Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Introduction

Curriculum

Admission

Steps

1. 1

   STEP 1: What are the admission requirements?

   The Netherlands: VWO Diploma 

   • Mathematics: Mathematics A or B with a sufficient grade (6)
   • English: English with a sufficient grade (6)
     

   The Netherlands: HBO Propaedeutic 

   • Minimum a 6 in Math and English on HAVO diploma.
   • Additional Math test (OMPT-A) is required.
     

   European Baccalaureate (EB)

   • Mathematics: Minimal 5 hours with a minimum grade of 7  or minimal of 3 hours with a minimum grade of 8.
   • English: Language 1 or 2 with a minimum grade of 7

   General Certificate of Education (GCE)/International Advances A-Levels(IAL)

   • General: 6 different subjects in total
     • 3 GCE A-Level/A2 level (including mathematics with a grade of AAB; max. of one language course)
     • 3 (I)GCSE subjest with final grades A*-B (9-5)
   • Mathematics: Minimum score of B for AS level and mathematics at GCE A-Level

   International Baccalaureate (IB)

   • General: Only a full IB diploma is accepted. We count final and not predicted grades.
   • Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL -> minimum grade of 5
     • Applications & Interpretations SL -> Additional Math Test required
     • Analysis & Approaches HL -> minimum grade of 4
     • Applications & Interpretations HL -> minimum grade of 5
     • Math Studies -> Additional Math Test required (See below Additional Math Test section)
       

   Belgium: Diploma Secundair Onderwijs, stream Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs (ASO) / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (Général) / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

   • Mathematics:
     • ASO – Economy / Mathematics profile with a minimum math grade of 70%
     • CESS – 5 hours of mathematics/science with a minimum grade of B
   • English: Students who were taught in Dutch/Flemish need a minimum English grade of 70%
     

   Germany: Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife

   • Mathematics: Minimum grade of 10 (taken up until graduation)
   • English: Minimum grade of 10 (taken up until graduation)

   South Africa: National Senior Certificate 

   • General: A minimum of 7 subjects (at least 70%; preferable 7 out of the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Home Language, First Additional Language, Second Official Language, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies)
   • Mathematics: Additional Math Test required (See below Additional Math Test section)
   • English: Entire education must be in English

    USA: American High School Diploma

   • General: Minimum of 4 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams with a minimum grade of 4.
     • Only one language AP
     • Not accepted: AP Capstone, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Art & Design program
     • SAT & ACT are not accepted.
   • Mathematics: AP exam in Calculus  AB or BC with a minimum grade of 4
     

   Additional English Test

   Students must have a B2 level of English at the start of the program. Below you can find our recommended options:

   • TOEFL: We accept TOEFL (iBT) with a minimum overall score of 80.
   • IELTS: We accept IELTS Academic Test with a minimum overall score of 6.5
   • Cambridge: We accept B2 First or C1 Advanced with minimum overall score of 170

   Please discuss your options with the admissions office or the program advisors.
   

   Additional Math Test

   If your level of math is not sufficient or you do not meet the requirements to join the program, you can sign up for an additional math test. Below you can find our recommended options:

   • OMPT-A: Online mathematics exam that can be taken from anywhere at any time. In order to take the test, please register via www.omptest.org and choose Nyenrode Business University and the BScBA program. On the website you can also find information on covered topics. NBU requires a score of minimum 75% and you have 2 attempts.
   • Boswell-Beta exam: The James Boswell institute in Utrecht offers courses and exams for students who need a Mathematics A or B (VWO) certificate. We allow for a maximum of 2 attempts.
   • Korteweg-de Vries: We accept the pre-university (VWO) certificate for Mathematics A or B from the Korteweg-de Vries institute for mathematics. We allow for a maximum of 2 attempts.

   Please discuss your options with the admissions office or the program advisors. Successfully passing these exams means that you meet the mathematics requirements but doesn’t guarantee a place in the program.

2. 2

   STEP 2: How do I apply?

   Do you match one of the requirements for the program? Than you can start your application for the BScBA! By using the green button you can start your application as follows:

   1. Press the green APPLY ONLINE  button and fill out the form. After you submitted the form, you will receive an email with a link to our Nyenrode Admissions Portal. Make sure to complete your application in this portal.
   2. We will contact you to schedule the Admission Day.
   3. During the Admission Day, you will take a personality test (LTP test), do a group assignment, and you will conclude the day with an interview.
      
   4. If you are admitted you will receive a letter with the registration form within two weeks.
3. 3

   STEP 3: What happens after my application?

    

   The Admission Days take place every 2-4 weeks.

   For this program we only have a limited number of places available. Therefore, it is recommended to be on time with submitting your application. There is also a higher change of being selected for your first choice of preference (Amsterdam or Breukelen).

4. 4

   STEP 4: Which deadlines do I need to take into account?

    

   • First application deadline: January 15th, 2025
   • Final application deadline: May 1st, 2025
   • Start of the program: Mid-August 2025
5. 5

   STEP 5: What are the possible outcomes of my application?

   1. Directly admitted
   

   • Congratulations! You have been directly admitted. Don't forget to upload your registration form.

   2. Conditionally admitted

   • You have not directly been admitted.

   3. Application rejected 

   • You do not meet the program requirements.

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