Undergraduate Programs / Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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Program requirements
  Courses European Credits (EC)
Core Courses 12 60
Courses from the selected Major 7 35
Courses from the selected Minor 4 20
Electives 10 50
Subtotal 33 165
Capstone related to the selected Major   10
Extra-Curricular Activities   5
Total   180

These requirements are valid for all students starting in October 2020 or later. Students who started prior to this date can refer to the Student Guide for the applicable program requirements. All students should refer to the Student Guide for the correct program requirements at the time of starting the program. Information on this webpage may be outdated and is intended for promotional purposes only. The related courses listed below are subject to change and availability.

Majors Minors Core Courses
  • ACC1001 Principles of Accounting
  • ACC3001 Cost Accounting
  • ACC3002 Managerial Accounting
  • BUS2002 Entrepreneurship
  • CUL3001 Cross-Cultural Training
  • ECO2004 Macro Economics
  • ECO2005 Micro Economics
  • ECO3001 Managerial Economics
  • FIN1001 Principles of Finance
  • FIN3001 Managerial Finance
  • HUM2001 Human Resource Management
  • HUM3001 Leadership
  • HUM3002 Organizational Behavior
  • INF2001 Information Systems
  • MAN1001 Principles of Management
  • MAN2003 Managing Growth
  • MAN3001 Strategic Management
  • MAR1001 Principles of Marketing
  • MAR2002 Digital Marketing
  • MAR3001 Consumer Behavior
  • MAR3002 Marketing Communications
  • MAR3003 Marketing Management
  • OPE3001 Supply Chain Management
  • QUA1002 Principles of Business Calculus
  • as well as any course with the following course codes:
  • BUS xxxx
  • ECO xxxx
  • FIN xxxx
  • MAN xxxx
  • MAR xxxx
  • view the list of all undergraduate courses
Electives

Electives can be any course from any category. The choice of electives is limited however to those courses that are listed on the course planning for a specific quarter or term, and that are scheduled at a certain campus during that period. The scheduling of courses is based solely on the enrollment of students for certain programs. The more different programs students enroll for, the more different courses, and thus electives, will be available. Should all students have enrolled for the same program, a limited number of courses can be scheduled based on the preferences of enrolled students and the availability of professors.

Program options

Study Abroad

The Study Abroad option allows students to transfer for one or more quarters to another campus without experiencing program interruptions or extensions. Courses and programs remain fully compatible across all campuses, however not all majors and minors are available at all campuses. Refer to the program schedule for further details. Students in the Bachelor in Business Studies programmay also study abroad with one of our academic partners for up to 30 credits.

Summer School

The Summer School option allows students to accelerate their studies by earning up to 20 additional credits per academic year. Summer school is available at most main and satellite campuses.

Private Tutoring and Private Coaching

The Private Tutoring and Private Coaching options allow students to schedule additional one-on-one sessions with professors or study coaches to catch up on missed contact hours or to receive additional academic support. Sessions are charged per hour and take place on-campus at a time that is convenient for both the student and professor or coach.

Internship

The Internship option encourages students to put their skills and knowledge into practice through offers received by our Careers Department from regional and international companies and organizations. Up to 30 elective credits can be awarded upon successful completion of the internship.

Additional Undergraduate programs

Extension Program in Dublin @ DBS

The Dublin Extension Program is operated by our local academic partner, the Dublin Business School (DBS), and is available to all Undergraduate students who wish to complete a study abroad period of up to 2 semesters in Dublin, Ireland in addition to the studies at UIBS. Credits earned at DBS may also partially count towards a second Bachelor degree at UIBS. Exclusively for students in the Bachelor in Business Studies (BBS) program, up to 30 European credits can be transferred from DBS into the program at UIBS. Specific admissions and/or academic conditions may apply.

Extension Program in California @ UC Berkeley

This California Extension Program is operated by one of our local academic partners, the Haas School of Business from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley), through its Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP), and is available to all Undergraduate students who wish to complete a study abroad period of up to 2 semesters in Berkeley, California, in addition to the studies at UIBS. Credits earned at UC Berkeley may also partially count towards a second Bachelor degree at UIBS. Exclusively for students in the Bachelor in Business Studies (BBS) program, up to 20 American semester credits (30 European credits) can be transferred from Berkeley Haas into the program at UIBS. Specific admissions and/or academic conditions may apply.

Extension Program in California @ UC Irvine

This California Extension Program is operated by one of our local academic partners, the Division of Continuing Education from the University of California at Irvine (UC Irvine), and is available to all Undergraduate students who wish to complete a study abroad period of up to 2 semesters in Irvine, California, in addition to the studies at UIBS. Credits earned at UC Irvine may also partially count towards a second Bachelor degree at UIBS. Exclusively for students in the Bachelor in Business Studies (BBS) program, up to 30 American quarter credits (30 European credits) can be transferred from UC Irvine into the program at UIBS. Specific admissions and/or academic conditions may apply.

Graduate Studies Preparation Program @ UC Irvine

The International Graduate Studies Preparation Program (IGSPP) is operated by one of our local academic partners, the Division of Continuing Education from the University of California at Irvine (UC Irvine), and is available to all Undergraduate students who wish to complete this 9-month program in Irvine, California, in addition to the studies at UIBS. Credits earned at UC Irvine may also partially count towards a second Bachelor degree at UIBS. Specific admissions and/or academic conditions may apply. This program can also be combined with our Online Pre-Master Foundation Program.

Dual Bachelor @ UIBS

Continue in the Undergraduate program at UIBS and earn a second private programmatically-accredited Bachelor degree by completing an additional 60 European credits on a full-time or part-time basis throughout the campus network, including also in an online or blended format. Shorter Undergraduate Certificate programs are also available.

Dual Bachelor @ UnitedSLS

Continue in the Undergraduate program at our sister institution, the United School for Liberal Studies (UnitedSLS), and earn a second private Bachelor degree by completing an additional 60 European credits on a full-time or part-time basis throughout the campus network. Shorter Undergraduate Certificate programs are also available.

European State-Recognized Bachelor in Dublin

Continue in an Undergraduate program at our academic partner, the Dublin Business School (DBS), and earn a second European state-recognized Bachelor degree in Dublin, Ireland by completing an additional 60 European credits. Exclusively for students in the Bachelor in Business Studies (BBS) program, two Bachelor degrees are awarded after first earning minimum 120 European credits at UIBS and then earning minimum 60 European credits at DBS in a combined program. Specific admissions and/or academic conditions may apply.

Beyond the Bachelor degree

Graduate/Master programs @ UIBS

Continue in a Graduate program at UIBS and earn a private programmatically-accredited Master degree by completing an additional 60 European credits on a full-time or part-time basis throughout the campus network, including also in an online, executive or blended format. Shorter Graduate Certificate programs are also available.

Graduate/Master programs @ UnitedSLS

Continue in a Graduate program at our sister institution, the United School for Liberal Studies (UnitedSLS), and earn a private Master degree by completing an additional 60 European credits on a full-time or part-time basis throughout the campus network. Shorter Graduate Certificate programs are also available.

European State-Recognized Master in Dublin

Continue in a Graduate program at our academic partner, the Dublin Business School (DBS), and earn a European state-recognized Master degree in Dublin, Ireland by completing an additional 60 European credits. Specific admissions and/or academic conditions may apply.

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