Programme
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 to conflict management and resolution while considering growth and the bottom line.
Students may choose to study either the six-semester program (option 1) with 210 ECTS or the seven-semester program (option 2) with 240 ECTS.
Career Options
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations degree (título propio) provides students with knowledge of all major business areas as well as a specialist skillset in the field of international relations. Subjects include conflict management and diplomacy and foreign policy. Students who successfully complete this degree may be interested in the following job positions.
- Lobbyist
- Trade Officer
- Global Policy Analyst
- International Business Development Manager
Areas of Work
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations degree is designed to provide students with specialist skills in international relations as well as a business skillset. Some sectors and professional fields which may be of professional interest for graduates of this degree are listed below:
- Diplomatic Service
- Global Communication
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
Emphasis/Curriculum
Semester 1
- Business Management
- Managing People & Organizations
- Marketing & UX
- Impactful Communication
- Finance & Accounting
- Innovative Technology in Business
Semester 2
- Project Management
- Applied Data Analytics
- Economics & Enterprise
- Responsible Management
- Digital Branding, Advertising & Media Channels
- Creativity & Design Thinking
Semester 3
- Logistics & Operations
- Digital Business
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Cross-Cultural Business Issues
- International Relations: Theory & Practice
Semester 4
- Strategies in A Disruptive World
- Marketing in Action
- Business Research Methods
- Political Science
- International Organizations
- Diplomacy & Foreign Policy
Semester 5
- Creative Business Cases
- Transformational Change Management
- Innovation in Business
- Global Economic Geography
- International Law
- Conflict Management
Semester 6
- Business Consulting & Project Management
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Professional Soft Skills
- Social, Company & State Protocol
- Development Studies
- International Peace & Security
Graduation
- Business Immersion Week
- Dissertation Seminars
- Final Cases: Business/Specialization
- Dissertation
Requirements
- 1 certified copy of high school diploma and transcripts; or equivalent
- Proof of English level: TOEFL score 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based); IELTS 6.0; CAE B2 with a minimum score of 169; native English speaker or equivalent
Degree Awarded
Option 1: Bachelor’s degrees (título propio)
- A university-specific bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain.
- A Certificate of Specialization in one of the seven majors from EU Business School Switzerland.
Option 2: Bachelor’s (título propio) + BA (Hons) in Business Management
- A university-specific bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain.
- A Certificate of Specialization in one of the seven majors from EU Business School Switzerland.
- A state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management from University of Derby, U.K.
Digital Campus
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 from around the world.
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.
