Final Year Programme
School of Governance & Law
Saxion University
Enschede, the Netherlands
An information Guide for international partners and
students
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Introduction
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Higher Education in the Netherlands
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Saxion
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(University of Applied Sciences)
About Saxion
Academy of Governance and Law (ABR)
Teaching methods
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Final Year
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Course descriptions
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Descriptions of the ABR Bachelor Degrees
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Buddies and Tutor
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Application information
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Disenrollment information
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Contact details
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Important Departments/Offices at school
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Address Academy of Governance and Law (ABR)
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International Office
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General information
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Communication
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Computers
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TV screen/ monitors
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Student card
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Introduction week
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Cost of living for students
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Services at Saxion
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Housing
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Sports
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Study association
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1. Introduction
The globalizing world is changing rapidly. Some say the world is flat 1 now that trade, human
rights and the effect new media have on communication make states and organizations move
from the initial stage of coexistence into a stage of progressive and intensive cooperation.
Organizations varying from commercial companies, law firms to IGO’s and NGO’s are
increasingly influenced by global and international cooperation. Therefore it is an important
requirement for today’s professionals to have a solid understanding of academic disciplines
that try to organize and explain the globalizing world. For those students who want to work in
an international environment, Saxion University of Applied Sciences offers a international Final
Year Programme. This programme offers a limited number of students the opportunity to
study a Final Year of ‘International Business and Law’ (BBA), ‘Public Management and
International Law’ (BBA) and ‘International Law’ (LLB) and complete an internationally
recognized Bachelor programme in Business Administration or Law. Students also have the
possibility to complete one semester in the framework of the Erasmus Exchange programme.
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The programme is developed by lecturers and professors with a broad spectrum of expertise
and relevant experience in the field of international law, Business, Economics and international
relations. Students from different parts of the world can enrol in this programme, this way the
intercultural experience starts from day one.
This information guide presents the objective of the programme, an overview of the
programme and details about admission, planning, location and other relevant information for
students or partner institutions that are interested in our Final Years programme.
The programme (consisting of three final years) will focus on business, judicial and governance
dilemmas in the public and private sector and is knowledge- and skill-based: academic
disciplines are taught in combination with high quality professional skills needed in practice.
The challenging curriculum has a focus on global themes; themes which become increasingly
important and challenging to businesses e.g. Developing a New Economic Order, integrity and
the cooperation’s between public and private organisations. Courses are (amongst others):
International Public Law, Emerging economics, European Law, International Policy Dilemma’s
and Academic and cultural skills.
Student will complete this final year with a practice orientated research assignment. This
assignment is a real project, made available by one of our partners in the field of business,
government or non-governmental activities, which deals with or is confronted with
international legal questions. Each student will receive intensive support and supervision
during this project.
Our University also offers the possibility for students to build their international network
during the extra-curricular activities in which both students and lecturers participate.
Excursions to the institutions of the European Union as well as participating in international
conferences are an integral part of the programme.
Our programme is an ideal opportunity for ambitious students who want to work in an
international environment and who want to stand out from the crowd. This final year can help
you to be able to fulfil your dream of a future career in a commercial corporate environment of
one of the multinationals, work for a national or international governmental organization or
defend a specific cause within a NGO.
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The World is flat, Thomas L. Friedmann
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2. Higher Education in the Netherlands
Structure of higher education
The Dutch higher education consists of: university education, and university of applied
sciences education, which is offered at a hogeschool. The Dutch hogescholen present
themselves abroad as 'universities of applied sciences'. The universities train students for the
independent practice of science, whereas the hogescholen are more practice-oriented; they
prepare students directly for their future careers. The Dutch higher education is known of its
high quality programmes. At both types of universities the formal length of most study
programmes is four years. The academic year starts at the end of August and ends in June.
Each academic week is designed with a 40 hours a week focus, including both classes and
hours of independent work.
Universities of Applied Sciences
Universities of Applied Sciences, provide practice-oriented programmes. There are about 70
‘hogescholen’ in the Netherlands, enrolling a total of some 260,000 students and offering a
variety of full-time and part-time programmes in several sectors. A study programme consists
of a foundation phase known as the propedeuse, followed by a main phase. An essential
component of all programmes is the internship or work placement, through which students
acquire practical experience in real work situations. The fourth year consists of courses and
students will graduate after successfully finalising their graduation assignment.
