The second half of the fourth year is reserved for your individual graduation project. At the request of an organisation from the industry, you carry out a project or conduct a research in your specialist area. You get to demonstrate that you are capable of independently applying the acquired theory, attitude and skills in a professional environment.
In the fourth year the time has come to choose a special focus. You choose a minor, for example, Imagineering, Aviation Management, Visitor Management, Entrepreneurship, Researcher in Leisure, Consultant in Leisure, Management in Creative Industries, Leisure for Development. On www.academyforleisure.nl you can find out more about the fourth year minors.
In the fourth year, all NHTV students are offered the opportunity of studying a pre-master's programme in Strategic Business Management and Marketing. This degree enables you to continue with a Master of Science programme at several universities and earn a Master of Science (MSc) degree in one year's time.