The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations program in Geneva is designed to give students a global outlook on the business world. With the ever-increasing globalization of companies, it is essential to understand the complexities surrounding current affairs.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Students of the Bachelor of Arts in International Relations program will learn how to analyze information gathered from reliable sources and will also learn how to effectively share insights and analysis with others.
Students will learn how to:
- Identify the theoretical tools necessary to understand the international system.
- Work efficiently in a multi-cultural environment.
- Analyze why and how diplomacy is conducted.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Option one: single qualification
This is a six-semester, three-year program with 210 ECTS. The first year is comprised of core courses to provide students with a solid base in all fundamental business areas. Specialization subjects are incorporated into the curriculum from the third semester onwards. On successfully completing six semesters, two final case studies and a dissertation, students earn a private, internationally-accredited bachelor’s degree from EU Business School Switzerland.
Academic Year |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
Year 1 |
Semester 1
Core courses |
Semester 2
Core courses |
Fast-track option available |
Year 2 |
Semester 3
Core & specialization courses |
Semester 4
Core & specialization courses |
Fast-track option available |
Year 3 |
Semester 5
Core & specialization courses |
Semester 6
Core & specialization courses |
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Option two: dual qualification
This is a seven semester, three-year program with 240 ECTS. The first-year core courses provide students with a solid base in all fundamental business areas. Specialization subjects are incorporated into the curriculum in the third, fourth and fifth semesters. In the third year, you will focus on international business modules to equip you with key managerial concepts, theories and tools necessary for any business field. Upon the successful completion of two final cases and a dissertation, you graduate with a private internationally-accredited bachelor’s degree from EU Business School Switzerland and a state-accredited BSc (Hons) in International Business from the University of Roehampton in London.
Students who wish to further their knowledge in a specialization can take an additional semester and earn a Diploma of Advanced Studies (30 ECTS) which is accredited and state-recognized (título propio) from Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM), Spain.
Academic Year |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
Year 1 |
Semester 1
Core courses |
Semester 2
Core courses |
Semester 3
Core courses & specialization |
Year 2 |
Semester 4
Core courses & specialization |
Semester 5
Core courses & specialization |
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Year 3 |
Semester 6
International Business |
Semester 7
International Business |
Semester 8
Diploma of Advanced Studies in specialization (optional) |