Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Whilst most International Relations programs focus narrowly on the world of politics and diplomacy, this unique Schellhammer Business School program provides a holistic and all-encompassing study of all the complex factors that impact and influence our contemporary world. In addition to International Relations and Politics, the program additionally covers powerful subjects such as Economics, Sociology, Business, and Psychology that explain much of human motivation.

Course Structure

YEAR 1

• Skills Lab: Using Microsoft Office
• Sales Development
• Principles of Economics
• Business Ethics
• Principles of Business Management – Organization Structure
• Introduction to Psychology
• Principles of Marketing
• Digital Business Transformation
• Business in Society
• Managerial Accounting
• Marketing Research
• Principles of Business Management – Building and Leading Teams
• Social Psychology

YEAR 2

• New Venture Creation I
• Corporate Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Economics III – Macroeconomics
• New Venture Creation II
• International Business Law
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Developing Economies
• Personal Growth & Development
• Performance & Talent Management
• The Family Business
• Investment Strategies
• Contracts & Agreements

YEAR 3

• Thesis Elaboration
• Organizational Psychology
• Managing Strategy II
• Risk Management
• Managing Strategy I
• Intellectual Property Law
• Business Sectoral Analysis
• Corporate Governance
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Cross Cultural Management
• Project Management
• Reputation Management

Language Classes Offered

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Italian
• Chinese Mandarin
• Japanese
• Russian
• English

Course Information

• Course Code: BIR-100
• Course Duration: 3 academic years
• Semester 1: October / Semester 2: February
• ECTS (European Credit Transfer System): 180 Points
• Minimum age: 18 years old