Programme Overview
The International Business School The Hague (IBSH) offers a range of executive short courses designed for professionals who wish to update their knowledge, develop new skills, or explore new professional directions without committing to a full academic degree.
The programmes focus on practical application and are aligned with current developments in business, management, technology, and public policy. Courses are offered in intensive short-course formats that combine academic insight with real-world relevance.
Why Choose an IBSH Short Course
IBSH short courses are designed to:
- Address topics in high demand in the labour market
- Combine academic insight with practical application
- Enable participants to apply learning directly to professional practice
- Support career development, business creation, and professional upskilling
Participants benefit from small class sizes, interactive teaching methods, and a strong connection between theory and real-world practice.
Executive Short Courses
IBSH executive short courses provide an intensive introduction to specific subject areas. Teaching includes lectures, practical exercises, case discussions, and applied assignments.
These courses are particularly suitable for professionals seeking targeted skill development, rapid upskilling, or structured exposure to new topics.
Course Areas
IBSH offers executive short courses across a wide range of subject areas, including:
- AI in Inventory and Supply Chain Management
- AI in Business Management
- AI in Project Management
- Sustainable Finance
- Financial Analysis and Corporate Valuation
- Finance for Non- Financial Managers
- Strategy and Executive Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Project Management
- Social Media & Online Marketing
- Corporate Communication
- Advanced Leadership
- Health Care Management
- Maintenance Management
New and Emerging Topics: AI and Digital Transformation
In response to rapid technological developments, IBSH is expanding its short course portfolio with AI-related and digitally focused programmes. These courses address the impact of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies on management, communication, and decision-making.
New offerings focus on:
- AI applications in business and management
- Digital transformation and organisational change
- Responsible and ethical use of AI technologies
- AI-supported marketing, communication, and analytics
These courses are designed for professionals who need to understand and apply AI tools without a technical background.
Trainers and Teaching Approach
All courses are delivered by experienced academic lecturers and professionals with backgrounds in industry, government, and international organisations. The teaching approach is highly interactive and emphasises:
- Case-based learning
- Practical exercises
- Group discussion and peer learning
- Application to participants’ professional contexts
IBSH places strong emphasis on bridging theory and practice.