Continuous quality control
All education, from primary school all the way to the postgraduate-level research schools, is
financed by the government, which also strictly monitors the quality delivered through the
ministry of educations inspectorates. Internationally speaking, Dutch higher education has a
good reputation.
Information
The Dutch independent non-profit organization Nuffic publishes the Study in the Netherlands
Magazine annually, in which you can find more detailed information about the advantages of
coming to the Netherlands for a period of study. The information is appealingly presented, and
objective as well as complete. All courses and grant possibilities are listed.
Nuffic, Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education ,
Kortenaerkade 11, P.O. Box 29777, 2502 LT , The Hague, The Netherlands
phone: +31- 70 - 4260 260 - fax: +31- 70 - 4260 399
email: nuffic@nuffic.nl, http://www.nuffic.nl.
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3. Saxion (University of Applied Sciences)
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About Saxion
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Saxion University is located in the East of the Netherlands on
three campuses, in the old Dutch cities of Enschede, Deventer
and Apeldoorn. It was established through a merger of
Hogeschool Enschede and Hogeschool IJselland in early 1998.
Its legal predecessors date back to the twenties and thirties of
the 20th century. Saxion University is registered as a publically
funded University of Applied Sciences, in legal terms it is
established as a foundation under Dutch law.
Saxion University offers a range of Bachelor and Master programmes. International education
programmes were started in the 1990s, with a current set of business, law, technical and
environmental courses. Currently the student population is approximately 20,000. About ten
percent of our student population is from abroad: 56 different nationalities are studying at
Saxion.
All educational programmes are subject to government quality
insurance mechanisms. Years of experience, high quality
members of staff and strong partnerships with other
Universities and organizations combined, make Saxion
University a strong and active education provider, not only in
the Netherlands, but also overseas.
The University has bundled its international expertise in the International Office, which
arranges for lodging, visas, insurance and social programmes for approximately 400-600
non-EU students per year.
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Together with partner Universities around the world, Saxion
has designed programmes in which students, teaching staff
and educational expertise are exchanged and developed. Our
programmes enable students to achieve a maximum result in
knowledge and skills, meanwhile enriching them with an
insight into the backgrounds of their fellow students, from
Europe, and the Netherlands in particular. Saxion University
has adopted the "student-centred" approach in its educational
policy, which consists of four key features:
Train students in competences necessary for starting professionals; leading to a strong
focus on the professional practice.
Organize education for students to acquire skills in an active learning style; teach
students to acquire knowledge and to meet the challenges of a changing work
environment.
Individual competence-based learning; the students assume responsibility for their own
learning process, on the basis of a portfolio and a personal development plan.
Arrange an efficient and effective organization; the Administrative Office is organized in
a student focused way; Saxion University has invested heavily in computer and library
facilities and student services.
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The digital learning environment plays an important role in achieving the educational goals,
but of course the interactions with lecturers and cooperation with fellow students play a crucial
role as well.
Saxion University is linked with universities of high reputation in Europe and throughout the
world. Together with these partners we have realized a number of education related projects.
Saxion currently works together with over 100 partner institutions on several projects.
3.2 School of Governance and Law (ABR)
The School of Governance and Law (Academie Bestuur en Recht in Dutch) has a staff of 72
persons varying from lecturers and administrative support to educationists. ABR is a wellknown academy which has around 1500 students enrolled to one of the ABR part-time or
fulltime programmes.
The final year is the English programme of the School of Governance and Law.
Next to this English programme the School of Governance and Law offers the following Dutch
programmes in a fulltime and a part-time version:
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Bachelor of Public Administration
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Bachelor of Laws
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Bachelor of applied Safety and Security Studies
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Bachelor of Business Management Studies,
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Bachelor of Social Legal Services
ABR is proud that a large number of high quality graduates successfully start working for
businesses, clerk and law firms, governmental organizations and non-profit organizations.
ABR is a school with ambition which expects from its staff and students the best quality
possible. ABR has a longstanding dialogue and partnership with the work field and is always
searching for intensive cooperation with the actual practice and international partners.
ABR’s mission, vision and ambition and the overall Strategic Vision of Saxion are alike. Core
principles are:
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Thorough education
Relation with the work field
Internationalisation
Excellence
Professionalism
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ABR has its own vision on learning, which resulted from the Saxion education vision. According
to this vision, students will develop into competent starting professionals by means of active
learning.
Both ABR studies and its didactical concept are developed on the basis of this vision. The
didactical concept consists of four – what is referred to as - learning trajectories, each having
its own function. Yet as regards to content, these learning trajectories are geared to one
another within a quartile. These learning trajectories are characteristic for all ABR study
programmes.
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In the integral learning trajectory, assignments are given through which students develop
training competences. In these learning trajectories students learn to solve issues which are
representative and characteristic for the professional practice of the starting professional. The
assignments in this learning trajectory are being provided by the professional field and /or
carried out in the professional field, when possible. The integral learning trajectory continues
into the internship and is the basis for the thesis.
In the knowledge trajectory and the competence trajectory courses, respectively trainings are
being offered in which students acquire knowledge and skills from different subjects and
disciplines. These are the tools with which students can tackle and solve issues from the
professional practice. Instructions, (guest) lectures, practical lectures, and occasionally
excursions and visits to companies are organised to support the learning assignments. In
addition, contact time is used to support the students individually or group-wise when
working out the assignments.
In the study career development trajectory, students learn to control their own professional
development. In these learning trajectories students learn to reflect on their own learning
process and to actively and consciously influence it. During this process they are supported by
a study career development counsellor.
A study guide is available for each period (ten weeks). The study guide describes all
assignments, as well as the contents of the lessons and the method of verification.
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4. Final Year
Programme outline
The final year programme starts in September and has a duration of 40 weeks. Our academic
year is divided into two semesters. Each semester has a duration of 20 weeks (2 periods). The
second semester (20 weeks, 2 periods) will focus on the last preparations for the graduation
assignment such as literature research, and contains the actual completion of the graduation
assignment.
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
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Global Topic:
Developing a New
Economic Order
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Global Topic:
Managing Legal Issues
in International
Business
Global Topic:
Promoting Integrity –
Fighting Corruption
Period 4
Graduation Assignment
Credits: 15
Code: 61918
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Challenges in
International Business &
Economics
Examination: written
exam
Credits: 3
Code: 61904
International Public Law
Examination: written
exam
Credits: 3
Code: 61906
International Private
Law
European Law
Examination: written
exam
Credits: 3
Code 61909
International Policy
Dilemma’s
Examination: written
exam
Credits: 3
Code 61913
Responsibility &
Accountability in
International Business
Examination: written
exam
Credits: 3
Code: 61914
Professional Skills 2
Examination: report
Credits: 3
Code: 61910
Images of International
Relations
Examination: written
exam
Credits: 3
Code: 61907
Academic Skills
Examination:
presentation, essay
Credits: 3
Code: 61908
Integrated Case Study
Economics
Examination:
assessment
Credits: 3
Extra Curricular Activity
Legal skills
Examination: report
[contract, proposal]
Credits: 3
Code: 61911
Research Design
Examination: Research
Proposal
Credits: 3
Code: 61912
Integrated Case Study
Legal
Examination:
assessment
Credits: 3
Extra Curricular Activity
Examination: debate
[assessment]
Credits: 3
Code: 61915
Literature Research
Examination: Critical
Literature Report
Credits: 3
Code: 61916
Integrated Case Study
Ethics
Examination: assessment
Credits: 3
Extra Curricular Activity
Extra Curricular Activity
Leisure Activity
Leisure Activity
Leisure Activity
Leisure Activity
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Please Notice: Programme is subject to change
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4.1 Course descriptions
Semester1 period 1 Developing a New Economic Order
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61904 Challenges in International Business & Economics (3 ects)
This course deals with the causes, circumstances and effects of fast growing economies in the
so called 2nd and 3rd world. Macro economic relations, business relations with governments are
studied within a theoretical framework. Specific problems experienced by emerging economies
(i.e. inflation, social disruption, and environmental damage) and the challenges this poses to
other nations are at the core of this course.
61906 International Public Law (3 ects)
International Public Law concerns the relationships between subjects of international law,
including sovereign nations, international organizations, and in some cases, individuals. The
course deals with the foundations and challenges of modern International Public Law with Law
of the international organizations as an important part. The UN, ILO, the World Trade
Organization, and the IMF can be mentioned as examples. Specific attention will be paid to
international environmental law, state liability and the law of the sea. International Public Law
is of great importance in the field of international relations.
