OpenFieldInternational Business School The Hague (IBSH)
Explore bachelor and master degrees in international relations, business administration, diplomatic internships, and European study grants at IBSH The Hague.
Institution Overview & Profile
International Business School The Hague (IBSH), situated in the international City of Peace and Justice in The Hague, is an accredited boutique business school offering English-taught bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in international business administration, international relations and diplomacy, banking and finance, and digital marketing.
Key Academic Strengths
- Unique location in The Hague offering direct proximity to over 150 international courts, embassies, and multilateral agencies
- Specialized Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy with guest lectures by serving ambassadors
- Small seminar classes guaranteeing close individual mentorship and personalized professional networking
- Integrated corporate and diplomatic internship placements across international NGOs, courts, and multinational corporations
Featured Academic & Degree Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Three-year undergraduate program covering financial accounting, corporate strategy, digital marketing, supply chain analytics, and business ethics.
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Two-year postgraduate degree analyzing international humanitarian law, diplomatic negotiations, multilateral treaties, and global conflict resolution.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Applied doctoral research degree for executives examining corporate governance, sustainable finance, and cross-border strategic leadership.
Verified Academic Opportunities (7)
IBSH The Hague Diplomatic & Global Leadership Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship awarding partial tuition relief to outstanding applicants pursuing bachelor or master degrees in international relations and diplomacy.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Enrolment
Three-year 180-ECTS English-taught curriculum covering corporate finance, international trade law, strategic management, and a mandatory internship.
The Hague Multilateral Courts & NGO Diplomatic Practicum
Structured 16-week professional internship placed within international non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, or international legal bodies in The Hague.
M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy Enrolment
Two-year 120-ECTS postgraduate degree examining peace studies, bilateral negotiation, public international law, and diplomatic protocol.
IBSH Sustainable Finance & ESG Leadership Award
Monetary grant supporting student research examining green bond issuance, climate risk pricing, and ESG disclosure compliance across European banks.
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Enrolment
One-year intensive weekend executive program for corporate professionals focusing on agile digital transformation, enterprise finance, and strategic corporate governance.
The Hague International Peace & Justice Doctoral Fellowship
Terminal DBA/Ph.D. research fellowship examining institutional arbitration, maritime border dispute resolution, and international commercial law.
Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)
Dr. Herman van den Bosch
Dean & Professor of International Management · Executive Academic Leadership
Dr. Herman van den Bosch serves as Dean of IBSH, conducting renowned research into sustainable urban ecosystems, European smart city initiatives, and international business strategy.
Dr. M. Reza Nourbakhsh
Professor of International Relations & Diplomatic Studies · Department of International Relations
Dr. M. Reza Nourbakhsh lectures in diplomacy and international relations, studying multilateral treaty negotiation frameworks, conflict de-escalation mechanisms, and diplomatic protocols.
Prof. Dr. Jan Sanders
Professor of Accounting and Sustainable Finance · Faculty of Finance and Economics
Prof. Dr. Jan Sanders investigates European sustainability reporting standards (CSRD), corporate auditing transparency, and empirical asset valuation in international capital markets.
Next Steps & Application Advisory
Prospective scholars are advised to review official International Business School The Hague (IBSH) program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.