to achieve their goals in
practical business situations. For this reason special attention is paid to the
vocabulary used in the business-related texts provided in Market Leader.
Grammar/writing workshops are offered during the block, using the book
Business Grammar and Usage from the Market Leader series as well as the course
textbook. Finally, the course uses cases from a variety of business environments
as the basis for practicing different forms of inter- and intra-company
correspondence, specifically memo’s/emails and minutes.
Didactical form
Seminars Grammar and Writing Workshops
Independent case studies in small groups
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP12ENG1A  2
 5.5
 Assignments
 IBVP12ENG1C  1
 Pass
(writing file)
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Anne Kennedy, Ingrid Fischer, Tim Engish, Emily Lewis, Lucas Zandberg.
Costs
€ 63,00
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Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
May 2016
‘Market leader: Upper Intermediate Business English’ (course book + DVD-Rom);
Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S.; Pearson, 3rd edition, 2012;
ISBN: 978 1 4082 3709 0
‘Market Leader: Business Grammar and Usage’ Strutt, P.; Pearson, 2010; ISBN 978
14082 20085
Workbook/syllabus no. TBA
good English-English Dictionary recommended
English
Attendance in weeks 1 and 5 is essential due to group formation and feedback
on writing.
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PRD2
Professional Development 2
Field Name
Title of educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Type of course
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es)
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
Description
Professional Development 2
IBVP11PRD2
1
2
2016-2017
1 EC = 28 hours
The student:
 is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses and knows how to improve
his weaknesses;
 knows which role he plays within his project-team;
 develops competencies in the field of:
- communication
- study skills
- group dynamics
Connection with competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G1.1, G2.1, G5.1 and G6.1
Compulsory module for IBMS students
First Year Bachelor
Students will attend 1 class meeting and 3 workshops on the topics of
feedback, team role management and learning styles.
Students meet regularly with their Academic Advisor and student mentor.
Practical/Skills training
Assessment method(s)
Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
IBVP11PRD2C
1
Pass
 Assignment
Henk van Essen (coördinator) a.o.
Self print
Syllabus on Blackboard
English
Attendance during all sessions is compulsory. Also, if you are invited for an
individual meeting by your AA, you need to attend. If students miss out on a
workshop session, they will get a compensation assignment.
Assessment criteria:
 Active participation during sessions;
 Assignment(s) meeting minimum quality criteria (described in assignment).
Deadline to hand in assignment(s), including possible compensation
assignment(s) on Friday, noon, week 7.
If a student fails this course, he will be offered a resit within the first year of
studies.
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Block 1.3
The Entrepreneur
Marketing
Management Accounting 1
Behaviour, Management & Organisation
Business Plan Project 1
English Presentation Skills 1
Professional Development 3
Language 1 (in separate section, see page 49)
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MKT1 Marketing
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Connection with competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P4.1, P5.1, P6.1/2
Compulsory module for IBMS students
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Literature
Electronic media
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
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Description
Marketing
IBVP13MKT1
1
1 or 3
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
The student will be able to:
 list and recognize the primary concepts of customer value and customer
relationships in an domestic and international company context;
 list and recognize the major elements of a company’s market environment
in national and international context;
 list and recognize the basic elements and techniques of segmentation,
targeting, differentiation and positioning in a (national and international)
company context;
 list and recognize the major components of the marketing basic elements
Price, Product, Place and Promotion in a (national and international)
company context;
 understand primary concepts of marketing and can apply this to a company
case study by summarising basic elements and responding to case and class
questions (presentation part).
First Year Bachelor
The course is a general introduction to marketing and will teach the
principles: marketing environment, consumer behaviour and the marketing
mix.
Seminars
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP13MKT1A  2
 5.5
(MC questions)
 IBVP13MKT1C  1
 Assignment
 5.5
Hanna van der Stok, Daniëla Naydenova, Paulo Fitas
Marketing: an introduction. Armstrong, G. & Kotler, P.; 11th or 12th or 13th edition,
2012, 2014 or 2017; ISBN 978 0 273 76718 3 or 978 0 273 76728 2 or
978 129 21465 08 for the version with access to MyLab)
Blackboard, websites; video’s
English
This course can only be successfully completed when students work on a very
regular basis and right from the start of the course.
In the two hour classes, theory will be discussed based on the material to be
studied for each week. In the single hour/third hour of classes groups of
students will give a presentation where concepts/theories are linked to a
specific company case study.
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MAC1
Management Accounting 1
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
 Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
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Description
Management Accounting 1
IBVP16MAC1
1
1 or 3
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
 The student will be able to:
 understand fundamental management accounting concepts and definitions;
 carry out a cost assignment calculation;
 prepare a cost-volume-profit analysis;
 recommend decisions using relevance concept
 make operating budgets.
Competencies from professional profile: P8.1
Compulsory module for students IBMS
First Year Bachelor
Accounting is the language of business. Using accounting information to assist
in the decision making process is one of the primary roles of management
accountants. This course is intended to teach students to recognise, analyse and
solve business problems using costing and other business economy techniques.