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61907 Images of International Relations (3 ects)
This course lays a theoretical foundation for discussing the wide variety on issues of
international relations. At the core lies a theoretical framework for understanding the concept
and practice of multi-level governance. “What party or governance level may be best suited to
be responsible for issues like fresh water supply, safety, energy and good environment”, is a
central question. The interdependent role of national and international governmental bodies,
as well as that of private organizations, society and non governmental organizations (ngo’s) is
discussed.
61908 Academic and cultural skills (3 ects)
Globalization and the increasing cultural diversity in the workplace require culturally-aware
managers. A growing number of organizations, both national and international, employ
personnel of various backgrounds and nationalities. This diversity offers new opportunities and
at the same time poses problems to be managed. The translation of central policies to local
conditions offers a challenge to management and HR consultants. Theories of organizational
behaviour as well as intercultural management techniques will offer frameworks for
determining a course of action. Special attention is given to non-western ideas and feelings
regarding these issues and the solutions. Students will perform a number of tasks aimed at
discovering, experiencing and dealing with intercultural differences. Group dynamics are
studied in an international setting. Students will reflect on their experience from a theoretical
and practical point of view. Theory comprises group dynamics and differences of national
cultures. The assessment will take place in the form of a presentation and essay writing
Integrated Case Study Economics (3ects)
During the first period students will gain a strong theoretical knowledge on international law,
intercultural aspects and International Relations and its influence on international business.
Students will also learn to discover the reciprocal influence of international law and economics.
During this integrated case study the theories and models are brought into practice. Students,
divided into groups, will be given a challenging case study by their lecturer which they have to
analyse and write a report on.
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Semester 1 period 2 Managing Legal Issues in International Business
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61909 International Private Law (3 ects)
When a company wants to enter a foreign market in some country it has to consider all the
relevant aspects, including the legal aspects of this country. Students will get an introduction
into the basic principles of Law, the legal system itself and how law affects everyday life as well
as business relationships. First the legal aspects of negotiations in the pre-contractual phase
are discussed and the options to claim damages of a party that broke off the negotiations.
After the contract has become final, three legal provisions, each one connected to international
treaties and regulations are discussed. In order to give sound advice you have to be familiar
with the system of International Law, and with international treaties. When are these treaties
applicable? Is this country a member state of some of the biggest treaties: the CISG
(international Sale contracts), the Berne Convention (on the protection of copyrights, the
Madrid Agreement (protection of Trademarks), the international rules on Tort and Product
liability (e.g. The EC directives).
61910 International Policy dilemma’s (3 ects)
This module is the next step in looking at multilevel governance. It deals with issues of
international business responsibility and accountability. Subjects to be studied are the staering
mechanism: market, networks or government and the question which is most suitable to solve
a problem. More specific you will study public private partnerships. After students have
familiarized themselves with the various subjects, focus will shift to actual business cases.
Students will search the web for examples and practices. Sharing of opinions and views is the
basis for commenting on current approaches and proposing better solutions.
61911 Legal skills (3 ects)
Every professional in the field of international law will comes across typical legal documents.
Through this course students will gain practical experience of dealing with a variety of these
documents and their establishment. Amongst others students learn how to negotiate and how
to write and review contracts, proposals and statutes. Each of these skills will be assessed. An
excursion to Brussels, Luxembourg and/or Strasbourg will support this module.
61912 Research Design (3 ects)
In the planning stage of the graduation assignment the focus lies on research design,
developing instruments such as questionnaires and planning the research project. A specialist
in research methodology is assigned to each group of students. This specialist will help
student in organizing and setting up their research plan. A solid research plan is essential for
students to successfully complete their graduation assignment. For students who only attend
the first semester general research design is taught.
Integrated Case Study Legal (3ects)
During the second period students will gain a strong theoretical knowledge on how to manage
international legal issues in international business. In this integrated case study, students are
faced with a legal case study which they can come across in their future career. Small groups
of students will work on this case study for seven weeks and they receive excellent support on
a weekly base. The case study will have to be analysed and the examinations will take the form
of a written report.
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Semester 2 period 3 Promoting Integrity - Fighting Corruption
61913 European Law (3 ects)
The so-called four freedoms belong to the core objectives of the EU. They concern the
freedoms of movement of Goods, People, Capital and Services within the internal market. The
body of European law, as part of the European integration process, geared to reaching these
objectives is immense. This course starts with an overview of the European structure,
institutions and legislation. Recent developments will also be touched upon.
Students will focus on a limited number of issues, for instance related to the free movement of
goods and competition law. The objective is to provide students with enough knowledge and
skills to cope with ever changing issues when working with or in an international surrounding.
The intention is also to familiarize students with international judicial matters, and
international policy of the European Union, in particular international trade and doing business
internationally.
61914 Responsibility & Accountability in International Business (3 ects)
The module will focus on international developments in the area of integrity of governmental
and private organizations. Corruption is a worldwide problem that can be detrimental to
national development as well as to international relations and trust. It needs to be addressed
on a continuous basis. But is there a worldwide-accepted definition of corruption? Many
institutions (go’s, private companies as well as ngo’s) are involved in the struggle for integrity
and good governance. We will discuss some of the measures that are in use, the institutions
that develop and exploit them and the methodologies in use. By comparing these methods
with known facts and figures students will develop a more in depth vision.
61915 Professional skills (3 ects)
Networking is an important aspect of international relations be it between businesses,
governmental organizations or both. Lobbyists flock the hallways and bureaus of the EU offices
in Brussels but also make the actors work together in a more structured way. This module
focuses on the different ways of the policy formulation and decision making processes are
influenced. Debates are held on when lobbying should be accepted and when using lobbying
to influence decision making is a violation of integrity. Training and theory are combined in the
classroom to capitalize on the unique mixture of nationalities and cultures.
Integrated Case Study Ethics (3ects)
In period 3 students will learn all about the theoretical and practical aspects of promoting
integrity and fighting corruption. Parallel with these courses students will work on a practical
case study which is centralized around a ethical issue. Students are asked to analyse this case
and write a report to show they can fully integrate the theories and skills in practice.
61916 Literature Research (3ects)
By the end of the first semester students have learned all about the actual research design for
their graduation assignment. This means that students have set up their research plan and
have made a solid planning in order to successfully finalise their graduation assignment. In
period three students will learn how to do their actual literature research and how to use the
literate in an effective and correct way.
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Semester 2 period 4 Graduation Assignment
61918 Graduation assignment (15 ects)
The graduation assignment is a practice orientated research assignment, formulated by one of
our partners. At the end of the first semester students have obtained a strong theoretical
knowledge on international disciplines and learned the practical skills required to do research
successfully. In this period we would like to offer students the possibility to work on a real life
assignment. Depending on the students initial enrolment in the final year ‘business and
international law’, ‘public management and international law’ or ‘international law’, this will be
a real life assignment from an organization which deals with international challenges.
Our university has a broad network of partners varying from multinationals, internationally
operating Dutch companies, (international) governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
At the start of the first semester a supervisor will be appointed to every student and the
specific graduation assignment will be discussed in the light of the student’s ambition. If a
student has obtained a graduation assignment from a company or organization which is not
part of Saxion’s network, he needs to discuss this with his supervisor whose authorisation is a
requirement.
Examples on graduation assignments:
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a NGO on environmental protection is in need of a practical report on the
implementation efforts of European environmental legislation in a specific state
a Dutch company on consumer goods which wants to extend its market to China wants
have an overall survey on the international trade law which is applicable
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4.2
Descriptions of the ABR Bachelor Degrees
After successfully graduating from this final year, each student will obtain a diploma of one of
the ABR bachelor programmes which he/she was registered to and accepted for. In addition to
this bachelor diploma, students will receive an extra acknowledgement for successfully
completing this English-taught final year.
The bachelor programmes are taught in Dutch. The ABR bachelor programmes are:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
The law program is designed to fit practice. There is a strong emphasis on self-study and own
responsibility. Everything the students learn is directly applicable. Students do not only learn
how to read and write and present legal documents. Also the students learn how to draw up a
contract or pleadings. Good language and writing skills are taught to support this. They will
also be provided with presentation and argumentation training. Guest lectures by honourable
professionals will be arranged by the School of Governance & Law as well as company and
institution visits.
