Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen

The International Communication programme is a four-year bachelor programme which will prepare you for an (international) career in communication.
International Communication is a study programme for students with a curious eye to society. Who understand the effect of messages, news and campaigns, who feel comfortable using modern communication technology and who consider the world their home. Our students realise how important it is for companies, institutions and government to maintain an open relationship with their public: customers, supporters, citizens. In this programme you are trained to become a communication professional who builds up trust, is pro-active, innovative, creative, respectful and accountable.

Sounds challenging? So it should. Over the last few decades, modern communication methods have made the world a global village. But the continuing technological advances are changing the field of communication at a rapid pace. This requires today's communication professionals to be able to adapt in a field that is constantly on the move.

Do you want to make the world around you smarter? Do you want to ensure that your house knows when to open the curtains or turn on the heating? Smart systems are at the heart of technological progress. Smart cities, smart mobility, smart industry, smartphones, smart watches. With the Sensors & Smart Systems major of the Electrical Engineering programme, you shape the future of everything around you. From healthcare to sports. From (sustainable) energy to industry. Here’s what you will find with us:

✔ Programme developed jointly with the business community

✔ Passionate, driven groups

✔ Great job prospects

You have a lot of choice within our Electrical Engineering programme. In the first two years you can add your own flavour to your studies by choosing a number of elective subjects, and you lay the foundation for your specialisation in your third year. In addition to the Sensors & Smart Systems specialisation, you can also opt for an Energy & Power Electronics or a Mechatronics specialisation. Whether you want to work with smart electronics, technology for the energy transition, or moving systems – you will find the programme at Hanze!

Does a career in Life Sciences appeal to you? Do you want to strengthen the digital skills that are relevant to your research and profession as a Life Science student? This is your chance! The exchange semester Bioinformatics for The Life Sciences starts in February.

The programme focuses on acquiring and developing the digitals skills which professionals in the Life Sciences need to handle large amounts of data and solve problems in modern Biomedical Sciences. You will explore the digital toolbox of Bioinformatics and learn about genome sequencing, data processing, analysis and visualisation, database technology and the basics of programming.

In several projects, you will learn to use these tools, for instance to analyse the DNA of a patient with the intention to identify genomic variants that most likely cause certain diseases. You will learn the programming language R to explore the domain of digital experimentation and analyse genome-wide gene expression determined through RNA sequencing. After this programme, you will know everything you need to process data independently on a basic level.

The energy network of the future requires engineers who devise new concepts for transporting, converting and storing energy and regulating supply and demand more intelligently. Will you come up with the crucial solution for the flexible application of (sustainable) energy? Will you design the drive system and electric motor for a solar car? With the Energy & Power Electronics specialisation, you focus on the technology that makes the energy of the future more sustainable, better and smarter. This is what you will find with us:

✔ Programme developed jointly with the business community

✔Passionate, driven groups

✔ Great job prospects

You have a lot of choice within our Electrical Engineering programme. In the first two years you can add your own flavour to your studies by choosing a number of elective subjects, and you lay the foundation for your specialisation in your third year. In addition to the Energy & Power Electronics specialisation, you can also opt for a Mechatronics or Sensors & Smart Systems specialisation. Whether you want to work with technology for the energy transition, moving systems or smart electronics – you will find the programme at Hanze!

Are you fascinated by what the CRISPR/Cas9 and other modern technologies in molecular biology can offer? Would you like to expand your bioinformatics skills and be involved in cancer research? This is your chance! Apply for the exchange programme Molecular & Cell Biology!

The central theme of this exchange semester is Molecular and Cell Biology, and it is part of the bachelor programme Biology and Medical Laboratory Research at the Institute for Life Science & Technology. During this semester you will learn more about molecular biology and cell biology, two major pillars of contemporary scientific research in biology and medicine. Modern molecular technologies like next-generation sequencing, real-time PCR and CRISPR/Cas9, greatly facilitate scientists in their research. It is therefore important to gain knowledge and skills related to these technologies.

This practice-based exchange semester will let you discover the CRISPR/Cas9 technology, practice bioinformatics tools that help you in your molecular cloning procedure and learn various aspects of oncogenesis (cancer development). You will also have the opportunity to improve your scientific writing

International Facility Management is a four year programme that teaches you how to make the immediate living and working conditions for guests, customers and employees as pleasant and safe as possible. This process helps the organization as a whole to function better. It is how facility managers make a substantial contribution to the efficient operation of the organizations for which they work.