In the B-block of the Project (BPP1) students will be required to write a
Business Plan together with a group of fellow students. Specific concerns of the
course include:
 Basic concepts and definitions;
 Break-even analysis;
 Planning & Control, budgeting;
 Cost information for decisions, cost behaviour and relevance.
Seminars
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP16MAC1A
2
 5.5
Shu-Fen Lee, Peter Michel
€ 90
‘Horngren’s Financial & /Managerial Accounting, The managerial Chapters’; Nobles,
Mattison, Matsumura; Pearson; 5th edition, 2016; ISBN 9781292117096.
English
Attendance in week 1 is highly recommended since learning methods will be
elaborated which will enhance your chances to pass the subject.
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BMO1
Behaviour, Management and Organisation
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Behaviour, Management and Organisation 1
IBVP16BMO1
1
1 or 3
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
Upon successful completion of the module, the student will be able to:
 Name and explain the specific key terms and variables of the discipline of
organizational behaviour;
 Distinguish and actively memorize basic and intermediate concepts of
organizational behaviour in terms of individual processes in organizations;
 Distinguish and actively memorize basic and intermediate concepts of
organizational behaviour in terms of group processes in organizations;
 Understand how the organization system and structure affect human
behaviour in organizations;
 Apply theories of the discipline, as taught in class, to simple imaginary
situations that could take place in a (multicultural) business context.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P4.1, P9.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
The knowledge of Organizational Behaviour is a crucial element in the success
of graduates at the workplace. Both the study of the text and the application
of the theoretical knowledge in the Business Plan Project will initiate a process
of awareness, discovery and self-learning that will be on going throughout the
learner’s career.
Didactical form
Theory oriented module: Lectures / Seminars
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP16BMO1A  3
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Conny Dröge-Pott, Ros Gibson, Gemma Nijdam, Paul Wabike, Monica Blaga
Costs
€ 74
Literature
‘Organizational behaviour’; Robbins, S., Judge, T. and Campbell, T.; Pearson
Educational Limited,2010; ISBN 978 027 373 9630.
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
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BPP1 Business Plan Project 1
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Description
Business Plan Project 1 (Preparation)
IBVP12BPP1
1
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
1 or 3
2016-2017
1 EC = 28 hours
The student will:
 Learn creative and entrepreneurial thinking;
 Experience to work in a multicultural framework and strive for
multicultural synergy;
 Apply and reflect upon his/her teamwork and individual skills;
 Learn how to plan and control.
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P1.1, P5.1, P6.1, P8.1, P9.1, G2.1, G3.1, G4.1, G5.1
Compulsory module for IBMS students.
First Year Bachelor
The project acts as an engine of learning; students will have to cooperate and
find independent solutions to complex practice oriented problems. Present
the various solutions in an integrated way. Students can relate the various
subjects to a real life case.
Students will receive a brief introduction to the various subjects to inform them
about the specific contents and required level of knowledge. Students have to
learn to cooperate in groups to discover the value added of working in teams.
Students should use the Business Plan to learn about the various subjects (BMO1,
LAW1, MAC1, MKT1).
Didactical form
Project
Assessment
Assessment method(s)
Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment
 IBVP12BPP1C
1
 Pass
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Sanne Bosma (Project Coordinator)
Costs
Literature
Student Handbook, Business Plan handbook
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
Attendance in week 1 is compulsory since the project contents, procedures, rules
and planning are explained in detail. Group cooperation and successful passing
of the project are seriously endangered when missing the foundation session.
Compulsory attendance applies for coach meetings during the A-Block and BBlock. During the A-Block and B-Block students may miss 2 coach meetings in
total. If a student misses more than 2 coach meetings in total, the student will
be excluded from the BPP project and subsequently fail this module. Having
passed the progress report (BPP1) at the midpoint of the project is a requirement
for starting with BPP2 (finalizing the project). It is recommended that you have
taken and passed the related subject exams.
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EPS1 English Presentation Skills
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Description
English Presentation Skills
IBVP16EPS1
1
3 (1 for articulation students)
2016-2017
2 EC = 56 hours
The student will be able to:
 identify and use the appropriate vocabulary;
 use linking words / phrases between sentences and ideas;
 show an awareness of and eventually master the fundamental skills involved
in delivering an effective presentation;
 give an effective and confident presentation demonstrating competence in
organizing ideas and material;
 reflect on their own presentation;
 provide feedback on classmates’ presentations.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G3.1
Compulsory module for IBMS students and articulation students.
Optional for students from other schools at the HG (as part of the minor European
Business)
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
First Year Bachelor
This course introduces the major skills involved in delivering an effective oral
presentation, ranging from structuring information to handling nerves, from
using visual aids to dealing with questions. Students will complete a series of
practical assignments in class, and assessment will be based on both an
individual portfolio and an individual presentation at the end of the course.
Both components must be sufficient in order for a student to pass the course.
Didactical form
Practical/Skills training
Seminars
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment
 IBVP16EPS1C
0
 Pass
(portfolio)
 Practical
 IBVP16EPS1D
2
 5.5
(presentation)
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Anne Kennedy, Cees Krottje, Ingrid Fischer, Tim English, Maria Kaldenhoven
Costs
TBD
Literature
Syllabus available on Blackboard course
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
The portfolio is a prerequisite for completing the ESP1 course. If students do
not pass the portfolio, they do not get the credits. Students can resit the
module in the resit week. Students who wish to do a resit should contact their
instructor at least 10 working days before the resit period begins. For details
on how to resit the module, see the assessment folder in the Blackboard
course.
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PRD3
Professional Development 3
Field Name
Title of educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Professional Development 3
IBVP11PRD3
1
3
2016-2017
1 EC = 28 hours
The student:
 is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses related to management skills
and knows how to improve his weaknesses;
 knows which role he plays within his project-team;
 is aware of basic interview techniques;
 knows how to conduct an interview;
 is aware of own listening skills;
 is able to listen actively.
Connection with competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G1.1, G2.1, G5.1, G6.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for students IBMS
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
Students will attend 1 class meeting and 1 workshop on the topic of Listening
skills.
Students meet regularly with their Academic Advisor.
The student writes a 360 analysis related to five management skills. The student
reads a book about this topic and describes whether he already possesses the
chosen skills or not. The student interviews different persons about his own
behaviour. The student will finally compare his own opinion with the opinion
of the interviewed people and draws up a conclusion.
Type of course
Practical/Skills training
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment
 IBVP11PRD3C  1
 Pass
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Henk van Essen (coördinator) a.o.
Costs
Self print
Literature
Syllabus on Blackboard
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
Attendance during all sessions is compulsory. Also, if you are invited for an
individual meeting by your AA, you need to attend. If students miss out on a
session, they will get a compensation assignment.
Assessment criteria:
 Active participation during sessions;
 Assignment(s) meeting minimum quality criteria (described in assignment).
Deadline to hand in assignment(s), including possible compensation
assignment(s) on Friday, noon, week 7.
If a student fails this course, he will be offered a resit within the first year of
studies.
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Block 1.4
The Practical Entrepreneur
Introduction to International Business Law
Primary Research Skills
Business Plan P2
English/Business Communication 2
Professional Development 4
Language 2 (in separate section, see page 49)
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LAW1
Introduction to International Business Law 1
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Literature
Costs
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
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Description
Introduction to International Business Law 1
IBVP13LAW1
1
2 or 4
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
 Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
 place international business law within the larger legal context;
 describe the important elements of various national legal systems;
 understand the elements of a valid offer and contract;
 demonstrate an ability to apply basic legal concepts, relevant sources of law and
legal reasoning to analyse a court or arbitration case;
 determine which facts are relevant in a legal dispute;
 distinguish between different dispute resolution options ;
 describe appropriate legal remedies.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P1.1, G7.1
Compulsory module for IBMS students
First Year Bachelor
This module offers an introduction to international business law by focusing on
the law involved in the sale of goods. Treaties, national law and arbitration
decisions will be used as sources of law for this course. Students will apply the
theory gained from short lectures by completing a number of practical
assignments which will be discussed in a workshop setting. Assessment will consist
of written assignments handed in as a portfolio at the end of the course
(minimum 5.5 required to pass) and participation in a group dispute resolution
activity (sufficient required to pass).
Practical/Skills training
Lectures/Workshops
Assessment method(s)
Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment 1
 IBVP13LAW1C  2
 5.5
 Assignment 2
 IBVP13LAW1D  1
 Pass
Emily Lewis, Tim English, Sanne Bosma
Reader
Blackboard material
tbd
English
Assignment 1 = portfolio
Assignment 2 = oral assessment (group dispute resolution activity)
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RSK1
Primary Research Skills
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Primary Research Skills
IBVP12RSK1
1
2 or 4
2016-2017
1 EC = 28 hours
The student will be able to:
 Set up a market research in scope of the Business Plan Project;
 Evaluate the data gathered in this market research;
 Translate the data into useful information for the Business Plan Project.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G4.1
Target group / Position Compulsory module for IBMS students
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
None
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
The students will learn different ways to conduct primary market research and
ways to apply it.
Didactical form
Workshops
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment (see BB)  IBVP12RSK1C  1
 Pass
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Wim Speulman, Hanna van der Stok, Karin Vegter
Costs
Literature
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
The assignment is closely related to the Business Plan project.