Saxion University tries to tailor the study to the needs and interests of the individual student.
After the second year students can choose one of four tracks. These tracks are:
• Law
• Business law
• Public law
• Social law
After graduation, students will obtain a Bachelor degree. The official title graduates are allowed
to claim is Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Study programme in brief:
Propeadeutics
- Orientation
- Law students
at work
- Law and
organization
- Law in an
international
perspective
Second Year
- Work and
income
- Enterprise and
organization
- Policy and
integrity
- International
freedom of
movement of
individuals
Third Year
- Internship (20
weeks or 40
weeks)
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Fourth Year
- Minor
- Graduation
assignment
Program
depending on
track
Bachelor of Business management studies (BBA)
The bachelor programme of Business management studies is suited for people who are looking
for management education with an emphasis on legal and economics. The program trains
people for a juridical and economic (management) career in the public as well as the private
sector. Students will become familiar with, for instance law, economics, business economics,
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organizational science, human resource management and general management skills. The
program provides its students with challenging assignments, guest lectures, excursions and
company visits with the purpose of developing skills and knowledge in all the concerning areas
of Management, Economy and Law.
After graduation students will obtain a Bachelor degree. The official title graduates are allowed
to claim is Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Study programme in brief:
Propeadeutics
- Orientation
- Legal practice
- Organizationa
l science
- Business
Economics
Second Year
- Setting up an
enterprise
- Business
processes in
organizations
- Real estate
development
- Management
Third Year
- Internship
(20 weeks)
- Enterprise
and customer
- Development
of
organizations
Fourth Year
- Minor
- Graduation
assignment
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree also qualifies to be admitted at a university in
order to obtain a master degree.
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Bachelor of Public Administration (BBA)
The bachelor program ‘Public Administration’ is designed for people who are interested in
government, policies, decision-making processes, governance, political issues and social
problems. They see searching for solutions from a social, political, economical or juridical
point of view as an interesting challenge. Society often doesn’t function by itself, it needs to be
administered. As a specialist in public administration you will be trained to design, execute,
evaluate and adjust policies on different governmental levels.
The students are trained in social, communicative, research and management skills. These
projects and the related courses are built around central themes. Some examples of themes
are:
• Urban policy;
• International cooperation;
• Policy development and evaluation;
• Public private cooperation.
After graduation students will obtain a Bachelor degree. The official title graduates in Public
Management are allowed to claim is Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Propeadeutics
- Political
sciences
- Social
sciences
- Law
- Economics
Second Year
- Urban policy
- International
cooperation
- Local
governance
- Public
private
cooperation
Third Year
- Internship (20
weeks)
- Community
safety
management
- Policy
evaluation
Fourth Year
- Minor
- Graduation
assignment
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree also qualifies to be admitted at a university in
order to obtain a master degree.
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Bachelor of applied Safety and Security Studies (BBA)
Bachelor of applied Safety and Security Studies is designed for students who want to contribute
to a safer world. When studying Integrated Safety management they’ll learn how to minimize
risks for people who are shopping, travelling and visiting events. Students also learn how to
organize safety in a neighbourhood or community, when transporting dangerous goods or in
the working environment.
After graduation students will obtain a Bachelor degree. The official title graduates in
Integrated Safety Management are allowed to claim is Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA).
Study programme in brief:
Propeadeutics
- Orientation
- Fire safety
management
- Working
conditions
- Risk
management
- Safety
management
and legal
instruments
Second Year
- Land
management
and safety
- Youth care
- Citizen and
policy
- Enterprise
and safety
Third Year
- Internship
(20 weeks)
- Community
safety
management
- Disaster
management
and quality
management
Fourth Year
- Minor
- Graduation
assignment
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree qualifies to be admitted at any Dutch
university in order to obtain a master degree.
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4.1
Buddies and Tutor
Buddy
From the first day of the introduction until the end of period 2, students will be have a buddy
to assist them in getting acquainted with their study in the Netherlands, to help students find
their way in Enschede and at Saxion. Dutch students volunteer to become a buddy. This way
you will not only get the proper introduction on your new students life at Saxion, both the
buddy and the student can have this intercultural experience and learn more about each
others culture and practice English language.
