Philosophy, Politics and International Business (PPIB)

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International Business, Philosophy and Business is a specialisation in the Social Sciences major. A wide variety of societal problems require a political solution, have an important business component and present ethical dilemmas. The major specialisation Philosophy, Politics and International Business provides for an interdisciplinary approach to developing international corporate strategies.

• Combine International Business courses with Philosophy courses to obtain a broad outlook on complex, international challenges
• Become a well-rounded individual who can address today's societal problems from different perspectives
• Prepare for a career in international business by understanding the implications of matters such as ethical dilemmas and governance on international corporate strategies
• Follow a specialisation that prepares you for Master programmes in for example: International Business Management, International Economics and Business, Philosophy, Philosophy of the Social Sciences or International Organizations.
• Have a look at this presentation for a more in-depth view of what the major specialisation Philosophy, Politics and International Business entails

The coordinator of the PPIB major is Prof. dr. Alette Smeulers

This is what a specialisation in PPIB looks like this year: