BA in International Relations
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,750 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
This program combines a global international relations outlook with the practical skills of business thinking. As corporations expand and blur national boundaries, they operate in a more complex landscape. This specialization provides a solid knowledge of the global economic environment recognizing politics, cross-cultural values, and ethics as key components. Students who complete this program are trained to apply a global mindset and creative thinking to conflict management and resolution while considering growth and the bottom line.
The business workplace is becoming increasingly international. EU Business School's Bachelor of Arts in International Relations program is ideal for students who are interested in combining the breadth of global knowledge offered by international relations coursework and the skills acquired in business courses. Students will learn to recognize, analyze, and evaluate the role of major players, structures, and processes in business and politics.
Degree Awarded
Option 1: EU Bachelor’s degrees
- A university bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain.
- A bachelor's university degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA, and certified by eduQua.
Option 2: EU Bachelor’s + BSc (Hons) in International Business Management
- A university bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain.
- A bachelor's degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA, and certified by eduQua.
- A state-recognized BSc (Hons) in International Business Management degree from London Metropolitan University, U.K.
Optional diploma:
Students studying Option 2 (Bachelor’s (título propio)*+ BSc (Hons) in International Business Management) can study an additional semester of their specialization to earn a Diploma of Advanced Studies (título propio) accredited by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain.
Benefits of Studying a Bachelor's
- Visit leading companies to see how successful companies really work
- Gain guest speaker insights in class and at exclusive EU events
- Develop innovative thinking and a flexible mindset
Why Digital?
Digital education offers the ideal solution for professionals searching for quality education that can be conveniently adapted to busy lives. The Digital Campus offers an international, flexible, and hands-on learning experience guided by expert academics, entrepreneurs, and business leaders worldwide.
Convenience and flexibility are key. While Digital Campus students are not confined to specific locations or classrooms, they still receive the same quality of education as their on-campus peers. Students can organize their studies around their professional and personal commitments. They can attend scheduled webinars from anywhere in the world, or watch recorded sessions later on at their convenience. Students can connect with multicultural classmates from around the globe and participate in optional on-campus weeks at EU’s campuses in Barcelona, Geneva and Munich.
Admissions
Curriculum
This is a six-semester, three-year program with 210 ECTS. The first year comprises core courses to provide students with a solid base in all fundamental business areas. Specialization subjects are incorporated from the third semester onwards. On successfully completing six semesters, two final case studies and a dissertation, students earn an internationally accredited bachelor’s degree from EU Business School Switzerland and a state-recognized university bachelor's degree from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain, (título propio).
Option 1: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
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.
Semester 1 (22 CH|30 ECTS)
- Business Management
- Managing People & Organizations
- Marketing & UX
- Impactful Communication
- Finance & Accounting
- Innovative Technology in Business
Semester 2 (22 CH|30 ECTS)
- Project Management
- Applied Data Analytics
- Economics & Enterprise
- Responsible Management
- Digital Branding, Advertising & Media Channels
- Creativity & Design Thinking
Semester 3 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Logistics & Operations
- Digital Business
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Cross-Cultural Business Issues
- International Relations: Theory & Practice
Semester 4 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Strategies in A Disruptive World
- Marketing in Action
- Business Research Methods
- Political Science
- International Organizations
- Diplomacy & Foreign Policy
Semester 5 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Creative Business Cases
- Transformational Change Management
- Innovation in Business
- Global Economic Geography
- International Law
- Conflict Management
Semester 6 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Business Consulting & Project Management
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Professional Soft Skills
- Social, Company & State Protocol
- Development Studies
- International Peace & Security
Graduation (Requirements)
To graduate, in addition to the listed courses, students will also have to successfully complete the following for a total of 22 CH | 30 ECTS:
- Business Immersion Week
- Dissertation Seminars
- Final Cases: Business/Specialization
- Dissertation
Option 2: Bachelor of Arts in International Relations + BSc (Hons) in International Business Management
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 in the third, fourth, and fifth semesters. In the third year, students will focus on international business management modules to equip them with key managerial concepts, theories, and tools necessary for any business field.
Year 1
Semester 1 (22 CH|30 ECTS)
- Business Management
- Managing People & Organizations
- Marketing & UX
- Impactful Communication
- Finance & Accounting
- Innovative Technology in Business
Semester 2 (22 CH|30 ECTS)
- Project Management
- Applied Data Analytics
- Economics & Enterprise
- Responsible Management
- Digital Branding, Advertising & Media Channels
- Creativity & Design Thinking
Semester 3 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Logistics & Operations
- Digital Business
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Cross-Cultural Business Issues
- International Relations: Theory & Practice
Year 2
Semester 4 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Strategies in A Disruptive World
- Marketing in Action
- Business Research Methods
- Political Science
- International Organizations
- Diplomacy & Foreign Policy
Semester 5 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Creative Business Cases
- Transformational Change Management
- Innovation in Business
- Global Economic Geography
- International Law
- Conflict Management
Year 3
Semester 6 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Management Dissertation I
- Organizing and Managing Across Borders
- International Trade and Finance
- The Practice of Management
Semester 7 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Management Dissertation II
- Practicing Business Strategy
- Leading Innovation
- The Practice of International Business
Graduation (Requirements)
To graduate, in addition to the listed courses, students will also have to successfully complete the following for a total of 22 CH | 30 ECTS:
- Business Immersion Week
- Dissertation Seminars
- Final Cases: Business/Specialization
- Dissertation
Diploma of Advanced Studies
Semester 8 (21 CH|30 ECTS)
- Business Consulting & Project Management
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Professional Soft Skills
- Social, Company & State Protocol
- Development Studies
- International Peace & Security
Program Outcome
Students learn how to analyze information gathered from reliable sources, and will also learn how to effectively share their insights and assessments with others. In addition, students who take this program will also:
- Identify the theoretical tools necessary to understand the international system.
- Analyze how and why diplomacy is conducted.
- Demonstrate skills related to working in a multicultural environment.
- Sharpen political-thinking skills through real case study analysis and problem-solving approaches.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Upon the successful completion of any of the EU's bachelor’s degrees, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, the EU's programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.
EU's graduates possess an international mindset, and multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.
Career Options
- Lobbyist
- Trade Officer
- Global Policy Analyst
- International Business Development Manager
Areas of Work
- Diplomatic Service
- Global Communication
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs