Bachelor of Science in International Business
Expand your horizons with a global mindset. Master problem-solving in diverse business settings. Embrace ethics, cultural intelligence, and emerging global issues.
Intake
Sept | Jan
Duration
40 months | 4 years
Credits
120 American credits
Campus
Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg and Online
Language
English
WHY study our Bachelor's Degree in International Business?
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Global Mindset for SuccessOur Bachelor in International Business program takes you beyond the basics, equipping you with the critical skills needed to thrive in today's global business landscape. Explore foundational principles, solve real-world problems, and embrace diversity and ethical decision-making to become a well-rounded global business leader.
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Navigating Emerging Challenges
Gain a competitive edge by delving into emerging issues facing countries and businesses worldwide. From political instability to climate change, we empower you to analyze and address these challenges, ensuring you understand the global impact on business operations. Prepare to make ethical and socially responsible decisions that shape a better future.
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Cultural Intelligence and Soft Skills
Develop the essential skills that set you apart in the international business arena. Enhance your cultural intelligence, communication abilities, and teamwork skills. With a focus on cross-cultural understanding and multilingual proficiency, you'll confidently navigate diverse environments, collaborate effectively, and excel in public speaking.
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Ethical Practices and Technological Agility
Embrace the values of ethical business practices, including corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Acquire a versatile skill set in the latest technology tools and platforms, ensuring you're ready to thrive in the fast-paced, tech-driven global business landscape.
WHAT are You Going to Learn?
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- Critically analyze and apply FOUNDATIONAL principles and theories about International Business.
- Evaluate and focus on PROBLEM SOLVING IN BUSINESS SETTINGS while integrating diversity, multicultural perspectives as well as ethical approaches to decision-making.
- Research EMMERGING ISSUES facing countries or business in an international environment such as political instability, trade policies, climate change, human rights, etc.
- Improve CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE developing communication and soft skills such as teamwork, cross-cultural communication abilities, public speaking, multilingual skills.
- Study ETHICAL BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES such as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and fair-trade practices.
- Develop skills in the latest TECHNOLOGY tools and platforms that are necessary to compete in the international marketplace and adapt to rapidly changing technologies.
- Acquire a GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, think globally and understand business across borders. They will learn about global business environment and impact business operations.
Curriculum*
To learn more about studying an international degree based on the US higher education system, go to our "Academics" section on our FAQ page.
Additional UoR Degree available only for Residential Format.
Required General Education Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AR 222 | Art History | 3 |
| PSY 1021 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HI 226 | European History – Napoleonic Period to Present | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 101 | Beginning Foreign Language 1 | 3 |
| MGF 1107** | College Mathematics | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 102 | Beginning Foreign Language 2 | 3 |
| MA 172** | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| EN 111 | English Composition: Expository Writing | 3 |
| IR 221** | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| EN 112** | English: Research and Writing | 3 |
| SO 137 | Science and Society | 3 |
| PS 221 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
Required core courses
| Program code | Subject | 60 Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT 103 | Applications of Computers | 3 |
| BA 439** | International Business Policy | 3 |
| ACG 2001** | Accounting I | 3 |
| CA 497 ** | Capstone | 3 |
| ACG 2011** | Accounting II | 3 |
| GEB 1350** | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| BA 341** | Business Finance | 3 |
| MAR 2011** | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BA 369** | Introduction to Sustainable Development | 3 |
| ECO 2013** | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BA 370** | Business Communication | 3 |
| ECO 2023** | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BA 374** | Statistics | 3 |
| EC 455 | International Trade & Finance | 3 |
| BA 401** | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BA 261** | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| BA 427** | Marketing Management | 3 |
| EN 373 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BA 437** | Multinational Enterprise | 3 |
| EN 200** | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
Elective courses
| Program code | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 322** | International Marketing | 3 |
| BA 384** | Behavioral Aspects | 3 |
| BA 469** | Entrepreneurship & New Venture | 3 |
| IR 331 | Modern Diplomacy | 3 |
| IR 481 | Selected Topics in International Relations | 3 |
| BA 424 | Case Studies in Marketing | 3 |
| PSY 376** | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| BA 433 | European Banking and Finance | 3 |
| EC 457 | Economies of Developing Countries | 3 |
| BA 482 | Selected topics in International Business | 3 |
| BA 334 | Leadership and Management Planning Technique | 3 |
| EC 452 | Resources and the Environment | 3 |
| EN 490 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| EC 454 | Monetary Theory and Comparative Banking Systems | 3 |
| EC 310 | Intermediate Economic Theory | 3 |
| HI 225 | European History to 1815 | 3 |
| EC 352 | Economic Geography | 3 |
| IR 456 | The European Union | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 201 | Intermediate Foreign Language 1 (or any 200 – 400 level Elective) | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 202 | Intermediate Foreign Language 2 (or any 200 – 400 level Elective) | 3 |
* Curriculum subject to change. Each campus and program may have extra requirements and exceptions. Additional UoR Final Thesis required if applying for dual degree.
**Course with double evaluation system with UoR if applying for dual degree.
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