Studies Abroad Program

The Netherlands

Hansehogeschool Groningen (IBS)
Groningen, at the top of the Netherlands, is and old city, lying on the green coast road that links Western Europe via Northern Germany to Scandinavian.  This city of 170,000 inhabitants offers 10 museums, many sports facilities, and its own symphony orchestra.  Hanse Polytechnic Groningen is one of the tree institutions for higher professional education in Groningen.  Its is of medium size, with about 4,500 students and 400 staff members.

Website:  www.hanze.nl

 
Information on getting a student visa:  (Dutch Consulate)
 www.netherlands-embassy.org
Go to the State of Pennsylvania then on the left side of the page click on "Other Citizens Services". 
Then click on "Visas for US Citizens"
Click on "Residence Permits/Visits of more than 3 months-US Citizens-Netherlands"
 
Where to Find Course Information:
 Go to website and click on "English".  Click on "International Programmess"
On next page click on "Exchange Programmes".
Then click on "Study Guides"
 **While looking at classes please note that if they have 5EC credits it is equal to 4 BU credits.**

or www.ibsgroningen.com




Courses that have Transferred from Groningen to Bloomsburg:
 *  Important Note: This list goes back to Spring 2001 until the Fall 2004 and is provided for informational purposes only. Your advisor and department chairperson make the final decision on which courses will transfer into your program. Also, be sure to determine which courses will be offered during your semester of international study at the school you have selected.
 

Business to Business Marketing - 97.480 Business to Business Marketing
Business Research Methods - 97.440 Marketing Research
Dutch for Exchange Students - 16.299 Languages and Culture Transfer
International Financial Management - 96.313 Corporate Finance
International Marketing Management - 97.456 International Management
New Product and Service Development - 97.399 Business Elective
Skills Training - 89.199 General Transfer
Managing Cultural Differences and Ethics - 28.295 Business Ethics
People Management - 93.345 Human Resource Management
International Law - 98.332 Principles and Communication Law
Services Marketing - 97.320 Marketing for Non-Profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
How to Apply for Exchange Program:

Bloomsburg forms: (must be printed and returned to Dr. Mainuddin Afza)
-Parent Permission Form
 -CoB International Exchange Program Checklist
-Emergency Envelope
-Cob Interntaional Program Outgoing Student Document

 
Forms that are for your benefit:
-Exchange Program Self Checklist
-Direction sheet for Paperwork

 
Forms that you need to pick up from the CoB: (Dr. Afza or Colleen Brandon)
- Study abroad and international exchange programs
- Prior approval for transferring credit
 
How to Apply at Groningen:

application form: Application form.pdf
If you have any questions you can contact Dr. Afza or Colleen Brandon.  You may also want to get a packet from Dr. Afza or Colleen Brandon to assist you with the application process.  Some additional forms for you to fill out are:

Visa Assistance Form
Application form 2005/2006 For Exchange Students
 Admittance Leaflet
 

Students enrolled at other U.S. universities