Leisure and Events Management

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Leisure and Events Management at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences focuses on organising festivals, commercial and business events, and meaningful leisure initiatives that contribute to society. The programme explores the role of leisure and events in areas such as healthcare, housing, workplaces, community development, sports, recreation, and public-space improvement.

Programme Details

The programme is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete, comprising 240 ECTS credits. Students learn to coordinate business events and develop initiatives such as community events, teambuilding activities, recreational programmes, and wellbeing-focused activities. The programme also offers opportunities for international study through RUN-EU, partner institutions, exchanges, and Grand Tour locations in South Africa, Bali, and Thailand. The programme is accredited by NVAO. For 2026/2027, tuition for EU/EEA students is €2,694 per year; the Non-EU/EEA tuition fee is not available in the source.

Admission and Intake

The listed language requirements are IELTS overall band 6, TOEFL computer-based 213, or TOEFL internet-based 80. The programme has two listed 2027 start dates: February 1, 2027, with deadlines of January 15, 2027 for EU/EEA and November 1, 2026 for Non-EU/EEA; and September 1, 2027, with deadlines of August 15, 2027 for EU/EEA and June 1, 2027 for Non-EU/EEA.