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BPP2
Business Plan Project 2
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Business Plan Project 2
IBVP12BPP2
1
2 or 4
2016-2017
4 EC = 112 hours
The student will:
 see the practical relevance of the different knowledge subjects involved;
 have an insight into the functioning of a company;
 integrate different subjects into a Business Plan;
 apply and reflect upon his/her teamwork and individual skills;
 experience to work in a multicultural framework and strive for
multicultural synergy
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P1.1, P5.1, P6.1, P8.1, P9.1, G2.1, G3.1, G4.1, G5.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Having passed the progress report at the midpoint of the project is a
requirement to finalizing the project. It is recommended that you have taken
and passed the related subject exams.
Passing BPP1 is a prerequisite for starting with BPP2.
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
The project acts as an engine of learning; students will have to cooperate
and find independent solutions to complex practice oriented problems.
Present the various solutions in an integrated way. Students can relate the
various subjects to a real life case.
Students will receive a brief introduction to the various subjects to inform
them about the specific contents and required level of knowledge. Students
have to learn to cooperate in groups to discover the value added of working
in teams. Students should use the Business Plan to learn about the various
subjects (BMO1, LAW1, MAC1, MKT1).
Didactical form
Project
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Project (see BB)
 IBVP12BPP2C
4
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Sanne Bosma (Project Coordinator)
Costs
Literature
Student Handbook, Business Plan handbook
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
Compulsory attendance applies for coach meetings during the A-Block and BBlock. During the A-Block and B-Block students may miss 2 coach meetings
in total. If a student misses more than 2 coach meetings in total, the student
will be excluded from the BPP project and subsequently fail this module.
Having passed the progress report (BPP1) at the midpoint of the project is a
requirement for starting with BPP2 (finalizing the project). It is recommended
that you have taken and passed the related subject exams.
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ENG2
English/Business Communication 2
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
English/Business Communication 2
IBVP12ENG2
1
4 (and 1 group in p2 for students coming from prep)
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
At the end of the course students will have reached B2.2 level as defined in
the Common European Framework of Languages. They will be able to:
 brainstorm in small groups on a number of business cases, with a view to
writing either a summary, letter or short report;
 structure and write a short report;
 identify and make wordy sentences concise (in business writing);
 identify and formalise informal language in sentences and texts;
 punctuate texts, specifically using commas;
 link words, sentences and paragraphs, using a wide range of linking devices;
 use all tenses and conditionals, both in active and passive forms, in
sentences and writing assignments;
 explain the vocabulary from the course book texts and exercises.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G3.2
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
This course is designed as a follow-up to ENG1 and aims to continue
increasing the written proficiency of students in formal business contexts.
The course makes extensive use of Market Leader, Upper Intermediate, a Business
English course developed in association with the Financial Times.
During the course, students are expected to make use of a range of
grammatical structures and vocabulary items in order to achieve their goals
in practical business situations. For this reason special attention is paid to
the vocabulary used in the business-related texts provided in Market Leader.
Grammar/writing workshops are offered during the block, using the book
Business Grammar and Usage from the Market Leader series. A grammar review
will be held in the last workshop before the exam.
Finally, the course uses cases from a variety of business environments as the
basis for practicing different forms of inter- and intra- company
correspondence, and other business texts.
Didactical form
Seminars / writing workshops
Case studies in small groups
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP12ENG2A  2
 5.5
 Assignments
 IBVP12ENG2C  1
 Pass
(writing file)
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Anne Kennedy
Costs
None (same material as ENG1)
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Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
May 2016
Essential:
‘Market Leader: Upper Intermediate Coursebook & DVD-Rom’. Cotton, D., Falvey, D.,
Kent, S.; Pearson; 3rd Edition, 2012; ISBN: 9781408237090
‘Market Leader: Business Grammar and Usage’; Strutt, P.; Pearson, 2010; ISBN 978 140
822 0085
workbook/syllabus (no. to be announced)
English
Attendance in weeks 1, and 5 is essential due to resp. group formation and
feedback on writing. Attendance in week 2, 3 and 4 are highly recommended
for generating the mandatory writing file as well as preparing for the exam.
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PRD4
Professional Development 4
Field Name
Title of educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Professional Development 4
IBVP11PRD4
1
4
2016-2017
1 EC = 28 hours
The student:
 is aware of his own strengths and weaknesses related to management skills
and knows how to improve his weaknesses;
 explores the job market;
 develops and expands own network;
 knows how to prepare an interview;
 knows how to conduct an interview;
 knows how to conduct a well-structured presentation.
Connection with competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
G1.1, G2.1, G5.1 and G6.1
Target group / Position within Compulsory module for IBMS students
the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
Students will attend 2 sessions on the topic of interviewing techniques and job
orientation and 1 session about the Main Phase at IBS.
Students meet regularly with their Academic Advisor.
Students will conduct an interview with a manager of the Human Resource
Management department of an international company about the relevant skills
of IBS graduates. The interview is conducted in person and documented in a
written report. Students hold a presentation about their findings.
Type of course
Practical/Skills training
Assessment
Assessment method(s)
Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Assignment
 IBVP11PRD4C  1
 Pass
Name of lecturer(s)/ coach(es) Henk van Essen (coördinator) a.o.
Costs
Self print
Literature
Syllabus on Blackboard
Language of instruction
English
Details/peculiarities
Attendance during all sessions is compulsory. Also, if you are invited for an
individual meeting by your AA, you need to attend. If students miss out a
session, they will get a compensation assignment.
Assessment criteria:
 active participation during sessions;
 assignment(s) meeting minimum quality criteria (described in assignment).
Deadline to hand in assignment(s), including possible compensation
assignment(s) on Friday, noon, week 7.
If a student fails this course, he will be offered a resit within the first year of
studies.
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Languages
Dutch Language & Culture A1
Dutch Language & Culture A2
Dutch Language & Culture B1
Dutch Language & Culture B2
French Language & Culture A1
French Language & Culture A2
German Language & Culture A1
German Language & Culture A2
Spanish Language & Culture A1
Spanish Language & Culture A2
Spanish Language & Culture B2
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DUA1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level A
Field Name
Description
Title of the educational unit Dutch Language & Culture 1 level A
Module code
IBVP16DUA1
Year of study
1
Period
1 or 3
Year
2016-2017
Study load
3 EC = 84 hours
Learning Outcomes /
Students will have reached a mid A1 level as defined in the Common
Competencies
European Framework of Languages after this module; basic language skills are
being developed.
(source: www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/cef/cefguide.pdf)
In the course book (p. 233-237) the learning outcomes are stated, as defined
according to the European Framework of Languages.
At the end of every chapter there is a section ‘Reflection’ where students can
check if they possess the required skills. More specifically the student can:
 introduce him/herself and others, use basic greeting and leave-taking
expressions;
 handle everyday expressions dealing with simple and concrete everyday needs,
in clear, slow and repeated speech;
 ask and answer simple questions; can give and follow simple instructions;
 understand and give simple directions in traffic;
 handle numbers, prices and time;
 handle short social exchanges but s/he can’t keep the conversation
him/herself;
 talk about him/herself;
 make clear s/he doesn’t understand, ask people to repeat / to speak more
slowly.
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1
Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students. Students with a
German passport are excluded from taking the A-level of Dutch.
Optional for exchange students and articulation students
First Year Bachelor
See Blackboard
Practical/Skills training
Theory oriented module: Lectures / Seminars
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 written exam
 IBVP16DUA1A
3
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Koos Fidder, Ilse Dollekamp, Hilde Stuurwold
Costs
€ 39,50
Literature
Nederlands in gang. de Boer, B., Lijmbach, B.; Coutinho; 1st edition, 2010;
ISBN 978 904 690 2257.
Language of instruction
Dutch, English
Details/peculiarities
Class attendance is strongly recommended.
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DUA2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level A
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Dutch Language & Culture 2 level A
IBVP16DUA2
1
2 or 4
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
Students will have reached the end A1 level as defined in the Common
European Framework of Languages after this module; basic language skills are
being developed. (source: www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/cef/cefguide.pdf)
In the course book (p. 233-237) the learning outcomes are stated, as defined
according to the European Framework of Languages.
At the end of every chapter there is a section ‘Reflection’ where students can
check if they possess the required skills. More specifically the student can:
 order food and drinks in a restaurant;
 say if s/he likes it or not;
 indicate if s/he wants to give a tip;
 describe, compare and return clothing;
 ask information about rooms and houses;
 write an advert for living space;
 explain common problems when seeing a doctor;
 express him/herself in basic terms in past tense.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1
Target group / Position within Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students. Students with a
the curriculum
German passport are excluded from taking the A-level of Dutch.
Optional for exchange students and articulation students
Prerequisites
DUA1 or equivalent is recommended
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
See Blackboard
Didactical form / type of
Practical/Skills training
course
Theory oriented module: lectures/seminars
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP16DUA2A
2
 5.5
 Oral exam
 IBVP16DUA2B
1
 pass
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Estimated costs
Literature
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
May 2016
Koos Fidder, Ilse Dollekamp, Hilde Stuurwold
€39,50
Nederlands in gang. de Boer, B., Lijmbach, B.; Coutinho; 1st edition, 2010;
ISBN 978 904 690 2257
Dutch, English
Class attendance is strongly recommended.
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DUB1 Dutch Language & Culture 1 level B
Field Name
Description
Title of the educational unit Dutch Language & Culture 1 level B
Module code
IBVP16DUB1
Year of study
1
Period
3
Year
2016-2017
Study load
3 EC = 84 hours
Learning Outcomes /
Students will have reached the end A1 level as defined in the Common
Competencies
European Framework of Languages after this module; basic language skills are
being developed.
(source: www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/cef/cefguide.pdf)
More specifically the student can:
 understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed
at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type;
 introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about
personal details such as where s/he lives, people s/he knows and things s/he
has;
 can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and
clearly and is prepared to help
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1
Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students
Some knowledge of German is required, because of the method used.
First Year Bachelor
See Blackboard
Practical/Skills training
Theory oriented module: Lectures / Seminars
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP16DUB1A  3
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Koos Fidder, Ilse Dollekamp, Hilde Stuurwold
Costs
€ 35
Literature
In de startblokken, Nederlands voor Duitstaligen. de Boer, B.; Coutinho; 2009;
ISBN: 978 904 690 1465
Language of instruction
Dutch
Details/peculiarities
Class attendance is strongly recommended.
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DUB2 Dutch Language & Culture 2 level B
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Dutch Language & Culture 2 level B
IBVP16DUB2
1
4
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
Students will have reached the end A2 level as defined in the Common
European Framework of Languages after this module; basic language skills are
being developed.
(source: www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/cef/cefguide.pdf)
More specifically the student can:
 understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most
immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography, employment);
 communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and routine matters;
 describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need
 Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1
Target group / Position within Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students
the curriculum
Optional for exchange students
Prerequisites
Some knowledge of German is required because of the method used.
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
See Blackboard
Didactical form / type of
Practical/Skills training
course
Theory oriented module: lectures/seminars
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP16DUB2A
2
 5.5
 Oral exam
 IBVP16DUB2B
1
 pass
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Koos Fidder, Ilse Dollekamp, Hilde Stuurwold
Estimated costs
€35
Literature
In de startblokken, Nederlands voor Duitstaligen. de Boer, B.; Coutinho; 2009;
ISBN 978 904 690 1465
Language of instruction
Dutch
Details/peculiarities
Class attendance is strongly recommended
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FRA1 French Language & Culture 1 level A
Field Name
Description
Title of the educational unit French Language & Culture 1 level A
Module code
IBVP14FRA1
Year of study
1
Period
3
Year
2016-2017
Study load
3 EC = 84 hours
Learning Outcomes /
After this module students should have gone through the mid A1 level as
Competencies
identified in the Common European Framework of Languages with regard to
listening skills, spoken interaction, reading skills and writing skills.
More specifically the student:
 can introduce her/himself and others, use basic greeting and leave-taking
expressions;
 can handle everyday expressions dealing with simple and concrete everyday
needs, in clear, slow and repeated speech;
 can ask and answer simple questions; can give and follow simple instructions;
 can understand and give simple directions how to get from X to Y, by foot or
public transport;
 can handle numbers, prices and time;
 can handle very short social exchanges, but s/he can’t keep the conversation
going him/herself;
 can talk about him/herself.;
 can handle strategies like saying s/he doesn’t understand, asking somebody to
repeat what they said / to speak more slowly.
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Competencies from professional profile:
G3.1 and P2.1
Optional for students IBMS/BW
none
First Year Bachelor
Based on Colloquial French chapter 1-4 + Activities on BB: Making contact.
Talking about nationalities. Talking about identity and jobs. Finding your way
around. Asking and giving directions. Enquiring about shops, restaurants and
other services. Ordering food and drinks. Asking what a word means. Talking
about likes and dislikes. Addressing family and close friends. Talking about
time. Describing regular actions and events. Talking about leisure interests.
Didactical form
Practical/Skills training
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Oral exam
 IBVP14FRA1B  3
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Catherine Quaak
Costs
€ 21,68
Literature
Colloquial French, The Complete Language Course for Beginners. Demouy, V., Moys, A.;
Routledge, 2005; ISBN 978 041 534 0137
Blackboard : IBMS FRENCH 1 & 2 (FRA1 + FRA2)  FRENCH 1
Language of instruction
English + French
Details/peculiarities
Class attendance 80% in order to fulfill practice role plays in pairs during class
: Making contact / Asking and giving directions / Ordering food and drink in
a restaurant / Talking about study and leisure interests. Oral exam = Spoken
interaction is tested by an oral exam in pairs (about 5 minutes) See Bb for
detailed information.
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FRA2 French Language & Culture 2 level A
Field Name
Description
Title of the educational unit French Language & Culture 2 level A
Module code
IBVP14FRA2
Year of study
1
Period
4
Year
2016-2017
Study load
3 EC = 84 hours
Learning Outcomes /
After this module students should have reached the end A1 level as identified
Competencies
in the Common European Framework of Languages with regards to listening
skills, spoken interaction, reading skills and writing skills.
More specifically the student:
 can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type;
 can introduce her/himself and others and can ask and answer questions
about personal details such as where s/he lives, people s/he knows and
things s/he has;
 can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and
clearly and is prepared to help;
 can say what s/he is going to do;
 can make a polite request, can get information;
 can make very simple telephone calls;
 can handle quantities and prices;
 can make travel arrangements;
 can read simple information;
 can write sentences and simple phrases about her/himself.
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Competencies from professional profile:
G3.1 and P2.1
Optional for students IBMS/BW
FRA1 or equivalent is recommended
First Year Bachelor
Based on Colloquial French Chapter 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 + activities on BB:
Making holiday plans and saying what you’re going to do. Doing the
shopping. Quantities and prices. How to make travel arrangements. Talking
about things you have to do or can do. Talking about past events.
Practical/Skills training
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP14FRA2A  3
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Catherine Quaak
Costs
€ 21,68
Literature
Colloquial French, The Complete Language Course for Beginners. Demouy, V., Moys,
A.; Routledge, 2005; ISBN 978 041 534 0137
Blackboard : IBMS FRENCH 1 & 2 (FRA1 + FRA2)  FRENCH 2
Language of instruction
English and/or French
Details/peculiarities
Class attendance is strongly recommended in order to fulfill the assignments
during class: Talking about holiday plans / Doing the shopping / Making
travel arrangements / Talking about past events / Talking about Paris.
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GEA1 German Language & Culture 1 level A
Field Name
Description
Title of the educational unit German Language & Culture 1 level A
Module code
IBVP14GEA1
Year of study
1
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
1 or 3
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
At the end of GEA3 students will have reached the end A1 level as defined in
the Common European Framework of Languages.
At the end of GEA3 students:
 can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type;
 can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions
about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and
things he/she has;
 can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and
clearly and is prepared to help;
At the end of GEA6 students will have reached the end A2 level as defined in
the Common European Framework of Languages.
At the end of GEA6 students:
 can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of
most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography, employment);
 can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and routine matters;
 can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Source:
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elpreg/Source/Key_reference/Overview_CEFRscales_EN.pdf
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1
Target group / Position
Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students
within the curriculum
Optional for exchange students and articulation students
Prerequisites
None
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
See Blackboard
Didactical form
Seminar
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP14GEA1E  3
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Alexandra Fresen/ Oktje Smit
Costs
+/- €35
Literature
Menschen A1 - Arbeitsbuch (der dreibändigen Ausgabe). Hueber Verlag, 2012.
ISBN 978 319 111 901-0
Menschen A1 - Kursbuch (der dreibändigen Ausgabe) Hueber Verlag, 2012; ISBN
978 319 101 901-3
Language of instruction
English/German
Details/peculiarities
Class attendance is compulsory in first week. Books are compulsory for
attendance. Class attendance is strongly recommended.
Preparation and homework as published in the weekly schedule and the
announcements on Blackboard is compulsory for attendance.
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GEA2 German Language & Culture 2 level A
Field Name
Description
Title of the educational unit German Language & Culture 2 level A
Module code
IBVP14GEA2
Year of study
1
Period
2 or 4
Year
2016-2017
Study load
3 EC = 84 hours
Learning Outcomes /
At the end of GEA3 students will have reached the end A1 level as defined in
Competencies
the Common European Framework of Languages.
At the end of GEA3 students:
 can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type;
 can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions
about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and
things he/she has;
 can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and
clearly and is prepared to help.
At the end of GEA6 students will have reached the end A2 level as defined in
the Common European Framework of Languages.
At the end of GEA6 students:
 can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of
most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography, employment).;
 can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.;
 can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Source:
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elpreg/Source/Key_reference/Overview_CEFRscales_EN.pdf
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1
Target group / Position
Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students
within the curriculum
Optional for exchange students and articulation students
Prerequisites
GEA1 or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Level
First Year Bachelor
Course contents
See Blackboard
Didactical form
Seminar
Assessment
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP14GEA2E  3
 5.5
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es) Alexandra Fresen/ Oktje Smit
Costs
€35
Literature
Language of instruction
May 2016
Menschen A1 - Arbeitsbuch (der dreibändigen Ausgabe), Hueber Verlag, 2012.
ISBN 978 319 111 901-0
Menschen A1 - Kursbuch (der dreibändigen Ausgabe), Hueber Verlag, 2012; ISBN
978 319 101 901-3
English/German
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Details/peculiarities
May 2016
Class attendance is compulsory in first week.
Books are compulsory for attendance.
Class attendance is strongly recommended.
Preparation and homework as published in the weekly schedule and the
announcements on Blackboard is compulsory for attendance.
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SPA1 Spanish Language & Culture 1 level A
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Literature
Electronic media
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
May 2016
Description
Spanish Language & Culture 1 level A
IBVP14SPA1
1
3
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
At the end of SPA 6A students will have reached midlevel B1 as defined in the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
At the end of SPB 6B students will have reached end level B1 as defined in the
Common European Framework of Reference for languages.
After completing this module the student can:
 Introduce himself and others;
 Ask for the name and the nationality of others;
 Ask about the meaning of something;
 Ask for address, telephone number and e-mail;
 Talk about the use of something;
 Express location;
 Ask and give basic information about companies;
 Express coincidence and uncertainly;
 Express agreement and disagreement;
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1
Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students
None
First Year Bachelor
See Blackboard
Seminars & tutorials
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP14SPA1E
Number of EC
 3
Minimum grade(s)
 5.5
Mariángeles van Houten-González, Amrita Wiersma, Francisco Guzmán Muñoz,
Sabrina Orgiu
Socios-Nueva Edicion 1:
Libro del alumno + cd-audio 29.45. González, M., Martín, F., Rodrigo, C., Verdía, E.;
Difusión; ISBN 978 8484434153.