Tutor
In addition to a buddy, there is also a person appointed as a tutor. A tutor is a person who is
well-known with the content and organization of the final year. This person is your point of
contact for all final year- related questions during the 40 weeks you study at Saxion. The tutor
is also the person to give you advice on your personal development and your future career
plans. Also, the tutor is the person you can call in case of emergency.
4.4
Application information
Admission
Students wishing to apply for the Final Year Programme must have completed three years of
higher education in a discipline related the specific final year (180 ects) and be proficient in
English (IELTS 6.0). In order to be admitted the student needs to submit sufficient proof that
the programme is comparable to that of the specific course he would like to apply for. If the
student successfully completes one of the three final years offered by our University, the
student will receive the degree of the programme (BBA or LLB) and the corresponding diploma
of one of our four bachelor-programmes.
- Final year International Business and Law (BBA degree + Bachelor diploma Management,
Economics & Law)
- Final year Public Management and International Law (BBA degree+ Public Management
or Integrated Safety Management diploma)
- Final year International Law (LLB degree + Law diploma)
Erasmus Exchange
It is also possible for Erasmus exchange students from partner institutions to participate in
one of the semesters of the Final Year. These students will be part of the international
classroom. The most appropriate semester is the Fall Semester because this semster offers a
whole semester of regular classes (see schedule).
The deadline for admission for Erasmus students is May for the Fall semester and November
for the Spring semester.
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4.5 Disenrollment information
Disenrollment
Students that have passed all the exams will get the diploma of one of the programmes from
the school for Governance and Law (see 3.5). This depends on the previous education.
The final part of the Final Years programme is a graduation assignment. Students can work on
their assignment either as an individual or as a couple. Student can start with their graduation
assignment after the school has given approval for the assignment and the relevant conditions.
Detailed information about the graduation assignment is presented in the Graduation guide
4.6 Contact details
Should you wish further information about the Final Year Programme or if you have any queries
on the courses please contact:
Ms Willeke Slingerland LLM
Telephone: +31 (0) 53-4871812
Course Director
Fax: +31(0)53 - 4314932
E-mail: w.slingerland@saxion.nl
For questions concerning admission and Erasmus exchange please contact:
Ms Monique Booijink MSc.
Co-ordinator International Affairs
Telephone: +31 (0)53-4871812
Fax: +31 (0)53 - 4314932
E-mail: m.h.m.booijink@saxion.nl
Alternatively, sent an email to: internationalisering.abr@saxion.nl
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For further information on application procedures and admission requirements, we advise you
to visit the website: www.saxion.edu
School Address
School of Governance and Law
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
PO Box 70.000
7500 KB Enschede
The Netherlands
Telephone +31 (0)53-4871111
Fax +31 (0) 53-431 22 33
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5. Important Departments/Offices at school
5.1 Address Academy of Governance and Law (ABR)
Postal address:
Saxion University
School of Governance & Law
PO Box 70.000
7500 KB Enschede
The Netherlands
Visiting address:
Saxion University
School of Governance & Law
M.H. Tromplaan 28
7513 AB Enschede
Telephone +31 (0)53-4871111
Fax +31 (0)53-431 22 33
5.2 International Office
International Office
The International Office of Saxion helps foreign students with visas, insurance,
accommodation, and so on. The staff members will assist students in applying for the courses,
visa administration, arranging suitable housing, and acquiring insurance in the Netherlands.
The International Office also facilitates international students throughout their studies at the
Saxion Universities, co-ordinate between the Academic Institutes, the students, lecturing staff,
and external organizations, as well as oversee registration of students within the University,
and at the local administrations such as the Foreign Police, the City Hall and the National
Health Administration. The International Office operates an Information Desk/ Front Desk at a
prominent location of the campus in Enschede, where students can pose their questions
regarding their stay and studies. The Information Desk/ Front Desk will co-ordinate between
students and the International Office staff, with particular responsibilities and with the cocoordinators of the individual programmes.
International Office (Front Desk)
The Front Desk is the location where students and others go to when any problem related to
the International Office arises. Many questions or requests can be answered or fulfilled at the
Front Desk, however, not all. When the question requires verification, the Front Desk will pass
the question to the Back Office by means of making an appointment, sending emails, etc.
What type of questions can the International Office reply to?
As a student you can contact the International Office on all precondition topics, required for a
proper functioning at the Institute.