After graduating from International Facility Managment, you will be able to find a job at management level in which you are responsible for services (e.g. IT services, catering, cleaning, security and quality management) and/or building accommodation (e.g. management of building processes, maintenance of workplaces). Facility managers can be found practically anywhere. They work for large companies such as banks, insurance companies or multinationals, but also in the public sector in hospitals, schools, universities, etc. facility managers can also be found in the hospitality industry, such as in hotels, resorts, conference centres and holiday parks. In addition, you can work as a facility management consultant or even set up your own business - a security firm, for example.

Do you want to make technology smart? Sensor technology is at the heart of technological progress worldwide. Smart cities, smart mobility, smart industry, smartphones, smartwatches ... With the major Sensor Technology of the Electrical Engineering programme, you can shape the future of everything around you: from healthcare to sports and from (renewable) energy to industry. Here's what you will find:

✔ Combination of theory and practice ✔ International with Groninger level-headedness ✔ Excellent job opportunities

Within the study of Electrical and Electronic Engineering you have many choices. After the joint first year you will choose the direction (major) that fits your interests. Besides Sensor Technology, you can choose Electronics or Mechatronics. So whether you want to work with sensors, the full breadth of electronics or moving systems - you will find your field of study at the Hanze!

Choosing an economics programme is a big step. But what if you are unsure about the content? What if you need guidance, space to reflect, and honest feedback to help you find your path? In the Orientation Year we focus exactly on that, so you can make a solid choice between the associated programmes: International Finance & Control, International Business, or Marketing Management. Dutch-speaking students can also choose: Bedrijfskunde, Commerciële Economie, Finance & Control, Human Resource Management, or Ondernemerschap & Retail Management. Experience a full year of higher professional education, earn your propaedeutic degree, and receive guidance in choosing the right degree programme. During this orientation year, you’ll discover which study path suits you best.

How to Apply
This year, only a limited number of spots are available for the orientation year. When you apply via Studielink, you’ll need to fill out a short questionnaire. Your answers will help determine whether you’re admitted to the orientation year. If you’re not selected, you’re still welcome to start in the regular first year of International Business, Marketing Management, or International Finance & Control.

How do you get a thorough education in business and finance in order to be ready for the future—your future? Not only do you need fundamental knowledge and understanding, but also the skills and training to apply your expertise to real practical problems. This entails creating new business models, assessing risks, financing new enterprises and making sure you stay in control as business progresses.

Are you interested in studying in an international environment with students from all over the world? International Finance & Control is an International programme where you can get a thorough education in business and finance in order to be ready for the future—your future?

During the programme you will do a lot of project work. During this assignments you will participate in a real organisation as a group of financial advisors. You don't only need fundamental knowledge and understanding, but also the skills and training to apply your gained expertise to real practical problems.

Will you design and build a robotic arm that will pave the way for new surgery methods? Will your drone improve firefighters' safety at work? Or will you design the drivetrain and electric engine for a solar-powered car? With the Mechatronics major of the Electrical Engineering programme, you will set the world in motion. This is what you will find with us:

✔ Programme developed jointly with the business community

✔ Passionate, driven groups

✔ Great job prospects

You have a lot of choice within our Electrical Engineering programme. In the first two years you can add your own flavour to your studies by choosing a number of elective subjects, and you lay the foundation for your specialisation in your third year. In addition to the Mechatronics specialisation, you can also opt for an Energy & Power Electronics or a Sensors & Smart Systems specialisation. Whether you want to work with moving systems, technology for the energy transition, or smart electronics – you will find the programme at Hanze!

Does a career at the cutting edge of science appeal to you? Would you like to broaden your experience in a diverse range of Biotechnology and laboratory techniques? Here's your chance! The exchange programme Biotechnology gives you insight into a quickly evolving research area, which offers many chances for innovative research.

The programme focuses on the quickly evolving research area biotechnology, and is part of the bachelor programme Biology and Medical Research. This practice-based programme in Biotechnology will be focusing on topics such as microbial production, renewable energy and specific growth conditions in more detail.

Besides the theoretical modules, there is a strong emphasis on the practical execution of a research project during the laboratory courses. During these laboratory courses the students work as independent couples on designated research projects, that are usually part of ongoing research done at the knowledge institutes of Hanze University of Applied Sciences. For instance, in the past students have worked on the production of bioplastics, biogas production and the influence of growth of plants with different light wavelengths.

