International Business

Graduates of HBO International Business generally find good employment in the Dutch job market, which is strongly internationally oriented. Due to the strategic location of the Netherlands and the presence of many multinationals, the job market offers stable opportunities for professionals with international business knowledge. Typical positions where graduates end up are business developer, export manager, international sales representative, supply chain coordinator, and project manager international markets. Positions in consultancy, business development, and account management at international companies are also common. Graduates find work in various sectors such as logistics, trade, technology, food industry, and consultancy. Both large multinationals and medium-sized companies with international ambitions offer interesting career opportunities. The combination of practice-oriented education and international focus makes graduates attractive to employers. Many graduates start in junior positions and grow into management functions, where their intercultural skills and knowledge of international markets remain valuable. Expected Developments Opportunities lie in the ongoing digitalization of international trade, the growth of e-commerce, and sustainability initiatives that require international cooperation. Brexit creates new trade opportunities outside Europe. Threats are economic uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions, possible protectionism, and automation of routine trade tasks.