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Undergraduate Programs / Bachelor in International Relations (BIR)

Program content

Program requirements
  Courses European Credits (EC)
General Courses 12 60
Courses from the International Relations cluster 7 35
Electives 9 45
Subtotal 28 140
Extra-Curricular Activities   5
Final Project I Undergraduate Capstone related to International Relations 5
Final Project II Undergraduate Internship related to International Relations 30
Total   180
General 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 scheduled that does not already count towards other program requirements.

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 California @ UC Irvine

The 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.

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.

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Global Bachelor program at UIBS and our academic partners
Global Bachelor program

Earn a global degree at UIBS by studying in Europe and Tokyo, and finishing with one of our academic partners in New York.

Dual Bachelor programs at UIBS and our academic partners
Dual Bachelor programs

Earn a second degree at UIBS for an additional 60 credits, or continue with one of our academic partners around the world.

Study Abroad in Tokyo, Japan
Study Abroad in Tokyo, Japan

Spend one or more quarters at our satellite campus in Tokyo, Japan and experience all the city and country have to offer.

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Flexible Liberal and Global Studies

Consider alternative programs from our sister institution, United School for Liberal Studies (UnitedSLS), including International Relations.

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