For instance:
Housing
Residence permit
General practitioner
Dentist
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Transportation (explanation on trains and busses)
Insurance(s)
Where to find which supermarket?
Problems concerning income when studying or during work placements?
Health insurance
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6. General information
6.1 Communication
During your study it is important to receive all the information from the University and the
School you are enrolled to. The main means of communication which ABR uses is the intranet.
Intranet can be accessed from home, from the computers at our University and via the
information desks at ABR. Intranet is updated on a daily base. We expect each student to
actively check the intranet. In addition to that the university’s email programme is used for
formal acknowledgements. This programme can be accessed via intranet.
6.2
Computers
Our network
The computers used at Saxion University of Professional Education are connected to a network.
In that way programs are available and maintained at one central point, the server. All users on
our network have their own account; which means a login-name and password. As soon as
students switch on their computer, they have to identify themselves to the system before a
menu will be displayed. The account gives them some rights but also some obligations.
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Their rights are: the availability of good computers at ABR, and a proper functioning of Office
suite, both including technical support. They will be allocated a small part of the network being
the I-drive, which can be compared to a hard disk of a computer. This reserved space, 20
Megabyte, is strict; no one else can access the data the students save on it.
The Helpdesk (CMO)
If students have questions or problems concerning computers, software or the network they
are welcome at the information desk.
A basic knowledge about computers / programs is expected, the Helpdesk is a sort of first aid.
The standard at school is: Windows 2000, the Office-programs Word, PowerPoint, Excel and
Access, the Internet Browser Internet Explorer and an email program. All other programs are
presented to students as a service.
Printing
All printers for use by students are in the right wing of the School of Governance and Law.
Every printer has a name you can find near the machine. Students need to buy a card which
allows them to print and make copies. The card can be purchased at the ABR reception.
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6.3
TV screen/ monitors
At the entrance of ABR a television screen will provide information of the day in question. You
may find messages from ABR, lecturers.
6.4
Student card
Students who are studying at Saxion University need to possess a student card in order to
indentify themselves during i.e. an (written) exam. When students complete the enrolment
procedure, automatically a student card will be assigned.
(A login-name and password will also be assigned. Students then have the opportunity to use
the Saxion computers, intranet and webmail.)
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6.5
Introduction week
In the first week you arrive at Saxion different introduction activities are organized. This not
only gives you the opportunity to get to learn the Netherlands and the beautiful city of
Enschede, more over you get to learn the other students and the lecturers who play a role in
the final year.
6.6
Cost of living for students
The package fee you’ve paid does not include cost of living. It is very important to calculate
these costs before your arrival. Experience shows that to live and study in Holland, students
need between 300 and 400 euro per month. It is very difficult to find an additional source of
income after your arrival. You can, however, find a part time job.
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7.1
Housing
Once you have decided to study abroad there are many things you need to arrange and
prepare. Finding a place to live is one of the most important things that needs to be arranged
before your arrival. Since it is quite difficult to find suitable housing by yourself, Saxion
arranges accommodation for all of our first year international students from outside EU/EEA in
both Deventer and Enschede. Erasmus students can also ask for assistant in finding
accommodation.
In both cities we do have contracts with the local student housing associations. They provide
Saxion with apartments with rooms which may very in size. The rooms are all single rooms and
furnished with basic facilities like bed, desk, chair and cupboard. The apartment has an
internet connection. The bathroom, toilet and kitchen need to be shared with other
international Saxion students.
For package fee students (visa-students) it is compulsory to rent the accommodation through
Saxion Universities of Applied Sciences during the first academic year.
7.2
Sports
For years Saxion University offers students to exercise at low rates. Students who purchase a
Saxion sports card can practise all sorts of sports like fitness, volleyball, soccer, snooker and
pool, squash, aerobics, tennis, swimming, darts and many more. Should you have any
questions please visit ‘’Saxion FITS’’ at the central hall at Saxion Enschede or call the following
number: 053-4871687.
7.3
Study association
ABR has a professional study association called ‘Cementi’. This study association not only is a
good place to meet other Dutch students from one of the 5 bachelor programmes of our
school, it is also a study association which organizes many interesting events. Although the
website (www.cementi.nl)is still in Dutch, the members all speak English and you will be
introduced to them by your buddy.
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