BA - Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Program Overview

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BA - Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Overview

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.

Duration

• Six or seven semesters/three years

Number of Credits

• 210 or 240 ECTS

Start dates

• October, February, June & August

Language

• English

Fees per semester

• CHF 15,100

Location

• Geneva

Degree Awarded

Option 1: EU Bachelor’s degrees

• An ACBSP and IACBE accredited bachelor’s degree from EU Business School Switzerland, which is institutionally accredited by IQA and certified by eduQua.
• A university bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC), Spain.

Option 2: EU Bachelor’s + BA (Hons) in Business Management

• An ACBSP and IACBE accredited bachelor’s degree from EU Business School Switzerland, which is institutionally accredited by IQA and certified by eduQua.
• A university bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC), Spain.
• A state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management degree from University of Derby, U.K.

Optional diploma:

Students studying Option 2 (EU Bachelor’s + BA (Hons) in Business Management) can study an additional semester of their specialization to earn a Diploma of Advanced Studies (título propio) awarded by EU Business School Switzerland.

About Our Validating & Accrediting Partners

Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya

(UVic-UCC)

Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC) is an officially recognized university in Spain. It is inscribed in the Registro Universitario de Centros y Títulos (Register of University Centers and Qualifications, RUCT) with the code 060, and is legally authorized to accredit higher education qualifications according to Organic Law 2/2023, 22nd March, which pertains to the university system. UVic-UCC is accredited by the Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA), and AQU Catalunya.

The recent achievements of UVic-UCC include:

• Ranked number 41 in Spain by the THE Impact Rankings in 2024
• Ranked number 120 in Southern Europe by QS World University Rankings in 2024

University of Derby

(UoD)

The University of Derby (UoD) is a public university recognized by the U.K. government’s higher education authorities. It is audited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the official quality assurance body for the Office of Students (OfS), the regulator for higher education in England.

UoD is ranked within the top 20 in the UK for teaching quality by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. It was awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 and was ranked among the top 25 for overall student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025.

Students at EU Business School Barcelona, Geneva and Munich can gain a state-recognized BA (Hons) degree from University of Derby in the U.K. by studying seven semesters. At EU Barcelona, students can study a state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management degree with four pathways.

Learning From Leaders

Events that introduce EU students to globally successful leaders are a fundamental aspect of our approach to providing the business education that will kick start your career.

At this exclusive event, member of the European parliament Guy Verhofstadt discussed the challenges facing the European project with EU students.

Benefits of Studying a Bachelor's

• Visit leading companies to see how successful companies really work
• Gain guest speaker insights in class and at exclusive EU events
• Develop innovative thinking and a flexible mindset

Why Geneva?

Studying a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations in Geneva allows students to benefit from proximity to the Swiss capital’s remarkable concentration of outstanding intergovernmental organizations, financial institutions and the headquarters of multinational companies. It is home to the highest number of international organizations in the world, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization and the Red Cross. EU students are given an insider’s glimpse of the workings of these world-famous organizations and institutions during company visits and networking events.

The diverse and international community in Geneva allows students to gain a global mindset and expand their cultural awareness during their time at EU. These soft skills are essential for any future business leader's repertoire and are highly desirable traits in the international job market. Geneva’s combination of tranquility, diversity and business excellence makes this city a perfect location to gain a business education.

This Program is Also Available in

• Barcelona
• Munich
• Digital

Campus Facilities

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Faculty

EU's faculty is composed of highly qualified academics, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders.

All courses are taught by lecturers with a wealth of practical experience in their fields. Our teaching staff create a personalized and interactive learning environment that promotes and fosters the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in business. The caliber of the faculty and a culture that values and rewards an entrepreneurial spirit are what make EU Business School stand out.

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