Student review [#22502] for International Business
at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

To AMSIB:
As International Business Student at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, I study at the Amsterdam School of International Business (AMSIB) Campus in Bijlmer. The location of the campus is unfortunately not close to the centre but easy to access by metro or train. The AMSIB is quite international as roughly 30-50% of your class will contain internationals. The IB programme covers all important fields of business such as Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, etc. What I like about AMSIB the most is the practical way of teaching business. Instead of having semesters of dry theories followed by huge exams, students have to apply knowledge in assignments. In Digital Marketing last year we had to create a Webshop and an Instagram Page for a brand. Furthermore, in the first year, we had to find a real company with real products and real customers, etc. After finishing the IB programme at the AMSIB, the students already have way more real-life business experience than university students who only got taught the theory without applying it. Another positive aspect is that at the end of every block students have to present their work in a presentation. This has helped me to develop my public speaking and presenting skills and made me more comfortable with the English language. Lastly, the AMSIB offers an exchange in the third year with partner universities all over the world. That’s a great opportunity to further develop. To conclude, AMSIB is a great opportunity to learn real-life business in an international environment.

To Amsterdam:
Amsterdam is an amazing city with a lot of international people from everywhere around the world. Not only is it the most beautiful capital I have ever been to it also has an amazing flair and culture. I can only recommend getting a bike as it is the best way to get around. Also do not move too close to the campus. Biljmer is not a fun area to live in. I can recommend de pijp, jordaan, zuid, or oost. Amsterdam is relatively small for a capital therefore living away from the campus is not a big deal if you have a bike. Also, the campus is well connected to public transport. Amsterdam is a dream city to live for young professionals and students and will be a part of your life you won’t ever forget not regret.