Are you interested in working for non-governmental institutions and in social entrepreneurship? Does an international internship in Bangladesh appeal to you and is writing and speaking English no problem for you? This research minor will give not only study abroad experience, but also working abroad experience. On top of this, you spend time at a developmental organization, designing transformations to Social Enterprises. You will be presented with the opportunity to hone your research skills, which will support you in doing your graduation projects. 

• Defining Business Opportunities
  You will be able to proficiently define and identify business opportunities, recognizing potential areas for growth, innovation, and market development. 

• Recommending Possible Strategies
  You will be able to recommend viable NGO strategies by critically analyzing organizational challenges and opportunities. You will be able to consider factors like market dynamics, sector trends, and internal capabilities, generating innovative options aligned with organizational goals. 

• Communication skills
  Your communication skills will help stakeholders to understand and contribute to decision-making. 

• Optimizing Business Practice
  You will be able to identify areas for improvement, set clear goals, create a detailed optimization plan, implement changes, and continuously evaluate processes for ongoing optimization. 

• Managing Stakeholders in a Culturally Diverse Surrounding
  You will be able to identify stakeholder types, evaluate roles, determine communication strategies, seek win-win solutions, and develop change management plans in culturally diverse contexts. 

• Managing Oneself in a Complex Surrounding
  You will be able to develop essential skills for personal and professional effectiveness, emphasizing organization, self-regulation, dependability, stress management, and adaptability.  

Extra costs

Your return flight Amsterdam-Dhaka will cost appr. 2.800 €. The cost of living is about 350 € per month. Your stay at an apartment at NSU campus is free. Your stay at an NGO location could include rent, appr.  50-80 € per month. 

Your propedeuse has to be completed. Your knowledge of the English language has to be on level B2+. This minor is not suitable for part-time students. 

• Weerawardena, J. & Sullivan Mort, G. (2006). Investigating social entrepreneurship: A multidimensional model, Journal of World Business, Vol. 41, Issue 1, pp. 21-35, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwb.2005.09.001. 
• Kucher, J.H. & Raible, S.E. (2022). Social entrepreneurship: A Practice-Based Approach to Social Innovation. Edward Elgar Publishing. 
• James, B. (ed.) (1955). Bengali for Foreigners, Dhaka University Press Limited. 
• English to Bengali Dictionary. Banglapedia Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (online version). 
• Nurul Islam, A.M. (2008). An Introduction to Research Methods. A Handbook for Business and HealthResearch. Second edition Mullick and Brothers.  
• Kothari, C.R. (2004). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, 2nd revised edition John Wiley and Sons Ltd.  
• Chatfield, C. & Collins, A.J. (1989). Introduction to Multivariate Analysis, London: Chapman & Hall. 
• A bound Xerox-copy of articles written by eminent economist of Bangladesh on various development issues of the country, and selected by faculty member, is available at NSU copier center for you to procure. 
• Ahmed, S. (2015). Growth with Equity: Contemporary Development Challenges of Bangladesh. BIBM, 2015. 

The minor takes place in block C and D. 

With the exception of the first teaching period of the academic year (starting September), the lesson and test schedules are always posted on Mijn Rooster four weeks before the start of each teaching period. The schedule for the first teaching period of the academic year can be found on the site three weeks before the start. The most up-to-date schedule is always visible on Mijn Rooster. 

At HU, full-time education may be scheduled between 08:30 and 19:00.

                                   Module                                                                 Assessment

North South

University                   Economy of Bangladesh (3EC)                                Quizzes, midterm, final written exam  

                                   Beginners Bengali language (3EC)                           Oral examination  

                                   Research Methodology in Social Sciences (3EC)        Quizzes, 2 midterms, final written exam  

                                   Advanced Methods in Social Science Research (3EC) Midterm, assignment, final written exam 

Hogeschool Utrecht    Personal development (3EC)                                   Competency-based interview 

At NGO                        Internship and Research (15 EC)                             Competency-based interview, Research

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Signed learning agreements can be uploaded up to and including 6 December 2024 in Osiris Registration, see the instructions on the learning agreement or check our site. Learning agreements that are received after 6 December will not be processed. 

Please note: Learning Agreements will be considered in order of entry in Osiris Application (first come, first serve). A submitted learning agreement will not entitle you to a spot within a minor unless the following is the case: 

* The minor is not yet full: each minor has a maximum number of places per period 

* The student has submitted the learning agreement in full (including his/her own details and signature and the stamp of the examination board). 

* HU has signed and stamped the learning agreement