Business Innovation and Sustainability

You explore how business, sustainability, data and human behaviour connect in real organisations. The programme gives you a broad foundation in business fundamentals and the skills to design innovative and sustainable solutions. You learn to analyse challenges, work with data, guide change and translate ideas into practical outcomes that create value for organisations and society.

Your main learning domains cover:

• BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

how organisations operate, how business models take shape and how strategic, financial and commercial decisions are made

• DATA & INNOVATION

how to collect and interpret data, use digital tools, and apply insights to support new solutions and evidence-based decisions

• SUSTAINABILITY

how sustainable principles, circular economy models and environmental governance impact organisations and how to integrate them into core strategy

• HUMAN CENTRICITY

how behaviour, motivation and organisational dynamics influence change and how communication and stakeholder engagement shape successful transitions

• PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

how to work in diverse teams, communicate clearly, manage projects, present ideas, carry out applied research and navigate complex environments with confidence

Dutch Diplomas:

• We can accept completed HAVO, VWO or MBO-4 diplomas;
• You do not need to submit an English language certificate, unless you have an MBO-4 diploma.

EU Diplomas:
We accept:

• IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-Related Programme graduates
• European Baccalaureate graduates
• We recognise most EU secondary school diplomas that give access to higher education in your home country.
• In most cases, you will need to submit proof of English proficiency, unless your diploma is listed as exempt in this document.

Non-EU diplomas:
We accept:

• IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-Related Programme graduates
• European Baccalaureate graduates
• We recognise most high school diplomas that allow entry into higher education in your country. 

English Language Requirements 

If required, you must submit one of the following minimum scores:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 (all bands ≥6.0)
• Cambridge English scale: 169–175
• LanguageCert Academic: 65
• Pearson PTE Academic: 61
• TOEFL iBT: 80 (Reading ≥20, Listening ≥19, Speaking ≥22, Writing ≥20)
• TOEIC: Listening & Reading: 865, Speaking & Writing: 335
• We do not accept other certificates, e.g. Duolingo

Exemptions

• TOEFL iBT (home edition) may only be administrated because the onsite language test centre cannot be reached or is closed because of unsafe situations in that country.
• You are a native speaker (based on nationality)
• You hold a German Abitur diploma
• You hold a Dutch HAVO (or higher) diploma
• You studied at an IB school
• Your previous education was fully taught in English

These exemptions are based on government guidelines and our own research into student success. If there is any uncertainty, we may request additional documentation.

Our admissions team processes applications daily, so you can expect a smooth, fast, and convenient application experience.

1. Apply online and upload a copy of your Passport, Previous Education Diplomas, English Language Certificate, and Motivation Letter
2. We will then invite you to a selection interview
3. If the interview is successful you will receive a “Study Offer Letter”
4. You then need to sign the offer Letter and upload it to our application portal
5. We will send you the required invoices (programme fees and any other necessary fees). You have to pay the amounts on the designated dates
6. We will apply for your visa if applicable
7. Join us at SRH Haarlem Campus and get the journey started!