Does a career in Medical Biology appeal to you? Do you want to learn all about the biological processes that are going on in the human body? Apply for the exchange programme Medical Biology! During this programme you will learn about the cells in the human body and their different biological processes in more detail. For instance, about the two major pathways for triggering the blood clotting cascade, the pathology of our kidneys and livers and how autoimmunity and vaccines work.

Besides the theoretical modules, there is a large project in the laboratory. These projects differ from student to student, but are strongly linked to ongoing health-related research at the Research Centre Biobased Econnomy (KCBBE). Examples are the development of cell-based bioassays, antimicrobial activity of anthocyanins and the study of signal transduction pathways linked.

Making games to develop the future! In the Creative Media and Game Technologies program (CMGT), you will work with cutting edge technologies to learn how to build the future through making games: learning how to deploy technologies and how they can be used to invent with. This four-year international programme focuses on students who want to dive into the fast changing field of digital technology. This programme was successfully accredited in February 2021.

Programme structure

At CMGT every period has a similar structure: a 'Doing CMGT' course, Core Skills courses, and a 'Bookend' course. Each course is worth 5 ECs per period.

• The Doing CMGT line: CMGT projects are the core of the curriculum - working in teams to create something new. In these courses, you learn professional practice, collaboration and responsibility, whilst making games and other digital products and solutions.
• Core skills: the skills you need for the semester are taught within the semester: programming, creative media, UX, 21st century skills - the core skills the industry are looking for in young professionals.
• Bookend courses are where you learn about yourself: who am I, what is expected of me and who do I wish to become. You will return to the learning of the first semester at the end of the second semester, to answer the questions: how do I profile myself, and who do I wish to become?

The International Business (IB) programme prepares you to become a business professional with a global mindset, who is ready to add value to international busines and society.

The IB 3-year programme is designed for students with a higher secondary school education (Dutch vwo, International Baccalaureate or international equivalent). Besides learning about fundamental areas of business, such as Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and HRM, you will also develop your professional skills, including intercultural sensitivity, information management and communication. To deepen your cultural awareness and broaden your international horizon you will spend a full year abroad that includes a semester at a partner university and an international work placement.

Compressing the International Business programme in 3 years instead of 4, requires ambition and a strong commitment to self-study. From the second year onwards, you will follow the same programme as the 4-year bachelor.

Does a career in renewable energy appeal to you? Would you like to apply chemical engineering to the improvement of rapidly expanding green technologies such as biomass digester and biogas upgrading systems? Then the exchange semester Renewable Energy, Materials and Processing is the right choice for you!

The programme covers various aspects of renewable energy. The main focus is on biogas production, and together with your fellow students you will work on projects in this field. In the previous years, students worked on, for example, evaluating and optimising a Swill (restaurant waste) digester or on a biogas upgrading process based on a gas absorption in pressurised water. These projects are set up in cooperation with leading institutes and companies, which will give you a good insight into the work field. The project groups will be of mixed internationalities and backgrounds, mimicing the situation of a Engineering company working for a client.

During two theoretical modules focussed on Chemical Engineering you will learn competencies like development and consultancy that are directly applicable to your project. An overview of the different modules can be found below.

The New York Jazz master's programme is based on the active connection between the Jazz Department of the Prins Claus Conservatorium and the Jazz community in New York City. For example, during your studies in The Netherlands renowned musicians from New York visit on a weekly basis to teach you. In addition, all New York Jazz students go to New York City to live and study during their third semester! Besides this you receive lessons taught by our own renowned teachers in Groningen.

Are you intrigued by the prospect of becoming a legal expert in the global arena? If so, this minor is perfect for you!

In a world of globalisation international legal dimensions have become more important every day. The number of international rules and regulations increase continuously and the importance of international legislation has a tremendous effect on daily life. The influence of international and European institutions on daily business is a central element of contemporary society. The programme consists of topics that individuals and companies encounter when operating in an increasingly international environment. A large variety of subjects of international law will be covered. European Law, more specifically its internal market law, is also dealt with. During the semester students of various academic backgrounds will be provided with information on a number of legal topics.

This minor is for students with a passion for the environment and a keen interest in the future of our energy supply. The minor enables collaboration among students with different backgrounds as the energy transition requires solutions from multiple disciplines, such as engineering, economics, law, communication and behaviour. With that, students will rethink energy market structures, the rules of the game and responsibilities, and thus be able to contribute to new insights on energy governance.