Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.

Program structure and content
In the first year you will take a number of introductory courses to get an initial understanding of the background, nature and causes of wicked problems.
In the second year you will further expand and deepen your knowledge of wicked problems.
In the third year, you will integrate the theoretical knowledge in practice during an (international) internship or project.
First Year Content
The first year starts with various introductory courses into the social sciences: human resource studies, organization studies and sociology. These subjects will help you to gain a solid foundation in the background, nature and causes of wicked problems.

You will take the following courses in block 1:
Wicked problems 101
Introduction to Organization Studies
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Introduction to Sociology
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 2:
Wicked problems 101
Introduction to Organization Studies
Introduction to Human Resource Management
MAW-INT: Introduction to Research Methodology
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 3:
MAW-INT: Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Psychology for International Students
Financial and Project Management
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 4:
MAW-INT: Introduction to Statistics
History of Government and Public Institutions
Organizational Behavior
Economics for International Students
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
Second Year Content
In the second year, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of theories on complex social and organizational issues. Similar to the first year, you will follow courses in research methods, which you will put into practice in the course Wicked Problems.

You will take the following courses in block 1:
Fundamentals of International Law
International Organizations
MAW-INT: Qualitative Research Methods
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 2:
Fundamentals of International Law
MAW-INT: Causal Analysis Techniques
Organization Theory
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 3:
MAW-INT: Construction and Analysis of Questionnaires
Advanced Project Management
Organizational Development
Wicked problems 201: Research Practicum
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 4:
Wicked problems 201: Research Practicum
Wicked problems 202: Developing theoretical insights
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
Third Year Content
The main goal of the third year is the practical integration of the acquired knowledge and insights. You can choose to do an internship or a project at a relevant (international) organization, study abroad for six months or choose to take extra courses (minor). In addition, you will write your Bachelor's thesis to complete this program.

In block 1 and 2 you will have the choice to:
Study abroad
Do an internship
Take a minor specialization
You will take the following courses in block 3:
Cross Cultural Human Resource Management
Wicked problems 301: Intervention Theories
Bachelor Thesis: Wicked Problems 303
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
You will take the following courses in block 4:
Cross Cultural Human Resource Management
Wicked Problems 302: Philosophical Reflections
Bachelor Thesis: Wicked Problems 303
Program for Academic Study Success (PASS)
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Overcoming wicked problems through collaborative networks.
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Study abroad: going on exchange
We encourage all students to gain international experience. A popular and very exiting option is to go abroad on exchange. As an exchange student, you study at one of the many international partner universities of Tilburg University, typically for one semester.

The Study Abroad & Exchange Office of Tilburg University will be available to help you research the opportunities within your study program and a dedicated Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator will be advising you before, during and after your exchange.

Most students will be eligible for a grant or scholarship to financially support them during their exchange experience. Additional grants for students with special needs or a difficult financial situation are also available.

More on studying abroad

You will find a detailed description of the courses and required literature in our course catalog.

Go to the course descriptions

Please note: programs are subject to change. We advise you to look up the current program in OSIRIS Student at the start of the year.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it