Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)

Blended intensive programmes (BIPs) are short, intensive programmes that use innovative ways of learning, teaching and training for students and staff, including the use of online cooperation.

During the intensive blended programmes, groups of students or staff will undertake a short-term physical mobility abroad, combined with a compulsory virtual component, facilitating collaborative online learning exchanges and teamwork. The duration of the physical component is between 5 and 30 days, but there is no limitation on the duration of the virtual component.

Available BIP opportunities

International Week (I-Week) on Sustainability - Faculty of Business and Economics | University of Antwerp

Applications for the 12th International Week on Sustainability, offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics | University of Antwerp (FBE | UAntwerp) are now open!

The I-Week on Sustainability offers insights on the theme of sustainability (in a broad sense) in an international and interdisciplinary context (speakers, students, topics). It is offered in a hybrid format in which students can either participate on campus or online.

The I-Week will be held from Monday 24 March to Friday 28 March 2025, with online introduction sessions before the I-Week and finishing assignments in the week after I-Week.

Who qualifies for the i-week?
Bachelor students, very fluent in English, both written and spoken;
What does FBE expect from students?
Commitment (presence during all sessions, participation in group work and individual assignment, etc), active participation.
How many places?
10 places available.
Admission Criteria?
ISEG students enrolled in the 2nd year of studies at one of our undergraduate degrees have priority filling the places available. The average grade of the 10 course units of the 1st year curricular plan (if less than 10 have been passed, then 8 marks are assigned to the remaining) will be considered for the selection, if necessary.

Introductory sessions (online)
Friday 7 March 2025
Friday 14 March 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
(All sessions: CET 13:00-15:00)

I-Week on Sustainability (hybrid) (Friday: online for everyone)
24-28 March 2025, CET 9:00 - 17:00

For students on campus: Optional city visit in Antwerp: 23 March (afternoon); Optional visit to Circuit Antwerp: 24 March (evening)

Finalise assignments (online)
Week of 31 March 2025

Please consider that all times below refer to the CET - Central European Time zone.

All international students will receive a certificate from the University of Antwerp indicating their presence during the week and their grade. To guarantee the quality in the group work for all students, students are only allowed to participate if they get an actual grade (and not a pass/fail).

Application and deadline: Please fill out the GoogleForms until:

27th of November 2024 (for online and on-campus participation)
27th of January 2025 (for online participation only)

I-Week is a 3ECTS course, which entails a workload of about 75-90 hours.

Notices: The successful completion of the course will not grant automatic recognition of credits for a degree at ISEG. The cost of the on-campus participation option is entirely the student responsibility.

For more information, please click here.

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Leadership Development Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) Faculty of Business and Economics | University of Antwerp

Applications for the Leadership Development Blended Intensive Programme, offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics | University of Antwerp (FBE|UAntwerp) are now open!

As an undergraduate student, attending the 2nd year of studies, you're eligible to apply. There are 5 spots available!

Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) are short and intensive training programmes that combine a physical mobility with a virtual part, promoting and using innovative ways of learning.

Come on board and apply for this Leadership Development BIP here!

You may find more detailed information here.

The deadline for the application at ISEG will end on January, 31st 2025.

BIP Leadership Development - Promotional video
BIP Leadership Testimony - Participant testimonies

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Testimonials

When I signed up for the programme I had a completely different idea of what the activities or the experience itself would be like, but it turned out to be an experience that surprised me in many areas. I went to visit Brussels the day before I left for Antwerp. I think now I've got a bit of an idea of what erasmus is like, what it's like to be in class, with new teachers and classmates, but at the same time getting to know the country and the culture. I have a friend who is going to do erasmus in the country we were in and I was a bit worried about going. After the week, I realised I had nothing to fear because I'd had a really good experience. The programme helps those who can't go on Erasmus but also those who want to go but are afraid. Given my experience, I can't wait to do it again and I hope that there will be more opportunities for me and my classmates during our academic career. As well as making friends from other parts of the world, I think I strengthened some connections with friends. We shared a week that will last forever. The "I" in intensive has a reason for being there, it took some effort and I think it was a mutual feeling, not just for the ISEG students. As most of the students were in exams when the assignments were requested, it was easy to lose track and then the work filled the afternoons of our week. At the end I was tired but full, in the sense that it had been a really productive and fun week at the same time.

Ana Margarida Almeida

My experience in this short-term mobility programme can certainly be described as remarkable and enriching. I had the chance to integrate such an amazing class of motivated and brilliant people. Each one intriguing in their own way, being an utter pleasure to have met and befriended them. Moreover, my participation throughout the programme was definitely a challenging one, both in the virtual and physical part, juggling between BIP's assignments, academic life and personal life. This has then enabled me to develop aspects such as time management, overall organisation, teamwork and even communication, recalling how after classes my team and I would join to work on our report or when I asked my hostel roommates for their insights regarding a certain topic! The Blended Intensive Programme on Leadership Development has since then widened my scope regarding "soft" skills - especially Leadership - and its impact on social interactions and people's self-improvement. The existing sheer amount of theory and academic research was unbeknownst to me and showedcased how complex and unknown this topic still is. By looking back, I can only say that it was truly an experience that has shaped me as person and a collection of moments and memories that I will undoubtedly cherish forever.

Diogo Ji