Socios-Nueva edición 1:
Cuaderno de ejercicios + cd-audio 21.40. Corpas, J., Martínez, L.; Difusión;
ISBN 978 8484434160.
(Intertaal or Studystore)
Blackboard, multimedia (video, dvd, cd), Internet resources.
English and Spanish
Class attendance is compulsory in the first week.
Class attendance is strongly recommended.
Preparation of homework is compulsory for attendance.
Homework is published on Blackboard in the weekly schedule and in the
announcements.
The motivation of the student and the advice of the lecturer will be taken into
account with regard to the end level (mid B1 or end B1) the student should
aim for the remaining Spanish modules.
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SPA2 Spanish Language & Culture 2 level A
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Description
Spanish Language & Culture 2 level A
IBVP14SPA2
1
4
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
At the end of SPA 6A students will have reached midlevel B1 as defined in the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. After completing this
module the student can:
 Ask and give information about someone’s character, qualities and function in
a company;
 Ask and give information about objects, places, houses;
 Use basic greeting & leave-taking expressions in formal & informal settings;
 Ask if someone is present;
 Express obligation and necessity;
 Locate things in space;
 Talk about the time and time schedules;
 Ask information about a service and request a service;
 Express likes, dislike and make comparisons;
 Give an opinion and substantiate it;
 Talk about accommodation.
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Literature
Electronic media
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
May 2016
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1
Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students.
Optional for exchange students.
SPA1 or equivalent is strongly recommended.
First Year Bachelor
See Blackboard
Seminars & tutorials
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade(s)
 Written exam
 IBVP14SPA2E
 3
 5.5
Mariángeles van Houten-González, Amrita Wiersma, Francisco Guzmán Muñoz,
Sabrina Orgiu
Socios-Nueva Edicion 1:
Libro del alumno + cd-audio 29.45. González, M., Martín, F., Rodrigo, C., Verdía, E.;
Difusión; ISBN 978 8484434153.
Socios-Nueva edición 1:
Cuaderno de ejercicios + cd-audio 21.40. Corpas, J., Martínez, L.; Difusión;
ISBN 978 8484434160.
(Intertaal or Studystore)
Blackboard, multimedia (video, dvd, cd), Internet resources.
English and Spanish
Class attendance is compulsory in first week.
Class attendance is strongly recommended.
Preparation of homework is compulsory for attendance.
Homework is published on Blackboard in the weekly schedule and in the
announcements.
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SPB2 Spanish Language & Culture 2 level B
Field Name
Title of the educational unit
Module code
Year of study
Period
Year
Study load
Learning Outcomes /
Competencies
Target group / Position
within the curriculum
Prerequisites
Level
Course contents
Didactical form
Assessment
Name of lecturer(s)/coach(es)
Literature
Electronic media
Language of instruction
Details/peculiarities
May 2016
Description
Spanish Language & Culture 2 level B
IBVP14SPB2
1
4
2016-2017
3 EC = 84 hours
At the end of SPB 6B students will have reached end level B1 as defined in the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. After completing this
module the student can:
 Ask and give information about someone’s character, qualities and function in a
company;
 Ask and give information about objects, places, houses;
 Use basic greeting & leave-taking expressions in formal & informal settings;
 Ask if someone is present;
 Express obligation and necessity;
 Locate things in space;
 Talk about the time and time schedules;
 Ask information about a service and request a service;
 Express likes, dislike and make comparisons;
 Give an opinion and substantiate it;
 Talk about accommodation;
 Talk about frequency and sequence of actions;
 Talk about plans and schedules;
 Propose, make and refuse appointments and invitations.
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile:
P2.1, G3.1,
Optional module for all IBMS students, incl. BW students.
Optional module for exchange students.
SPA1 or equivalent is strongly recommended.
First Year Bachelor
See Blackboard
Seminars & tutorials
Assessment method(s) Osiris code(s)
Number of EC Minimum grade
 Written exam
 IBVP14SPB2E  3
 5.5
Mariángeles van Houten-González, Amrita Wiersma, Fransico Guzman Munoz,
Sabrina Orgiu
Socios-Nueva Edicion 1:
Libro del alumno + cd-audio 29.45. González, M., Martín, F., Rodrigo, C., Verdía, E.;
Difusión; ISBN 978 8484434153.
Socios-Nueva edición 1:
Cuaderno de ejercicios + cd-audio 21.40. Corpas, J., Martínez, L.; Difusión;
ISBN 978 8484434160.
(Intertaal or Studystore)
Blackboard, multimedia (video, dvd, cd), Internet resources.
Englisch and Spanish
Class attendance is compulsory in first week.
Class attendance is strongly recommended.
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